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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Man filmed driving against traffic suffered from mental health issues, say cops
SEREMBAN: The driver of a car caught driving against traffic near here has been found to be suffering from mental health problems. Seremban OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Hatta Che Din said police detained the 57-year-old man in Banting, Selangor, after the 25-second clip went viral on Monday (July 21). "A team was formed to track down the driver after we came across the clip showing a car being driven against traffic along Jalan Tuanku Antah on Monday night. "A background check on the driver revealed that he had mental health issues and had received treatment for it," he said in a statement. ACP Mohamad Hatta said the man's wife had also lodged a report confirming this. He said the man had a valid driving license and the car had road tax and insurance coverage. The driver had, however, previously been issued a traffic summons under Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for failing to adhere to traffic rules.


Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police: Two kids found on Seremban road weren't abandoned, wandered off while dad slept
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Police said two children shown in a viral video walking by the roadside in Seremban were not abandoned, but had slipped out of their home without their parents realising. The children left their home while their father was asleep and their mother at work, according to initial investigations. The case came to light after a video showing the pair near Section 2, Garden Avenue, began circulating online. Concerned residents quickly alerted the police, who responded promptly to the scene. Officers took the children to Seremban 2 police station for identity verification and protection. 'Following a physical examination by the police of the children concerned, no injuries or any suspicious signs were found,' district police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said in a statement. The authorities later confirmed that the children and their parents are Myanmar citizens. Police managed to trace the parents and safely reunited them with their children. Mohamad Hatta also said the children had wandered off without any ill intent. He then urged parents to secure their homes and avoid leaving small children unattended.


The Star
07-07-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a reckless teen overturn his car in Seremban?
The scene after the accident on Jalan Persiaran Senawang 1 in Seremban. MIDNIGHT traffic in Seremban ground to a halt when a car flipped over the centre divider, sending bystanders into a frenzy. Eyewitness videos capturing the shocking crash quickly went viral, prompting speculation of illegal racing. Is it true that the 19-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and caused a major traffic jam in Seremban? Verdict: TRUE In the early hours of Sunday (July 5) at around 2.55am, a hatchback driven by a 19-year-old male lost control along Jalan Persiaran Senawang 1. According to Seremban OCPD Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Hatta Che Din, "The car then veered into the opposite lane and collided with an oncoming vehicle carrying five passengers, including its driver." The impact left the driver with minor injuries, while one passenger in the other car sustained severe wounds and received treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar Seremban. The other occupants in the car suffered lighter injuries and were treated as outpatients. The driver then lodged a police report before being remanded for three days starting Sunday. "A urine test on the suspect showed a negative result for drugs," said Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Hatta. "The case is investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and further enquiries are ongoing. We advise the public to drive carefully and follow road regulations to prevent such incidents," he said. Prior to the official statement, several videos went viral on social media. References: 1. my/article/737281/berita/ semasa/pemandu-proton-satria- terlibat-kemalangan-tular-di- senawang-direman-3-hari 2. my/article/737244/berita/ semasa/kereta-dipandu-laju- terbalik-di-lokasi-nahas-3- maut-mac-lalu


Malay Mail
02-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Bodies of couple, adult son found in Seremban house
SEREMBAN, July 2 — Three family members were found dead in a house in Taman Bukit Kristal near here, at about 4.53 pm yesterday. Seremban district police chief, ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said his department received information from the public regarding a foul smell coming from the locked house. 'Acting on the information, the police and fire brigade went to the house and cut the padlock of the house's gate. An inspection later found three bodies in a state of decomposition in two bedrooms of the house. 'The investigation results found that the three bodies were family members consisting of a 61-year-old man, his 59-year-old wife and their 30-year-old son,' he said in a statement here today. Mohamad Hatta said forensic examination found a cut on the right arm of the couple's son, while the parents' bodies did not show any suspicious signs. 'Also found were four knives with blood stains believed to have been used during the incident and various types of drugs were found on the table in the living room of the house,' he said. He said the three bodies were sent to the Rembau Hospital for a post-mortem to determine the cause of death. So far, the case has been classified as sudden death (SDR) while awaiting the full post-mortem report. — Bernama


Malay Mail
29-06-2025
- Malay Mail
BMW biker crushed by trailer on NSE near Seremban after swerving to avoid braking Ford Ranger
SEREMBAN, June 29 — A motorcyclist was killed when run over by a trailer lorry after falling from his high-powered machine at KM254.6 of the North-South Expressway heading north, here yesterday. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the 51-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene due to severe head injuries in the incident, which occurred at 4 pm. 'Initial investigations found that the victim was avoiding crashing into a four-wheel drive (4WD) Ford Ranger, driven by a 65-year-old man with a 54-year-old woman in the passenger seat, which suddenly braked. 'The victim, who was riding a BMW motorcycle, swerved to the right and hit the right rear-view mirror of the 4WD before falling into the right lane and being run over by the trailer,' he said in a statement here today. Mohamad Hatta said another motorcyclist, who was riding behind the victim, was unable to brake in time and also crashed into the 4WD. The 4WD driver and passenger, the second motorcyclist and the driver of the trailer did not suffer any injuries, he said. He said the body was sent to the Rembau Hospital Forensic Department for a post-mortem, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. He urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the investigating officer, Insp Tiew Chuan Jie, at 014-9668399 or the nearest police station. — Bernama