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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Misunderstanding blamed for fire that razed five luxury cars
KUALA LUMPUR: A misunderstanding between two parties is believed to have led to a fire that destroyed five luxury vehicles in Bandar Tropicana Aman, Bandar Saujana Putra, on Tuesday. Kuala Langat police chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said the incident did not involve members of the public and was limited to the suspects' own circle. "The motive was a misunderstanding between the victim and the suspect." He said police have recorded statements from seven people and that no arrests have been made. Akmalrizal added that petrol was used as the accelerant, based on samples collected by the Fire and Rescue Department. Police said they were tracking four men suspected of setting fire to the vehicles, which belonged to a man whose house was also partially damaged. Akmalrizal said the victim and his family were not at home when the fire broke out. He added that losses were estimated at RM1.6 million, including damage to the front of the house. The case is being investigated for mischief by fire, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Sinar Daily
3 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Five luxury cars destroyed in Bandar Tropicana Aman arson, police launch manhunt
Four suspects sought after RM1.6 million loss Screenshot of video footage showing the arson incident at a house in Bandar Saujana Putra, Kuala Langat on Tuesday. Small photo: Mohd Akmalrizal. KUALA LANGAT – Police are searching for four men in connection with a vehicle arson incident that occurred on Tuesday at a residence in Bandar Tropicana Aman, Bandar Saujana Putra. According to Kuala Langat police chief Supt Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi, a report was lodged at approximately 6.45am. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle owner is a local man, and at the time of the incident, he and his family were not at home. "In this incident, the victim suffered an estimated loss of RM1.6 million due to damage to the front portion of the house and the destruction of five luxury cars. "Investigations indicate that four male suspects were involved in setting fire to the victim's vehicles," he said in a statement on Wednesday. Police are actively tracking down all suspects involved. The case is being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire. The public has been advised not to speculate or disseminate unverified information that could compromise the investigation. "Anyone with information is urged to come forward to the nearest police station or contact the Kuala Langat District Police Headquarters Operations Room at 03-31872222," he added.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Four sought over arson of five luxury vehicles in Kuala Langat
SHAH ALAM: Police are actively tracking down four men suspected of setting fire to five luxury vehicles belonging to a man in an incident that occurred yesterday at Bandar Tropicana Aman, Bandar Saujana Putra, Kuala Langat, near here. Kuala Langat police chief Supt Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said police received a distress call from a man reporting a vehicle fire at 6.45am. He said initial investigations found that the vehicles belonged to a man, and at the time of the incident, the victim and his family were not at home. "It was also found that four male suspects had set fire to the victim's cars, and police are now actively tracking down those involved. "The case is being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years," he said in a statement today. Mohd Akmalrizal said the incident resulted in estimated losses of about RM1.6 million, including damage to the front portion of the victim's house. He urged members of the public with information related to the case to contact the Kuala Langat district police headquarters' Operations Room at 03-3187 2222 to assist in the investigation. Earlier, Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the fire destroyed 90 per cent of five vehicles parked in front of a Class A two-storey terrace house. He said the blaze also affected the front sections of two terrace houses, causing damage ranging from 5 to 10 per cent. — Bernama
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Four sought over arson of five luxury vehicles in Kuala Langat
SHAH ALAM: Police are actively tracking down four men suspected of setting fire to five luxury vehicles belonging to a man in an incident that occurred on Tuesday (July 1) at Bandar Tropicana Aman, Bandar Saujana Putra, Kuala Langat, near here. Kuala Langat OCPD Supt Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said the police received a distress call from a man reporting a vehicle fire at 6.45am. He said initial investigations found that the vehicles belonged to a man, and at the time of the incident, the victim and his family were not at home. "It was also found that four male suspects had set fire to the victim's cars, and police are now actively tracking down those involved. "The case is being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years," he said in a statement on Wednesday (July 2). Mohd Akmalrizal stated that the incident resulted in estimated losses of approximately RM1.6mil, including damage to the front portion of the victim's house. He urged members of the public with information related to the case to contact the Kuala Langat district police headquarters' Operations Room at 03-3187 2222 to assist in the investigation. Earlier, Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar was quoted as saying that the fire destroyed 90% of five vehicles parked in front of a Class A two-storey terrace house. He added that the blaze also affected the front sections of two terrace houses, causing damage ranging from 5 to 10%. – Bernama
Malay Mail
26-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Vocational college student killed in Banting motorcycle accident
SHAH ALAM, June 26 — A Banting Vocational College student, who was on his way home to Kanchong, Kuala Langat near here, died after falling off his motorcycle when it skidded at Kilometre 32 of Jalan Klang-Banting-Port Dickson, yesterday evening. Kuala Langat police chief Supt Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said in the 5.10 pm incident, the 17-year-old male student suffered serious head injuries and died at the scene. Initial investigations found that the victim was riding a Yamaha Lagenda 115Z motorcycle from the direction of Telok Datok heading towards Banting when he lost control of the machine and fell, before being hit by a lorry, he said in a statement here today. He said the lorry driver, in his 50s, was not injured. The case is investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and those with information on the incident are urged to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Nor Baiti Mustafa at 014-5006072 to assist in the investigation. — Bernama
