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Straits Times
a day ago
- Straits Times
13-year-old en route to S'pore dies after being flung from car on highway in Melaka
There were nine passengers in the MPV, aged between 63 and four years old. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK 13-year-old en route to S'pore dies after being flung from car on highway in Melaka MELAKA - A 13-year-old girl was killed after being flung from a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and landing on the opposite lane in a road tragedy along KM189.1 of the North-South Expressway in Jasin. Jasin OCPD Supt Mohamad Rusli Mat identified the victim as Iris Sofea Mohamed Siddiq Khan, who died at the scene following the incident at 7.54am on June 27. Preliminary investigations revealed that the MPV, which was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Singapor e, suffered a burst front right tyre. 'The 36-year-old driver subsequently lost control of the vehicle, which struck a guardrail along the expressway. The impact of the collision caused the victim to be ejected from the vehicle, landing on the opposite lane, where she was hit by another car,' he said on June 27. Supt Mohamad Rusli added that there were nine passengers in the MPV, aged between 63 and four years old, at the time of the incident. 'The deceased's 10-year-old sister sustained serious injuries, while other passengers suffered minor injuries. The drivers of both vehicles were not injured,' he said. Supt Mohamad Rusli said the incident is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Meanwhile, Melaka Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman, Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem, who visited the victims, confirmed that all the injured were receiving treatment at Hospital Melaka and Hospital Jasin. 'The tragedy resulted in the death of the driver's 13-year-old daughter and serious injuries to his 10-year-old daughter, who is being treated in the red zone of Hospital Melaka,' he said. THE STAR / ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Was a Selangor toll plaza the site of a brawl?
REPORTS of altercations at toll plazas can quickly grab public attention, especially when they lead to traffic disruptions. Recently, a video surfaced showing a brawl between drivers at a toll plaza. Did this incident really occur at Kuala Langat? Verdict: TRUE A misunderstanding while entering a cash lane led to a brawl involving a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a lorry at the Telok Panglima Garang Toll Plaza in Kuala Langat on Thursday (June 26). The altercation occurred around 6.15pm and involved two local men, each driving one of the vehicles. Kuala Langat OCPD Supt Akmalrizal Radzi explained in a statement on Friday (June 27) that the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding when the driver of a Toyota Hilux allegedly cut in from the left before entering the toll booth's cash lane. This action resulted in a collision with a lorry driven by another individual. "After the collision, the Hilux driver attempted to discuss the matter with the lorry driver, but the latter refused to stop and continued driving," said Supt Akmalrizal, adding that this led to a conflict between the two parties involved. "However, a thorough investigation revealed no serious criminal elements, and both parties agreed to resolve the issue amicably. "The drivers have since provided statements at the Kuala Langat District Police Headquarters," he said. The incident is being investigated by the Traffic Division under Regulation 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 (Regulation 10 LN 166/59). Police have advised the public not to speculate about the incident. References: 1. my/article/735885/berita/ semasa/gaduh-di-plaza-tol- berebut-masuk-lorong-tunai
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Three suspects nabbed over uni student's murder
KUALA LUMPUR: A man and two women were detained in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old female private university student in the Klang Valley. Sepang OCPD Asst Comm Norhizam Bahaman (pic) said the suspects, aged 19 and 20 years old, were nabbed in Johor Baru, Johor and Gemencheh, Negri Sembilan on Thursday (June 26) and early Friday (June 27) morning. "They were nabbed within 48 hours of the police report lodged on the incident. "The suspects will be brought to the Sepang Sessions Court for the remand application," he said when contacted on Friday. The case is classified under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, he added. "We hope the public will not speculate on the case or share unverified news that could jeopardise the investigation. "We will take stern action on any unlawful act," he said. It was previously reported that the victim, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student, was found dead in a students' hostel. The victim, who was from Kuching, Sarawak, was discovered unconscious with visible injuries on her body by her friend at about 10am on Tuesday (June 24). The friend then immediately alerted the police. She was living with five other students but they had returned home for the holidays on June 21, leaving her alone at the hostel as she was scheduled to sit for an upcoming examination. The victim's ATM card was among several valuables reported missing from the scene, including a laptop, mobile phone, and cash. Cops also found no element of rape in the murder of the victim. A post-mortem revealed that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Pontian cops find drugs on foreigner after brief pursuit
PONTIAN: Drugs were round on a foreigner when he was arrested after trying to evade a police patrol. Pontian OCPD Supt Mohammad Shofee Tayib said the male suspect, who was driving a white car, refused to stop when approached by policemen at 10pm on Wednesday (June 25). "Our men ordered him to stop but he sped off," he said. Supt Mohammad Shofee said the suspect and a female passenger, also a foreigner, were finally intercepted at a traffic light intersection on Jalan Sungai Gurap. He said upon inspection, police discovered two packets containing 7.94g and 0.65g of methamphetamine respectively. "Both suspects did not possess valid travel documents nor identifications," he said in a statement on Thursday (June 26). The case is being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code, Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act, Section 39(A)(1) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 and Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Man fatally stabbed in Kampung Kubu Gajah, suspect arrested
PETALING JAYA: A 33-year-old man has been fatally stabbed in Kampung Kubu Gajah here and police have arrested a suspect. Sungai Buloh OCPD Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said the incident occurred on June 25 after the 40-year-old suspect and victim got into an argument at a house in Kampung Kubu Gajah. He said police received a distress call and dispatched a patrol team to the scene. The victim was found unconscious in the living room with stab wounds to the left of his chest. "Police arrested the suspect at the scene and forensics seized a knife allegedly used to stab the victim," he said. Investigations showed that both the suspect and victim had just arrived from Kelantan three days ago. The suspect has been remanded for six days until July 1 and investigations are being conducted under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
