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Teen rider in viral wrong-way video surrenders to Kedah police, blames nav app (VIDEO)
Teen rider in viral wrong-way video surrenders to Kedah police, blames nav app (VIDEO)

Malay Mail

time07-07-2025

  • Malay Mail

Teen rider in viral wrong-way video surrenders to Kedah police, blames nav app (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — A teenage girl who rode her motorcycle against traffic on the North-South Expressway claimed she was following her phone's navigation app when she mistakenly entered the wrong lane. The 17-year-old surrendered herself at the Kota Setar District Traffic Police Station at around 9pm on Sunday after a video of the incident went viral online, Sinar Harian reported. Kota Setar police chief Assistant Commissioner Siti Nor Salawati Saad said the video, which is 23 seconds long, showed the teenager riding against the flow of traffic near the Hutan Kampung Toll Plaza. The incident, which took place on July 4, drew widespread attention after the video was shared on Facebook and sparked various reactions from social media users. The teenager told police she was returning to her hometown in Pendang and relied on her mobile navigation app, which allegedly led her astray. Police have since seized the motorcycle believed to have been used during the incident for further investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving. Siti Nor Salawati said the teenager would be brought to the Alor Setar Magistrates' Court for a remand application to assist with investigations. If convicted, the offender could face up to five years in prison and a fine ranging from RM5,000 to RM15,000.

Teen rider in viral wrong-way video surrenders to police
Teen rider in viral wrong-way video surrenders to police

New Straits Times

time07-07-2025

  • New Straits Times

Teen rider in viral wrong-way video surrenders to police

ALOR STAR: Police have detained the teenage girl who went viral for riding her motorcycle against the flow of traffic while using her mobile phone near the Hutan Kampung Toll Plaza. The incident occurred at Km 38 of the southbound North-South Expressway (PLUS) and drew widespread attention after a video was circulated on social media last Friday. Kota Setar police chief Assistant Commissioner Siti Nor Salawati Saad said the girl surrendered herself around 9pm last night and was taken into custody. Police also seized the motorcycle believed to have been used during the incident. "She claimed she had mistakenly used the wrong lane while following navigation instructions on her mobile phone to return to Pendang," said Siti Nor Salawati in a statement today. The teenager is expected to be brought before the Alor Star magistrate's court today for a remand application. Salawati said the case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. If found guilty, offenders under this section may face up to five years in jail and a fine of between RM5,000 and RM15,000. The viral video, which showed the girl riding in the opposite direction while using her phone near the toll plaza, sparked concern and criticism from the public.

Married couple nabbed with drugs worth almost RM200,000
Married couple nabbed with drugs worth almost RM200,000

The Sun

time30-04-2025

  • The Sun

Married couple nabbed with drugs worth almost RM200,000

ALOR SETAR: A husband and wife were arrested on suspicion of being involved in a drug trafficking syndicate with drugs worth more than RM189,600 in a raid conducted at a housing estate near here, on Monday. Kota Setar district police chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad said the local couple, in their 50s, were arrested by a Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division team from Kota Setar district police headquarters (IPD) at 3 pm. 'The results of the raid led to the seizure of 10,340 erimin 5 pills weighing about 2846.29 grammes (g), a transparent plastic packet containing ketamine weighing 493.23 g and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) powder weighing 364.2 g. 'All the drugs obtained from outside Kedah, if released into the market, could be supplied to 3,200 addicts. Police also seized cash totalling RM530 believed to have been obtained from the drug trafficking activity,' he said at a press conference here, today. He said the results of a urine test found the male suspect, who has five previous criminal records, positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine while the female suspect had no previous record and was negative for drugs. According to him, the couple is believed to have been carrying out the activity for the past four years, distributing the drug supplies to small dealers. 'The couple have been remanded for seven days until May 5 for investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,' he said. Meanwhile, regarding the development of the sexual harassment case involving a male teacher at a private school here, Siti Nor Salawati said police had received seven reports regarding the case so far. 'All the reports made in Alor Setar are from students and former students of the school in papers have been opened and for now one investigation paper has been handed over to the Deputy Public Prosecutor,' he said.

Married couple nabbed with drugs worth almost RM200,000
Married couple nabbed with drugs worth almost RM200,000

The Star

time30-04-2025

  • The Star

Married couple nabbed with drugs worth almost RM200,000

ALOR SETAR: A husband and wife were arrested on suspicion of being involved in a drug trafficking syndicate with drugs worth more than RM189,600 in a raid conducted at a housing estate near here, on Monday (April 29). Kota Setar district police chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad said the local couple, in their 50s, were arrested by a Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division team from Kota Setar district police headquarters (IPD) at 3pm. "The results of the raid led to the seizure of 10,340 erimin 5 pills weighing about 2846.29g, a transparent plastic packet containing ketamine weighing 493.23g and MDMA powder weighing 364.2g. "All the drugs obtained from outside Kedah, if released into the market, could be supplied to 3,200 addicts. Police also seized cash totalling RM530 believed to have been obtained from the drug trafficking activity," he said at a press conference here, on Tuesday (April 30). He said the results of a urine test found the male suspect, who has five previous criminal records, positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine while the female suspect had no previous record and was negative for drugs. According to him, the couple is believed to have been carrying out the activity for the past four years, distributing the drug supplies to small dealers. "The couple have been remanded for seven days until May 5 for investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952," he said. Meanwhile, regarding the development of the sexual harassment case involving a male teacher at a private school here, Siti Nor Salawati said police had received seven reports regarding the case so far. "All the reports made in Alor Setar are from students and former students of the school in papers have been opened and for now one investigation paper has been handed over to the Deputy Public Prosecutor," he said. - Bernama

Married couple nabbed for suspected drug trafficking
Married couple nabbed for suspected drug trafficking

New Straits Times

time30-04-2025

  • New Straits Times

Married couple nabbed for suspected drug trafficking

ALOR STAR: Police arrested a married couple during a raid at a house here on Monday for suspected drug trafficking. Kota Setar police chief Assistant Commissioner Siti Nor Salawati Saad said the 3pm raid led to the seizure of 10,340 Eramin 5 pills, weighing approximately 2.85kg. She said police also found a plastic packet containing what is believed to be ketamine, weighing 483g, as well as 364.2g of ecstasy. "The couple, both in their 50s, were believed to be distributing drugs to smaller peddlers in the surrounding area. Ecstasy is often used at private parties or entertainment centres. "They are typically mixed with flavoured drinks such as blackcurrant, apple, or lychee juice. Once consumed, a urine test would return positive for methamphetamine," she told reporters at the district police headquarters. Siti Nor Salawati said the suspects' operation involved pre-arranged pick-up locations, where buyers would collect the drugs. The husband, she said, tested positive for methamphetamine and ketamine and has a criminal record for five prior drug offences, including under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for trafficking. However, his wife has no prior criminal record, she added. "The total value of drugs seized is estimated at RM189,642.43, police also seized RM530 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales," she said. Siti Nor Salawati said the amount could have potentially supplied up to 3,200 drug users in the district. "We are still investigating the source of the drugs, which we believe originated from outside Kedah. "We believe the male suspect has been active in drug distribution for about four years. He does not hold a steady job and his primary source of income appears to be from drug dealing," she said. The couple has been remanded for seven days from yesterday until May 5 to assist investigations.

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