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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Man detained for dangerous driving claims family emergency following mother's fall
KLANG: The man seen attempting to squeeze his four-wheel drive between other vehicles and threatening other road users on the Selat Klang Highway on Thursday (July 17), as shown in a viral video, has stated he was en route to his mother's house because she had experienced a fall. Klang Utara OCPD Asst CommS. Vijaya Rao said that following the incident, the 29-year-old man appeared at the Traffic Division of the Klang Utara Police Headquarters here, accompanied by his lawyer, to lodge a report at approximately 10pm Saturday (July 19). Also read: QuickCheck: Did a driver attack another car during a traffic incident in Klang? "Based on his statement, the suspect said he was heading to his mother's house to take her to the hospital after she fell at home," he said in a statement on Sunday (July 20). He said the man was detained at 1.30am. He tested negative for drugs and was released on police bail at 3am. He added that the case has been reclassified under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless or dangerous driving. – Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Klang road rage: Hilux driver released after arrest, says he was rushing to injured mum
KUALA LUMPUR: The pickup truck driver who went viral for tailgating and threatening another motorist on the North Klang Straits Bypass is believed to have been rushing to his mother's home after she reportedly suffered a fall. Klang Utara police chief Assistant Commissioner Vijaya Rao Samachulu said the 29-year-old man came forward to lodge a police report last night, accompanied by his lawyer, at the Klang Utara police headquarters' Traffic Department around 10pm. He said the suspect was subsequently arrested early this morning and taken for a urine test. "The test results returned negative for drugs, and he was released on police bail at about 3am. "According to his statement, during the incident he was on his way to his mother's house, as she had fallen and he wanted to take her to hospital," he said. Vijaya Rao said the case has now been reclassified under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving, which carries a penalty of up to five years' jail and a fine of between RM5,000 and RM15,000 upon conviction. Yesterday, it was reported that police are investigating a viral altercation involving two drivers, in which a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle sideswiped and collided with a car on the New North Klang Straits Bypass. In the more than three-minute-long video, the man was seen punching the driver's side window of a Perodua Myvi and behaving aggressively, even as a police officer attempted to intervene. The incident, which involved two vehicles, occurred about 6.15pm on Thursday. The driver of the Perodua Myvi was unhurt and has chosen not to pursue the case further, saying that he only wishes to make an insurance claim for the accident.
The Star
21-06-2025
- The Star
Klang fatal shooting: "I thought it was a crow-shooting operation", says shop owner
KLANG: The daily routine of the community in Taman Meru Utama came to a standstill when the peace was shattered by the sound of gunfire in front of a motorcycle shop that claimed the life of a local man on Friday (June 20). At the time of the incident, a retail shop owner, a woman who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that the shooting happened so quickly that it was difficult for the public to ascertain where several gunshots - heard at about 3.20pm - were coming from. "I was tying flowers to make a garland when I heard an explosion like firecrackers, then I looked towards a motorcycle shop which was just 20m away and saw several individuals, including the motorcycle shop workers, running towards my store. "I thought it was a crow-shooting operation but that hasn't been staged here for a long time since many trees have been cut down (where crows perch), … then I realised someone has been shot and killed in a vehicle right in front of the motorcycle shop,' she told Bernama here on Saturday (June 21). The woman in her 50s also said that this was the first incident of its kind to occur near Taman Meru Utama in the five years she and her family have been running a grocery and food business. On Friday, North Klang police chief ACP S Vijaya Rao confirmed that a 46-year-old local man had died from gunshot wounds in a four-wheel drive pickup truck, with a post-mortem scheduled for 9am today. When contacted today, Vijaya Rao said police were investigating possible secret society elements in the case. He said several individuals had so far been called in to have their statements recorded. "Preliminary investigations found that the victim, who was self-employed, was accompanying his friend who wanted to buy a second-hand motorcycle at the shop. "He was believed to have been shot at close range, and a post-mortem is still ongoing,' he said, adding that the police were also reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the surrounding area. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.- Bernama
Malay Mail
21-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Police probe bullying case at Klang school after toilet assault video goes viral
SHAH ALAM, June 21 — Police have launched an investigation into a bullying incident involving a female student in the toilet of a secondary school in Klang. Klang Utara police chief ACP S Vijaya Rao said the incident came to light after a video of the assault went viral on social media. A police report was lodged at 12.53pm today. 'Police take all forms of bullying seriously, especially when it involves students. Firm action will be taken to ensure public safety and maintain order. The motive behind the altercation is still under investigation,' he said in a statement. Vijaya also urged the public not to spread speculation or unfounded claims that could cause public anxiety. 'Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact Inspector Mohamad Izroy Kamarulzaman at 014-818 3519 to assist in the investigation,' he added. The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt. The two-minute video shows a female student surrounded by a group of girls inside a toilet. She is questioned before being slapped and struck on the body. — Bernama
The Sun
21-06-2025
- The Sun
Man shot dead outside Klang bike shop, police probe ongoing
KLANG: The daily routine of the community in Taman Meru Utama came to a standstill when the peace was shattered by the sound of gunfire in front of a motorcycle shop that claimed the life of a local man yesterday (June 20). At the time of the incident, a retail shop owner, a woman who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that the shooting happened so quickly that it was difficult for the public to ascertain where several gunshots heard at about 3.20 pm, were coming from. 'I was tying flowers to make a garland when I heard an explosion like firecrackers, then I looked towards a motorcycle shop which was just 20 metres away and saw several individuals, including the motorcycle shop workers, running towards my store. 'I thought it was a crow-shooting operation but that hasn't been staged here for a long time since many trees have been cut down (where crows perch), ... then I realised someone has been shot and killed in a vehicle right in front of the motorcycle shop,' she told Bernama here today. The woman in her 50s also said that this was the first incident of its kind to occur near Taman Meru Utama in the five years she and her family have been running a grocery and food business. Yesterday, North Klang police chief ACP S Vijaya Rao confirmed that a 46-year-old local man had died from gunshot wounds in a four-wheel drive Ford Ranger pickup truck, with a post-mortem scheduled for 9 am today. When contacted today, Vijaya Rao said police were investigating possible secret society elements in the case. He said several individuals had so far been called in to have their statements recorded. 'Preliminary investigations found that the victim, who was self-employed, was accompanying his friend who wanted to buy a second-hand motorcycle at the shop. 'He was believed to have been shot at close range, and a post-mortem is still ongoing,' he said, adding that the police were also reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the surrounding area. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
