The three-old daughter of a couple who passed away in a road accident involving two vehicles at KM 51.3, Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) Gerik-Jeli, near Gerik on April 7, passed away yesterday morning.
The youngest child of retired army personnel Kamizan Kasimon, 42, and wife Noor Asmah Mat Zainal, 38, who died in the road accident, was admitted to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) in Ipoh, died while receiving treatment. Gerik police chief Supt Zulkifli Mahmood when contacted by Bernama confirmed the death of the three-year-old at HRPB. The latest fatality raised the number of deaths in the accident to four, since the 54-year-old driver of a Toyota Innova (MPV) that was also involved in the accident, had passed away at the Taiping Hospital at 11.20pm on the night of the accident, while receiving treatment. In the 12.20pm accident, the couple and their two children in a Proton Persona were involved in the accident when their Proton Persona lost control and veered into the opposite lane before crashing into the MPV. The couple were killed in the accident while their two children, a 10-year old son and the three year-old daughter suffered injuries together with five passengers travelling in the Toyota Innova. Two landslides yesterday have affected roads leading to two longhouses in Pakan, said the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba).
Bintangor Bomba chief Nicholas Belulin said it was informed of the incidents by the Pakan district office. “Upon being informed, firefighters were deployed to the two locations, some 63km from the fire station. “The first location is the road leading to Rumah Sumang in Sungai Merurun, while the second location is at Jalan Amut leading to Rumah Dinggai in Pakan,” he told reporters. Nicholas said despite the landslides, the two affected roads were still passable to vehicles. “Half of the road at Jalan Amut has been covered by soil and can only be passed by one vehicle at a time. As for the road leading to Rumah Sumang, the landslide only covered 30 per cent of the road,” he said. Nicholas said checks by Bomba found the two areas are at risk of further erosion in the event of heavy rain. Selangor police reportedly said today they were unable to engage with the suspect of the shooting at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 (KLIA) due to public safety concerns.
Malaysiakini cited Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan saying officers had feared that there would be more casualties if a shootout broke out. “He released the shots in a public area where there were a lot of civilians, including children. “Therefore, the swift action taken by the police and airport security was the fastest and the best in my opinion,” he reportedly told a press conference here. In the early morning yesterday, a 38-year-old suspect named Hafizul Harawi attempted to kill his wife by firing his gun at the arrival hall in KLIA. The attempt, however, failed as the shot hit her bodyguard instead during the incident at 1.15am. Police have since released the identity and photographs of the suspect. The police are investigating the case as attempted murder under Section 307 of the Penal Code and Section 8 of the Firearms Act 1960 for unlawful possession of a weapon punishable with jail up to a maximum 14 years, and no fewer than six strokes of the cane. Lorry driver pleads not guilty to charges of attempted murder, reckless driving in Kuala Pilah4/15/2024 A lorry driver who evaded a roadblock and was involved in a 50-kilometre chase before trying to ram the motorcycle ridden by a traffic policeman five days ago, was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today.
Muhamad Hasrulnizam Hasim, 21, pleaded not guilty to all the charges read against him before Magistrate Saiful Sayoti. He was accused of attempting to murder Corporal Mohd Nur Hafisi Amarudin, 34, by trying to ram the motorcycle ridden by the traffic policeman into the opposite lane at KM5 Jalan Serting Tengah-Keratong, Jempol, between 12.30pm and 1.15pm on April 9. The charge was brought under Section 307 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and a fine if convicted. He was also charged with driving recklessly and dangerously, at KM9 Jalan Bahau-Kemayan, at 12.25 pm, on April 9. Muhamad Hasrulnizam was charged under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987. If convicted, he can be imprisoned for up to five years and fined between RM5,000 to RM15,000 as well as disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for not less than five years. For the third charge, he was accused of careless and inconsiderate driving at KM9 Jalan Bahau-Kemayan, at 12.25 pm, on April 9. The charge was framed under Section 43 (1) APJ 1987 which provides a maximum fine of RM10,000 and imprisonment of not more than 12 months, if convicted. The court set bail of RM18,000 for all charges in one surety with additional conditions that the accused to report to the nearest police station once a month and fixed May 6 for remention. Five Indonesian men were arrested by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for attempting to rob a tugboat and a scrap metal barge in the waters off eastern Johor near here yesterday.
Tanjung Sedili MMEA acting director Maritime Commander Mohd Najib Sam said the Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone Operations Centre had received a complaint from the Johor Port Authority on the attempted robbery at 10.45am. “The Bongawan 9 tugboat together with the Hexagro 8 barge were boarded by several unauthorised people who attempted to steal the cargo at 3.8 nautical miles south of Tanjung Penyusop hear here. “The five Indonesian suspects attempted to flee, but were intercepted by a MMEA patrol boat. The suspects, aged between 31 and 53, were later apprehended by MMEA personnel. “However, the suspect’s wooden boat that was under escort suffered a leak and sank at two nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Bulat,” he said in a statement today. Mohd Najib said investigations into the robbery attempt revealed that the suspects had taken between 30 minutes to an hour to unload the scrap metal before attempting to flee. “The suspects took advantage of the Malaysian/Indonesian sea boundary to avoid arrest. “However, they failed to escape this time,” he said. Mohd Najib said the suspects were believed to be involved in several previous incidents where they target slow moving boats or vessels. He added that the suspects were known to conduct the hijack in groups, but without the use of weapons. On the theft, Mohd Najib said the suspect’s wooden boat that sank could hold up to three tonnes of scrap metal. He said a tonne of scrap metal can fetch a market rate of 5 million rupiah (or RM1,500) in Indonesia. “Since 2018, there have been nine similar cases reported and this is the first arrest for the year,” he said. The case is currently being investigated under Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft in a vessel, as well as Section 6 (1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/1964 for illegally entering Malaysia. All five suspects are in MMEA custody and have been remanded for 14 days starting today. Malaysia unreservedly condemns Israel’s continuous, indiscriminate as well as targeted attacks against the Palestinians, including the airstrikes on the Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza while Palestinians and more than two billion Muslims worldwide celebrate Aidilfitri.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) today, the barbaric and senseless acts of the Israeli regime clearly exhibit their abhorrence and culture of impunity, going against every principle of humanity, peace and compassion that this holy occasion symbolises. It said Malaysia stands firm against these acts of state-sponsored terrorism and genocide. Israel’s continuous aggression will severely hamper the remaining prospects for a ceasefire and peaceful settlement of the conflict, and seriously call into question its intention, if any, for such an objective. The international community must take resolute and concrete actions to stop these atrocities and the man-made catastrophe in Gaza, and bring to account those responsible for such war crimes and crimes against humanity. The United Nations Security Council, the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court must fulfil their responsibilities. The Security Council must consider establishing an international criminal tribunal to prosecute and bring to justice those responsible for such crimes. Malaysia remains resolute in its pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the longstanding conflict, which has claimed far too many lives and caused so much misery and destruction over the past 75 years, and firmly uphold the principle that Palestinians unequivocally deserve the establishment of their own independent and sovereign state, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) conveyed its condolences to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh following an Israeli attack that killed several of Ismail’s family members.
Its minister, Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar expressed his disappointment in a statement, and criticised Israel’s inhumane action, especially during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities. “According to media reports, several of his children and grandchildren were killed in the attack... Israel continues to ignore the world’s calls condemning their cruel actions. “The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) conveys its condolences to Ismail Haniyeh. May he continue to remain strong as it is certainly not going to weaken his spirit to continue to fight for Palestine,” he said. He also invited Malaysians to pray for Palestinians to be given the strength and patience to face the Israeli regime. “Our prayers signify the unity of our hearts,” he added. An Israeli national was today charged with illegal firearms trafficking and possession without an arms permit at the Sessions Court here.
According to the charges, Shalom Avitan was charged with trafficking six firearms and possessing four boxes of ammunition without an arms licence at a five-star hotel room along Jalan Ampang between March 26 and March 28. According to the charges, Shalom Avitan was charged with trafficking six firearms and possessing four boxes of ammunition without an arms licence at a five-star hotel room between March 26 and March 28. The charges were framed under Section 8(a) of the Arms Act and Section 7(1) of Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act. For possessing ammunitions without an arms permit, Avitan faces imprisonment up to seven years or a fine up to RM10,000 or both. For trafficking in firearms, Avitan faces imprisonment between thirty years to forty years and with whipping up to six strokes of the cane. The accused claimed trial before Tasnim Abu Bakar after the charges were read in English. "I understand. Not guilty," Avitan said to both charges when read out by the court interpreter. The court did not offer bail to Avitan as the offence is unbailable and fixed May 21 for mention. Lawyers Jeffrey Ooi and Navinjit Singh appeared for Avitan while deputy public prosecutor Mustafa P Kunyalam appeared for the prosecution. Dressed in a black T-shirt, Avitan was earlier escorted to the courtroom under heavy and armed police supervision. Apart from members of the media, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain was also present during today's court proceedings. Previously a local couple, believed to have supplied firearms to Avitan, claimed trial on charges of illegal firearms possession at the Sessions Court in Klang on Monday. Car driver in Teluk Intan fatal crash that killed three foreigners pleads guilty to drug abuse4/12/2024 The driver of the car involved in the collision that killed three Pakistani men two days ago, pleaded guilty to drug abuse in the Magistrate's Court here, today.
Mohd Azizol Abd Rasheed, 36, a restaurant worker, pleaded guilty as the charge was read against him before Magistrate T. Ashvinii. He was accused of administering the dangerous drug Tetrahydro-Cannabinol (THC) to himself at the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division of the Hilir Perak district police headquarters at 7.45pm on April 10. Mohd Azizol was charged under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, read together with Section 38B (1) of the same law which provides for a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of up to two years if convicted. Deputy public prosecutor R Rishan Kumar offered bail of RM8,000 and the accused had to report to the nearest police station every month. He also informed the court that the accused was remanded until this Sunday to assist in the investigations under Section 44 (1) (a) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Lawyer from the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) Faustina Francis who represented Mohd Azizol appealed for minimum bail on the grounds that the accused was supporting his mother. The magistrate then set bail of RM3,000 in two sureties, apart from Mohd Azizol must report to the nearby police station every two weeks and set June 5 for the mention of the case and submission of the pathology report. Earlier, in the same court, four Pakistani men, aged 24 to 49, believed to be involved in the assault of Mohd Azizol in a video clip which went viral on social media, were remanded for four days until Monday. The court allowed the police’s application for a remand order to assist the investigation under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting. Two days ago, the media reported that three Pakistani men were killed while three others were severely injured when they were hit by a car driven by a man at KM16, Jalan Teluk Intan-Bidor. Hilir Perak district police chief ACP Ahmad Adnan Basri said in the 8.10am incident, all the victims were walking to a nearby mosque to perform Aidilfitri prayers when a Proton Saga car driven by a man believed to be under the influence of drugs crashed into them. Yesterday, the media reported that the police arrested four Pakistani men involved in the assault of the car driver. Melaka police today picked up their own personnel who is the police vehicle driver involved in a accident with a motorcyclist at Jalan Gangsa-Kesang, Durian Tunggal here early in the morning on the first day of Syawal on April 10.
Melaka police chief Datuk Zainol Samah said the 37-year-old corporal of Durian Tunggal police station was arrested by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the Alor Gajah district police headquarters (IPD) at around 9 this morning. He said the arrest of the policeman was to assist further investigations relating to the accident that caused the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist. “The police are still in the process of recording the statement of the member involved after being arrested this morning and preliminary information found that at the time of the incident, the suspect was driving the vehicle alone before some other members arrived at the scene of the incident. “The suspect began serving the force since 2006 and was at Alor Gajah IPD since November 2021 and at the time of the incident, the suspect was conducting patrols to prevent illegal racing based on complaints from the public,” he said in a statement here today. Commenting further, he said that until now, the police have received six reports related to the accident in addition to three recordings of statement involving witnesses and members of the victim's family. He said a preliminary urine screening test on the police officer involved was also conducted and found that the suspect was free of drug abuse. Zainol said the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for dangerous driving to the point of causing death and police would ensure the investigation of the case was carried out transparently and professionally. “People with information on the accident are asked to contact the head of Investigation and Traffic Enforcement Division of IPD Alor Gajah at 06-5563222 to assist with further investigations,” he said. Yesterday, the media reported that a motorcyclist died while receiving treatment at Melaka Hospital yesterday, after it was believed to have crashed into a police vehicle that was carrying out Op Cegah Lumba Haram in Jalan Gangsa-Kesang, Durian Tunggal on Wednesday. The victim Mohammad Khairul Basahri, 18, who was riding a Yamaha 135 LC motorcycle died from serious internal injuries besides a broken leg and thigh in the 2.56am incident. |
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