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Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Johor police raise RM30,295 for families of FRU officers killed in Perak crash
JOHOR BARU, May 20 — The Johor police contingent has raised RM30,295 in a flash donation drive for the families of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel killed in a road accident in Teluk Intan, Perak, last week. Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said the fundraiser was organised by the state contingent's personnel shortly after the incident occurred. 'After receiving news of the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of our police comrades, we organised this flash donation drive to provide some assistance,' Kumar told reporters. He was speaking at a blood donation programme held in conjunction with the 218th Police Day celebrations at the Johor police contingent headquarters here today. He said he will personally deliver the funds to the federal police leadership in Bukit Aman by next week for distribution to the families. On May 13, nine policemen from the FRU's Unit 5, based in Sungai Senam, Ipoh, Perak, were killed when the truck they were travelling in collided with a lorry transporting stones. Nine other FRU personnel who were also in the truck were reported injured in the accident.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Johor police raise RM30,000 for families of fallen FRU personnel
JOHOR BARU: Johor police have raised a total of RM30,295 to be donated to the families of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel who lost their lives in the tragic accident along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, Perak, last week. Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said the funds were collected through a spontaneous donation drive launched among personnel within the Johor police contingent. He said the contribution would be handed over to the leadership at Bukit Aman next week, before being distributed to the victims' families. "Upon receiving news of the fatal road accident involving our FRU colleagues, we immediately initiated a donation drive to offer some assistance. "We hope this small contribution will help ease the burden on their families during this difficult time," he said at the Blood Donation Programme held in conjunction with the 218th Police Day celebration at the Johor police headquarters today. On May 13, nine members of FRU Unit 5 based in Sungai Senam, Ipoh, Perak, were killed when the truck they were travelling in collided with a lorry upon returning from duty at the Chitrapournami festival in Hilir Perak. At today's event, some 250 officers and personnel from the Johor contingent are expected to donate blood as part of the annual blood donation drive. Kumar said that 110 pints were successfully collected during last year's campaign and expressed hope that this year's collection would surpass that figure.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Johor cops ready to maintain security during PKR national congress, says police chief
JOHOR BARU: Johor police have taken the necessary steps to uphold safety and security during the three-day PKR national congress, which will start on Thursday (May 22). State police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar said that the congress would be held in several locations such as Persada International Convention Centre, Berjaya Waterfront Hotel and Danga Bay Convention Centre. 'On top of that, there will also be the Rakyat Madani Programme held at Toppen Shopping Centre on this Friday (May 23),' he said after attending a blood donation campaign held at Johor police headquarters in conjunction with 218th Police Day here on Tuesday (May 20). Comm Kumar also added that more than 10,000 delegates, including ministers, were expected to attend the PKR national congress held here during the period. 'Johor police will be carrying out a total deployment during the event held at the three locations to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. 'There will not be any road closure during the congress, but I urged road users, especially those going and within the city area, to practise patience as there might be some minor traffic congestion,' he said. Comm Kumar added that besides the PKR national congress, Johor police also deployed some of its assets and personnel to provide security assistance in the ongoing Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (Lima '25) and the upcoming 46th Asean Summit held in Kuala Lumpur. 'Despite being involved in three major events, including the congress held here, Johor police operation will not be affected at all, where public order and safety are our top priority,' he said.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Husband freed on bail as probe continues into wife's fatal fall from van
KUALA LUMPUR: The husband of the woman who died after allegedly being pushed from a moving van on the Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas) last week has been released on police bail following the expiry of his four-day remand. Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamed said the 50-year-old man was released yesterday, and that investigations are ongoing under Section 304A of the Penal Code for causing death by negligence. "The investigation papers have been submitted to the deputy public prosecutor but were returned with instructions to complete several aspects. "We will carry out the investigation as directed and resubmit the papers in due course," he said when met at a blood donation event held in conjunction with the 218th Police Day, in collaboration with University Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM). The incident, which occurred at 2.35pm on May 6, came to light after police received a tip-off from a witness who saw a woman being flung from a moving van. The vehicle then drove off along the Kesas Highway. The incident reportedly took place at Km20.3 near the Awan Besar Rest and Service Area (R&R), heading towards Petaling Jaya. The 44-year-old victim, from Menglembu, Perak, was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial investigations revealed that the victim and her husband had been arguing while The suspect was arrested later that day at a location in Taman Kinrara, Puchong, at around 6pm. A urine test confirmed that the man tested positive for methamphetamine, amphetamine, and benzodiazepine. Further checks also revealed that he had one prior criminal record and two previous drug-related offences.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- The Sun
Husband of woman in fatal KESAS case to be charged soon
KUALA LUMPUR: The husband of a woman who died after being thrown from the van she was riding in on the Shah Alam Highway (KESAS) near the Awan Besar Rest and Treatment (R&R) area heading to Petaling Jaya on May 6 will be charged soon. Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the investigation paper has been referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further action. 'The case is being investigated under Section 304A of the Penal Code for negligently causing death,' he told reporters after attending a blood donation programme in conjunction with the 218th Police Day at the Kuala Lumpur Police Headquarters, here today. On May 6, a woman was found dead after she was believed to have been thrown from a van on the roadside of KESAS Highway and initial police investigations found that the incident occurred as a result of an argument between the victim and her husband. Meanwhile, regarding the case of the discovery of a baby boy's body in the Klang River on May 9, Mohamed Usuf said it is still under investigation.
