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The Star
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
‘Media plays vital role in nation's safety, prosperity'
Working together: Razarudin (front row, eighth from left) with Ayob Khan and Mohd Shuhaily on his right, and other senior officers posing with media representatives who received certificates of appreciation during the IGP Appreciation Ceremony in Bukit Aman. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The media plays an important role in the preservation of national harmony and security with their ability to win the hearts and minds of the public, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police said the close partnership between the police and the media is based on shared civic responsibility, in which accurate information is shared with the public so justice is preserved at all times. 'Media platforms have a unique power in crossing physical barriers to influence thoughts and win hearts and minds to ensure the safety and prosperity of this country. 'The mass media is among the pillars and hopes of the police, not merely acting as providers of news and information but also serving as a source where truth and justice are revealed to the public,' he said in his speech during the IGP Appreciation Ceremony with the media in Bukit Aman yesterday. The nation's top cop also paid tribute to crime journalists during the ceremony. Based on professional ethics and oaths taken, the duties of police personnel and media practitioners are anchored in the interests of national security and sovereignty, racial harmony and inclusive national unity, the IGP said. 'As strategic partners, the media play an important role as the 'Fourth Estate'. 'Media practitioners are also observers who monitor our service delivery and ensure improvements in the management of the police force are always being conducted with integrity,' he said. Razarudin also expressed his deepest appreciation for the constant support from the media in disseminating information accurately and with integrity. He presented certificates of appreciation to 30 crime journalists during the ceremony, including The Star's Farik Zolkepli and Justin Zack. Among the top police officers who also attended the ceremony were Deputy IGP Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay and Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.
Malay Mail
14-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Lorry driver with six past convictions remanded over Teluk Intan crash that killed nine FRU officers
TELUK INTAN, May 14 – The driver of the lorry involved in a crash that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) policemen on Jalan Sungai Manik-Sungai Lampam has been remanded for four days, New Straits Times reported. The remand order, issued under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code, was granted by Magistrate Naidatul Athirah Azman following an application by Hilir Perak police chief Assistant Commissioner Bakri Zainal Abidin. The order is effective from today until Saturday as investigations proceed under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving causing death. The 45-year-old suspect appeared in court around 8.50am wearing a black shirt and dark blue tracksuit. Yesterday, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay clarified there was no ketum found in the lorry that crashed into the FRU vehicle and the driver's urine was negative for drugs. He said the 45-year-old lorry driver had a criminal record of six previous cases, one for drugs, one for rape and four for theft. However, he said all these cases have already been tried in court and sentencing was passed down. Earlier this morning, the final honours for nine personnel were completed in accordance with Royal Malaysia Police ceremonial protocols at the FRU Unit 5 base in Sungai Senam in Ipoh. Nine members of the FRU were killed, while two others sustained injuries, when a lorry carrying stones collided with an FRU truck transporting 15 personnel yesterday. Yesterday, Bakri said preliminary investigations suggested that a steering wheel failure was believed to have caused the accident.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- The Sun
FRU truck crash: Victims' families to receive up to RM269,700 in aid
TELUK INTAN: The families of the nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel who were killed in a crash along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam here this morning will receive financial aid between RM58,000 and RM269,700. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the aid will be channelled as soon as possible through various welfare funds as well as insurance compensation, and includes RM1,200 from the Welfare Fund, RM25,000 from the Warriors and National Defence Fund and RM20,000 from the PDRM work disaster ex gratia scheme. 'They will also receive financial donations of RM11,000 from the Perak contingent police headquarters and those who contributed to the PDRM cooperative will receive RM1,500 in death benefits and insurance compensation between RM36,000 and RM211,000 according to their contributions,' he said during a media conference at the Hilir Perak district police headquarters here today. He also said that those who sustained injuries would receive financial aid and compensation subject to evaluations by medical experts. He said that the aid reflected PDRM's continued commitment in ensuring the welfare of their personnel especially during disasters that occur in the line of duty. Ayob Khan also informed that eight of the nine FRU personnel killed will be buried in Perak, including in Taiping, Kampar and Ipoh, and the remaining one will be buried in Kulim, Kedah. 'Three doctors are involved in conducting the autopsies, which are expected to be completed by 11 pm,' he said, adding that the bodies will be taken to the Hilir Perak district police headquarters' surau for prayers before being taken to the Sungai Senam FRU Unit 5 Base, Ipoh for final respects. A full report on the crash is expected to be completed imminently after information from several other agencies, including Pusat Pemeriksaan Kenderaan Berkomputer (Puspakom), has been gathered, he added. Meanwhile, a remand order for the lorry driver involved in the crash will be obtained tomorrow at the Teluk Intan Court, he shared. 'The suspect has six prior criminal records, four involving theft, one rape and one drug offence, all of which he has been convicted and sentenced for,' he said.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- The Sun
Families of fallen FRU officers to receive up to RM269,700
TELUK INTAN: The families of the nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel who were killed in a crash along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam here this morning will receive financial aid between RM58,000 and RM269,700. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the aid will be channelled as soon as possible through various welfare funds as well as insurance compensation, and includes RM1,200 from the Welfare Fund, RM25,000 from the Warriors and National Defence Fund and RM20,000 from the PDRM work disaster ex gratia scheme. 'They will also receive financial donations of RM11,000 from the Perak contingent police headquarters and those who contributed to the PDRM cooperative will receive RM1,500 in death benefits and insurance compensation between RM36,000 and RM211,000 according to their contributions,' he said during a media conference at the Hilir Perak district police headquarters here today. He also said that those who sustained injuries would receive financial aid and compensation subject to evaluations by medical experts. He said that the aid reflected PDRM's continued commitment in ensuring the welfare of their personnel especially during disasters that occur in the line of duty. Ayob Khan also informed that eight of the nine FRU personnel killed will be buried in Perak, including in Taiping, Kampar and Ipoh, and the remaining one will be buried in Kulim, Kedah. 'Three doctors are involved in conducting the autopsies, which are expected to be completed by 11 pm,' he said, adding that the bodies will be taken to the Hilir Perak district police headquarters' surau for prayers before being taken to the Sungai Senam FRU Unit 5 Base, Ipoh for final respects. A full report on the crash is expected to be completed imminently after information from several other agencies, including Pusat Pemeriksaan Kenderaan Berkomputer (Puspakom), has been gathered, he added. Meanwhile, a remand order for the lorry driver involved in the crash will be obtained tomorrow at the Teluk Intan Court, he shared. 'The suspect has six prior criminal records, four involving theft, one rape and one drug offence, all of which he has been convicted and sentenced for,' he said.
Free Malaysia Today
13-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Lorry driver in fatal FRU crash has 6 prior convictions, including rape
Deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said a background check revealed the suspect has one conviction for rape, one for drug-related offence, and four for theft. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The lorry driver involved in the crash between his vehicle and a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck – resulting in the deaths of nine officers – this morning, has six prior criminal convictions, including one for rape. Deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the 45-year-old suspect had served prison time for his offences, Astro Awani reported. 'A background check revealed he has one conviction for rape, one for drug-related offence, and four for theft. 'All of these cases have been prosecuted,' he was quoted as saying. Ayob said a urine test conducted on the suspect came back negative, ruling out the influence of any illegal substances – including ketum, contrary to claims on social media. He said police are continuing their investigation and will record further statements from the suspect. 'The authorities are also reviewing all technical aspects of the crash involving the lorry,' he said. The 8.40am crash, which also left two FRU officers critically injured, occurred when a gravel-laden lorry collided with a FRU truck transporting personnel back from a security deployment in Ipoh. While the cause is still under investigation, preliminary findings suggest that the lorry may have suffered a steering failure. Earlier today, deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said while the preliminary findings suggested a steering issue, the accident could have been prevented if the vehicle had undergone a Puspakom inspection. 'We are not placing the blame solely on the driver but on the (transport) company as well,' he said. Ayob also said the families of the nine FRU personnel who were killed in the crash will receive financial aid between RM58,000 and RM269,700. Bernama reported him as saying the aid will be channelled as soon as possible through various welfare funds as well as insurance compensation, and includes RM1,200 from the Welfare Fund, RM25,000 from the Warriors and National Defence Fund and RM20,000 from the police work disaster ex gratia scheme. 'They will also receive financial donations of RM11,000 from the Perak police headquarter. Those who contributed to the police cooperative will receive RM1,500 in death benefits and insurance compensation between RM36,000 and RM211,000 according to their contributions,' he said. Ayob said those who sustained injuries would receive financial aid and compensation subject to evaluations by medical experts.
