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New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Melaka couple on drugs arrested after 13km high-speed chase
MELAKA: A couple, believed to be under the influence of drugs, made a desperate attempt to escape the police by speeding 13km from Tengkera, even ramming into a Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB) officer before being apprehended in Taman Bukit Rambai yesterday evening. The incident, which occurred around 6pm, began when the suspects who were in a car, refused to stop when approached by URB officers from the Tengkera police station at Pangsapuri Taman Anika. Melaka Tengah district police chief Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit said the officers gave chase as the car sped along Jalan Tun Tuah, continued to Jalan Tun Perak, and eventually entered Lebuh AMJ. The URB team then requested backup from a Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) unit to help intercept the fleeing vehicle, which continued at high speed until Jalan Teruna 1, Taman Bukit Rambai. Along the way, it also rammed into a civilian vehicle in Tengkera. The suspect was driving recklessly, including crashing into a civilian vehicle near Rumah Awam Datin Fatimah in Tengkera, running red lights, and endangering other road users, he said. Upon reaching Jalan Teruna 1, Bukit Rambai, the suspect reversed the car and rammed into a URB officers motorcycle, causing minor injuries. Both suspects were eventually caught with assistance from the MPV team and the Tengkera Task Force. Upon inspection, officers found a bag containing two transparent packets of a substance believed to be heroin, weighing a total of 15.06g, believed to be for personal use. Christopher added that the suspects, aged 26 and 28, were taken to the Tengkera police station for further action. A urine test showed both tested positive for methamphetamine. Police also seized a weighing scale, a set of keys, and the car. The case is being investigated under Sections 186 and 332 of the Penal Code, as well as Sections 39B and 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Meanwhile, a 1-minute 15-second video of the MPV chase involving the suspects car has gone viral on social media, drawing various reactions from netizens.
The Star
23-07-2025
- The Star
Suspected drug traffickers nabbed in Melaka after 13km chase
MELAKA: A couple believed to be involved in drug trafficking has been arrested after leading police on a 13km chase that ended with a policeman injured. Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit said the incident occurred at around 6pm on Tuesday (July 22) when a motorcycle patrol unit tried to stop a car at Taman Anika Apartments in Lorong Pandan here. 'The suspects sped off instead of complying, and my men gave chase,' he said on Wednesday (July 23). He said the car was driven by a 26-year-old man, with his 28-year-old girlfriend in the front passenger seat. "The man drove recklessly, ignoring red lights and endangering other road users. "The chase ended at Taman Bukit Rambai, where the suspects suddenly reversed their vehicle and rammed a police motorcycle, causing minor injury to a lans koperal,' he said. ACP Christopher said his men then detained the suspects with the help of five mobile patrol vehicle units. 'A search of the car uncovered two transparent packets believed to contain heroin, along with a weighing scale,' he added. The suspects were taken to the Tengkera police station for further investigation and a remand order was obtained this morning, he said. The case is being investigated under Sections 186 and 332 of the Penal Code for obstructing and causing hurt to a public servant, and under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for trafficking. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
New Straits Times
18-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Babysitter remanded over death of 6-month-old boy
MELAKA: A 26-year-old babysitter was today remanded for two days to assist investigations into the death of a 6-month-old baby boy at a nursery in Padang Temu here. Magistrate N. Sivashangari granted the remand application by the investigating officer under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The swaddled infant was found dead, face down on a mattress at the nursery on Tuesday. Melaka Tengah police chief Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit confirmed that a report was received and the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act.
Sinar Daily
17-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Six-month-old baby dies after suspected suffocation at nursery
The daycare caregiver reportedly discovered the baby around 5pm while checking on him and noticed his face had turned bluish. A six-month-old baby boy was found unconscious in a face-down position, believed to have suffocated at a childcare centre in Padang Temu on Wednesday. MELAKA - A six-month-old baby boy tragically died after he was found unconscious in a face-down position, believed to have suffocated at a childcare centre in Padang Temu, Melaka, on Wednesday. The daycare caregiver reportedly discovered the baby around 5pm while checking on him and noticed his face had turned bluish. The caregiver then immediately brought the baby to the daycare operator before rushing him to Klinik Utama Ujong Pasir for further medical attention. Melaka Tengah Police Chief ACP Christopher Patit confirmed the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. Photo for illustrative purposes only. 'The doctor attempted to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while waiting for an ambulance to arrive, but the baby was later pronounced dead at Melaka Hospital after another round of CPR was performed,' a source said. An initial examination found no signs of physical abuse or criminal elements on the baby's body. Melaka Tengah District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit, confirmed that a report had been received and that the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. More Like This
Free Malaysia Today
17-07-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
6-month-old boy dies of suspected suffocation at Melaka childcare centre
A source said inspections of the baby's body found no elements of foul play, and that the hospital lodged a police report soon after. PETALING JAYA : A six-month-old baby boy died at a childcare centre in Padang Temu, Melaka, yesterday evening, believed to be due to suffocation. Utusan Malaysia reported that the caregiver, who had been rotating duties with another staff member, discovered the boy lying face-down with a blue face. 'The nursery rushed the baby to the Ujong Pasir clinic where a medical team gave CPR for 30 minutes before sending the baby to Melaka Hospital in an ambulance. 'As soon as they reached the hospital's red zone, the baby was given CPR aid again, but was soon confirmed as dead,' the portal quoted a source as saying. The source said inspections of the baby's body found no elements of foul play, and that the hospital lodged a police report soon after. Melaka Tengah police chief Christopher Patit confirmed the report and said it is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for negligence involving the care of a child. Kosmo later reported that on the same day, another three-year-old girl at the centre suffered an injury to her left ear from a blow by a caregiver. The child's mother, Nurul Shafiqa Dawood, said she picked up her daughter Faiqah Dalila Faris Danial at 5.30pm, and that the child complained of pain in her left ear. 'She cried all night due to the pain. I brought her to the clinic at 11pm and the doctor confirmed that her left ear was injured and swollen. We then went to Melaka Hospital and lodged a police report,' she told reporters today.
