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The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
Aruz Driver: Fight with Wife Caused Wrong-Way Driving
A Perodua Aruz driver claimed that an argument with his wife caused him to mistakenly enter the wrong lane and drive against traffic flow along Jalan Skudai-Pantai Lido in Johor Bahru yesterday. Johor Bahru South district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat stated that the incident went viral on social media before being detected by authorities at 9.10pm last night. According to him, the 34-year-old driver was arrested after surrendering himself at the Johor Bahru South Traffic police station on the same day. 'Investigations revealed the incident occurred at 1.41am yesterday, when a blue Perodua Aruz was spotted driving against the traffic flow on the said route. 'The complainant informed that during the incident, he had a disagreement with his wife which caused him to lose driving focus and enter the opposite lane,' he told Kosmo, today. Raub added that urine screening tests found the driver was free from any drug and alcohol abuse. 'The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving,' he said. Earlier, a video recording posted by Community Roda Johor, lasting one minute and 32 seconds went viral, showing a blue Perodua Aruz driving in the opposite lane on Jalan Skudai-Pantai Lido.
The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
Quarrel with wife led to Aruz being driven against traffic
A Perodua Aruz driver claimed that an argument with his wife caused him to mistakenly enter the wrong lane and drive against traffic flow along Jalan Skudai-Pantai Lido here yesterday. Johor Bahru South district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat stated that the incident went viral on social media before being detected by authorities at 9.10pm last night. According to him, the 34-year-old driver was arrested after surrendering himself at the Johor Bahru South Traffic police station on the same day. 'Investigations revealed the incident occurred at 1.41am yesterday, when a blue Perodua Aruz was spotted driving against the traffic flow on the said route. 'The complainant informed that during the incident, he had a disagreement with his wife which caused him to lose driving focus and enter the opposite lane,' he told Kosmo, today. Raub added that urine screening tests found the driver was free from any drug and alcohol abuse. 'The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving,' he said. Earlier, a video recording posted by Community Roda Johor, lasting one minute and 32 seconds went viral, showing a blue Perodua Aruz driving in the opposite lane on Jalan Skudai-Pantai Lido.
New Straits Times
8 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Wrong-way rage: Man drives against traffic after row with wife
JOHOR BARU: Police have identified and recorded a statement from a man caught on video driving against traffic along Jalan Skudai, Pantai Lido on June 7. Johor Baru South police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat said the 34-year-old suspect, who tested negative for drugs and alcohol, admitted to the offence. He claimed he was emotionally distressed following a quarrel with his wife, which caused him to lose focus and mistakenly enter the wrong lane. The incident, which went viral on social media, involved a blue Perodua Aruz travelling against the flow of traffic at 1.41am. Raub said the video, shared by the Facebook group Community Roda Johor, was flagged by Bukit Aman, prompting local police to initiate an investigation. "Checks on the vehicle registration number led investigators to the driver, who later presented himself at the district police station at 11.30pm the same day," he said in a statement today. The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving. Raub urged witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation by contacting Inspector Mohd Zulpaka Bambo at 014-8861791 or by visiting the Johor Baru South Traffic police station. He also reminded all road users to comply with traffic regulations, warning that firm action would be taken without compromise against reckless drivers.
The Star
12-05-2025
- The Star
Cops probing alleged parcel theft in Seri Alam housing area
JOHOR BARU: Police are investigating a video clip of two women being confronted over allegedly stealing a parcel in a Seri Alam residential area. Seri Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the video uploaded on Facebook shows a man stopping the women over the alleged theft. 'A police report was lodged by a 44-year-old man over the incident, which occurred at 3.49pm on May 8 in a housing area in Seri Alam,' he said in a statement on Monday (May 12). Initial investigations are being carried out under Section 379 of the Penal Code for theft, which carries a jail term of up to seven years, a fine, or both upon conviction. The case is also being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities, which provides for a jail term of up to one year, a fine not exceeding RM50,000, or both if found guilty. ACP Sohaimi said police are working to identify the individuals in the video, the delivery company involved, and the rightful owner of the parcel. He urged anyone with information to contact the Seri Alam police headquarters at 07-3864222. Earlier, a 3min, 28sec video was uploaded on the Community Roda Johor FB page showing two women being scolded by a man for allegedly taking a parcel that did not belong to them. Towards the end of the clip, the man follows the women to a nearby house where the parcel is placed on the wall. At the time of writing, the video has garnered over 170,000 views.
The Star
22-04-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Was a man beaten up in a Pasir Gudang flat?
A MAN is seen being repeatedly punched, kicked and choked by several others in a series of viral videos on social media. Despite his pleas to the assailants, the beating continues. According to the posts, the incident took place in a flat in Plentong in Pasir Gudang, Johor. Did this happen as claimed? VERDICT: TRUE Seri Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak confirmed the incident when contacted on Tuesday (April 22) and said a statement would be issued later. Earlier, a series of videos depicting the incident was uploaded to the Community Roda Johor Facebook page. It is learnt that the incident took place on Friday (April 18) and the victim lodged a police report on Sunday (April 20). Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
