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Malay Mail
a day ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Two men killed in separate heavy machinery accidents in Kuala Krai
KUALA KRAI, June 1 — Two men were killed in separate accidents involving heavy machinery here yesterday evening, said Kuala Krai district police chief Supt Mazlan Mamat. Mazlan said in the first incident at about 2.50 pm, a Thai national, aged 49, was killed after the backhoe he was driving fell off a cliff in the Ladang Dabong area, near Kilometre 27 of Jalan Sungai Sam-Dabong. 'At the time of the accident, the victim was driving the backhoe to take a break and was passing through a hilly area. 'The backhoe skidded and fell off the cliff, causing the victim to be thrown out and subsequently crushed by the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene,' Mazlin said in a statement yesterday. He said the accident is believed to have been caused by the driver's negligence, having failed to control the vehicle being driven, causing it to fall off the cliff. Meanwhile, in another accident at about 3.30 pm, a 59-year-old man was killed in Ladang Bonanza, Laloh after a bulldozer he was driving fell down a ravine. 'Initial investigations found that the victim was working in the plantation and operating the bulldozer to make terraces. 'While doing terrace work, the bulldozer slipped off its path and fell into a ravine about 100 metres deep,' he said. He also said the victim who was trapped in the machine was pronounced dead at the scene, and the accident is believed to have been caused after the victim lost control of the bulldozer. 'The bodies of both victims were sent to the Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital's forensics unit for post-mortems, and the cases are being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987,' he added. The police are urging anyone with information regarding the accidents to come forward and provide information to the Traffic Police Station at the Kuala Krai district police headquarters (IPD) or contact the Investigating Officer, Insp Mohamad Amirul Izham Azlan at 09-9666222. — Bernama
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
In Kelantan, three killed in express bus-car crash in Kuala Krai (VIDEO)
KUALA KRAI, May 30 — Three people were killed in an accident between an express bus and a car along Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang, near Kampung Sungai Sam here today. A Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) of Kelantan spokesman said they received an emergency call at 11.20am before dispatching a team which reached the scene 35 minutes later. 'Upon arrival at the scene, the team found an express bus and a Perodua Myvi involved in a collision, with three victims, a man and two women, pinned in the Myvi car. Their bodies were handed over to the police,' he said in a statement today. He said the bus driver sustained minor injuries and that the team used special equipment to extricate the victims pinned in the car. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Teen claims trial to raping student in school store
The sessions court in Kota Bharu set June 26 for mention of the case. (File pic) KOTA BHARU : A teenager pleaded not guilty in the sessions court here today to a charge of raping a 15-year-old female student in the store room of a secondary school in Kuala Krai in April last year. The 18-year-old was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, but as the accused was a minor at the time of the alleged offence, sentencing provisions under Section 91 of the Child Act 2001 will apply. Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Faiz Fitri Mohamad proposed bail at RM15,000, while defence counsel Wan Norfarhan Liyana Wan Baharunddin requested a lower amount, saying that the teen's parents worked as daily-wage labourers. She also informed the court that the accused was scheduled to begin matriculation studies next month. Judge Zulkifli Abllah allowed bail at RM5,000 with a condition that the accused does not tamper with prosecution witnesses. He also fixed June 26 for mention of the case.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Kelantan teen charged with raping underage girl in school storeroom
KOTA BARU, May 27 — An 18-year-old youth was reportedly charged in the Sessions Court here today with raping an underage schoolgirl in a storage room at a Kuala Krai school last year. According to a report in Berita Harian, he was charged before Judge Zulkifli Abllah under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which provides for a prison sentence of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction. The accused is alleged to have raped a 15-year-old girl, at around 3pm in April last year. He reportedly pleaded not guilty to the charge, with lawyer Wan Norfarhan Liyana Wan Baharuddin representing him. Deputy Public Prosecutor Ahmad Faiz Fitri Mohamad was said to have requested bail be set at RM15,000. However, Wan Norfarhan reportedly appealed for a lower amount not exceeding RM3,000, citing her client's recent offer to enrol in a matriculation programme starting June 23, which requires financial preparation. 'At the time of the incident, he was 17. He is now 18. His parents work as a factory worker and a labourer, and they cannot afford a high bail amount,' she was quoted as saying. The court reportedly set bail at RM5,000 and fixed June 26 for document submission and the next case mention.
Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Landslide cuts off Gua Musang-Kuala Krai road, causes two-kilometre traffic jam
GUA MUSANG, May 21 — A landslide at KM27 of Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Krai, near Gua Sejuk, has cut off both directions of the road, causing a two-kilometre traffic jam last night. Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the incident occurred around 7.30 pm and brought traffic to a complete standstill. He said the landslide was likely triggered by heavy rain earlier in the day, though no casualties or damage to vehicles were reported. 'The Public Works Department (JKR) has alerted the Central Spine Road (LTU) project team for further action,' he told Bernama. He added that traffic police and a mobile patrol vehicle (MPV) unit have been deployed to ensure public safety at the scene. 'The road will reopen once debris is cleared. Road users are advised to remain patient and comply with instructions from the authorities, as no alternative routes are currently available,' he said. — Bernama
