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The Star
9 hours ago
- The Star
Female cop killed in Iskandar Puteri accident
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A 37-year-old policewoman has died after she was involved in a two-car collision at KM28 of Jalan Gelang Patah-Pendas early Tuesday (July 29). Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said the victim, Kpl Fairuzfadila Musa, was driving her car from Gelang Patah to work when the incident occurred at about 7.15am. "Preliminary investigations revealed that a grey car travelling in the opposite direction suddenly made a left turn at a junction and ran a red light, leading to the crash," he said. ACP Kumarasan added both drivers sustained injuries due to the incident and were rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru for treatment. "Unfortunately, the policewoman succumbed to serious head and body injuries while receiving treatment. The driver of the other car, a 41-year-old woman, suffered head and chest injuries and remains unconscious," he said. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless and dangerous driving. ACP Kumarasan also said that investigations are ongoing and urged witnesses to come forward by contacting the Iskandar Puteri police traffic investigations unit at 07-510 1322. Meanwhile, in a statement posted on Johor police Facebook page, state police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar Muthuvelu and his wife Datin SP Shanthi extended their condolences to the victim's family. "On behalf of the entire Johor police contingent, we express our deepest sympathies to the family of the late Kpl Fairuzfadila, who served at the Taman Universiti police station under the Johor Baru North police headquarters," he said.
Barnama
9 hours ago
- Barnama
Investigation Ongoing As Motive In Boy's Murder Undetermined
REMBAU, July 29 ( Bernama) -- The motive behind the suspected murder of a six-year-old boy, whose body was found buried in Rompin, Jempol yesterday, has yet to be determined, Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof said. He said that the main suspect, the boy's 36-year-old biological father, has been arrested and preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to have been experiencing marital problems with his wife. 'The post-mortem began at noon today. We were informed that the suspect had domestic issues and is in the process of getting a divorce. He has not been cooperative in the investigation,' he told Bernama here today. Meanwhile, a sombre setting surrounded the Rembau Hospital forensic unit, where the boy's mother, accompanied by close family members from Johor Bahru, was present to identify the body. Ahmad Dzaffir told the media yesterday that the boy's body was found around 4.30 pm, adding that the victim is believed to have been buried after being murdered. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. Separately, Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP M. Kumarasan today confirmed that a man has been remanded for seven days from July 25 to assist in the investigation. The suspect had initially lodged a police report claiming the child had gone missing in Bukit Indah on July 24. Kumarasan said the suspect originally claimed that the boy had disappeared on July 23 at about 4 pm, stating that he had left the child alone in a car while he went to purchase food. The suspect is also being investigated under Section 182 of the Penal Code for lodging a false police report.
The Sun
11 hours ago
- The Sun
'We heard arguments': Neighbour on dead boy case
PETALING JAYA: What appeared to be routine family disputes has evolved into a murder investigation following the discovery of a young boy's remains in Pahang, weeks after he was reported missing from Johor. Speaking to The Star, 47-year-old resident, Kamarudin Abdullah, who lives in the same Seri Alam neighbourhood as the victim, M. Tishant's family, revealed that disturbing sounds frequently emanated from the household. 'We regularly heard shouting matches between the parents, loud enough for the entire street to notice. There was also the sound of a child weeping during these incidents,' Kamarudin explained during an interview with the English daily on Tuesday. The neighbour described the family as reclusive, with the father avoiding social interaction with other residents and communicating only when absolutely necessary. 'Learning about the boy's death came as a complete shock to all of us,' he added. According to Kamarudin, several family members and relatives visited the property on Monday evening but departed within hours. He noted that the couple had been absent from their residence for approximately one month, appearing only sporadically and never together. 'None of us had seen the child for several weeks before this tragedy unfolded,' he stated, mentioning that the family had relocated to the area roughly twelve months earlier. An inspection of the property revealed it to be completely vacant, with an unlocked front gate and no signs of occupancy. The case began when a 36-year-old man contacted authorities claiming his son had vanished from a coffee shop in Bukit Indah. However, the man was subsequently detained for seven days after investigators discovered the child's body in Rompin, Pahang. Iskandar Puteri district police chief Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan reportedly confirmed the father's arrest on July 24, with remand extended until Thursday to facilitate the investigation. 'The suspect filed his report at approximately 2.15am on July 24, alleging his son disappeared the previous day after being left unattended in a parked vehicle at Bukit Indah,' Kumarasan explained. The suspect claimed he had briefly left the child in the car around 6pm on July 23 to purchase food, discovering the boy missing upon his return. Initial investigations proceeded under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, focussing on child neglect charges. However, continued investigation led authorities to the discovery of a child's remains in Rompin, located over 200 kilometres from where the initial report was filed. 'Evidence gathered during interrogation suggests the discovered remains belong to the missing child,' ACP Kumarasan stated. The investigation has been transferred to Jempol district police headquarters in Negri Sembilan for further examination. READ ALSO: Father remanded for 7 days over son's death in Negeri Sembilan Authorities have confirmed that the suspect now faces additional charges for filing a fraudulent police report, with investigations proceeding under Section 182 of the Penal Code.
The Star
13 hours ago
- The Star
Neighbours report hearing loud arguments, child crying from house before murdered six-year-old disappeared
JOHOR BARU: What was initially thought to be a normal domestic dispute between a husband and wife has now taken a dark turn after the body of a six-year-old boy, reported missing last week, was found buried in Rompin, Negri Sembilan. Kamarudin Abdullah, 47, who starys near the victim's family, said he often heard the sound of a child crying and loud arguments between the victim's parents from the house in Seri Alam here. 'The victim's parents would argue quite often. When they did, the whole neighbourhood could hear it, including the child crying as well. 'They mostly kept to themselves. The man did not mix with neighbours and rarely spoke unless it was something important. I was shocked when I heard the boy had died,' he said when met at the residential area here on Tuesday (July 29). Kamarudin said some of the child's family members and relatives were seen returning to the house on Monday (July 28) night but left a few hours later. He added that the couple had not been staying at the house for about a month and would only show up occasionally and always separately. 'We have also not seen the victim for weeks prior to the tragic incident,' he said adding that the family of three moved into the housing area about a year ago. A check at the house showed it to be unoccupied, with the front gate left open and no sign of residents. Earlier, a man who lodged a police report claiming his six-year-old son went missing at a kopitiam in Bukit Indah was remanded for seven days after the boy was found dead in Rompin. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said the 36-year-old father was arrested on July 24 and had been remanded until Thursday (July 31) to assist in investigations. 'The suspect had lodged a report at about 2.15am on July 24, claiming that his son had gone missing the day before while left alone in a parked car at Bukit Indah,' he said. ACP Kumarasan added the suspect alleged that he had briefly left the child in the vehicle around 6pm on July 23 to buy food, but when he returned, the boy was gone. He said police began investigating the case under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for child neglect. ACP Kumarasan, however, said further investigation led police to the discovery of a child's body in Rompin, over 200km away from where the report was made. 'Based on information gathered during questioning, we believe the body is that of the missing child,' he said. He added that the case has since been referred to Jempol police district headquarters in Negri Sembilan for further investigation. ACP Kumarasan also confirmed that the suspect is now being probed for lodging a false police report, with investigations underway under Section 182 of the Penal Code.
The Star
18 hours ago
- The Star
Father of missing six-year-old found dead remanded seven days to help investigations
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A man who lodged a police report claiming his six-year-old son went missing in Johor has been remanded for seven days after the boy was found dead in Rompin, Negri Sembilan. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said the 36-year-old father was arrested on July 24 and has been remanded until Thursday (July 31) to assist in investigations. ALSO READ: Body of missing six-year-old boy from Johor found in Rompin, suspect arrested 'The suspect had lodged a report at about 2.15am on July 24, claiming that his son had gone missing the day before while left alone in a parked car at Bukit Indah,' he said. ACP Kumarasan added the suspect alleged that he had briefly left the child in the vehicle around 6pm on July 23 to buy food, but when he returned, the boy was gone. He said police began investigating the case under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for child neglect. ACP Kumarasan, however, said further investigation led police to the discovery of a child's body in Rompin, over 200km away from where the report was made. 'Based on information gathered during questioning, we believe the body is that of the missing child,' he said. He added that the case has since been referred to Jempol police district headquarters in Negri Sembilan for further investigation. ACP Kumarasan also confirmed that the suspect is now being probed for lodging a false police report, with investigations underway under Section 182 of the Penal Code.
