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Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Elderly man beaten to death, son nabbed
Kuala Krai police chief Mazlan Mamat said the suspect would be taken to the magistrates' court tomorrow for a remand application. PETALING JAYA : An elderly man is believed to have been beaten to death with a blunt object in Kampung Baru Kuala Gris, Dabong, Kelantan early this morning. Kuala Krai police chief Mazlan Mamat said police received an emergency call about the incident at 7.30am from a member of the public. He said a team from the Kuala Krai police headquarters and Dabong police station rushed to the location and found the 74-year-old victim lying in a pool of blood in the kitchen. 'Initial investigations show the victim was struck on the head with a blunt object, which caused serious injuries. He was confirmed dead at the location. 'Police detained the victim's 30-year-old son and seized a broken chair,' Bernama reported him as saying. Mazlan said the suspect tested positive for methamphetamine in initial urine tests. He was a former inmate of the Batu Jong satellite prison in Kuala Krai for drug trafficking, having been released in early July. 'Since his release, the suspect has been living with the victim and his mother. Checks also found that the suspect has seven previous criminal records, five related to drug cases and two cases of criminal intimidation,' he said. Mazlan said the victim's body was sent to the Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital's forensic unit for a post-mortem. The suspect will be brought to the magistrates' court tomorrow for a remand application. He said the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Senior citizen dies in Kuala Gris, son suspected of drug-fuelled attack
KUALA KRAI: An elderly man died after being attacked with a blunt object in Kampung Baru Kuala Gris early this morning. Kuala Krai district police chief Supt Mazlan Mamat confirmed receiving an emergency call at 7.30 am. Officers found the 74-year-old victim lying in a pool of blood in the kitchen. Initial investigations revealed the victim suffered fatal head injuries from the assault. Police arrested the victim's 30-year-old son and seized a broken chair as evidence. The suspect tested positive for methamphetamine in a urine screening. He was previously imprisoned under Section 39C of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Since his release in early July, the suspect had been living with the victim and his mother. Records show the suspect has seven prior criminal cases, including five drug-related offences. The victim's body was sent to Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital for a post-mortem. The suspect will be remanded and brought to court tomorrow. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. Witnesses or informants can contact Investigating Officer ASP Nagantheran at 09-9666222. The victim's wife, Rohana Che Daud, recalled her son behaving strangely before the attack. She found her husband motionless on the prayer mat with severe injuries upon returning from the surau. The couple's eldest son had a history of drug-related incarcerations. A neighbour reported hearing screams and seeing the suspect acting erratically before the incident. – Bernama
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police boost patrols at Kuala Krai school after pupil approached by stranger
KUALA KRAI: Police are increasing patrols and surveillance at a school in Guchil here following a viral video of a Year Four female pupil who was approached yesterday by an unknown man in all black, wearing a face mask, outside the school gate. Kuala Krai district police chief, Superintendent Mazlan Mamat, said that the police are taking this matter seriously, especially concerning the safety of children and pupils who are vulnerable to criminal threats. "Following this incident, the relevant police station chief has been directed to increase patrols in the school area, especially during dismissal times," he said in a media statement today. He also advised school principals to allow pupils to wait inside the school premises until their parents or guardians arrive to pick them up. Additionally, school security guards have been asked to conduct stricter monitoring, ensuring that every student is accounted for and only allowed to leave with verified parents or guardians. The incident went viral after a Year Four pupil recounted being approached by an unknown man while waiting for her mother outside school yesterday. The man claimed the child's father had asked him to pick her up. However, when the child asked for her father's name for verification, the man couldn't answer, and the student then ran away. Mazlan urged the public to immediately report any suspicious activities or provide information related to this incident to the police. "All cooperation is greatly appreciated to ensure the safety of the community, especially in the Kuala Krai district," he added. As a preventive measure, the police recommend several safety guidelines for students: always wait inside the school premises until picked up by family or guardians, and avoid walking alone. If approached by an unknown person, immediately scream and run to a safe area or the security guard post. Pupils are also advised to wait at the security guard post if their family has not yet arrived. The public is also encouraged to download the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) PDRM 2.0 application as a quick channel to provide information to the police.
Free Malaysia Today
08-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Man drowns after being swept away in Dabong river
Sungai Kenerong in Dabong, central Kelantan, is a popular site for picnics, camping and hiking. (Facebook pic) KOTA BHARU : A 47-year-old man who went missing while bathing in Sungai Kenerong, Dabong, here today was found dead at about 4.13pm. He is believed to have drowned. Kuala Krai police chief Mazlan Mamat said the man was swept away by currents when he went to check on the depth of the river. 'The victim had gone with nine friends to bathe in the river at about 12.30pm. He went ahead to check on the water depth but was swept away by currents and went missing,' he said in a statement today. A fire and rescue department spokesman said a search operation was held at 2.15pm. The victim was found two hours later at a depth of 3.7m lodged between some rocks.
Malay Mail
08-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Kelantan police: Man drowns after being swept away by strong currents in Dabong
KOTA BHARU, June 7 — A man who went missing while bathing in Sungai Kenerong, Dabong here today was found dead at about 4.13 pm. Kuala Krai district police chief Supt Mazlan Mamat said the man, 47, was swept away by currents when he went to check on the depth of the river before bathing with nine of his friends. 'The victim had went out from Kampung Dabong with his friends to bathe in the river at about 12.30 pm. The victim had gone ahead to check on the water depth but was swept away by currents and went missing,' he said in a statement today, adding that the body has been sent to Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital forensics unit, Kuala Krai for autopsy. Meanwhile, Senior Fire Officer II Zaid Ibrahim said the search operation for the victim began at 2.15 pm with 10 firefighters and three police personnel. 'After two hours, rescuers found the victim near where he fell and was lodged between rocks at a depth of 3.7 metres,' he said. — Bernama
