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The Star
19-05-2025
- The Star
FRU crash driver rearrested
In trouble again: Rudi Zulkarnain was rearrested at the Teluk Intan Magistrate's Court, shortly after having his bail posted by his employer, on suspicion of being involved in the theft of two cows. Man detained again, this time over alleged cow theft IPOH: The lorry driver who is accused of causing the deaths of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in an accident in Teluk Intan last Tuesday, has been arrested again, this time for the alleged theft of two cows. Rudi Zulkarnain Md Radi, 45, was rearrested at the Teluk Intan Magistrate's Court yesterday, shortly after having his bail posted by his employer at about 12.20pm. Bagan Datuk OCPD Supt Mohammad Ali Mohd Jali said the arrest was made following a report on April 14 about two missing cows at Kampung Sungai Keli in Hutan Melintang. 'The case will be investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code,' he said yesterday. 'We will take the suspect to court on Tuesday for a remand order to facilitate the investigations,' he said, adding that those found guilty could be jailed up to seven years or fined, or both. Rudi Zulkarnain has been in police custody since Friday after he was unable to secure bail. This was after he claimed trial to nine charges of causing death by dangerous driving at the Magistrate's Court. In the incident at Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam on May 13, nine personnel from the FRU lost their lives, while another nine sustained injuries. Of those who were injured, six remain in hospital – five at Teluk Intan Hospital and one at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital – while the others have been discharged.
The Star
19-05-2025
- The Star
Lorry driver in FRU accident case released on bail
IPOH: The lorry driver charged with causing the death of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan last week is to be released on bail. Hilir Perak OCPD Asst Comm Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said the employer of Rudi Zulkarnain Md Radi paid the RM6,000 bail at the Teluk Intan Magistrate's Court on Monday (May 19). ALSO READ: FRU crash: Lorry driver charged with reckless driving "He will be released from the Hilir Perak district police station lock-up shortly. We understand that the employer and some friends raised the money to post bail," he said in a statement on Monday. Rudi Zulkarnain, 45, pleaded not guilty to nine charges of causing death by dangerous driving at the Teluk Intan Magistrate's Court on Friday (May 16). ALSO READ: Wife of fallen FRU officer says she forgives lorry driver He was initially unable to post bail and was detained until the next court mention on June 17. In the incident at Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam on Tuesday (May 13), nine FRU personnel were killed and nine others injured. Of those injured, six are still hospitalised, with five at Teluk Intan Hospital and one at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, while the rest have been discharged.
The Star
18-05-2025
- The Star
Lorry driver in FRU crash unable to post bail
TELUK INTAN: The lorry driver charged in connection with the death of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel here has not been able to post bail, police say. Perak deputy police chief Deputy Comm Zulkafli Sariaat said the accused, Rudi Zulkarnain Md Radi, 45, will therefore be detained at the Batu Gajah lock-up until the next court mention date on June 17. 'Bail was set at RM6,000 and he was unable to pay. We have also not received any payment from others so far,' he said at Hospital Teluk Intan (HTI) yesterday. On Friday, the Teluk Intan Magistrate's Court set the bail after Rudi Zulkarnain pleaded not guilty to nine charges of causing death by dangerous driving. Media reports indicated that some netizens were willing to post bail for the driver. DCP Zulkafli said a witness who claimed that the lorry driver attempted to avoid another vehicle at the crash site had yet to come forward. He added that to date, 16 witnesses had provided their statements. Meanwhile, six of the FRU members who were hospitalised after being involved in the incident on Tuesday are still undergoing treatment. Perak Health director Dr Feisul Idzwan Mustapha said of the six, five were at HTI and the other at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in Ipoh. 'Of the five patients currently receiving treatment at HTI, four are in ICU. The other is in the surgical ward and his condition is improving. He may be discharged soon,' he said. Dr Feisul Idzwan said another member was discharged on Friday. Earlier, Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah met family members of the FRU personnel at the hospital, Bernama reported.
The Star
17-05-2025
- The Star
FRU crash: Accused lorry driver unable to post bail, says police
TELUK INTAN: No party has posted bail for the lorry driver charged with dangerous driving that caused the deaths of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel here, according to police. Perak deputy police chief DCP Zulkafli Sariaat said that as a result, the accused, Rudi Zulkarnain Md Radi, 45, would remain in custody at the Batu Gajah lock-up until the next court mention date on June 17. "Bail for the lorry driver was set at RM6,000, and he has been unable to pay. We have also not received any payment from others so far," he told reporters after visiting Hospital Teluk Intan on Saturday (May 17). Earlier, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, visited and offered his support to the FRU personnel receiving treatment at HTI following the fatal accident last Tuesday (May 13). On Friday (May 14), the Teluk Intan Magistrate's Court set bail at RM6,000 after the lorry driver pleaded not guilty to the charges. Media reports Saturday (May 17) stated that some netizens have expressed interest in paying the bail amount. Zulkafli said a witness who claimed to have seen the lorry driver attempting to avoid another vehicle at the crash site has yet to come forward to assist in the investigation. "If anyone comes forward, police will follow up with further investigation for trial purposes," he said. He added that to date, 16 witnesses have been called to provide their statements. – Bernama
Barnama
17-05-2025
- Barnama
FRU Truck Crash: Accused Lorry Driver Unable To Post Bail
TELUK INTAN, May 17 (Bernama) -- No party has posted bail for the lorry driver charged with dangerous driving that caused the deaths of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel here, according to police. Perak deputy police chief DCP Zulkafli Sariaat said that as a result, the accused, Rudi Zulkarnain Md Radi, 45, will remain in custody at the Batu Gajah lock-up until the next court mention date on June 17. 'Bail for the lorry driver was set at RM6,000, and he has been unable to pay. We have also not received any payment from others so far,' he told reporters after visiting Hospital Teluk Intan today.
