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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
IBKN students' fatal crash: Naza Citra pulls over to exchange drivers
ALOR STAR: The Naza Citra multipurpose vehicle (MPV) in a fatal crash that killed three National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) students on the North-South Expressway here yesterday was pulling over at the scene to swoop drivers. This is among the initial findings made by the police on the fateful incident that claimed the lives of three Jitra IKBN students, all aged 19, at Km49.4 of the expressway yesterday. "Yes, the vehicle had pulled over to exchange drivers," Kota Setar police chief Assistant Commissioner Siti Nor Salawati Saad said. She added that the 43-year-old driver is in police custody to assist the investigation, but is expected to be released on police bail. "However, investigations are ongoing and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987," she said in a statement today. Yesterday, three students from IKBN Jitra branch were killed in an accident while returning home on two motorcycles to celebrate Aidiladha tomorrow. The victims have been identified as Muhamad Habil Mohd Sobri from Gurun; Muhammad Fahmi Mohd Jamel from Jeniang, Sik; and Muhamad Arif Aifan Derani from Bukit Selambau, Sungai Petani. Another victim, Muhammad Adib Aiman Mohamad Hasan, 19, who was riding pillion on one of the motorcycles, sustained serious leg injuries and is being treated in Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital.
Barnama
5 days ago
- Barnama
Three Jitra IKBN Students Killed, One Injured In NSE Crash
ALOR SETAR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Three students from the Jitra National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) were killed in an accident involving two motorcycles and a car at Kilometre 49.4 on the North-South Expressway (southbound) near here today. Kota Setar police chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad said they received information about the accident at 2.10 pm, involving two motorcycles – a Yamaha 135LC and a Yamaha Y16ZR – and a Naza Citra car. She said the dead were identified as Muhamad Habil Mohd Sobri from Gurun, Muhammad Fahmi Jamel from Jeniang, Sik, and Muhamad Arif Aifan Derani from Bukit Selambau, Sungai Petani. Another friend, Muhammad Adib Aiman Mohd Hasani from Subang Jaya, Selangor, was injured. "The accident is believed to have occurred when the Yamaha 135LC motorcyclist lost control and crashed into the rear of a car that had stopped in the emergency lane. Another motorcycle, trailing behind, was unable to avoid the collision and crashed into the first bike. "In the crash, two motorcyclists and one pillion rider died at the scene, while another individual was injured. The car's driver and passengers were unharmed," she said. She said that the bodies of the three victims, all 19, were sent to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) for post-mortem. "The injured victim was sent to the same hospital for treatment. The driver of the car has been detained for further investigation, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. "Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and provide information at the Kota Setar Traffic Police Station or contact Investigating Officer Insp Mohd Lukmanul Hakim Mohd Fauzi at 04-7321222 or 013-9964614," she said.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Three Jitra IKBN students killed, one injured in NSE crash
ALOR SETAR: Three students from the Jitra National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) were killed in an accident involving two motorcycles and a car at Kilometre 49.4 on the North-South Expressway (southbound) near here today. Kota Setar police chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad said they received information about the accident at 2.10 pm, involving two motorcycles – a Yamaha 135LC and a Yamaha Y16ZR – and a Naza Citra car. She said the dead were identified as Muhamad Habil Mohd Sobri from Gurun, Muhammad Fahmi Jamel from Jeniang, Sik, and Muhamad Arif Aifan Derani from Bukit Selambau, Sungai Petani. Another friend, Muhammad Adib Aiman Mohd Hasani from Subang Jaya, Selangor, was injured. 'The accident is believed to have occurred when the Yamaha 135LC motorcyclist lost control and crashed into the rear of a car that had stopped in the emergency lane. Another motorcycle, trailing behind, was unable to avoid the collision and crashed into the first bike. 'In the crash, two motorcyclists and one pillion rider died at the scene, while another individual was injured. The car's driver and passengers were unharmed,' she said. She said that the bodies of the three victims, all 19, were sent to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) for post-mortem. 'The injured victim was sent to the same hospital for treatment. The driver of the car has been detained for further investigation, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. 'Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and provide information at the Kota Setar Traffic Police Station or contact Investigating Officer Insp Mohd Lukmanul Hakim Mohd Fauzi at 04-7321222 or 013-9964614,' she said. Meanwhile, a classmate of the victims, Nik Muhammad Hanif Darwis Abdul Qayyum, 19, said the trio were returning to their respective hometowns for Hari Raya Aidiladha on Saturday. 'We woke up at 7 am and got ready for class at 8.30 am. Classes ended early today at 12.30 pm so students could return home earlier. They left around 1.30 pm. I shook hands and reminded Muhamad Arif Aifan to ride safely, and he just smiled without saying anything,' he told reporters when met at HSB's Forensic Department today. He only found out about the accident later after receiving messages from friends via WhatsApp.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
Three IKBN students killed in crash with MPV in Kedah
ALOR STAR: Three National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) students were killed after their motorcycles crashed into a multi-purpose vehicle at Km49.4 of the North-South Expressway near here this afternoon. Kota Setar district police chief Assistant Commissioner Siti Nor Salawati Saad said police were alerted to the crash at about 2.10pm. "Initial investigations showed that the incident involved a Naza Citra and two motorcycles – a Yamaha 135LC and a Yamaha Y16ZR. "It is believed that the crash occurred when the rider of the Yamaha 135LC lost control and rear-ended a stationary Naza Citra, which was parked on the emergency lane. "A second motorcycle, a Yamaha Y16ZR, which was coming from behind, failed to stop in time and collided into the first motorcycle," she said in a statement. Salawaty said two riders and a pillion rider, all aged 19, were killed on the spot, while another pillion rider was rushed to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) for treatment in the yellow zone. The car's driver and three passengers escaped unhurt. The bodies were sent to the HSB's Forensic Department for post-mortem. Salawaty said police have detained the driver to assist in the investigations into the accident. Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
Free Malaysia Today
30-04-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Man in Kedah sets houses ablaze after hearing voices
The aftermath of the fire at one of the houses in Alor Setar last night. (Umno Alor Setar Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A man in Kedah set fire to his house apparently after hearing voices telling him to do so, resulting in the destruction of four houses in Taman Wira Mergong, Alor Setar, yesterday. Kota Setar police chief Siti Nor Salawati Saad said the suspect in his 30s was believed to have hallucinated after taking methamphetamines. 'The suspect claimed he heard voices telling him to light some paper on fire and place it among the plastic containers in the house. 'As a result, his house was burned down, as were three other neighbouring houses, at about 8.20pm,' Kosmo reported Salawati as saying at a press conference. She said the suspect, recently released from prison after serving a sentence for drug trafficking under Section 39C of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, tested positive for methamphetamine use. 'Police are investigating the case under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief. 'The suspect faces up to five years' imprisonment, a fine or both if convicted,' she said.
