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Malay Mail
20-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Fatal Johor crash: Bezza slams into lorry, driver dies on spot, Singaporean later at hospital
JOHOR BAHRU, July 20 — An e-hailing driver and a Singaporean passenger died after the car they were travelling in crashed into a lorry at Kilometre 9, Jalan Johor Bahru–Air Hitam heading to Skudai, this morning. North Johor Bahru district police chief ACP Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh said the incident occurred at about 11.27 am when a Perodua Bezza car driven by a 48-year-old local man was believed to have lost control before hitting the left rear of a Mitsubishi Fuso lorry. 'The car, believed to be travelling from Johor Bahru to Skudai, was carrying a 27-year-old Singaporean male passenger. 'As a result of the collision, the car driver suffered serious head injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene while his passenger died while receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), Johor Bahru,' he said in a statement today. Meanwhile, he said the lorry driver, a 28-year-old local man, did not suffer any injuries. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. He also called on the public with information regarding the incident to contact Investigating Officer, Inspector Zulhisyam Aziz at 019-7432966 to assist in the investigation. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
18-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Court acquits labourer of double murder in Johor Bahru
M Jaykumar was charged with the murders of K Kamala, 51, and S Silvaraja 59, at a flat in Skudai between 7pm on Oct 31 and 3am on Nov 1, 2018. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Johor Bahru High Court today discharged and acquitted a labourer of a charge of murdering a single mother and her male friend at a flat at Taman Ungku Aminah in Skudai, Johor Bahru, seven years ago. Justice Abu Bakar Katar made the ruling after finding that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against M Jaykumar, 39, at the close of its case. In his judgment, Bakar said the prosecution failed to prove that the deaths of K Kamala, 51, and S Silvaraja, 59, were caused by injuries inflicted by the accused. He said the court also took into account that no traces of the victims' blood were found on the accused's clothes or belongings, and that the investigating officer did not seize these items to test for the victims' DNA. 'The prosecution also failed to prove that the jewellery pawned by the accused belonged to Kamala, as her children could not confirm its ownership during testimony. 'There is reasonable doubt since some jewellery was still found with Kamala. 'The prosecution attempted to rely on the theory that the accused was the last person seen with the victims, setting the timeline between 7pm on Oct 31 and 3am on Nov 1. 'However, according to a witness, Kamala was still on the phone at 11.50pm. How could the prosecution fix 7pm as the starting time when the victim was still alive? 'This court finds that without other supporting evidence, it is insufficient to link the accused to the murders,' the judge said. Jaykumar was charged with the murders of Kamala and Silvaraja at a flat at Jalan Hang Jebat 14, Taman Ungku Aminah, between 7pm and 3am on Oct 31 and Nov 1, 2018. The charge, framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, provides for the death penalty, or 30 to 40 years' jail and no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. Twenty witnesses were called by the prosecution, led by deputy public prosecutor Juanita Said, while Jaykumar was represented by lawyers Freda Sabapathy and K Sarawanan.
Free Malaysia Today
25-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops rule out loan shark involvement in Johor teacher's death
Iskandar Puteri police chief M Kumarasan said Lo Kwan Fong was an only child and both her parents were deceased. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Police have ruled out any criminal link to illegal moneylending syndicates in the death of a female teacher whose decomposed body was found in her home in Bandar Selesa Jaya, Skudai, Iskandar Puteri, on June 13. According to Bernama, Iskandar Puteri police chief M Kumarasan said although Lo Kwan Fong, 39, had previously borrowed RM20,000 from a loan shark, the debt had been fully settled. He said preliminary investigations also found no incidents of paint splashing or threats against the victim — tactics commonly used by loan sharks to pressure debtors into repaying their debts. 'The deceased had previously lodged a report, which was investigated under Section 5(2) of the Moneylenders Act 1951. However, after clearing all her debts, there were no further police reports. 'Neighbours also confirmed that no loan sharks had come to throw paint at her house,' he was quoted as saying. Kumarasan said checks with the national registration department revealed that Lo was an only child and both her parents had died. To date, her remains have yet to be claimed by her next of kin. 'We will discuss this further with the hospital. 'After two weeks, the body will be released to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) for them to appoint a private funeral service,' he said, adding that several parents of her students had expressed their willingness to assist in funeral arrangements. Kumarasan added police were informed that Lo has an aunt in Singapore, but they do not have further information about her. Lo was found dead in her home on June 13 after neighbours detected a foul smell and alerted the Nusa Bestari police station. Investigations indicated she had likely died about a month before her body was discovered. A post-mortem conducted by a forensic pathologist at HSA concluded that the cause of death was 'unascertained due to advanced decomposition'.
Malay Mail
25-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Police rule out loan shark link in Skudai teacher's death
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 25 — The death of a female teacher, Lo Kwan Fong, whose body was found at her home in Bandar Selesa Jaya, Skudai, Iskandar Puteri, on June 13, is believed to have no criminal elements involving illegal moneylending syndicates or loan sharks. Iskandar Puteri police chief ACP M. Kumarasan said although the 39-year-old victim had previously borrowed RM20,000 from a loan shark, she had fully settled the debt. He said preliminary police investigations also found that there were no incidents of paint splashing or threats against the victim. 'The deceased had previously lodged a police report, which was investigated under Section 5(2) of the Moneylenders Act 1951. However, after clearing all her debts, there were no further police reports. 'Neighbours also confirmed that no loan sharks had come to throw paint at her house,' he told a press conference at the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters today. He said the police had checked with the National Registration Department (JPN) and confirmed that she was an only child and her parents had already passed away. To date, her remains have yet to be claimed by her next of kin. 'We will discuss this further with the hospital. After two weeks, the body will be released to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) for them to appoint a private funeral service. 'We were informed that she has an aunt in Singapore, but we still do not have further information about her. Several parents of her students have expressed their wish to help with the funeral,' he said. Earlier, the media reported that the teacher was found dead at home after neighbours noticed a foul smell and reported the matter to Nusa Bestari police station. Investigations revealed that the woman, who lived alone, was believed to have died about a month before her body was discovered. An autopsy conducted by a forensic pathologist at HSA revealed the cause of death as 'unascertained due to advanced decomposition'. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
16-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Woman dies after being flung out of car in crash
Johor Bahru Selatan police chief Raub Selamat said the school van driver and the students inside the vehicle were not hurt. PETALING JAYA : A woman died after she was flung out of her car following a collision with a school van at KM4 Jalan Skudai-Pantai Lido in Johor Bahru today. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief Raub Selamat said the accident involving the car driven by the 39-year-old woman and a school van driven by a 60-year-old man occurred at about 6.55am. He said an initial investigation found that the woman had lost control of her car, which collided with the rear right end of the van. 'The impact threw her out of her vehicle, which spun before crashing to the left side of the road. 'She suffered a severe head injury and was confirmed dead at the scene,' Harian Metro quoted him as saying. The van driver and the students inside the vehicle were not injured. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
