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Malay Mail
22-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Three men killed, three injured in PLUS Highway crash near Tapah
IPOH, July 22 — Three senior citizens were killed and three others injured in a collision involving two vehicles at Kilometre 328.9 of the southbound PLUS Highway near the Tapah–Bidor stretch today. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Sabarozi Nor Ahmad said the department received a distress call at 11.19am and deployed seven personnel to the scene. The deceased were identified as Chong Ong, 77; Teh Kim Kai, 76; and Tan Ah Tak, 70. 'The crash involved a Toyota Vios and a Proton X50. One man in the Vios was injured, while five men were in the X50 — two were injured and three died at the scene,' he said in a statement. The injured were handed over to medical personnel, while the deceased were confirmed dead at the scene and referred to the police for further action. Meanwhile, Tapah police chief Supt Johari Yahya said all victims were taken to Tapah Hospital, adding that further details will be shared soon. — Bernama
Malay Mail
14-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Man found dead in Tapah ravine was beaten with blunt object, say cops
IPOH, July 14 — Police confirmed that the man who was found dead in a ravine in Kampung Batu 23, Jalan Pahang near Tapah Saturday died of injuries from being beaten by a blunt object. Tapah district police chief Supt Johari Yahya said it was based on the results of an autopsy at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital forensics unit in Ipoh this morning 'There were bruises and abrasions on the head, face, chest, back of the body and both hands and the cause of death was multiple blunt trauma from being hit with a blunt weapon,' he said in a statement here tonight, adding that fingerprints were taken to identify the deceased. The body of the man was found in a prone position wearing a white T-shirt with black shorts underneath a 15-metre embankment by the roadside. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder and efforts to identify a suspect is underway, he added. He urged those with information about the case to come forward to the nearest police station or to contact the Tapah district police headquarters at 05-4011222. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
10-07-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Mother of man who died in prison custody awarded RM560,000 in damages
Lawyer M Visvanathan explains the Ipoh High Court's decision to R Muniamah and her nephew. They are flanked by counsel V Sanjay Nathan (left) and Pushan Qin Nathan. PETALING JAYA : The Ipoh High Court today awarded RM560,000 in damages to the mother of a man who died in prison custody on the day of his release in 2017, ruling that there was a systemic failure by the authorities to safeguard the health and wellbeing of R Siva. Judicial commissioner Moses Susayan found that Siva had been healthy and fit before his incarceration at Tapah prison. 'However, on the day of his release, a brother of the deceased was instead instructed to go to Tapah Hospital to collect his body,' he said in allowing the civil suit filed by Siva's mother, R Muniamah. He said the Tapah prison authorities had failed to inform the family of Siva's condition. 'There was suppression of information by the authorities, despite being in possession of the family's contact details,' Susayan said. The judge ruled that prison and police officers had deprived Siva of his liberty and failed in their duty to protect his wellbeing, including his right to life with dignity, and access to basic needs such as adequate healthcare, a proper diet, and timely medical attention. 'In this case, there was systemic failure and medical neglect. The defendants' own witnesses admitted to a dereliction of duty,' he said. A prison medical officer, under cross-examination, admitted that the facility was at its 'lowest ebb' at the time and failed to meet the standards required under the Prison Regulations and the Prison Act. Susayan awarded the following damages: RM200,000 in general damages for misfeasance in public office; RM300,000 in aggravated damages; RM10,000 for bereavement; RM38,400 for dependency claims; and RM15,500 in special damages. He also ordered the government to pay RM70,000 in legal costs. Siva, 30, died on March 20, 2017, the day he was supposed to be released after serving an eight-month jail sentence for theft. An inquest conducted by the coroner's court concluded that he died of natural causes due to disease. Muniamah named 13 defendants in her suit, including Tapah prison officers, police officers, and the federal government, citing negligence, breach of statutory duties, and misfeasance in public office. She was represented by lawyers M Visvanathan, V Sanjay Nathan and Pushan Qin Nathan, while senior federal counsel Siti Aishah Ramlan and federal counsel Siti Norashikin Hassanor appeared for the government.
New Straits Times
19-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Palanivel's legacy lives on, say MIC leaders in heartfelt tribute
KUALA LUMPUR: MIC leaders who paid their last respects to the late Datuk Seri G. Palanivel yesterday described the former party president as an influential political figure who made significant contributions to the MIC and the development of the Indian community in the country. MIC president Tan Sri S. A. Vigneswaran said Palanivel's passing is a great loss not only to the party but also to him personally, as the late leader had played a major role in mentoring him in Malaysian politics. "He was the chief advisor to the late Tun Samy Vellu (then MIC president), and in 2004, he was the one who proposed my name to Tun to contest in Selangor (Kota Raja parliamentary seat). "He also played a key role in bringing me back into active politics and assisted in my appointment as a Senator in 2014," he told reporters at Palanivel's residence here. MIC deputy president and Tapah member of parliament, Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, described Palanivel as a grassroots leader who began his political career as Press Secretary to Samy Vellu before rising through the party ranks to become MIC president in 2010. "He introduced many reforms in the party, including launching various welfare programmes for Indian women such as Amanah Ikhtiar, Surya Cooperative, and others," he said. Former MIC president and ex-Health Minister Tan Sri Dr S. Subramaniam said Palanivel, as MIC's eighth president, served in various party and government positions, including as Deputy Minister, full Minister, and member of parliament for Hulu Selangor and Cameron Highlands. "One of his firmest principles was to ensure that MIC stood on its own, free from external influences and was recognised as a strong entity in national politics," he said. Former Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department and former MIC deputy president Datuk Seri S. K. Devamany also described Palanivel's passing as a major loss to the country. "For over four decades, he contributed to leadership and the welfare of the community. Many in the Indian community benefited from his efforts. I urge the public, especially the younger generation, to appreciate the contributions of past leaders while they are still with us," he said. Palanivel played a crucial role in the MIC leadership, starting as the party's treasurer-general from 1991 to 1994 before being elected vice-president in 1995, a post he held for 10 years. He later advanced in leadership as deputy president of MIC from 2006 to 2010 and was elected party president in December 2010, leading the MIC until 2015. Throughout his tenure, Palanivel was known as a committed figure in championing the rights and development of the Indian community while implementing various structural reforms in the party. He passed away at 8am on Tuesday at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital. He was 76. His remains will be cremated at the Sentul Hindu Crematorium this afternoon.– BERNAMA
Free Malaysia Today
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Free Malaysia Today
Collision with tow truck near Tapah marks 3rd bus crash this week
Firefighters extricating the bus driver from the wreckage of the double-decker bus early this morning. (JBPM pic) PETALING JAYA : A double-decker bus carrying passengers collided into the rear of a tow truck at KM311.4 of the North-South Expressway near Tapah today, marking the third reported incident of a bus crash this week. Perak fire and rescue department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received a distress call on the incident at 1.28am. 'The nine passengers were not injured,' Utusan Malaysia reported him as saying. He added that the tow truck driver and his passenger were also uninjured. 'Firefighters successfully extricated the bus driver, who suffered injuries to his right leg,' he said. On Monday, a bus crash on the Gerik-Jeli East West Highway killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris students, triggering reactions nationwide from both the public and government on road safety. The next day, an express bus carrying 28 passengers including 13 students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah rammed into the back of a trailer on KM161.6 of the East Coast Expressway. No injuries were reported.
