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Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Johor police raise RM30,295 for families of FRU officers killed in Perak crash
JOHOR BARU, May 20 — The Johor police contingent has raised RM30,295 in a flash donation drive for the families of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel killed in a road accident in Teluk Intan, Perak, last week. Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said the fundraiser was organised by the state contingent's personnel shortly after the incident occurred. 'After receiving news of the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of our police comrades, we organised this flash donation drive to provide some assistance,' Kumar told reporters. He was speaking at a blood donation programme held in conjunction with the 218th Police Day celebrations at the Johor police contingent headquarters here today. He said he will personally deliver the funds to the federal police leadership in Bukit Aman by next week for distribution to the families. On May 13, nine policemen from the FRU's Unit 5, based in Sungai Senam, Ipoh, Perak, were killed when the truck they were travelling in collided with a lorry transporting stones. Nine other FRU personnel who were also in the truck were reported injured in the accident.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- New Straits Times
'He was a good son-in-law': Family mourns FRU corporal killed in crash
PARIT BUNTAR: The remains of Corporal Muhamad Akmal Muhamad, 35, were laid to rest at the Islamic Cemetery of Masjid Al-Mubarak, Kampung Telok Pial, Kuala Kurau, at around 7.30am today. Earlier, the late Muhamad Akmal was brought from Surau Ar-Rahman at the Hilir Perak district police headquarters to Unit 5 of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) base in Sungai Senam for a final honours ceremony. His remains were then taken to his in-laws' house at 6.15am before being brought to the mosque at 6.45am for funeral prayers and burial. More than 100 residents and family members were present, and a sombre atmosphere enveloped the cemetery as the body was lowered into the grave. He is survived by his wife and two young children, aged six and two. His father-in-law, Mohd Hadzri Nafiah, 79, said the last time he saw his son-in-law was during Aidilfitri, when Akmal had brought his wife and children back to the village. Hadzri said he was informed of the incident at 9am yesterday when a neighbour came over and asked him to sit down, recite istighfar, and brace himself. "After being told what had happened, I was stunned and asked, 'Is this news true?' "My wife and I immediately called our daughter (Akmal's wife) to confirm what had happened. "Once it was confirmed, I contacted Akmal's parents in Kelantan. After some discussion, we agreed to have the burial here, as it is closer than bringing the body back to Kelantan," he told reporters when met in Kampung Telok Pial, Kuala Kurau, last night. He added that the deceased was a good son-in-law and a quiet person, but his wish to celebrate Hari Raya Haji in Kelantan this year was not to be. Akmal was among nine FRU members who died in an accident involving a lorry carrying stones on Jalan Chikus – Sungai Lampam yesterday. The other victims were Sergeant S. Perumal, 44; Sergeant Mohd Roslan Abd Rahim, 46; Corporal Mohd Pozli Jaudin, 41; Corporal Nurit Pandak, 34; Corporal Amiruddin Zabri, 38; Corporal Mohamad Hilmi Mohd Azlan, 38; Lance Corporal Damarrulan Abdul Latif, 33; and Constable Akmal Wafi Annuar, 28. Nine other FRU members are currently receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Sorrowful send-off for FRU members killed in Teluk Intan crash
IPOH: A sorrowful atmosphere enveloped Unit 5 of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) in Sungai Senam as the bodies of the nine FRU policemen who perished in the road accident at Km15 of Jalan Sungai Manik–Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, arrived safely for final respects. The bodies of all the victims, transported in police vans, arrived at 3.15am for the last rites ceremony before being sent back to their respective hometowns. Earlier, funeral prayers for the seven Muslim victims were held at Surau Ar-Rahman, located at the Hilir Perak district police headquarters. The nine deceased members were Sergeant S. Perumal, 44; Sergeant Mohd Roslan Abd Rahim, 46; Corporal Mohd Pozli Jaudin, 41; Corporal Nurit a/l Pandak, 34; Corporal Amiruddin Zabri, 38; Corporal Mohamad Hilmi Mohd Azlan, 38; Corporal Muhamad Akmal Muhamad, 35; Lance Corporal Damarrulan Abdul Latif, 33; and Constable Akmal Wafi Annuar, 28. They will be laid to rest in their respective hometowns, including at Masjid Tuanku Abdul Rahman Putra, Kulim (Kedah); the Muslim cemetery in Kampung Kepayang; Muslim cemetery in Meru Raya, Ipoh; and Kampung Sungai Itik near Gopeng. Three others will be buried in Kampung Pantai Besar near Batu Kurau; Simpang Mosque, Taiping; and Kampung Parit Teluk Pial, Kuala Kurau. Meanwhile, the remains of the late Perumal will be taken to the Buntong Crematorium here, while the late Nurit will be brought to the Orang Asli village of Bukit Terang, Kampar. More than 500 policemen and family members of the victims gathered at Surau Al Mustaqim here since 8pm yesterday, awaiting the arrival of all the remains. A funeral prayer was also held here before the bodies were taken to their respective hometowns.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- The Sun
Late constable's video of final moments before crash goes viral
A member of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) Unit 5 who died in a road accident at Jalan Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, had recorded a video showing the final moments inside the truck with his fellow comrades. In a TikTok post by @Namrunchannel, the late Constable Akmal Wafi Annuar was seen uploading the video via his WhatsApp status, which later went viral on social media. ALSO READ: FRU tragedy: Nine dead after sand lorry's steering failure: Perak police The video shows several FRU officers chatting with one another, believed to be during their journey to Teluk Intan. Earlier, police confirmed that nine FRU members died in the accident at KM15, Jalan Sungai Manik–Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, on Tuesday. Hilir Perak district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin, said one officer died while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital, while the other eight died at the scene. Besides Akmal Wafi, those killed in the crash include Sergeant S Perumal, Corporal Nurit Pandak, Corporal Amiruddin Zabri, Corporal Mohd Pozli Jaudin, Corporal Akmal Muhamad, Sergeant Mohd Roslan Abd Rahim, Corporal Mohamad Hilmi Mohd Azlan and Lance Corporal Damarrulan Abdul Latif. It was reported that the FRU vehicle was on its way back to Ipoh after completing duties under Op Chariot in Teluk Intan. ALSO READ: PM Anwar orders probe into FRU truck crash, urges aid for victims, families FRU officers screamed for help after fatal crash – Witnesses Death of nine FRU personnel a great loss to nation – Fahmi Fadzil
The Sun
13-05-2025
- The Sun
FRU tragedy: Late constable's video of final moments before crash goes viral
A member of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) Unit 5 who died in a road accident at Jalan Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, had recorded a video showing the final moments inside the truck with his fellow comrades. In a TikTok post by @Namrunchannel, the late Constable Akmal Wafi Annuar was seen uploading the video via his WhatsApp status, which later went viral on social media. The video shows several FRU officers chatting with one another, believed to be during their journey to Teluk Intan. Earlier, police confirmed that nine FRU members died in the accident at KM15, Jalan Sungai Manik–Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, on Tuesday. Hilir Perak district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin, said one officer died while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital, while the other eight died at the scene. Besides Akmal Wafi, those killed in the crash include Sergeant S Perumal, Corporal Nurit Pandak, Corporal Amiruddin Zabri, Corporal Mohd Pozli Jaudin, Corporal Akmal Muhamad, Sergeant Mohd Roslan Abd Rahim, Corporal Mohamad Hilmi Mohd Azlan and Lance Corporal Damarrulan Abdul Latif. It was reported that the FRU vehicle was on its way back to Ipoh after completing duties under Op Chariot in Teluk Intan.
