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New Straits Times
04-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Baby boy in critical condition after near-drowning at Sungai Petani homestay
SUNGAI PETANI: A trip to attend a wedding turned into a nightmare for a woman and her family when she found her baby unconscious in a swimming pool at a homestay here yesterday. The 11-month-old infant, along with his parents and several relatives, had been staying at the homestay since May 1 to attend a family wedding in Tikam Batu. After returning from the wedding at around 3pm yesterday, the boy was resting in a room with his grandparents, separate from his parents' room. Kuala Muda police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail said the boy's mother noticed that both the main door and the bedroom door were open. "She went to check and found her son floating unconscious in the pool at around 5pm," he said in a statement today. The mother immediately administered CPR while waiting for an ambulance. The boy was semi-conscious upon arrival at Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital here and was later transferred to Penang Hospital for further treatment. He remains in critical condition and has been placed under sedation at Penang Hospital. Wan Azharuddin said the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for neglect. "Investigations are ongoing, and statements have been recorded from those involved."
Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Straits Times
Elderly Malaysian driver suffers a stroke, crashes car into coffee shop, killing 1 diner
The 55-year-old woman was killed on the spot when a car crashed into the shop at about 9am. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK SUNGAI PETANI - Saleswoman Han Chin Tin was enjoying her usual breakfast at a coffee shop in Jalan Taman Bersatu, when unfortunately, it turned out to be her last meal. The 55-year-old woman was killed on the spot when a car crashed into the shop at about 9am. The driver of the car suffered a stroke while behind the wheel, losing control of the vehicle. Kuala Muda OCPD assistant commissioner Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail said on April 28 that Ms Han died at the scene, as she suffered injuries to her arms, legs, face and head. He added that the 68-year-old driver, also a woman, had suffered a minor stroke before she accidentally stepped on the vehicle's accelerator. She sustained injuries to her chest and legs. 'The driver suffered a minor stroke, causing her to lose control of her vehicle and veer into a coffee shop,' he said. The crash is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, which carries a jail term of between five and 10 years, a fine of between RM20,000 (S$6,030) and RM50,000 and disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for at least five years. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
29-04-2025
- The Star
Woman killed in freak crash
Deadly collision: The coffee shop in Sungai Petani, Kedah, is wrecked after the car crashed into it, killing a saleswoman. — Social media pic SUNGAI PETANI: Saleswoman Han Chin Tin was enjoying her usual breakfast at a coffee shop in Jalan Taman Bersatu – unfortunately, it turned out to be her last meal. The 55-year-old woman was killed on the spot when a car crashed into the shop at about 9am. The driver of the car suffered a stroke while behind the wheel, losing control of the vehicle. Kuala Muda OCPD Asst Comm Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail said yesterday that Han died at the scene, as she suffered injuries to her arms, legs, face and head. He added that the 68-year-old driver, also a woman, had suffered a minor stroke before she accidentally stepped on the vehicle's accelerator. She sustained injuries to her chest and legs. 'The driver suffered a minor stroke, causing her to lose control of her vehicle and veer into a coffee shop,' he said. The crash is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, which carries a jail term of between five and 10 years, a fine of between RM20,000 and RM50,000 and disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for at least five years.
Malay Mail
28-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Driver's stroke leads to Sungai Petani coffee shop crash killing 55-year-old diner
SUNGAI PETANI, April 28 — A 55-year-old woman tragically lost her life after a car crashed into a coffee shop here today. The victim was enjoying her breakfast at about 9.30am when the vehicle suddenly plowed into the establishment, The Star reported. 'The car was driven by a driver who was suspected to have suffered a minor stroke at the time of the incident, which caused the driver to lose control of the car,' Kuala Muda police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail was quoted as saying. The victim died on the spot. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Under current laws, those convicted for the first time face a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to RM20,000.
New Straits Times
28-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Car crashes into restaurant, killing woman having breakfast
SUNGAI PETANI: A breakfast meal for a 55-year-old woman turned out to be her last after a car crashed into a restaurant near Jalan Taman Bersatu here this morning. The incident, which happened around 9am, claimed the life of Han Chin Ting, a trader from Gelugor, Penang, who was enjoying her meal when a Perodua Alza ploughed into the premises. Kuala Muda police chief Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail said the 68-year-old driver of the Perodua Alza was heading towards the three-way junction at Jalan Taman Bersatu when the driver is believed to have suffered a minor stroke. "This caused the driver to lose control of his Perodua Alza, which then veered off the road and crashed into the restaurant, hitting the victim," he said in a statement today. The deceased suffered multiple injuries to her arms, legs, face and head, and was confirmed dead at the scene. The driver sustained chest and leg injuries and is receiving treatment. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, which carries a jail term of between five and 10 years, a fine of between RM20,000 and RM50,000, and disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for at least five years, upon conviction.
