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Malay Mail
12 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Ipoh house fire kills 84-year-old woman, five family members survive
IPOH, June 20 — An 84-year-old woman died in a fire at a two-storey house in Jalan Raja Abdullah, Kampung Sungai Rapat Tambahan here, last night. Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad, in a statement, said the police were alerted about the house fire at 9.19pm. He said initial investigations found the house occupied by six family members. 'An 83-year-old man was rescued and sent to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB), Ipoh, for treatment, while an 84-year-old woman died at the scene. 'Four other family members, aged between 18 and 49, were also rescued and did not suffer any injuries,' he said. Abang Zainal Abidin said further investigations were being conducted to determine the cause of the fire and urged those with information on the incident to contact the Ipoh District Control Centre (DCC) at 05-2542222. — Bernama
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police seek public help to find missing 13-year-old boy, last seen Saturday in Ipoh
IPOH, June 18 — Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 13-year-old boy who has been missing since last Saturday after leaving his home in Jalan Padang Tembak here. Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said a report on the boy's disappearance was received at 11.08 pm on the same day. 'The missing person has been identified as Mohammad Adam Firdaus Abdul Rahman, 13, who is 140 centimetres tall, of slim build and has a tanned complexion. 'The teenager was found missing by his aunt after she returned from a nearby sundry shop and discovered that he was not at home,' he said in a statement today. Abang Zainal Abidin said the boy was last seen wearing a blue shirt, black trousers and black school shoes. He urged those with information on the teenager's whereabouts to contact investigating officer Sergeant Mohd Amirol Shakba at 012-2654693, the Ipoh District Police Headquarters (IPD) at 05-2451500, or the nearest police station. — Bernama
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Perak Minerals and Geoscience Dept rule out quarry blasting behind Ipoh tremors, explosive sounds
IPOH, June 18 — The Perak Department of Minerals and Geoscience Malaysia (JMG) has confirmed that the explosion sound and tremor reported around 10.30am today were not caused by quarry blasting, Bernama reported this afternoon. JMG director Nizarulikram Abdul Rahim said quarry blasting is only allowed from 12pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday. 'Checks by JMG Perak found that no quarry blasting took place at that time. Blasting activities outside the approved hours are not permitted,' he was quoted as saying. Earlier today, Ipoh District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police were looking into public complaints about the explosion sound and tremor felt in Ipoh this morning. In a similar case on October 21 last year, a strong tremor was felt in several parts of the city — including Tasek, Perak Stadium, Meru, Falim, Manjoi, Chemor, and Sungai Siput — at about 11am, followed by a loud explosion. Last year's case remains unexplained by the authorities.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Mystery boom rattles Chemor, Chepor and Tanah Hitam; Ipoh cops investigating
IPOH, June 18 — Residents claimed to have heard a booming sound and experienced tremors in parts of the Ipoh district this morning. Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police are investigating the matter. 'Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin will issue an official statement if there is any confirmed information or report regarding the incident,' he said when contacted by Bernama. A resident of Klebang Harmoni, Mohammad Danial Nordin, 36, said he was at home when he heard the loud sound resembling an explosion. 'I heard a sound like someone slamming a door extremely hard, and there was shaking at the same time. 'It was really mysterious because the sound was very loud, and there was a tremor,' he said, still shocked by the incident. According to social media posts and comments, users claimed to have felt the tremors in several areas, including Chemor, Chepor and Tanah Hitam, at around 10.30am. On October 21 last year, a strong tremor was reported in several parts of the city, including Tasek, Perak Stadium, Meru, Falim, Manjoi, Chemor and Sungai Siput, at around 11.06am, followed by a loud boom. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay previously stated that the source of the booming sound and tremor in Ipoh remained a mystery, and that police were conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. — Bernama
New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Couple duped by scammer pretending to be friend
IPOH: What was meant to be a kind gesture turned into a nightmare for a couple in Taman Kledang Suria here after they fell victim to a scammer who impersonated the wife's friend. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said investigations revealed that the 67-year-old husband was at home at 1.17pm on Tuesday when he received a call from a number he believed belonged to his wife's friend. He said the woman on the line claimed she had forgotten her wallet while buying groceries and urgently needed money to pay for the items. "Moved by what he assumed was a genuine emergency, the victim transferred RM2,500 online to a bank account. "Minutes later, the same caller claimed the amount was still insufficient and begged for more assistance," he said when contacted today. Abang Zainal Abidin added that at 3.22pm, the victim's 65-year-old wife deposited another RM3,000 via a cash deposit machine. "Just 29 minutes later, another RM4,500 was transferred to the same account by the wife. In total, the couple lost RM10,000, all under the impression they were helping a friend in need," he said. He said the truth only surfaced when the victim called the actual friend, who denied ever making such a request and the couple then lodged a police report yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. Abang Zainal Abidin urged the public to remain vigilant, especially when faced with urgent financial requests from unknown or unverified numbers. "Always verify such requests, even if they appear to come from friends or family. A single phone call for confirmation could prevent a major loss," he said.
