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The Star
14-06-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a lorry crash into a house in Kahang, Kluang?
ACCIDENTS can happen in the blink of an eye, often when least expected. A recent incident in Kahang, Kluang, involving a lorry and a house, has caught the attention of locals. Could it be true that a lorry crashed into a house in this area? Verdict: TRUE A lorry crashed into a house in Kahang, Kluang, after trying to avoid hitting a motorcycle. According to Kluang OCPD Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh, the incident occurred on Jalan Batu Pahat-Mersing, Kampung Seri Lukut, at around 8.20am on Friday (June 13). The lorry was en route to Kahang from Mersing when an oncoming motorcycle suddenly turned right. In an effort to avoid hitting the motorcycle, the 37-year-old lorry driver swerved and lost control of the heavy vehicle, resulting in the lorry entering the right road shoulder before crashing into a nearby empty house. After the 43-year-old homeowner lodged a police report, the lorry driver, who possesses a valid driver's licence, was detained and tested negative for drugs. ACP Bahrin noted that the side of the house was damaged, including the roof, ceiling, and kitchen wall. The lorry driver sustained injuries to his hands, and the front of the heavy vehicle was also damaged in the accident. The case has been classified under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules LN 166/58 for failure to control a vehicle. This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the unpredictable nature of driving, where quick decisions can lead to unforeseen consequences. While no one else was harmed, the damage serves as a reminder of the potential risks on the road.
The Star
23-04-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a man kick a stranger's car during an argument in Kluang?
A screenshot of the video that went viral showing the man kicking the car after an argument with its driver. WHEN tempers flare, some people might stomp their feet, but this time it was a car that took the brunt. A video of a heated exchange has become the talk of the town after a driver decided the best way to make a point was with his shoe. Was a man caught on camera kicking a car at a petrol station in Kluang during an argument? Verdict: TRUE A man was detained after allegedly injuring and threatening an individual in an incident outside a petrol station in Parkland, Kluang, Johor on Tuesday (April 22). Kluang OCPD ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh stated that the 28-year-old suspect was arrested by a team from the Criminal Investigation Division during Ops Cantas at Taman Berlian Biru at 10am on Wednesday (April 23). "The incident occurred at 6.15pm," said ACP Bahrin, adding that checks revealed the suspect had four prior drug-related records. "A urine test showed that the suspect was positive for methamphetamine," he said in a statement on Wednesday. According to Bahrin, the case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing injury and Section 506 for criminal intimidation. Prior to this, a video of the incident went viral on social media, depicting an argument between two men and an incident involving a sports utility vehicle driver kicking another car several times before leaving the scene. Source: 1.
