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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Man dies in head-on crash with lorry near Kuala Kangsar; four vehicles involved
IPOH, June 19 — A man was killed in a four-vehicle crash in Kampung Merbau Tua, Jalan Baling-Kuala Kangsar, near Kuala Kangsar this afternoon. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said in a statement today that the victim had been identified as Megat Muhammad Ikram Megd Adeni, 33, from Kampung Luat, Lenggong. He said a call regarding the crash came through at 1.32pm, and seven minutes later, firefighters from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the crash site. He said the accident involved the Proton Waja driven by Megat Muhammad Ikram, who was travelling from Kuala Kangsar towards Baling, Kedah, which is believed to have collided head-on with a two-tonne Daihatsu lorry. 'According to information from the public, the accident also involved two other vehicles, a Honda car and a Toyota Hilux,' he said. Sabarodzi said the lorry driver and his assistant sustained minor injuries, while the woman driving the Honda car was unharmed. However, the condition of the Toyota Hilux driver, who is believed to have proceeded to the nearest police station after the crash, remains unknown. He said Megat Muhammad Ikram was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body was handed over to the police. Sabarodzi said the injured victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. The operation ended at 2.50pm. — Bernama
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Taiping court doubles jail time for drunk trailer driver who killed police officer, three family members in 2020 crash
TAIPING, June 18 — The High Court here today reportedly dismissed the appeal of a trailer driver convicted of causing the death of four family members, including a police officer, in a crash on Jalan Ipoh-Kuala Kangsar in 2020. According to Harian Metro, Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin instead increased the sentence for Y Vethri Vel, 31, to eight years' jail and an RM80,000 fine under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. He was initially sentenced in December 2023 to four years' jail and a RM20,000 fine under a Section 41(1)(b) of the same Act for driving under the influence of alcohol, causing death. The crash on 13 February 2020 killed police officer Mohamad Faiz Bakhari, his wife Nik Iedayu Nik Hassan, her sister Nik Ifeka Nik Hassan, and their infant son Mohamad Faqih Irsyad. The court rejected the defence's plea for a bond of good behaviour, citing the severity of the offence. The jail term will run concurrently from 13 June 2025, and the accused will be disqualified from holding a driving licence for three years.
Malay Mail
18-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Villager discovers old mortar bomb near home in Kuala Kangsar
IPOH, May 18 — A villager discovered an old mortar bomb in the bushes near her home in Kampung Kandang Hilir, Kuala Kangsar, yesterday. Kuala Kangsar police chief ACP Heisham Harun said a report on the discovery was received from a 30-year-old woman at 7.02 pm. 'A police team was dispatched to the scene, guided by the complainant herself. Investigations found that the bomb was located approximately 30 metres from her house. 'Further investigation confirmed that the bomb contained no explosive material and was safe to be removed,' he said in a statement today. Heisham said the bomb has since been taken to the Bomb Disposal Unit base at the Perak Police Contingent headquarters for further action. — Bernama
