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FRIDAY | AUG 8, 2025 5 Seven foreigners held over Klang murder SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested seven foreigners, including two women, to assist in an investigation into the murder of a man at Bandar Sentosa in Klang on June 20. South Klang deputy police chief Supt Kamalariffin Aman Shah said the suspects, aged between 20 and 34, were arrested following a report lodged by a foreign woman on July 23. He said the murder was reported to have occurred at a shophouse at Lorong Laksamana 20 in Bandar Sentosa. “The victim, a 28-year-old foreign man, is believed to have been stabbed in the body and neck by his housemate. “Investigations revealed that a misunderstanding between the suspect and the victim during a drinking session escalated into a verbal altercation before the victim was stabbed to death.” Kamalariffin said six foreigners who were at the scene had attempted to dispose the body by burying it at a garbage disposal site. He said interrogation of the suspects led to the discovery of the body, which was buried along with the knife believed to have been used in the incident. He added that police had submitted the investigation papers to the DPP and that all suspects would be charged. He said the main suspect would be charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, while four other male suspects would face charges under Section 201 of the same law for concealing a body. – Bernama SEREMBAN: A teenage boy on his way to work was killed when his motorcycle was hit by a car along Jalan Temiang, near the Bukit Jong junction. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the hit-and-run incident occurred at 6.45am on Wednesday and the 17-year-old victim died at the scene from head injuries. “The collision occurred when the victim, who worked at a petrol station, was riding his motorcycle from Temiang towards Seremban. “Upon nearing the junction, a car driven by a 27-year-old man is believed to have gone out of control and veered into the opposite lane before colliding head-on with the victim.” He added that the driver fled, abandoning his car. Police are tracking down the suspect and urge anyone with information to contact investigating officer Insp G. Sankar at 014 -600 0353 or the nearest police station. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. – Bernama Man charged with killing six-year-old son JELEBU: A father was charged in the Magistrate’s Court with the murder of his six-year-old son at Km25 of Jalan Rompin in Bahau last month. M. Arunkumar, 36, nodded after the charge was read out to him before Magistrate Norshazwani Ishak yesterday. No plea was recorded from the accused, who was unrepresented, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The e-hailing driver was charged with killing the chlid on July 23, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty or a maximum of 40 years’ imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane. DPP Rasyidah Murni Adzmi requested a date for the prosecution to obtain the post-mortem, chemical, forensic and DNA reports. The court set Sept 10 for case mention at the Seremban High Court. – Bernama Teenager dies in hit-and-run case

Govt ramps up efforts to improve road safety

o Works Ministry to instal additional street lights at high risk areas with RM25 million allocation

physically separated from the main road, and non-exclusive lanes, which are built on widened road shoulders without barriers. One example is the Federal Highway FT002, which features exclusive motorcycle lanes over a 48km stretch connecting Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang. The government has approved RM20 million under Rolling Plan 5 of the 12th Malaysia Plan to upgrade these existing lanes. To ensure effectiveness, the ministry has outlined strict technical requirements, including total traffic volume, percentage of motorcycle users, crash rates of five or more per km and a side friction score (which measures intersections per km) below 30 points. “All proposed lanes must go through comprehensive feasibility studies. If motorcycle lanes are to be built, they must enhance safety, not create new traffic conflicts.” It also highlighted financial feasibility as a concern, noting the high costs involved, covering construction, land acquisition and relocation of utilities. There are no immediate plans to build motorcycle lanes nationwide, but the ministry remains open to proposals based on detailed studies and available funding. “Motorcycle safety is a top priority. We are committed to reducing risks and providing safer riding conditions. “With ongoing improvements in both infrastructure and enforcement, the government hopes to significantly reduce crash rates and improve the well-being of road users.”

256 high-risk locations across Malaysia for new street light installations, with a total allocation of RM25 million. The Public Works Department (PWD) will continue monitoring the sites and identify others in need of lighting improvements. “Road safety remains a top priority. The installation of street lights is a key initiative to reduce risks at dangerous zones.” In addition to lighting upgrades, the ministry is also addressing pothole related incidents. Complaints about potholes would be addressed with patching works within 24 hours, supported by patrols to identify road surface issues early. The public may lodge complaints via the ministry hotline at 03-2610 8888. Year-round maintenance will continue through PWD to ensure safe and comfortable driving conditions. The ministry added that parallel to these efforts, the government is also prioritising motorcycle safety by considering the expansion of dedicated motorcycle lanes along federal roads. It was responding to a question by Baling MP Tuan Hassan Saad, who raised concerns over high crash rates among motorcyclists and asked if there were plans to widen roads to include motorcycle lanes. It said separating motorcycles from other vehicles is an engineering best practice. The ministry also said through PWD, it has implemented such lanes at selected locations for more than a decade under two models – exclusive motorcycle lanes, which are

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PETALING JAYA: A total of 2,184 crashes were recorded on federal roads with poor street lighting from 2023 to July this year, the Works Ministry revealed in Parliament on Wednesday. The figure was disclosed following a query from Hulu Terengganu MP Datuk Rosol Wahid, who asked about crash statistics and government action at high-risk areas such as poorly lit roads and those affected by potholes. The ministry said it is concerned about road safety, especially on federal routes. It added that the government is stepping up efforts to improve road safety nationwide, with focus on addressing crash-prone areas and protecting vulnerable road users, particularly motorcyclists. The ministry also said through the Road Safety Infrastructure Upgrade programme, efforts are underway to instal street lights at intersections, bends, bridges and other dangerous stretches with crash histories. For this year, the ministry has identified

The ministry has identified 256 high-risk locations across Malaysia for street light installations, with a total allocation of RM25 million.

Trio suspected of mistreating homeless man out on bail SEREMBAN: Three teens believed to be involved in a popular online video showing them giving leftovers to a homeless man recently has been released on police bail. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the boys, aged 14, 18 and 19, allegedly committed the act at an area around the district. investigated under Section 504 of the Penal Code, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Media reports stated that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recorded the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters in Johor on Aug 5, during which three mobile phones and three SIM cards were seized to assist the probe. MCMC also said the video allegedly contained excessively obscene content and raised public sensitivities, which triggered widespread anger and condemnation.

statements of the three boys, believed to be social media influencers, in connection with the circulation of the video. MCMC added that the individuals were called in for questioning, and further investigations were conducted at the

“The teenagers were brought from Johor to be remanded for statement recording on Tuesday. They were released on police bail on Wednesday evening.” Mohamad Hatta said the case was being

The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which provides for a maximum fine of RM500,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both. – Bernama