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THURSDAY | AUG 28, 2025

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School staff provide statements on fall of student

Police dialogue to focus on road safety KUALA LUMPUR: The fourth edition of the Police Special Dialogue, scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, is expected to focus on road safety and traffic management, particularly issues related to motorcycle convoys. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the matter requires serious attention and a strategic approach to prevent problems such as law violations and untoward incidents, including collisions. “We will discuss many aspects, including convoy issues. There are SOPs in place. We also have the inspector-general of police’s standing orders, which clearly outline the do’s and don’ts. “For example, marshals appointed by organisers have their limitations. They are not allowed to control other vehicles or run red lights, among other things.” The media reported recently that five fatalities were recorded during the RXZ Members 7.0 gathering in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu on Saturday. – Bernama PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has dismissed an application to file a late appeal petition by a hearing and speech-impaired factory worker who was ordered to enter his defence on charges of murdering and setting a family of four on fire in Tanjung Sepat, Kuala Langat. A three-judge panel led by Court of Appeal president Datuk Abu Bakar Jais ruled that the earlier Court of Appeal decision directing Kang Chang Heng, 46, to enter his defence was not a final judgment but an interlocutory order that did not extinguish his rights. “The appellant retains the right to defend himself, and if convicted at the conclusion of his defence, he would still have the right to appeal. “We find the appellant’s appeal incompetent. Accordingly, we dismiss the application and set the matter for case management at the Shah Alam High Court.” Also on the bench were Malaya chief judge Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim and Federal Court judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof. A sign language interpreter was present at Tuesday’s proceedings to convey the court proceedings to the

“Police personnel who arrived at the scene conducted an investigation on the body and discovered no signs of criminal activity.” Checks around the area revealed a modified pole for bird trapping that was stuck to a high-voltage electricity cable. “The victim’s wife informed that he had left the house at 8.30am to trap birds on his motorcycle. “The case is classified as sudden death and the victim has been sent to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar for autopsy.” – Bernama appellant. DPP How May Ling appeared for the prosecution while Kang was represented by counsel Lim Chin Huat. On Sept 2, 2024, the Court of Appeal set aside the Shah Alam High Court’s decision acquitting Kang and ordered him to enter his defence after the prosecution established a prima facie case against him. On Oct 19, 2022, the Shah Alam High Court discharged and acquitted Kang of all charges without requiring him to enter a defence. Kang is accused of murdering Chia Tee Nang, 73, his wife Lim Mai Shak, 68, and their grandsons, Chia Yuan Bin, three, and Chia Zeng Xi, nine, at a house in Tanjung Sepat, Kuala Langat, Selangor between 4am and 5am on Dec 13, 2017. He is also charged with causing injury to Andrew Chia Zeng Haol, 11, who survived the fire allegedly set by Kang at the same time and place. Kang was arrested on Dec 15, 2017. He is believed to have been the boyfriend of the youngest daughter of the deceased couple, who is also hearing and speech impaired. – Bernama SHAH ALAM: School staff were among those called by police to provide statements regarding the case of a Form Three student who fell from a school dormitory in Sabak Bernam on Tuesday. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the investigation is ongoing. “Statements have been recorded from various individuals, including school staff,” he said yesterday. On Tuesday, police confirmed receiving a report involving a male Form Three student who is believed o Ministry not jumping to conclusions about bullying, looking into other aspects : Director-general

under sedation, Bernama reported. “I have visited the student personally and was briefed by attending specialists that a medical team is focusing on treating his injuries.” He said to facilitate a smoother investigation and ease emotional strain, the school principal, student affairs senior assistant and all wardens have been temporarily reassigned to the Selangor Education Department. “This is to reduce emotional pressure on the staff and allow the investigation team to assess the school’s compliance with safe school protocols.” Earlier, media reports stated that a male student was critically injured after allegedly falling from a dormitory at around 2am. The student is believed to be a victim of bullying, with family members citing he suffered multiple injuries.

ministry would check the school’s level of compliance with Safe School Guidelines, including procedures for managing bullying and sexual harassment cases. Responding to allegations that the school was late in informing the student’s guardians, Mohd Azam defended the school’s emergency response, stating that student safety was the immediate priority. “We were informed that the ambulance arrived at 3.20am and the student reached the Sabak Bernam Hospital within 20 minutes. It was only at the hospital that the student’s father was contacted. “In emergency situations, the focus is always on saving lives first. While some may view the delay as negligence, others see it as sound judgment. According to our guidelines, safety comes first,” he explained. The student has been transferred to the Sungai Buloh Hospital and is

to have fallen from the third floor of the school dormitory. Shazeli said an investigation paper has been opened under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001, with the case being investigated from multiple angles. The Education Ministry is conducting an internal probe into the incident, taking into account possible elements of bullying, fighting and other contributing factors. Education Director-General Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad said the ministry is fully cooperating with police in the investigations. “We are not jumping to conclusions about bullying. We are looking into other aspects, whether there was a fight, signs of bullying or any other elements involved. Everything is being considered,” he said during a special press conference on Tuesday. He also confirmed that the

Court dismisses late appeal of murder suspect

SURVEYING DAMAGE... Pontian police station chief ASP Ahmad Shah Abdul Rasheed (second, left) yesterday at a house that burned down at Km36 in Jalan Pontian, resulting in two deaths and four injured. – BERNAMAPIC

11,864 nabbed in fraud cases this year KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested 11,864 individuals believed to be involved in 31,949 cases of fraud incurring losses of RM1.5 billion this year. the country’s economy, but also increases the people’s trust in security institutions.

protection, digital sovereignty and collective cyber awareness. “Among the main messages highlighted was the need to strengthen cooperation between agencies in facing increasingly complex cybercrime. “Emphasis was also given to the role of the department, which is at the forefront of addressing commercial crime.” The dialogue, organised by the department in collaboration with the ministry, Alpine Integrated Solutions and Koperasi Polis Diraja Malaysia Bhd, brought together security agencies, technology experts, academics and the private sector. – Bernama

Man dies while bird trapping ALOR SETAR: A man has been found dead after he is believed to have been electrocuted while bird trapping in Kampung Bukit Tok Chom near Pendang.

He also reminded police members and officers to continue to improve their capabilities and competencies as the country’s main enforcement agency, including mastering the use of artificial intelligence in efforts to address crime, especially cybercrime. “The Home Ministry is committed to further strengthening the police force through modernisation of infrastructure, capacity expansion and cross-sector support.” Saifuddin said the discussion focused on national security issues that are no longer limited to physical borders, but also include data

Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the arrests were made as a result of nearly 10,000 operations carried out by the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department. “This is not an easy job. It is a heavy responsibility. However, it was conducted brilliantly by the police force. I stand here to respect your courage in carrying out this responsibility.” He emphasised that the expertise of the department not only protects

Pendang district police chief Supt Rodzi Abu Hassan said the body of Sahrulnizam Ramli, 53, from Kampung Hujung Ketun was found by passers-by on Tuesday. “Police received a report from the public at 9.55am after the body of a man believed to have died due to electrocution while using a pole to trap birds in the area was discovered.