Tag: murder

Another individual arrested to assist in Sunway Mentari murder investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 16 -- Police have arrested another individual to assist in investigations into the murder of a man at a hotel in Sunway Mentari, Petaling Jaya on July 8. Petaling Jaya District Police Chief, ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the man, in his 40s, was arrested last Monday and remanded for four days until tomorrow to assist in the investigation. He said the remand period of two men in their 20s and 30s who were previously detained expired today, and would be extended to assist with investigations. "The investigation papers regarding this case will be referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor this week," he said in a statement today. Previously, the media reported that a man in his 30s was found unconscious in a hotel before being reported dead at 11.23pm. Initial examination found signs of injury on the victim's body, and the results of the autopsy at the University Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) confirmed the cause of death was severe injuries due to the impact of a blunt object. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 16 — Police have arrested another individual to assist in investigations into the murder of a man at a hotel in Sunway Mentari, Petaling Jaya on July 8. Petaling Jaya District Police Chief, ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the man, in his 40s, was arrested last Monday and remanded for four days until […]

Unemployed man accused of murdering businessman in Jasin

JASIN, JUNE 23 -- An unemployed man was charged in the Magistrate's Court here with murdering a businessman in front of a barber shop in Rim here, two years ago. P Kogilanathan, 27, nodded in understanding after the charge was read out by a court interpreter before Magistrate Mazana Sinin. However, no confession was recorded from the accused as the murder case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. According to the charge, Kogilanathan, together with three other individuals who are still at large, are charged with murdering M Vinurd, 24, in front of a barber shop in Taman Rim Baru here, between 8.39 and 11pm, August 25, 2024. The prosecution was carried out under Section 302 of the Penal Code which provides for the death penalty or imprisonment for not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years and, if not sentenced to death, at least 12 strokes of the cane. The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutor, Noor Syazwani Mohamad Yusri, while the accused was represented by lawyer Nur Aida Md Zainuddin. Meanwhile, in another separate proceeding at the same court, Kogilanathan pleaded not guilty to a charge of reckless driving and endangering the public at South Asia Park, at about 7.30pm, March 4, 2024. He was charged under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Amendment) 2020 which provides for a maximum prison sentence of five years and a fine of between RM5,000 and RM15,000, as well as disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for a period of not less than five years from the date of conviction. Noor Syazwani offered bail of RM10,000 while Nur Aida requested a lower amount on the grounds that the accused was unemployed and had to support his father who had heart disease and his mother who had diabetes. The court granted bail of RM4,000 for the reckless and dangerous driving charge, but the accused remained in custody on the murder charge. The court set August 26 for the case to be mentioned again. -- BERNAMA

JASIN, JUNE 23 — An unemployed man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here with murdering a businessman in front of a barber shop in Rim here, two years ago. P Kogilanathan, 27, nodded in understanding after the charge was read out by a court interpreter before Magistrate Mazana Sinin. However, no confession was recorded […]

Simpang Renggam crash: Teenager remanded for murder investigation

MUAR: The 19-year-old male driver involved in an accident that claimed five lives on Jalan Renggam–Simpang Renggam last week has been remanded for two more days until Wednesday under Section 302 of the Penal Code to allow for further investigations. The remand order against the suspect, who is also a student at a university in Singapore, was issued by Magistrate Mustaqim Sukarno at the Muar Magistrate's Court, after the previous remand period of four days until today ended. Kluang District Police Chief ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh said the remand application was made to complete the investigation into the incident. "The previous investigation, which is under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, is still ongoing based on the viral video involving the suspect driving speedily and recklessly," he said when contacted by Bernama today. Earlier, last Tuesday, the first remand was carried out at the Batu Pahat Magistrate's Court under Section 42(1) for two days and was extended for a day at the Kluang Magistrate's Court. However, once the remand ended, the police re-arrested the suspect on Thursday under Section 302 of the Penal Code at the Kluang Sessions Court after the investigation papers were referred to the Attorney General's Chambers. The fatal accident claimed the lives of four members of a family, namely Semek Mat Soh, 73, Nor Azlina Latil, 33, Aiman ​​Mohd Rashid, 36 and Nur Airish Syifa Sidek, as well as the suspect's brother, 22, who was driving a BMW 530e. --BERNAMA

MUAR: The 19-year-old male driver involved in an accident that claimed five lives on Jalan Renggam–Simpang Renggam last week has been remanded for two more days until Wednesday under Section 302 of the Penal Code to allow for further investigations. The remand order against the suspect, who is also a student at a university in […]

Father Charged With Murder of Two-month-old Daughter In Labuan

LABUAN, May 25 -- A 37-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with the murder of his two-month-old daughter at a house in Kampung Bukit Kuda early this month. No plea was recorded from the accused, Azmi Amat, after the charge was read before Magistrate Dr Melissa Chia Pui Fung. According to the facts of the case, the incident came to light after police were alerted by Labuan Hospital at about 2.40 am on May 9 regarding a two-month-old baby girl brought to the hospital, suspected to be a victim of abuse. The infant later died while receiving treatment. A post-mortem examination revealed that the baby had serious head injuries caused by blunt force trauma, as well as several rib fractures. The man was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years and, if not sentenced to death, not fewer than 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. The court fixed June 23 for remention. -- BERNAMA

LABUAN, May 25 — A 37-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of his two-month-old daughter at a house in Kampung Bukit Kuda early this month. No plea was recorded from the accused, Azmi Amat, after the charge was read before Magistrate Dr Melissa Chia Pui Fung. According to […]

Driver Charged With Murder In Fatal Crash In Klang, Admits To Drug Use

KLANG, April 1 (Bernama) -- A car driver believed to have been under the influence of drugs has been charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with murder over the death of a motorcyclist in a crash on Sunday. R. Saktygaanapathy, 28, was charged with causing the death of Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, at Jalan Raya Barat, Klang, at 11.47 am on March 29. The charge, framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, carries the death penalty or imprisonment of up to 40 years and, if not sentenced to death, a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. No plea was recorded from the accused after the charge was read out before Magistrate M. Khartiyayini, as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court. In another charge at the same court, Saktygaanapathy pleaded guilty to self-administration of drugs believed to be benzodiazepine (Benzo) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) at the Narcotics Office of the South Klang District Police Headquarters (IPD) at 3.30 pm on the same day. He was charged under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which provides for a fine of up to RM5,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both, and may include a supervision order of up to three years upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin did not offer bail, citing the seriousness of the murder charge. The accused was unrepresented. The court then set June 3 for mention of all cases and the submission of pathology reports. Earlier, the accused arrived at the Klang Court complex at about 8.50 am in handcuffs, escorted by police officers. Meanwhile, the victim’s wife, Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, was present in court to follow the proceedings. In the incident last Sunday, South Klang police Chief ACP Lim Jit Huey said the victim was killed after being struck by a car allegedly driven at high speed and in a dangerous manner in a crash on Jalan Raya Barat.

KLANG, April 1 — A car driver believed to have been under the influence of drugs has been charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with murder over the death of a motorcyclist in a crash on Sunday. R. Saktygaanapathy, 28, was charged with causing the death of Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, at Jalan Raya […]