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Man remanded three days after leading police on 100km chase in stolen lorry

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Man remanded three days after leading police on 100km chase in stolen lorry
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JOHOR BARU: A man who fled in a stolen lorry before leading police on a 100km chase in Pasir Gudang yesterday has been remanded for three days to facilitate investigations.

From the original report

Magistrate Tan Chiew King granted the remand order against the suspect in his 30s at the magistrate's court today. He will be held until Saturday.

Police sought the remand order to facilitate investigations under Section 379A of the Penal Code for vehicle theft, Section 186 of the same code for obstructing a public servant, and Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.

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New Straits Times
Originally published
Oct 1, 2026
Updated here
Oct 1, 2026
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