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Immigration officer suspended over Black Maria crash that killed 3

The suspension is pending police and internal investigations into the fatal crash at Maju Junction.

Source: Free Malaysia Today · August 20, 2026 at 3:45 AM · AI-assisted report

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Immigration officer suspended over Black Maria crash that killed 3
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KUALA LUMPUR, 20 AUGUST 2026 —

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Immigration officer suspended after fatal crash in Kuala Lumpur

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PETALING JAYA, Aug 20 — An immigration officer has been suspended following a fatal crash involving a Black Maria that killed three family members in Kuala Lumpur, the Immigration Department confirmed on Wednesday.

The suspension is pending police and internal investigations into the Aug 19 incident at the Maju Junction traffic light on Jalan Sultan Ismail. The officer, aged 43, was driving the vehicle with its beacon and siren activated when it collided with a Proton Saga at a red light. The crash caused the truck to lose control and strike the family’s car, killing the 53-year-old father and his two daughters, aged 25 and 12.

The mother, 55, remains in critical condition at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

Both drivers were arrested to assist in the probe for causing death by reckless driving, according to reports. The Immigration Department’s director-general, Zakaria Shaaban, said the agency is fully cooperating with authorities and reviewing compliance with standard operating procedures.

Details not yet available on the progress of the police investigation or potential charges against the officer.

The incident has drawn attention to road safety protocols for emergency vehicles in Malaysia, with authorities expected to review enforcement measures following the tragedy.

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