Jobless man beaten up by public for stealing phone dies


BUKIT MERTAJAM: An unemployed man who suffered serious injuries after being beaten up by the public for stealing a RM200 mobile phone from a lorry driver last Friday, died at the Bukit Mertajam Hospital (HBM) here Sunday morning.

Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) police chief, ACP Rusli Mohd Noor said Ooi Sim Guan, 38, who failed to regain consciousness after the beating died at 12.40am.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Courts & Crime , theft , mobile phone , death

Next In Nation

Govt urged to include tour buses under diesel subsidy scheme
No need for by-elections for Pandan and Setiawangsa, says EC
Coroner's court: Uncle describes close bond between Zara Qairina, mother
Selangor PBM members quit because 'promises never materialised', says Sng
MCMC engages civil groups on online child safety and protection
Sabah private sector employers must take note of replacement holidays, says state Labour Dept
30-year prison sentence upheld for ex-Rela member who fatally shot friend
EC informed of vacancies of Pandan, Setiawangsa parliamentary seats, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker
Tony Pua under investigation for post on Malay Rulers, confirms Bukit Aman
MalaysiaNow chief editor questioned over report on clip involving Farhash

Others Also Read