Author - James Lim

Fatal accident in Semporna caused by car entering opposite lane

SEMPORNA: A fatal accident involving three vehicles on Jalan Semporna-Tawau on Sunday (Jan 12) was caused when a car carrying the victims veered into the opposite lane, says Semporna district police chief Supt Mohd Sabri Zainol. He said the car, driven by a 34-year-old man and carrying six passengers aged between six months and 82 years,...

Sacks, cages believed to be used to round up cats seized from Cheras apartment

KAJANG: A car, sacks, and several cages believed to have been used to round up cats at an apartment in Batu 9, Cheras, have been seized. This follows a viral video showing a group of men rounding up cats before allegedly disposing of them. The Selangor Veterinary Department said a team of officers was dispatched to the...

SPM candidates in Sarawak transported by Civil Defence Force due to flood

SIBU: The Civil Defence Force (APAM) transported seven SMK Kwong Hua SPM candidates to school due to flooding on Monday (Jan 13). APAM Sibu chief Major (PA) Wan Mohd Jabir said that accompanying the students in their three-tonne lorry were three SPM invigilators and two teachers. The road to the school has been accessible only by heavy...

Tightening grip on parking in KL

City Hall engages new operators to streamline compliance, generate income KUALA Lumpur is no longer a haven for those who have been able to avoid paying a fee for street parking. With four new parking operators appointed to manage the city’s 59,000 street parking bays, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is ramping up enforcement. Areas where parking fee...

Continuous rain across Johor today, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast continuous rain in six Johor districts on Monday (Jan 13). Based on a weather alert issued at 8.30 am, the affected areas are Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, and Johor Bahru. The public is advised to stay updated on the latest weather information through MetMalaysia's official website,...

Experts urge for quick, clear rollout of 5G and MyDigital ID

PETALING JAYA: Experts are calling for a clear digital direction and quick implementation for the rollout of the dual 5G network and the MyDigital ID programme, saying that any delay is unacceptable if Malaysia were to position itself as the choice for leading industries and as Asean chairman. Malaysia, said Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations...

Thai police probe case of missing Chinese model at Myanmar border

BANGKOK: Thai police are currently investigating the case of a Chinese model Yang Zeqi who went missing on the Thailand-Myanmar border area, similar to the case of Chinese actor Xingxing who had been rescued earlier, National Police inspector-general Pol General Thatchai Pitaneelaboot said on Thursday (Jan 9). According to the World Forum Facebook page, Zeqi took...

QuickCheck: Is it true that the Windows 10 desktop background is a real photograph?

WHEN you think of desktop wallpapers, you would probably assume they’re all digital creations. However, Microsoft’s approach to Windows 10 was surprisingly hands-on, involving lasers and smoke. Was the iconic Windows 10 background a real photograph? Verdict: TRUE The iconic Windows 10 desktop background, known as “Hero,” is a real photograph (and it's not some lazy Photoshop class project either)....

Sarawak increases monthly financial aid by up to RM100

SIBU: The monthly financial aid for the underprivileged in Sarawak has been increased by between RM50 and RM100 this year. “The assistance rate for senior citizen aid has also been raised from RM500 to RM600," state Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said on Friday (Jan 10). "Meanwhile, child assistance has increased...

Nilai cops hunting for five suspects in machete attack at eatery

NILAI: Police are looking for five suspects who attacked a group of friends with machetes at a restaurant here. Nilai OCPD Supt Abdul Malik Hasim said the four friends aged 44 to 59 were having a drink in the restaurant at around 10pm on Thursday (Jan 9) when they were attacked. "We believe the five assailants are...