Author - James Lim

QuickCheck: Did a Singaporean crash his MPV into a JB restaurant?

MALAYSIAN food tastes better than Singaporean food. There, I said it. Maybe that is why there is a viral video floating around claiming that a Singaporean man drove his MPV into a restaurant in JB. Did this really happen? VERDICT: TRUE Johor Baru South Asst Comm Raub Selamat said police detected a viral video on social media showing a...

Tok Mat invites ambassadors for events and they come in droves, quips Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Wisma Putra for their diplomatic prowess, noting the significant presence of foreign ambassadors at events hosted by the ministry. Speaking at the ministry's buka puasa event, the Prime Minister said this underscored Wisma Putra's credibility and influence internationally. "I was joking with Tok Mat (Foreign...

Woman killed as car overturns on PLUS Highway near Kulai

KULAI: A woman has been killed and three others injured in an accident at KM 39.9 of the southbound PLUS Highway. Kulai Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Asmiza Zaini said a distress call was received at 5.19pm on Sunday (March 9). "Fire and Rescue teams from Kulai and Renggam were dispatched to the scene and they...

Body of man found in Klang River near Angkasapuri train station

PETALING JAYA: The body of a man, believed to be a foreigner, has been found in the river near Abdullah Hukum in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Firemen from the Pantai Fire and Rescue Department were deployed to the scene after a call was made to MERS999 and police requested assistance to retrieve the body at 6.49pm on...

Postpone all non-essential visits to southern Thailand, urges Wisma Putra

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians travelling to or residing in Thailand's southern provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat are urged to exercise caution and to remain vigilant following recent security incidents. The Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Sunday (March 9), also recommended Malaysians to postpone all non-essential visits to the provinces for the time being. As a precautionary measure,...

Thai airlines impose restrictions on in-flight use of power banks

BANGKOK: Thai Airways and AirAsia have introduced new restrictions on the use of power banks (portable chargers) onboard their flights, following a rise in cabin fire incidents. Thai Airways International has announced a complete ban on the use or charging with power banks during flights, effective from March 15. Passengers will still be permitted to carry power...

Impeachment trial unaffected by court’s order to release South Korean President Yoon: opposition

SEOUL: The responses from the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea and the ruling People Power Party showed sharp contrast after the Seoul Central District Court approved a request by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team to cancel his detention on Friday (March 7). The Democratic Party argued that the ruling should be kept separate from...

‘Desperate’ son of Hong Kong’s jailed Jimmy Lai asks to meet UK PM

LONDON: The son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has called for an urgent meeting with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he was “desperate” as his father’s defence drew to a close in a high-profile trial. Sebastien Lai said a fresh diplomatic push was now needed to free the 77-year-old pro-democracy activist, who...

QuickCheck : Did the word ketchup originate from the Hokkien word ‘ke-tsiap’?

EVEN the most empty fridge has a bottle of ketchup, beloved by all ages for its tangy kick, it’s the world’s most popular condiment. Ketchup is a vital part of American history, closely associated with diners and burger joints. However, can it actually be true that they originated from asian roots? Could the word ketchup originate from...