Author - James Lim

QuickCheck: Did a drunk driver collide into a teenage biker during an accident in Muar?

ROAD accidents frequently capture public attention when they go viral on social media. These incidents often lead to speculations, with many quick to assign blame or circulate unverified details. Recently, it was reported that an intoxicated driver was responsible for a car-motorcycle collision in Muar. Is this true? Verdict: FALSE Johor police have denied allegations circulating on social...

Kim Soo-hyun to address allegations of dating Kim Sae-ron next week

The agency of Kim Soo-hyun, the actor behind numerous hit K-dramas such as Queen Of Tears and It's Okay To Not Be Okay, announced that it will issue an official statement regarding allegations that he had been in a relationship with late actor Kim Sae-ron since she was 15. Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, stated on Thusrday, "To clarify the...

Gig workers bill aims to make PERKESO contribution for gig workers compulsory, says Sim

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry will work to ensure the Gig Workers Bill is passed and enforced soon to make it mandatory for gig workers to contribute to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO). Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said currently, only 26% of Malaysia's 1.16 million gig workers contribute to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme...

Kedah, Pahang set to exit Malaysia Football League, claims TMJ

PETALING JAYA: Will Pahang and Kedah not compete in the Malaysia Football League (M-League) next season? Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim seems to believe so. The Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) owner made the shocking revelation on Wednesday (March 13), stating that both clubs will not be participating in the league for the 2025-2026 season. He said this...

Ben Affleck wants to cast Jennifer Garner in a movie after causing ‘broken heart’

If Ben Affleck can’t rekindle his romance with Jennifer Garner, the actor, director and production company head could at least show his regard for his ex-wife by casting her in a movie that would finally show her “true talents,” according to a new report. Affleck’s reported professional ideas for Garner come amid reports that he would...

Storm warning: Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected over six states until 4pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning, saying that thunderstorms and heavy rain have been forecast in six states until 4pm on Thursday (March 13). In a statement on Thursday, MetMalaysia said the areas affected are Kelantan (Machang and Kuala Krai) as well as Terengganu (Besut, Setiu and Kemaman). Aside from that,...

Ipoh family seeks help to find missing father

IPOH: A family from Taman Pulai Heights is seeking help from the public to find their father, who has been missing since Tuesday (March 11). Dr T. Ashmitha, 31, said her father R. Thinakaran, 63, left their house at about 1.30pm two days ago and has not returned. "He told us that he was going to a...

Snake causes blackout in two areas near Kuching

KUCHING: A snake caused a blackout affecting the Batu Kawa and MJC areas here on Tuesday (March 11) night, According to Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), the outage occurred after a snake made contact with the electrical equipment at the Batu Kawa-Malihah junction. "The incident occurred at 8.31pm during heavy rain in Kuching. Upon receiving reports, Syarikat Sesco...

Counterfeit MyKad operation foiled, says Home Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The discovery of the use of a lost MyKad led the National Registration Department (NRD) to expose a counterfeit identity card operation which produces forged MyKads. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said an individual complained that someone had used his MyKad, which was lost 12 years ago, to buy a phone in Cheras...

JDT loses to Thai giants Buriram United, ending journey in AFC Champions League Elite

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) journey in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL) has ended after they lost to Thai giants Buriram United 0-1 in the second-leg last-16 match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri on Tuesday. Buriram advanced to the quarter-finals 1-0 on aggregate. Thai winger Suphanat Muenta scored the winner in...