Author - James Lim

Two cops badly hurt in bomb disposal incident

KLUANG: Two policemen sustained severe injuries after being buried while conducting bomb disposal duties at a residential site on Jalan Tabah, Taman Sri Lambak, at around 3pm here on Tuesday (Aug 27). The duo from the Johor police headquarters have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Hospital Enche' Besar Hajjah Khalsom for emergency...

Ebit Lew trial: Preacher took screenshots of her body during video calls, suggests witness

TENOM: A woman told the Magistrate's Court here that she was uncertain if she had ever sent explicit photos to preacher Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew or Ebit Lew, in connection with the alleged sexual harassment case against him. The woman in her 40s, the ninth prosecution witness and the complainant in the case suggested that the...

KL sinkhole: ‘What will remain is the tattoo of my mother’s name on my left arm’

KUALA LUMPUR: "I'm sad because my mother could not see the tattoo (her name) I had on my left hand, tattooed especially for her,” was the expression of the son of the victim of the Jalan Masjid India sinkhole incident. M. Suria, 25, who remains inconsolable told Bernama that the tattoo of his mother's name Vijayalaksmi...

THE PROMISE OF DECARBONISING INDUSTRIAL PARKS IN MALAYSIA

PETALING JAYA: The decarbonisation of Malaysia’s industrial parks is expected to bring positive implications for both domestic and foreign investments, with spillover effects across the broader economy, including job creation and the growth of green industries. As efforts to reduce carbon emissions intensify, Malaysia is aligning with global sustainability trends, positioning itself as a hub for...

QuickCheck: Was there a plague where people danced themselves to death?

TO 'dance the night away' is when someone has so much fun they dance all night long. To dance the life away, however, is when someone has no control and dances themself to death. As scary and weird as it sounds, what if we told you that it's contagious too? VERDICT: TRUE In July 1518, residents of Strasbourg, France (Holy...

6 cool destinations around the world for kiteboarding

Some adrenaline-thirsty travellers pursue fresh powder, and some seek the perfect surf break. Others strap themselves to a 10m-wide kite and skim across the waves, looking for a chance to catch a little air. “When I’m out on the water, I feel like a kid again,” said Jennine Cohen, 43, the founder of Wild Blue Retreats,...

Telegram CEO arrested over probe into child porn, drug trafficking on app

PARIS (Reuters) -Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France as part of an investigation into crimes related to child pornography, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform, French prosecutors said on Monday. French President Emmanuel Macron, making the first official confirmation of Durov's arrest since he was detained at...

‘Release city’s mapping system’

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent sinkhole incident that swallowed Indian national Vijayalaksmi has increased the concerns of residents here, especially those living in areas prone to developing sinkholes. On Aug 23, Vijayalaksmi fell into a sinkhole that appeared beneath her feet while she was walking with her family near the Malayan Mansion in Jalan Masjid India. As authorities...

Reinforcing cybersecurity

PETALING JAYA: Within six hours of discovering a cybersecurity incident, or even a potential threat, an authorised person under a newly-enforced law will have to make an initial report to the National Cyber Coordination and Command Centre System (NC4). The six-hour rule applies to attacks on information in sectors deemed critical to the nation, including defence,...

Jokowi’s younger son disqualified from November elections, draws flak for US trip amid protests

JAKARTA: President Joko Widodo’s efforts to establish a political dynasty have suffered a blow after his younger son was disqualified from the November regional elections due to his age. At 29, Kaesang Pangarep falls short of the minimum age of 30 required at the time of candidate registration, which takes place between Aug 27 and 29....