Author - James Lim

KK firemen pry open car door to save unconscious man

KOTA KINABALU: Firemen had to use special equipment to rescue a man who had passed out in his vehicle at a shopping mall carpark on Thursday (June 27) afternoon. The Fire and Rescue Department was alerted to the situation at 12.35pm. Sabah Fire and Rescue Department operations centre assistant chief Riki Mohan Singh Ramday said a four-person...

Noor Farida, former ambassador who wore many hats

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Ambassador to the Netherlands Datuk Noor Farida Ariffin, who passed away on Thursday (June 27) at the age of 76, was a prominent figure in the legal and judiciary system. She represented Malaysia in three separate capacities at the peak of her career. The Perak-born diplomat served as the Malaysian Ambassador to...

JB centenary celebrations expected to cause congestion on causeway on Friday

JOHOR BARU: Those travelling between Malaysia and Singapore using the Causeway can expect traffic congestion on Friday morning (June 28) due to the crossing's centenary celebrations. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said in conjunction with the Causeway celebrating its 100th anniversary, traffic congestion is expected to occur on the day itself. “The celebration programme will...

Navigating the future of AI and digital marketing with APU

IN THE rapidly evolving realm of digital marketing, staying ahead is crucial for both marketers and businesses. The swift pace of technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), is shaping how brands analyse data, interact with consumers and implement strategies. As AI continues to drive innovation, it is essential for aspiring marketing professionals to acquire skills and...

Businessman fined RM200,000 for using fake Datuk title

JOHOR BARU: A 41-year-old businessman was fined RM200,000 by the Sessions Court here for using a fake Datuk title from Pahang. Mohammad Shaiful Nizam Abu pleaded guilty to two counts of the offence, committed at a wellness centre of a resort in Senai, Kulai on Jan 27, 2021. He was initially charged on April 28, 2022 where...

Light aircraft makes emergency landing near Port Klang

PETALING JAYA: A light aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing near Port Klang. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said that the Piper PA-28-161 aircraft made the landing at an open space near Port Klang on Thursday (June 27). "The aircraft departed from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport at 2.50pm, carrying two passengers,...

Arrest warrant issued for former TV personality Norjuma

KUALA LUMPUR: Four arrest warrants have been issued by the Magistrate’s Court here against former television personality Norjuma Habib Mohamed for failing to attend proceedings of her cases involving three charges for voluntarily causing hurt and two charges of causing mischief. The arrest warrants were issued by Magistrates Noorelynna Hanim Abd Halim, Illi Marisqa Khalizan, Fatin...

June 29 street protest at Putrajaya to go on, says organiser

AMPANG: The "Demo Rakyat Lawan Anwar" planned for Saturday (June 29) will proceed even without permission from venue owner Putrajaya Corporation, says the organiser. "We expect at least 600 people to join," Aidil Yunus, the Demi Negara movement coordinator, told reporters here on Thursday (June 27). He added that the rally is scheduled to begin at 4pm...

JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia's national human rights commission is investigating the death of a 13-year-old boy who was allegedly beaten to death by police on the island of Sumatra, officials said on Tuesday. Residents discovered the bruised body of high-school student Afif Maulana in a river close to a village in Padang, in West Sumatra on June...