Author - James Lim

Loke orders thorough probe into Kluang fatal crash

SEPANG: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has assured that a thorough investigation will be carried out into the fatal crash that claimed five lives on the North-South Expressway near Kluang, Johor, on Thursday (March 27). He said the ministry would take stern action against the transport company allegedly responsible for the accident if it was found to...

At least 25 killed as powerful quake strikes Myanmar, sows panic in Bangkok and Hanoi

YANGON/BANGKOK/HANOI (Agencies): A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand and Vietnam on March 28, killing at least 25 people, toppling buildings, bridges and an air traffic control tower, and rupturing roads. The 7.7-magnitude tremor hit north-west of the city of Sagaing at a shallow depth, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. A 6.4-magnitude aftershock...

Raya rush: Traffic continues to build, vehicle numbers expected to rise on major highways

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major expressways has been reported to continue to be moving slowly on Friday (March 28) night due to a rise in the number of vehicles heading out of the city centre, as city dwellers return to their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. An Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman said that the...

QuickCheck: Are crooked teeth the result of genetic factors?

CROOKED teeth, or malocclusion, are a common dental concern that affects many individuals worldwide – so much so that there are multi-billion dollar industries built around getting and maintaining pearly whites! This dental condition, characterised by misaligned or irregularly spaced teeth, can impact both oral health and self-esteem. Some dentists will recommend early tooth extraction to make...

Vietnamese woman charged in Penang court for reckless driving causing student’s death

GEORGE TOWN: A Vietnamese woman was charged with the death of a teenager and injuring another while driving under the influence of alcohol at a Magistrate's court here. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, 40, pleaded not guilty to both charges before Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi at the George Town court on Thursday (March 27). Based on the...

Pro doubles shuttler Yew Sin gets engaged to Aya Ohori

Men's doubles shuttler Ong Yew Sin has gotten engaged to Japan’s former national player, Aya Ohori. Yew Sin, who forms the men’s doubles partnership with Teo Ee Yi, shared the good news on his social media on Thursday (March 27), and said he had proposed Ohori. “We couldn’t be more happier to share this with the world.”...

Ex-restaurant worker pleads not guilty to supporting Daesh, claiming membership

KUALA LUMPUR: A former restaurant worker pleaded not guilty at the High Court here to three charges related to the Daesh group, namely providing support, possessing articles and videos, and admitting to being a member of the terrorist organisation last year. Muhammad Muzzammil Mohd Mohlis, 36, made the plea after the charges were read out to...

JB to study expanding flood warning system, says mayor

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Baru City Council will conduct a study to expand its flood warning system to cover hotspot areas in the city, says mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad. He added that the system was first introduced last year at Sungai Chat to assist residents in Kampung Mohd Amin and other areas in Johor Baru. He...

CAAM to investigate March 26 AirAsia engine fire, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will investigate the AirAsia flight which made an emergency landing after an engine caught fire mid-flight on Wednesday night (March 26). Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that he was briefed by the authority on the incident the same night but would reserve comment pending the investigation. "I do...