Security tightened at public areas ahead of Deepavali, says KL’s top cop

KUALA LUMPUR: Police will tighten security at public areas popular with shoppers ahead of the Deepavali celebration on Oct 20. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the measure is aimed at ensuring public safety and keeping the capital city safe. "The police will act as the main enforcement agency together with other departments to...

Large crowd turns up at Ananda Krishnan’s wake to pay respects

PETALING JAYA: A large crowd turned up in Brickfields to pay their last respects to the late tycoon and philanthropist T. Ananda Krishnan, who passed away last week. The wake, which is being held at his residence in Jalan Berhala Brickfields is open to the public from 5pm to 9pm. However, by 4.30pm, there were already dozens...

Large crowd turns up at Ananda Krishnan’s wake to pay respects

PETALING JAYA: A large crowd turned up in Brickfields to pay their last respects to the late tycoon and philanthropist T. Ananda Krishnan, who passed away last week. The wake, which is being held at his residence in Jalan Berhala Brickfields is open to the public from 5pm to 9pm. However, by 4.30pm, there were already dozens...

‘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...