Postpone all non-essential visits to southern Thailand, urges Wisma Putra

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians travelling to or residing in Thailand's southern provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat are urged to exercise caution and to remain vigilant following recent security incidents. The Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Sunday (March 9), also recommended Malaysians to postpone all non-essential visits to the provinces for the time being. As a precautionary measure,...

Chemical plant explosion: 32 were injured in Klang, say cops

KLANG: The police have confirmed that 32 individuals were injured in an explosion at a chemical recycling plant in Taman Perindustrian Kapar Indah, Klang, on Monday (Jan 20) evening. Klang Utara District police chief ACP S. Vijaya Rao stated that the injured individuals, aged between 20 and 40, were in the vicinity when the explosion occurred. "All...

No loss of life in Klang explosion, say Selangor police

PETALING JAYA: An explosion at a chemical factory in Klang has not claimed any lives, says Selangor’s police chief. Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, in a statement, confirmed that the incident occurred on Monday (Jan 20) at the Kapar Bestari Industrial Park in Klang. "Preliminary investigations showed that the explosion stemmed from chemicals kept at the factory...

What caused Ipoh blast? Perak PAS demands government explanation

IPOH: The government should officially explain the cause of the mysterious explosion that occurred here a few days ago, says Perak PAS. Its commissioner Razman Zakaria said the party together with the Ipoh community wanted to know what had caused the explosion. He said such mysterious explosions have occurred before but have not been explained by the...

No M’sians involved in Sg Golok blast, say cops

KOTA BHARU: Police have confirmed that the bomb that went off and the shots heard in the Gualosira area, Pasemas District in Sungai Golok, Narathiwat Province, early today did not involve any Malaysian residents in the bordering district of Pasir Mas, Kelantan. State Police Chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said instead, the explosion and gunfire occurred...

Three hurt in Cambodia mine explosion

PHNOM PENH: At least three people were seriously injured in a Jan 30 landmine explosion in Pursat province. The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has issued renewed calls for the public to be extra vigilant and not enter areas which have not been confirmed as safe. The explosion occurred when a man unloading...