Tag - Fatalities

Two sisters killed in Kuala Berang landslide

KUALA BERANG: Two sisters were killed in a landslide that buried their house in Kampung Bukit Apit, Ajil, here at 4.30pm on Friday (Nov 29). The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department’s (JBPM) Terengganu chapter director, Hassan ‘As’ari Omar, said the victims’ brother was found injured. "At the time of the incident, only three victims were in the...

Eight people in single car die in collision with 4WD in Sibu

SIBU: Eight people were killed when the car they were travelling collided with a four-wheel drive vehicle on Jalan Sarikei-Sibu. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department in a statement on Thursday (Nov 21), said the dead comprised seven Indonesian and a local, all men.Two people who were in the 4ED vehicle sustained light injuries.It said the...

Falling tree crushes car in George Town, rescue ops underway

GEORGE TOWN: Two people are believed to have been killed when a tree fell onto their car in Lebuh Gereja here. The duo, who have yet to be identified, were inside the car parked within the compound of Pinang Peranakan Mansion during the incident at about 2.30pm on Wednesday (Sept 18). Rescue operations are ongoing as firemen...

Rompin bus crash: Bus driver pleads not guilty to reckless driving

ROMPIN: A tour bus driver has pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here to reckless driving resulting in a crash that caused the death of four people two months ago. Zamry Pon, 50, who appeared in court with crutches and a face mask, made the plea before Magistrate Melody Woon Sze Mun. He was charged with...