MPV in crash where eight died was being pursued by cops

SARIKEI: An accident that resulted in eight deaths and two injuries here occurred when a MPV vehicle tried to flee from an inspection by police on patrol. Sarikei police acting chief Supt Aswandy Anis said the MPV, driven by a Malaysian with seven Indonesian passengers, entered the opposite lane at the Simpang Bulat diversion. He said that...

Food delivery rider charged with attempted murder after ramming car into cop

KUALA LUMPUR: A food delivery rider, who allegedly rammed a car into a policeman last week, has claimed trial to an attempted murder charge at the Sessions Court here. Muhammad Shamil Md Isa, 27, was charged with ramming a car into a motorcycle ridden by Corporal A. Rajaratnam, 48, knowing that the act could result in...

DOE finds unknown objects in stream flowing into Sg Pandan

JOHOR BARU: The Environment Department (DOE) has found several unidentified objects dumped along a stream that connects to Sungai Pandan. Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the objects were found on Wednesday (Sept 4) while DOE was inspecting the area over recent chemical and odour pollution reports. “The Fire and Rescue Department handed...

No action to be taken against coffee shops that had RM2 ‘no drinks’ signs

GEORGE TOWN: No action will be taken by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry on the two coffee shops which had placed signs stating that those who do not order drinks will be charged RM2 This comes following an inspection of both Lebuh Carnavon eateries on Sunday (March 17), said the ministry's Penang director...