Fire breaks out at Pulau Burung landfill, prompts mass deployment

GEORGE TOWN: A fire at the Pulau Burung landfill on Sunday (July 21) prompted the deployment of 117 personnel from various departments. State local government committee chairman, Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said that the team included 18 firefighters from the Nibong Tebal, Batu Kawan, Bertam, and Bandar Perda fire stations, along with 57 volunteer firefighters from...

Don’t sensationalise security measures taken by the police, urges foundation

PETALING JAYA: The enhanced security measures taken by the police should not be sensationalised, says the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF). Its vice-chairman, Datuk Seri Dr King Lim Chin Fui, said the public should support police officers who are always ready to sacrifice themselves on the front line against criminal activities. "Only with the public's full support...

Ulu Tiram attack: Beef up security at public places, urges Lee Lem Thye

PETALING JAYA: Following the deadly attack in Ulu Tiram police station by a Jemaah Islamiah-linked attacker, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for security in public places to be beefed up. The Alliance for A Safe Community chairman said that random acts of terrorism can take place anywhere stemming from extremism and radicalisation of groups. "The...