Safety fears as Japanese ‘tight men’ in silicone body suits morph into ‘women’ in public

TOKYO: A phenomenon has emerged in Japan which involves males labelled as “tight men” who wear silicone bodysuits and lifelike masks to look like women in public spaces. The trend has sparked concerns about the safety of real women. Online sources suggest that their outfits are likely inspired by Animegao Kigurumi, a masked cosplay style rooted in...

Wisma Putra seeks to verify MyKad found in Ukraine warzone

PETALING JAYA: Wisma Putra has yet to confirm a report stating a MyKad and Malaysian driving licence were found in Levadne, Zaporizhia. In a message to the media on Tuesday (Oct 29), Wisma Putra stated that it is aware of the article regarding the discovery. "As of now, we have yet to verify the information. It has...

School clerks hospitalised after suspected ammonia leak in Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: Three clerks of a primary school here were rushed to hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties and vomiting believed due to inhalation of ammonia gas. Sabah Education director Datuk Raisin Saidin said the incident at 1.30pm on Tuesday (Sept 10) involved only three female clerks at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Likas, adding no teachers and pupils...

KL night market at Lorong TAR closed for rescue operation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Saturday Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman night market in Kuala Lumpur is closed today (Aug 24) for a search and rescue operation, says Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). DBKL stated that the market would be closed to make way for the rescue mission for a woman who fell into a sinkhole at Jalan Masjid...

Water surge: 21 stranded at Risda Eco Park rescued

SLIM RIVER: A total of 21 people stranded at the Risda Eco Park in Ulu Slim after a dam burst and a bridge collapsed on Aug 23 have been rescued as of 12pm. Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon said 19 visitors and two staff were rescued on Saturday (Aug 24). "The flash flood at...

Iran-Israel conflict: Mindef ready to deploy Armed Forces to secure safety of M’sian students

KOTA BHARU: The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is prepared to deploy the Armed Forces personnel to the Middle East to provide support in handling the safety of Malaysian students following the Iran-Israel conflict. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said Mindef would discuss with the Foreign Affairs Ministry and obtain information on the latest developments of the situation...

Keep kids away from water containers

GEORGE TOWN: As Penang water consumers rush to store water at their homes, experts have warned about the danger of leaving toddlers alone to play near the water tanks. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) family medicine specialist Dr Mastura Mohd Sopian said to avoid any mishap at their home during the four-day water cut, parents or guardians...

Make safety a priority when using electricity, gas during monsoon

KUALA LUMPUR: The Energy Commission has reminded the public to always be vigilant and prioritise safety when using electricity and gas following the transition to the northeast monsoon season in the country. It said the weather conditions in the transition phase of the monsoon, which is expected to continue until November, have the potential to cause...

Works Ministry receives 10 times more complaints of road damage via MYJalan app, says Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR: Complaints of road damage received by the Works Ministry through the MYJalan application have increased tenfold since it was launched in August, in line with the MYJalan campaign, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister said it was a positive development and a testament to the people’s concern for the quality of...