QuickCheck: Is Japan granting ‘breeding visas’ to arrest population decline?

PETALING JAYA: Around the world, many people love Japan for its culture, food and history. As such, many would jump at the chance to live and work in Japan - making any official offer of a visa targeted at foreigners a choice opportunity. With this said, it has been said online repeatedly over the years that...

QuickCheck: Does coriander really taste like soap?

If you’ve ever bitten into a dish sprinkled with coriander - also known as cilantro - and thought it tasted like soap, you’re not alone. Indeed, you might have heard people also saying that it tastes like something found in both the bathroom and the kitchen So, is it true that coriander really tastes like soap? Verdict: FALSE Yes, coriander...

QuickCheck: Did a fire gut a palm oil processing plant in Johor?

A DRAMATIC video has surfaced, capturing what appears to be a building in an industrial area consumed by flames. The footage has spread across social media, and commenters have said that the clip was of a palm oil processing centre in Pasir Gudang. So, does this viral video truly show the fiery devastation at the Johor facility? Verdict: TRUE A...

QuickCheck: Is someone impersonating the LHDN CEO on WhatsApp?

IN TODAY'S digital world, receiving unexpected messages from high-profile individuals may seem intriguing, but caution is advised. Recently, messages have surfaced on WhatsApp, allegedly from the Chief Executive Officer of the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Is it true that someone is impersonating the LHDN's CEO to spread misinformation? Verdict: TRUE LHDN has clarified that it has never issued any statement...

QuickCheck: Did escaping suspects in Selangor try to attack a police car?

ASK any cop and they will tell you that going on police patrol is anything but routine. They can be unpredictable and intense events, especially when encountering suspicious characters and the men in blue are always prepared for a standoff with the bad guys. Recently, a group of criminals tried to ram into a police patrol car...

QuickCheck: Is a Sabah district council selling forms linked to a new PPR?

GIVEN how in-demand affordable housing is, it is very likely that any posts online claiming that a government body is selling forms for a People's Housing Project (PPR) would go viral rapidly. Recently, a claim made the rounds online that the Putatan District Council is selling forms online for the construction of a new PPR project? Is...

QuickCheck: Did a burning lorry drive against traffic on a highway near Nilai?

IN THE age of fast-sharing social media, extraordinary events can quickly captivate the public's attention. Recently, a video surfaced showing a lorry engulfed in flames manoeuvring into oncoming traffic, which left viewers in shock. With such dramatic footage circulating widely, the question on everyone's mind is: did this fiery lorry truly drive against traffic near Nilai? Verdict: TRUE News of...

QuickCheck: Is it true that releasing pet turtles into the wild damages the ecosystem?

Turtles are often seen as affordable and low-maintenance pets, but some owners release them into the wild when they become too much to handle. While this might seem like the easiest way to get rid of them once they’ve outlived their welcome, letting these once-pets go free might be doing more harm than good. With that being...

QuickCheck: Was a riderless motorcycle travelling along the Federal Highway recently?

WITH Halloween just a few weeks away, tales with a tinge of the spooky would go viral quickly - and vehicles travelling without anyone on them could very well tick all the boxes here. Recently, a video went viral of a riderless motorcycle along with the claim that it was taken along the Federal Highway near...

QuickCheck: Can eating too many carrots turn you orange?

IN THE world of quirky health advice, some claims border on the absurd, but occasionally, there's truth to them. If you've ever wondered whether munching on an abundance of carrots could tint your skin, you're not alone. Could this seemingly bizarre effect of turning orange be more fact than fiction? VERDICT: TRUE It sounds like a myth, but your skin...