SATURDAY (Jan 11) marks a new chapter in Penang's history as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has just officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of Penang's much anticipated Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT). However, what few fail to realise is that the island once had a rich tapestry of public transport options to serve its people. Did...
Reports have surfaced about an unusual incident involving a car and a petrol station in Ipoh. It has been claimed that the car crashed through a glass wall at the petrol station, and the news has gone viral as people ask questions as to how such an incident could happen. Is it true that such an accident...
EMOJIS serve as a visual representation in text-based communications and often allow people to vividly express their feelings and emotions in their message. Most of them have a clear-cut meaning but some have been argued to be something entirely different, like the folded hands emoji. The long-standing urban legend is that it's not a prayer or a...
In today's digital age, rumours can spread like wildfire, causing unnecessary panic. Recently, claims have gone viral online alleging that the National Heart Institute (IJN) is going to be privatised and free treatments discontinued. Is this true? Verdict: FALSE The Institute denied this in a post on its official Facebook account, saying that claims about IJN's privatization and discontinuation...
A RECENT video has caught the attention of many online viewers. The footage appears to show a woman setting a motorcycle on fire, leading to widespread interest. Could it be true that this incident took place in Taiping? Verdict: TRUE Police in Taiping, Perak have arrested a woman for allegedly setting a motorcycle on fire. Taiping OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Nasir...
SINCE May 12, 2024, Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors have been able to use the new Account 3 to withdraw money for personal use. However, a recent viral message claims that EPF has allowed another special withdrawal of RM10,000 from Dec 17. Is it true that EPF contributors can make a special withdrawal of RM10,000 from their...
CHAT groups on messaging apps are a great place to share information – but unfortunately this applies to misinformation as well. Recently, a viral message being spread claims that those who are aged 60 and above are only allowed to make monthly withdrawals of their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings. Is there any truth to this viral...
IN A world where military power often defines a nation's strength, Iceland stands as an intriguing exception. Despite its small size and population, this island nation has opted out of maintaining a traditional military force. Could it be true that Iceland, a member of NATO, has no standing army? Verdict: TRUE Occupying merely 103,000sq km, Iceland is known to be...
CLEANUP on Aisle Six – voyeur detected. A viral video on Facebook shows a man walking up behind a woman in a supermarket and crouching in an attempt to take an upskirt video. When she notices him, he quickly pretends to look at a box of goods on a shelf. It is said that the incident occurred in...
IN OUR country known for its tropical climate, the idea of a white Christmas might seem like a distant dream. Yet, Malaysia has witnessed snowfall, albeit in unusual circumstances, that has left many curious about this rare phenomenon. So, is it true that Malaysia has ever experienced a white Christmas? Verdict: FALSE Malaysia, celebrated for its warm, tropical climate, has...
