LOVE it or hate it (though most Malaysians love it!) durians are a fact of life in our part of the world. Being such an integral part of the local culture, no visit from a foreign relative or friend is complete without dragging your hapless relation to a durian store to see where on the...
GIVEN how rarely firearms are seen and heard in Malaysia, any claim that shots were fired tends to go viral quickly. This is especially so if the incident allegedly happened in a public place. Recently, a video of a man using a firearm in a public place went viral along with the claim that this happened...
IT is pretty much accepted that when an ambulance is heading somewhere with its siren on and lights flashing, it is not to be blocked as it is handling an emergency. As such, any video of someone behaving contrary to this by blocking an ambulance on the road is likely to go viral as many will...
DOMESTIC squabbles come in many forms. But when verbal arguments take on a more physical nature, they can escalate to dangerous levels, like getting hit by sticks or a car. Recently, a video went viral showing a group of men fighting using sticks before one of them is knocked down by a vehicle in front of...
UNLESS you’re a member of the royal family or a VVIP, police escorts are rarely engaged for individuals during their commute. Recently, a video has gone viral showing a civilian vehicle being accompanied by police outriders. Did such an incident really happen? VERDICT: FALSE Sepang OCPD Asst Comm Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof said the police are currently...
Imagine that while you were on your mid-morning drive, a man came out of nowhere and jumped on your car to the car next to you while you were still moving. Now, that would startle anyone and could result in an accident. While this action movie-like scene sounds out of the ordinary, did a person really jump...
EVER wondered if eating spicy food could potentially be fatal? From the infamous spicy instant noodle challenge to our local spicy sambal, Malaysians have a passion for heat-packed dishes. However, could there be real dangers associated with all that spice? Is death by spicy food a real possibility? VERDICT: FALSE Dr Melvin Look, a surgeon specialising in weight loss and...
THE cosmos has a way of surprising us, and this month is no exception. Imagine looking up at the night sky and discovering a second moon orbiting our planet. But don't start planning your moon parties just yet. Could Earth really be welcoming a new celestial companion, even if just for a short while, or is this...
IMAGINE you’re on a holiday exploring the wonders of nature. Right before you retire to bed in your homey chalet, amidst the symphony of cicadas and rustling leaves around, a deep, guttural bellow rumbles through the air. The roar seems to shake the very ground beneath your feet. But you are not camping anywhere in the...
THE Jalan Telok Wanjah bridge in Alor Setar, Kedah may not be a tourist attraction like the old railway bridge there. Still, it was in the news recently – unfortunately, for the wrong reasons. A 20-second viral video shows a group of youths riding modified bicycles recklessly along the bridge, one of them even taking a tumble...
