HAIL is a phenomenon that happens when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere and freeze, forming hailstones. While less common in the tropics than in cooler climates, hailstorms do occur in Malaysia from time to time. Is it true, then, that hail fell in Hulu Selangor recently? Verdict: TRUE People in Bukit...
We know that the average octopus has more limbs than us. But what about its organs? Do these alien-looking aquatic wildlife hide even more startling facts beneath their mottled skin, such as having more hearts than us landlubbers? ALSO READ: Is it true that each tentacle of an octopus has a mind of their own? As it stands they...
A viral video shows the police chasing and successfully apprehending a suspect who tried to escape a motorcycle inspection during a routine patrol. It was said that the suspect was spotted at Jalan Batu Belah, Klang, but was arrested at Jalan Kapar Klang after he sped away with drugs in his possession. Is this true? TRUE According to the...
A VIDEO of a group of individuals releasing fish fry into a river went viral on social media recently. Captions of the video alleged that the group released thousands of fish fry in Sungai Hulu Bernam, Tanjung Malim, Perak. However, some questioned if the group had the necessary approvals to release the fish fry. Is it true that...
REGULAR tyre maintenance is important to ensure a safe and comfortable driving experience. Whether one is heading to the nearest workshop or petrol station to get underinflated tyres back to normal pressure, such a task seems harmless enough. Recently, however, a photo of two men lying unconscious at a tyre shop went viral on social media. It was...
PLACES of worship are generally seen as locations where people can seek refuge from the stresses and chaos of the every-day world and touch base with their spiritual beliefs. As such, altercations at these places - such as temples - would draw attention given how disruptive they can be. It was claimed recently that a scuffle took...
SEEING that Malaysia is in a part of the world where the sun is a constant companion, it is assumed that shadows will follow us wherever we go once we step outdoors. As such, any instance where we'll be shadow-less while under the hot sun will create quite a bit of buzz. It has been claimed that...
RECENTLY, a notice circulated on WhatsApp claimed that if one of your beneficiaries in the EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) Nominees List dies, it would automatically void the whole arrangement of the list. The message implied that if you only list one nominee, and should he or she die before you, your EPF savings will be surrendered...
WHILE cat videos and sour dough baking guides might be most people's preferred content on social media, sometimes truly nasty videos do go viral. Recently, a video of two teens being beaten up by a group of men wielding PVC pipes went viral on Facebook and allegedly it happened in Kajang. Is this true? The Criminal Investigation Division...
RECENTLY, messages have been going around social media and messaging apps claiming that those above 60 years old can go to a local bank to claim RM500 in cash. Is it true that senior citizens can claim the money simply by presenting their MyKad at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches nationwide? According to Biar Betul, the fake...
