Ex-CEO went against SMM board decisions on mining licences, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: The former chief executive officer of state-owned company Sabah Minerals Management Sdn Bhd (SMM), Jontih Enggihon, acted against the decision of the board of directors in issuing mining and prospecting licences, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor told the Sabah Assembly. "I am not accusing anything but if based on reports, the ex-CEO did not act...

QuickCheck: Did several fighter aircraft seen at a port belong to the RMAF?

THE sight of military hardware in a public place - such as a port - is bound to turn heads due to the rarity of such occurrences, and as such any news and photos of incidents like these tend to go viral rather rapidly. Recently, a 10-second video with images of several fighter jets believed to...

QuickCheck: Did a brawl break out in front of an apartment in JB?

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...

QuickCheck: Did a civilian vehicle receive a police escort recently?

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...

QuickCheck: Was a teenager injured in a fight in Seremban?

Fights are always highly dramatic events, especially if they happen in a public space. As such, it is highly likely that any video of these events would go viral if shared online. Recently, a video of a person being beaten by several individuals - some of them using plastic chairs - went viral online, along with...

Heartwarming video of woman feeding hospital patient goes viral

JOHOR BARU: A 26-second video clip of a woman feeding a stranger in the next hospital bed has generated and spread feel-good vibes among Malaysians. It was understood that the woman, who was visiting a sick family member at Hospital Sultanah Aminah here, noticed the man struggling with his meal and decided to lend him a...

Man apologises after hurting Hindus over Quran reciting video at Batu Caves Temple

KUALA LUMPUR: Receiving backlash for a video where he recited verses from the Quran in front of the Batu Caves Hindu Temple, a tourist has now issued an apology. The tourist who goes by the handle @abdeentube apologised for his behaviour on his TikTok account. In the video, he said he received angry messages after making the...

Video of man damaging food items in convenience store enrages Malaysians

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are enraged with a man seen in a video damaging food items in a convenience store. The 22-second clip has been shared on several social media platforms, prompting comments from the public calling for action to be taken against the perpetrator. Tagging Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, an X...

Bukit Aman probes traffic cop offering on-the-spot summons settlement to UK couple

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) is investigating the case of a traffic policeman allegedly issuing and offering to settle a summons on the spot for a British couple touring Malaysia in their vehicle. Bukit Aman JSPT director Comm Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said a video of the incident was detected...

Man shot dead in Puchong, cops seal off road

SUBANG JAYA: A man has been killed in a shootout with police in Puchong Prima here. Many curious onlookers crowded the area as police blocked off the road where the shooting occurred on Sunday (Jan 14). Subang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Wan Azlan Wan Mamat was spotted at the scene of the incident and said a full...