Putra Heights inferno: Alleged dashcam footage shows excavation work at site of gas pipeline blaze

SHAH ALAM: A video has gone viral on social media allegedly showing dashcam footage of excavation work being carried out within a fenced gas pipeline area days before the tragedy in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on Tuesday (April 1), reports Sinar Harian. The Malay language daily reported that the one-minute, 41-second video, believed to be taken...

Video of robbers breaking into a home before they were shot dead is real, says cops

KUALA LUMPUR: A video depicting four robbers entering a house in Desa Vita, Sepang, before three of them were shot dead early Friday morning (March 14) has gained viral attention on social media. Based on CCTV footage, the suspects were seen entering the house through the back fence at about 1.41am. However, after barely a minute, all...

Police investigation into Era FM DJs complete and referred to AGC, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The police investigation into a controversial video involving three Era FM radio announcers have been completed and the investigation paper has been referred to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC), say police. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain (pic) also said a total of 73 police reports were lodged in connection with the case He...

Dr Wee says AI-generated video of him promoting investment scheme making its rounds

PETALING JAYA: A video of Datuk Dr Seri Wee Ka Siong supposedly promoting investment schemes is making its rounds, which he denies ever making. The MCA president said the video was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. "I have discovered that in the past week, unscrupulous individuals have been misusing AI technology to forge my image and...

Mosque splendour to be featured in upcoming Visit Malaysia Year 2026 promo video, says Tiong

KUALA LUMPUR: Elements of mosque architecture will be included in a more comprehensive Visit Malaysia Year 2026 promotional video, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the recently launched 41-second tourism promotional montage, which sparked controversy for not including mosque elements, was merely a brief and concise launch video. "This video...

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...