Sarawak Fire Dept: Teen killed, another injured in collision involving two motorcycles, car in Lawas Posted on December 8, 2024 By serv MIRI, Dec 7 — A 16-year-old boy died while another motorcyclist sustained minor injuries after their motorcycles were involved in an accident with a car at Jalan Kuala Lawas in Lawas last night. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the deceased, identified as Nazirul Fitri Lizam, died on the spot while the driver of the car was unhurt. “The other motorcyclist, identified as Mohammad Tarmimie Mohd Taip, 22, was taken to the hospital for further treatment,” it said in a statement. The deceased’s body was already in the police vehicle when the Bomba team arrived at the scene at 10.15pm, after receiving a call on the matter at 10.05pm. — The Borneo Post News
Domestic Trade Ministry busts Selangor syndicate reselling subsidised and used cooking oil mix at marked-up prices Posted on November 15, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) has dismantled a syndicate allegedly mixing subsidised cooking oil with used oil and reselling it at inflated prices. Its minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, said the syndicate was uncovered during two separate raids on Tuesday at… Read More
Korean gets 15 months’ prison for keeping funny money at Mont Kiara condo Posted on January 24, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23— A Korean man was sentenced to 15 months’ jail by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to possession of counterfeit money last year. Judge Azrul Darus who sentenced Kim Jongdeok, 65, also ordered the accused to serve the jail sentence starting from the date… Read More
State may consider special financial zone to cement status as regional business hub, says Penang CM Posted on November 29, 2024 GEORGE TOWN, Nov 28 — The Penang government is still studying the feasibility of establishing a special financial zone (SFZ) in the state, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow told the state legislative assembly today. He said Gurney Bay and Andaman Island were identified as potential locations during a public… Read More