Fire breaks out in Seremban hospital generator room; cause likely from lorry snagging electrical cable outside Posted on December 27, 2024 By serv SEREMBAN, Dec 26 — A generator room supplying electricity to the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital (HTJ) here caught fire earlier this afternoon. Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) senior operations commander PgKB II Khir Amir Ahmad said they received a call about the incident at 12.40 pm. “Upon arrival at the scene, it was found that a fire had occurred in a generator room measuring 5.5 square metres, which was approximately 40 per cent destroyed. “However, there were no casualties, and the estimated losses are still under investigation,” he told Bernama today. He stated that the fire was caused by a lorry, believed to be carrying construction materials, which snagged an electrical cable, causing the cable pole to collapse. Khir Ahmad said the firefighting operation, involving 13 personnel, concluded at around 1.30 pm. — Bernama News
Sabah CM chairs key GRS meetings as the party gears up for state polls Posted on November 30, 2024 KOTA KINABALU, Nov 29 — The ruling coalition, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), held its supreme council (AMT) meeting today in preparation for the state elections expected next year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, who is also the chairman of GRS, said that among the key issues discussed during the… Read More
Celebrate Chinese New Year with unity, happiness, and love, says DPM Zahid in festive greeting Posted on January 29, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Culture and tradition shared among the people are not only a source of strength but also a symbol of pride, showcasing Malaysia as a harmonious nation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In extending his Chinese New Year wishes to those celebrating… Read More
Appeals Court delays ruling on MyCC’s RM86.77m fine appeal against Grab Posted on November 19, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 18 — The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on the appeal filed by the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) challenging the High Court’s ruling, which quashed its proposed fine of RM86.77 million against Grab Inc. and its two subsidiaries for alleged anti-competitive practices in the e-hailing sector…. Read More