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
Pakistan’s military punishes 25 for pro-Khan riots, courts hand out decade-long terms Posted on December 22, 2024 ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 — Pakistan military courts have convicted and sentenced 25 people for involvement in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Saturday, with the majority handed decade-long prison terms. Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May last year after being ousted from office and mounting an… Read More
Property tax hikes must be gradual and fair, Housing Minister Nga stresses Posted on November 25, 2024 IPOH, Nov 24 — Property tax reassessment must prioritise the public’s welfare, ensuring that tax rates are not increased drastically, as such hikes could burden citizens. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming emphasised that the government proposes a gradual increase in property taxes, taking current inflation rates into… Read More
Police deploy helicopters to aid Kelantan flood relief centres cut off by road Posted on December 1, 2024 PASIR MAS, Nov 30 — Assistance in the form of food supplies and necessities to nine temporary relief centres (PPS) that have been cut off from land routes will be provided using helicopters belonging to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said that so… Read More