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  A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded near the Menora Tunnel in Ipoh, Malaysia, on 30 March 2024, when a pregnant woman, already a victim of a road accident, was fatally run over by a passing vehicle whose driver failed to stop and render help. The victim, 25-year-old Nur Fatihah Badrul Hisyam, was eight months pregnant when the fatal incident occurred. After being involved in an earlier road accident, she was lying injured on the road when a red SUV approached the scene at high speed. Dashcam footage of the incident has been widely circulated online, showing several vehicles carefully navigating through the wreckage and debris scattered across both lanes. As these vehicles slowed down to avoid the accident scene, the red SUV appeared from behind, travelling at a relatively high speed. Instead of coming to a full stop, the SUV attempted to overtake a black pickup truck on the rightmost lane. The driver only began to decelerate upon noticing a human body on the road ahead—by which t...

  A 39-year-old Bangladeshi construction worker, Razel, was sentenced to 21 days in jail on April 4, 2025, after pleading guilty to a charge of cheating. Razel created a fake online persona of a young Filipina domestic worker named “Astuti” to scam unsuspecting men on a dating platform. His deception led to 43 male victims being cheated out of a total of $946 over the span of just over two months. The case began in August 2024, when Razel learned that some men were willing to pay women on dating apps in exchange for companionship or a romantic relationship. Curious to see if this was true, he decided to test the idea himself by impersonating a woman on the dating app “Tagged.” He created a profile claiming to be a fair-skinned Filipina maid in her 30s named “Astuti.” Once the fake account was active, Razel began chatting with male users. The initial test soon turned into a pattern of deceit when one man, believing he was speaking to “Astuti,” agreed to transfer $15 after being to...

  On April 2, 2025, a viral video captured a traffic incident near the Johor CIQ Woodlands Causeway, where a black sedan car was rear-ended by a Malaysian yellow public bus. The video quickly gained attention online, with many netizens supporting the bus driver’s actions. The incident occurred when the black sedan, which had been driving illegally in the bus lane, attempted to cut back into the regular vehicle lane at the last moment. The bus driver was unable to brake in time, resulting in a collision that left the sedan with visible rear-end damage. Many online users expressed satisfaction with the outcome, believing the car driver was at fault for trying to bypass traffic by using the bus lane. As a result, there is speculation that the sedan driver may not be able to claim insurance for the damages due to their traffic violation. Incident Breakdown Traffic congestion at the Johor CIQ Woodlands Causeway is a daily occurrence, with long queues forming during peak hours. The bus l...

  A fatal accident on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway near Bentong has caused significant traffic congestion, with motorists slowing down to look at the wreckage. The incident, which occurred on March 31, involved a three-tonne lorry that veered into the opposite lane and crashed into four other vehicles, claiming three lives and injuring four others. The victims, a 61-year-old woman, her 34-year-old daughter, and her 29-year-old son, were traveling in a Honda Accord when the crash occurred. They died at the scene due to the severity of the impact. Four others, who were in the other vehicles involved, sustained injuries. According to Bentong District Police Chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar, the lorry's wreckage remains on the road shoulder, but it is not obstructing traffic. However, he noted that congestion is being caused by motorists slowing down to observe the accident site rather than any actual road blockage. "Traffic will be smooth if road users choose to con...

  A 42-year-old Indian national, Kolathu James Leo, has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly causing a mid-flight disturbance on a Singapore-bound Scoot flight from Sydney on February 27. He faces charges of criminal intimidation, using criminal force on a flight attendant, and being intoxicated on board, which endangered good order and discipline. Kolathu was reportedly drunk during the flight when he began shouting, disturbing other passengers. He allegedly attempted to detach a seat pocket and struck the seat in front of him. As cabin crew intervened to de-escalate the situation, he is accused of grabbing a male flight attendant’s wrist and later threatening to kill him. The situation escalated further, and despite efforts to calm him, Kolathu remained aggressive. According to police, it was only after being warned that the aircraft would return to Australia that he became compliant. To ensure the safety of passengers and crew, he was placed under restraints for...

  On March 28, Myanmar was struck by a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7, leading to significant destruction and loss of life. In response to Myanmar’s request for humanitarian aid, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) deployed its Operation Lionheart (OLH) contingent to assist in search and rescue operations. The 80-member team, led by Colonel Tay Zhi Wei, departed from Changi Airport on March 29 at approximately 1:20 PM. This specialized team consists of highly trained personnel, including members of the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART), Operationally Ready National Servicemen (ORNS), full-time National Servicemen medical doctors, paramedics, hazardous materials specialists, and search specialists with four canines. These professionals are equipped to handle emergency situations in disaster-stricken areas. Preparation for the mission began early on March 29 at SCDF Headquarters, where team members conducted briefings and gathered essential equipment for th...

  A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Myanmar on March 28, sending shockwaves across Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck near Sagaing at a shallow depth, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock minutes later. The tremors led to major destruction in Myanmar and Thailand, killing at least four people and trapping dozens under a collapsed high-rise building in Bangkok. Thailand: Skyscraper Collapse in Bangkok The quake caused severe tremors in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, leading to a 30-storey building collapse at a construction site. The under-construction skyscraper, intended for government offices, crumbled within seconds, trapping 43 workers inside. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, managing to rescue dozens while confirming one fatality. Bangkok’s deputy police chief, Worapat Sukthai, reported that rescue workers heard cries for help beneath the rubble. Officials estimate that hundreds might ...

  Thai police are searching for a Singaporean man suspected of murdering his Thai girlfriend in a luxury hotel in downtown Bangkok. The body of the victim, a 30-year-old woman from Khon Kaen province named Prao-Pilas, was discovered in a bathroom at a 50-story hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 39, Watthana District, Bangkok. Officers from Thonglor Police Station received a report at approximately 6:20 p.m. on March 26 and launched an investigation into the case. Forensic experts and emergency responders arrived at the scene and found the victim wrapped in a blanket and bed sheet. She was unclothed, and there were visible wounds on her head with traces of blood. Several of her luxury possessions, including a handbag and an expensive watch, were missing from the hotel room. Officials collected other items from the room as evidence to assist in the investigation. The police interviewed two of the victim’s friends, Suthida Lueamsai, 31, from Khon Kaen, and Emwika Makthi, 34, from Mahasarakham. ...

  A 41-year-old Bangladeshi man was charged in court on March 24, 2025, with outrage of modesty after allegedly molesting a Taiwanese tourist at a capsule hotel in Bugis. The incident reportedly occurred at The Room @ Bugis on Tan Quee Lan Street around 4 p.m. on March 22. The accused, who worked at the hotel, is alleged to have forcibly kissed the 45-year-old woman, restrained her, and inappropriately touched her chest, thigh, and genitals. According to court documents, the man also allegedly attempted to drag the woman to a bed. At one point, she claimed he tried to force her to sleep in a room with male lodgers. Using all her strength, she managed to escape and ran to rinse her mouth in disgust. The woman later shared her experience in a Threads post, though the post was no longer accessible as of the evening of March 24. She stated that she had come to Singapore for leisure and decided to report the incident to the police to prevent others from becoming victims. On her way to t...

  A 23-year-old Indonesian man, Brilliant Angjaya, was sentenced to three weeks in jail on March 24, 2025, for exposing his genitals to a Singapore Airlines cabin crew member while onboard a flight from China to Singapore earlier this year. The incident occurred on January 23, 2025, when Angjaya, who was seated in business class, consumed two glasses of champagne and became intoxicated before falling asleep. Upon waking up, he went to the lavatory and, according to court documents, developed a sudden urge to record himself exposing his genitals to someone and capturing their reaction on video. At around 4:45 a.m., he returned to his seat and placed his phone in recording mode with the back camera facing the walkway. He then unzipped his jeans, leaving his genitals exposed under a blanket. Moments later, a female flight attendant approached him to serve his in-flight meal. Shocked at seeing Angjaya’s exposed genitals, the cabin crew member quickly looked away, placed the meal tra...

  A British man, Richard Michael Roll Burridge, was fined S$5,000 on March 20 after verbally abusing an airline officer and damaging an aerobridge at Changi Airport. The 57-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of harassment and one count of mischief. The incident occurred on March 7 at around 11:40 PM when Burridge was on board a Singapore Airlines flight bound for London. As he waited for other passengers to board, he realized he had misplaced his mobile phone. Using another device, he contacted his wife, who used a tracking app to locate the phone within the departure transit lounge. Burridge informed a crew member about the situation, prompting staff to search for the phone. However, despite efforts by the airline team, it was not found. Frustrated, he decided to leave the plane and personally look for it. At around 11:43 PM, Burridge approached a traffic liaison officer at Terminal 3’s gate hold room, requesting permission to exit and search for his phone. The officer warned hi...

  Five Malaysian men who operated a scam syndicate targeting Singaporeans through fake friend phone calls pleaded guilty to cheating charges on March 14, 2025. The group, based in Johor Bahru, scammed at least 70 victims, causing losses exceeding $164,000. Scam Operations The syndicate’s members—Kek Yuan Chun (20), Chua Zi Huang (24), Heng Guo Hao (26), Loh Chuan Sheng (36), and Yee Kong Yao (37)—worked from a scam center at Marina Residence JB. They were recruited to impersonate victims’ friends over text messages and phone calls, deceiving them into making financial transfers. Each man was initially paid RM3,000 (S$900) monthly, with some later receiving up to RM5,500. Additionally, most members earned commissions of 10% based on the total amount scammed from victims. They operated under the supervision of an individual named Tong Hua Shun, who provided food, lodging, and instructions. The scammers worked Monday to Saturday, from 10 AM to 6 PM, using pre-prepared scripts when mak...

  On March 18, 2025, reports surfaced that Grab Holdings is moving ahead with its potential acquisition of Indonesia’s GoTo Group. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery giant has begun due diligence on its rival, reviewing GoTo’s financial accounts, contracts, and operational structure. Although the two companies have not officially announced a deal, discussions have intensified. Both Grab and GoTo, along with their shareholders, are assessing the possible structure and valuation of an agreement. However, there is no certainty that the talks will result in a finalized merger or acquisition. GoTo was formed in May 2021 through a merger between Indonesia’s leading ride-hailing firm, Gojek, and e-commerce platform Tokopedia. This consolidation created one of Southeast Asia’s largest tech firms, competing directly with Grab across multiple sectors, including ride-hailing, delivery, and digital payments. Over the years, Grab has eng...

  Thai authorities have arrested 13 foreigners at Samui Airport over four days for attempting to smuggle a total of 375kg of cannabis out of Thailand. The Bangkok Post reported that 12 of the suspects were bound for Singapore, while one was heading to Hong Kong. The cannabis, discovered in 22 bags, had an estimated street value of 75 million baht (US$2.2 million). Investigations revealed that some of the suspects were not acting independently but had been recruited by drug traffickers. These individuals, posing as tourists, were promised payment or debt relief in exchange for smuggling the drugs out of Thailand. Their final destinations included Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Germany. One of the most significant arrests occurred on March 16, when four British men—Antony, 63, Billy, 37, Philld, 63, and John, 34—were caught attempting to transport 131kg of dried cannabis buds hidden in eight suitcases. The men had been hired as couriers, with all expenses for their flights and ho...

  A 57-year-old British man  Richard Michael Roll Burridge,   is set to be charged in court on March 17 after allegedly verbally abusing an airline staff member and damaging airport property at Changi Airport. The incident took place on March 8 at Terminal 3, prompting authorities to be alerted. According to investigations, the man had boarded his flight from Singapore to London when he realized that he had misplaced his mobile phone. In a panic, he decided to leave the aircraft to search for it at the airport lounge where he had been earlier. However, once he entered the gate hold room, a female airline staff member assisted him by checking with the lounge staff, only to inform him that his phone was not found. As the scheduled departure time was nearing, she warned him that if he left the gate hold room, he would be officially offloaded from the flight. This apparently triggered the man, who then lashed out at her with a series of abusive and derogatory remarks. Instead...

A shocking traffic incident was captured on video and went viral after being posted on March 13, 2025. The footage revealed a Proton Saga traveling against traffic on Malaysia’s North-South Expressway near the Tuas exit. The vehicle, moving in the wrong direction on Lane 1, nearly collided with a car ahead before coming dangerously close to another vehicle. Inside the recording car, a female passenger could be heard screaming in terror as the oncoming Proton Saga narrowly missed their vehicle. The incident took place in a high-speed zone where the speed limit is 110 km/h, making the situation extremely dangerous. Fortunately, a major accident was avoided, but the reckless act could have led to devastating consequences. According to the driver who recorded the video, he was heading towards Johor when he spotted the wrong-way Proton Saga approaching at high speed. Despite the imminent danger, the vehicle continued moving against traffic without stopping or attempting to correct its dir...

  A Singaporean private hire driver was sentenced to two days in jail by a Johor court after he crashed his car into a restaurant while drunk. The incident occurred on March 5, 2025, when 46-year-old Sim Kok Siong Daniel lost control of his black vehicle and rammed into a Thai mookata restaurant along Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir in Johor Bahru. Sim pleaded guilty to drink-driving at the Johor Bahru Magistrate Court on March 14, where an interpreter read him the charge in Chinese. In addition to the jail term, he was fined RM12,000 (approximately S$3,600) and banned from driving in Malaysia for two years. If he fails to pay the fine, his jail sentence would be extended to seven months. The incident took place at around 10.50pm, less than 5km from the Johor Bahru checkpoint. Sim, who had just finished his meal at the restaurant, got into his car and attempted to drive away. However, he lost control and crashed into the restaurant, damaging its wall, tables, and chairs. As he tried to r...

  A 75-year-old Singaporean man, Leong How Seng, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by the Hong Kong High Court for robbery and attempted robbery after living illegally in the city for over a decade. His desperate crimes, which involved using a bottle of water and a toy gun, were carried out after he exhausted his savings and fell into financial hardship. Leong arrived in Hong Kong in 2007 but overstayed and lost contact with his wife. Initially, he survived on his savings, which amounted to hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, after years of unemployment, his financial situation deteriorated, and he became reliant on a girlfriend he met in the city. Their situation worsened following the 2019 anti-government protests and the subsequent pandemic. On July 1, 2020, Leong attempted his first robbery at a Mannings pharmacy in Prince Edward. He walked in carrying a bottle of water and handed a salesman a threatening note that read, “If you want to live, hurry or you will b...

  A viral video posted on March 9, 2025, shows a serious accident involving a Singapore-registered car and a motorcyclist near a junction in Permas Jaya, Johor, Malaysia. According to an eyewitness in the video, the black Toyota car allegedly ran a red light at high speed, colliding with the motorcyclist. The footage captures the aftermath of the accident, where the motorcyclist, though conscious, appears to be badly injured. His right leg and arm seem fractured. The Singaporean driver stopped his vehicle at the scene, with visible damage to the left front bumper. However, it remains unclear whether the driver was arrested or if legal action has been taken. Accidents at traffic junctions due to red-light violations are a major concern, especially when they involve severe injuries. Running a red light significantly increases the risk of collisions, often leading to life-threatening consequences for motorcyclists, who have minimal protection compared to car occupants. In Malaysia, ru...

  A section of the ceiling at a well-known shopping mall in Johor Bahru collapsed at around 7 PM on March 8, leaving shoppers startled and raising safety concerns. While initial reports from a local newspaper did not name the mall, another Malaysian news outlet identified the location as KSL City Mall, a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Videos and photos of the incident quickly spread across social media, showing debris scattered on the floor of the mall. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. However, the incident has raised questions regarding the structural integrity of the building and overall safety standards in public spaces. No official report had been filed regarding the ceiling collapse. Despite this, Police assured the public that authorities would be investigating the matter regardless of whether a formal complaint had been made. The sudden collapse of part of the mall’s ceiling has sparked concerns among shoppers and tenants, with many qu...