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  A shocking road rage incident in Bandar Teknologi Kajang, Hulu Langat, Selangor, has led to an attempted murder investigation, with police arresting an elderly couple after their SUV rammed into a lorry driver. The dramatic event, captured on dashcam footage, has since gone viral on social media. The altercation began when a small lorry overtook a black Mazda SUV in the right lane. Instead of continuing forward, the lorry suddenly stopped in front of the SUV, blocking its path. The Mazda driver attempted to switch lanes, but the lorry moved again, cutting it off. Frustrated, the Mazda driver reversed to reposition the car in the right lane. At that moment, the lorry driver stepped out, possibly to confront the SUV driver. However, instead of remaining stationary, the Mazda accelerated and rammed into the lorry driver, dragging him onto the road divider before fleeing the scene. Following the incident, Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof confirm...

  Police in Johor Bahru (JB) are searching for the driver of an Audi TT involved in a multi-vehicle accident on Feb 25. The vehicle reportedly collided with four cars before the driver fled the scene. Photos of the crash and the alleged driver have been widely circulated on social media, sparking public interest in the incident. A viral Facebook post shared in a local JB group included images of a woman who was said to be behind the wheel of the Audi TT at the time of the crash. The post claimed that after the accident, a man helped the woman out of the car and quickly dragged her away, leaving the scene before authorities arrived. Eyewitnesses also reported smelling alcohol on the woman, leading to speculation that she may have been intoxicated while driving. Additionally, the post described how loud, heavy music was blaring from her car, further fueling speculation about the circumstances leading to the crash. Photos from the scene showed the severe damage caused by the impact. T...

  A tragic bridge collapse at an expressway construction site in Anseong, South Korea, resulted in four deaths and six injuries on Tuesday (Feb 25). Authorities reported that among the deceased were two Chinese nationals, while five of the six injured remain in critical condition. The accident occurred at around 9.50 am local time when workers were installing a deck on the bridge. Ko Kyung-man, an Anseong fire official, explained that all ten workers had been on the deck when the structure suddenly gave way, causing them to fall from both sides. Dramatic footage from local media showed a massive section of the bridge crumbling, sending thick clouds of smoke into the air. Reports indicate that five 50-meter steel structures, which were being lifted into position by cranes, collapsed in succession. Rescue workers at the scene were seen navigating twisted metal beams and shattered concrete as they searched for survivors. Rescue Efforts and Official Response Following the collapse, eme...

  South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at her home, according to a police official with knowledge of the case. The 24-year-old, once considered one of South Korea’s most promising young stars, had struggled with setbacks in recent years following a drunk driving incident in 2022. A friend, who was scheduled to meet Kim, reportedly visited her home and discovered her unresponsive. The friend immediately alerted the police, as reported by Yonhap News Agency. Authorities arrived at the scene and confirmed her death. However, no signs of foul play were found. The police are currently investigating the cause of death, though details remain limited. Kim Sae-ron first gained widespread recognition as a child actress, making her breakthrough in the 2010 film The Man from Nowhere , where she starred alongside actor Won Bin. Her talent and on-screen presence earned her numerous accolades, and she continued to build a solid acting career throughout her teenage years. Over the ...

  A 25-year-old Indonesian woman, Gina, thought she was coming to Singapore to work as a maid, but she soon realized she had fallen victim to a human trafficking scheme. Gina was recommended the job by a friend in Batam, who told her she would be cleaning or entertaining clients. Unaware that she needed a work permit to legally work in Singapore, Gina arrived on January 25 and was directed to a hotel on Amber Road. There, she noticed women in revealing clothes frequently entering and exiting a room, leading her to suspect she had been trafficked. Gina’s ordeal began when the person who arranged her trip deleted their Telegram conversations upon her arrival, leaving her with no way to contact them. Initially, Gina was motivated to work hard to support her two children back in Batam. However, her hopes were shattered when she realized the true nature of the "job" she had been lured into. Panicked and shocked, she discovered that the other women at the hotel were also victims, b...

  A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from Singapore to Shanghai was delayed after a passenger verbally and physically abused the cabin crew, forcing the pilots to return to the gate to remove them. The incident occurred on Flight SQ826 in the early hours of February 6, just as the plane was taxiing for takeoff. SIA confirmed the incident but did not disclose details about the passenger due to confidentiality policies. According to an SIA spokesperson, the airline prioritizes the safety and well-being of its crew and passengers and does not tolerate any form of abusive behavior. The situation escalated to the point where the pilots made the decision to return to the gate. The passenger and their companion were subsequently handed over to local authorities at Changi Airport. The flight, originally scheduled to depart at 1.15 am, was delayed by nearly two hours, eventually taking off at 3.01 am. A video of the altercation surfaced on TikTok, showing a woman shouting in Mandarin while c...

  Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu, widely loved for her iconic role in Meteor Garden , has tragically passed away at 47. She died from pneumonia after contracting influenza during a trip to Japan with her family. The devastating news was confirmed by her younger sister, Dee Hsu’s manager, on Feb 2. Celebrity Tributes Pour In The entertainment industry was deeply shaken by the news, with many of Hsu’s colleagues and friends expressing their sorrow. Veteran host Jacky Wu, who worked with Hsu on the variety show Guess Guess Guess , shared his grief: "Beauty is envied by the gods. I have worked with her for many years. Although we were not very close, we shared many stages together. Her passing is truly heartbreaking." Wu revealed that he had seen Hsu just days before her passing at a wedding banquet on Jan 25, making her sudden death even more shocking. Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chi-ling, a close friend of Hsu, was reportedly devastated. Her manager stated, "Older si...

  Borneo Devastated by Deadly Floods and Landslides At least five people have died, and thousands have been displaced as heavy rainfall continues to pummel Malaysia’s Borneo states, Sabah and Sarawak. Torrential rains over the past few days have triggered severe flooding and landslides, submerging towns, washing away homes, and leaving residents stranded. According to meteorological data, some areas have received over 700mm of rain, with Bintulu in Sarawak experiencing close to 800mm in just 48 hours. The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned that the rainfall is expected to continue until Jan 31, prolonging the disaster. Thousands Forced to Flee as Water Levels Rise By the morning of Jan 30, more than 5,000 residents had been evacuated from their homes, with officials calling it one of the worst flood events in recent years. Emergency response teams are working around the clock to assist stranded victims, but the relentless rain is making rescue operations difficult. Vide...

  A violent altercation outside a Kuala Lumpur nightclub escalated into chaos when two vehicles plowed into a group of men in the early hours of Jan 29, 2025. The incident, which was caught on video and went viral on social media, resulted in at least two injuries and four arrests. Disturbing Video Captures the Incident Footage circulating online shows a white Toyota Hilux and a silver Toyota Vios emerging from an underground parking lot near the nightclub. Despite a crowd gathered at the exit, both cars accelerated, forcing people to leap out of the way. Moments later, the vehicles disappeared from view but returned after making a U-turn onto the main road. Without slowing down, the cars drove directly into the group of men, sending bystanders into panic. Loud screams and shouts filled the air as people scrambled to escape. Police Investigations Underway A 24-year-old man who witnessed the shocking event reported it to the police. Brickfields District Police Chief ACP Ku Masharima...

  An Australian tourist, Moncrieff Marli Curtis Philip, 36, was sentenced to eight weeks’ jail on January 15 for threatening to crash his flight at Changi Airport. The incident stemmed from frustrations over disrupted holiday plans. Moncrieff had planned a trip to Phuket from Perth with a stopover in Singapore, investing significant resources in the vacation. However, he was denied entry in Phuket due to missing visa pages in his passport. After being sent back to Singapore, he was denied entry again for the same reason. At Changi Airport, immigration officers assisted Moncrieff in retrieving his anxiety and depression medication from his luggage and escorted him to a holding room to await repatriation. Around 5:40 AM on November 20, 2024, while boarding Jetstar flight JQ96 to Perth, Moncrieff expressed his anger, saying, “I want the aircraft to crash and kill everyone.” A flight attendant overheard the remark and informed her managers, leading to Moncrieff’s removal from the fligh...

  Credit: Facebook/SamCheong A Malaysian pedestrian was severely injured on January 12 when struck by a Singapore-registered car while walking across the Johor-Singapore Causeway in heavy rain. The incident occurred at 5:38 p.m., with the pedestrian, surnamed Tan, returning to Johor Bahru from Singapore. Johor Bahru Southern District police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat reported that the Singaporean driver lost control of his vehicle due to slippery road conditions, causing it to skid, hit a road divider, and collide with Tan. The crash left Tan with serious injuries, and he is receiving treatment at Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Bahru. A video of the accident circulating online shows the car skidding sideways before striking Tan, who was wearing black. Images shared on social media also depict the injured man lying on the road before being taken away by ambulance. The driver and a passenger, both Singaporeans in their 20s, were in the car during the accident. The p...

  A Chinese national, Li Guorui, 41, was fined S$2,000 on January 14 after urinating on an escalator handrail at Outram Park MRT station. Li, in Singapore for a business trip since January 2, became intoxicated after a business dinner at Brotzeit German Bier Bar on January 10. At around 10 p.m., while leaving Outram Park MRT station, Li unzipped his trousers and urinated on the handrail of a downward escalator. His actions were captured and widely shared on social media, garnering public outrage. A member of the public reported the incident via the SGSecure app the next day. Deputy Public Prosecutor Jeremy Bin highlighted the seriousness of Li’s actions, which caused widespread annoyance, health risks, and potential damage to the escalator’s internal components. He also noted this incident occurred amid a spate of similar cases at other MRT stations. Li was arrested on January 12 and cooperated fully with authorities. The court considered his act spontaneous, not premeditated, but ...

  The recent kidnapping of Chinese actor Wang Xing in Thailand has sparked safety concerns among Chinese tourists, dampening Thailand’s appeal ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. Many Chinese travelers have canceled plans to visit Thailand, citing fears for their safety. Flight cancellations from China to Thailand surged 155% over the weekend compared to the same period last year, according to travel analytics firm ForwardKeys. Wang Xing’s ordeal began in a Thai town bordering Myanmar, where he was abducted and taken to a scam center by human traffickers. Thai authorities successfully rescued him, but the incident gained widespread attention on social media, leading many to cancel their trips to Thailand. The backlash has extended beyond tourism. Hong Kong singer Eason Chan canceled a sold-out Bangkok concert scheduled for February 22, citing fan safety concerns. Comedian Zhao Benshan also postponed a Bangkok performance. In Chonburi province, a popular tourist area that include...

Credit: Tiktok/@ulasan.official & CNA   The Singapore Police Force (SPF) stated on Thursday (Jan 2) that the Police Coast Guard (PCG) took "appropriate enforcement action" after multiple incursions by Indonesian fishing boats into Singapore's territorial waters near Tuas. This comes in response to media reports and a viral TikTok video, posted by Indonesian news outlet Batampos, which showed a fisherman falling into the sea allegedly due to strong waves caused by a Singapore patrol boat. The fisherman was rescued by his peers, one of whom could be heard shouting at the patrol boat crew. Incident Details On Dec 24, PCG officers observed several Indonesian fishing boats entering and exiting Singapore territorial waters starting around 8:45 AM. At about 1:20 PM, two of these vessels were spotted deeper within Singapore waters, heading northwest towards Tuas View Extension. In response, a coast guard boat intercepted the vessels to deter further encroachment. Officers onb...

  Credit: CNA A horrifying terrorist attack unfolded in New Orleans on New Year’s Day 2025 when a US Army veteran plowed a truck into crowds in the city’s French Quarter, killing 15 people and injuring 30 others. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, was shot dead in a confrontation with police shortly after the attack, which occurred around 3:15 a.m. near the bustling Canal and Bourbon Streets. Jabbar, a US citizen from Texas and a former Army staff sergeant who served in Afghanistan, carried out the attack with what authorities believe was the help of accomplices. An ISIS flag attached to the rented truck and a video posted online hours before the incident suggest the attack was inspired by the terrorist organization. The chaos began as Jabbar swerved around temporary barriers and drove into a pedestrian area packed with New Year’s Eve revelers. Witnesses described the sound of screeching tires, crunching metal, and screams as the truck hit bystanders. Police responded quickly, an...

  Credit: Mothership The decomposed body of 15-year-old Yap Xin Yuan was discovered in a river in Banting, Selangor, on December 29, 2024, ten days after she was reported missing. Authorities believe the body belongs to Yap, though confirmation through DNA testing is pending. The case, initially a missing person’s report, has escalated into a murder investigation. Yap, who lived in Selangor, disappeared on December 19 after informing her family she was attending a lion dance practice. Her father dropped her off at the lion dance center that morning, but when she failed to return home, her family became alarmed. They later discovered that the center was closed because its manager was overseas. Attempts to contact Yap proved futile, as her phone was switched off. Her family reached out to her 16-year-old boyfriend via Instagram, but he did not respond. Desperate, the family lodged a police report and sought help through social media. The boyfriend initially denied involvement, tellin...

  Credit: CNA South Korea’s political crisis escalated as a court issued an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec 31, following his controversial attempt to impose martial law. This unprecedented move marks the first time in South Korea’s history that an arrest warrant has been issued for an incumbent president. Martial Law Allegations Yoon’s brief suspension of civilian rule earlier this month triggered outrage, leading to his impeachment by parliament. A constitutional court ruling on whether to confirm his impeachment is still pending. The president faces charges of insurrection, a grave offense that could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty. Investigators claimed Yoon refused to cooperate with questioning on three occasions, prompting the request for his arrest warrant. Arrest Warrant Details The warrant, valid until Jan 6, includes provisions for Yoon’s potential detention at a police station or the Seoul Detention Center. The court also approv...

  Singapore's ASEAN Championship campaign ended on Sunday, Dec 29, after a 1-3 defeat to Vietnam at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho. This result left the Lions eliminated on a 1-5 aggregate, following their 0-2 loss in the first leg in Singapore last Thursday. Early Drama and VAR Decisions The Lions started brightly, with Lionel Tan's long throw causing havoc in Vietnam’s penalty box. Faris Ramli appeared to have scored, heading the ball into the net, but a VAR review disallowed the goal for offside after Shawal Anuar’s initial header. The first half’s turning point came just before the break when VAR intervened again, ruling that Lionel Tan had pulled Nguyen Xuan Son in the box. Initially shown a red card, Tan’s punishment was reduced to a yellow after a lengthy review. Nguyen Xuan Son converted the penalty in the 46th minute, giving Vietnam a 1-0 lead. Second Half Action The Lions pushed forward in search of an equalizer but were undone again in the 63rd minute. Nguyen Xuan S...

  Update on 30/12/2024 -  179 death with just two people plucked alive from the wreckage. At least 124 people lost their lives on Sunday (Dec. 29) when Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 crash-landed at Muan International Airport, South Korea. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 arriving from Bangkok with 181 people on board, veered off the runway, struck a wall, and burst into flames, making it the deadliest air disaster involving a South Korean airline since 1997. Details of the Crash The accident occurred at 9am local time, with initial investigations pointing to a possible bird strike that may have caused the landing gear to fail. Local media footage showed the plane skidding without its wheels before exploding on impact. Only the tail section of the aircraft retained some recognizable structure, and two crew members were rescued from this area with severe injuries. Most of the 175 passengers and 6 crew members aboard are presumed dead, according to emergency responders. Immediate Aftermat...

Credit: Facebook@Truelife A Scoot flight from Xi'an, China, to Singapore experienced an unexpected commotion when a scuffle broke out between two passengers as the plane landed at Changi Airport on Christmas Eve. The Incident The altercation occurred on flight TR135 during the disembarkation process. A video circulating on social media captures the moment when a passenger in grey attempted to retrieve his luggage but was confronted by another passenger in black. The disagreement quickly escalated into a physical altercation, with both individuals exchanging blows as other passengers looked on in shock. One concerned passenger was heard shouting, "Stop fighting! There are children here!" Response by Crew Scoot crew members promptly intervened, following safety protocols to de-escalate the situation. The airline ensured that the disembarkation process resumed smoothly and without further incidents. Scoot’s Statement A Scoot spokesperson confirmed the incident, emphasizing t...