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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...

  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 major fire broke out at a gas pipeline operated by Malaysia’s state energy company Petronas on April 1, injuring 33 people and forcing residents to flee their homes in the middle of Eid celebrations. The fire, which erupted in Putra Heights near Kuala Lumpur, sent flames towering over residential areas and was visible from Subang Jaya and Puchong. According to the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, the blaze was caused by a gas pipeline leak stretching approximately 500 meters. A loud explosion was reported before the fire spread, engulfing several homes. Seven residents had to be rescued, and six people were hospitalized due to injuries. The fire department received an emergency call at 8:10 am. Firefighters from Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, and Puchong were deployed to the scene. The valve to the affected pipeline was shut off to prevent further escalation. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as families fled their homes. One resident, living just 200 meters from the explosi...

  A massage therapist from a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic in Tanjong Pagar was sentenced to one year in jail and three strokes of the cane on March 21, 2025, after being convicted of molesting a female customer. The offender, Tan Lok Kiang, a 31-year-old Malaysian, had earlier pleaded guilty to one count of molestation, while two additional charges involving the same victim were taken into consideration during sentencing. Due to a gag order, the identity of the victim, including her name and age, cannot be disclosed. Incident at Sin Kang TCM Clinic Tan was employed as a massage therapist at Sin Kang TCM’s outlet at 100AM shopping mall when the incident occurred. On December 22, 2022, a female customer visited the clinic around midday for an hour-long body massage. She was initially scheduled to be treated by another therapist, but when that therapist was unavailable, she was assigned to Tan instead. Inside the massage room, the victim removed her clothes and underg...

  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...

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 27-year-old Malaysian warehouse worker, Mohamad Faizat Mohd Paszul, was sentenced to a year and nine months in jail for stealing nearly $212,000 worth of goods, including 457 GoPro cameras, from his former workplace in Singapore. The thefts occurred regularly between November 2023 and May 2024 at a warehouse on Ubi Avenue 4, where Faizat worked as an operations worker. To execute the thefts without drawing suspicion, Faizat would take items from the warehouse about two to three times a week. He placed the stolen goods in a black rubbish bag, sealed it, and left it in the warehouse’s rubbish disposal area. To avoid detection, he only retrieved the bag after his colleagues had left the premises. He then transported the stolen items to Johor, Malaysia, where he sold them to a Malaysian buyer. Faizat used the proceeds from these illegal sales to purchase a motorcycle and furniture for his home in Malaysia. His actions went unnoticed until a stock-taking exercise revealed missing ...

  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...

  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 major smuggling attempt was thwarted at Tuas Checkpoint on February 12, 2025, when officers intercepted a lorry carrying over 13,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes. The 26-year-old Malaysian driver attempted to bring the contraband into Singapore using a Malaysia-registered lorry, falsely declaring its cargo as "glass jars." During the vehicle’s arrival clearance, an Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Image Analyst noticed unusual discrepancies in the scanned images of the consignment. This raised suspicion, prompting officers to conduct further checks. Upon inspection, they uncovered 13,035 cartons and 9,768 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes hidden within cardboard boxes that also contained glass jars. The smuggling case has been handed over to Singapore Customs for further investigation. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether the driver was acting alone or as part of a larger smuggling syndicate. However, given the scale of the attempted smuggling, it ...

  In a recent operation conducted by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore, four drivers were caught and had their vehicles impounded for providing illegal ride-hailing services. These unauthorized services operated both within Singapore and across the border to Malaysia, posing significant risks to passengers. The LTA has issued a stern warning to the public, advising against using such illegal services due to the lack of proper licensing and insurance, which can leave passengers vulnerable in the event of accidents. The operation underscores LTA’s commitment to ensuring the safety and regulation of ride-hailing services in Singapore. Drivers caught offering illegal ride-hailing services without a valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Licence face severe penalties, including fines of up to $3,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. These measures are in place to deter unlicensed operators and protect passengers from potential harm. Illegal ride-hailing services oft...

  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...

  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...

  Around 50 Singaporean drivers faced frustration on New Year’s Day after arriving at the Woodlands Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) information centre, only to find it closed. The centre, which issues mandatory VEP tags for foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia, was unexpectedly shut despite scheduled appointments made via the online system. Malaysia mandates VEP tags for foreign-registered vehicles entering the country, with penalties of up to RM2,000 or six months' jail for non-compliance. Although enforcement was initially set for October 1, 2024, Malaysian authorities announced a phased implementation in September, allowing vehicles without VEP tags to enter temporarily. Drivers are currently reminded at border crossings to register, install, and activate their radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, with warning notices issued for non-compliance when exiting Malaysia. Madam Yang, 56, who had a 9am appointment, arrived early only to find a locked office and a dark corrid...

  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...