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Straits Times
2 days ago
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13-year-old en route to S'pore dies after being flung from car on highway in Melaka
There were nine passengers in the MPV, aged between 63 and four years old. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK 13-year-old en route to S'pore dies after being flung from car on highway in Melaka MELAKA - A 13-year-old girl was killed after being flung from a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and landing on the opposite lane in a road tragedy along KM189.1 of the North-South Expressway in Jasin. Jasin OCPD Supt Mohamad Rusli Mat identified the victim as Iris Sofea Mohamed Siddiq Khan, who died at the scene following the incident at 7.54am on June 27. Preliminary investigations revealed that the MPV, which was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Singapor e, suffered a burst front right tyre. 'The 36-year-old driver subsequently lost control of the vehicle, which struck a guardrail along the expressway. The impact of the collision caused the victim to be ejected from the vehicle, landing on the opposite lane, where she was hit by another car,' he said on June 27. Supt Mohamad Rusli added that there were nine passengers in the MPV, aged between 63 and four years old, at the time of the incident. 'The deceased's 10-year-old sister sustained serious injuries, while other passengers suffered minor injuries. The drivers of both vehicles were not injured,' he said. Supt Mohamad Rusli said the incident is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Meanwhile, Melaka Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman, Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem, who visited the victims, confirmed that all the injured were receiving treatment at Hospital Melaka and Hospital Jasin. 'The tragedy resulted in the death of the driver's 13-year-old daughter and serious injuries to his 10-year-old daughter, who is being treated in the red zone of Hospital Melaka,' he said. THE STAR / ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
7 days ago
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1 Singaporean, 17 Malaysians among 24 people evacuated from Iran to Kuala Lumpur
The evacuation was coordinated by the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK 1 Singaporean, 17 Malaysians among 24 people evacuated from Iran to Kuala Lumpur Follow our live coverage here. SEPANG - Seventeen Malaysians were safely brought home on June 22 from conflict-hit Iran. They were part of a larger group of 24 individuals that included six Iranians with close family ties to Malaysian citizens and one Singaporean national. The evacuees touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 at 11.03pm on June 22 via Malaysia Airlines flight MH781 from Bangkok, Thailand. Foreign Ministry deputy secretary-general (Bilateral Affairs) Datuk Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani was present at the arrival hall to welcome the returnees. Leading the group was Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Mr Khairi Omar, who described the evacuation as 'challenging but successful' amid mounting security concerns in the region. 'We took a route far from the western frontlines, moving eastward out of Tehran by road,' Mr Khairi told reporters shortly after arrival. 'It was a long trip - over 24 hours on the road - and we even had to spend a night at the border.' The evacuation, coordinated by the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran, saw the group endure a gruelling journey of more than 1,000km across Iran to reach the Turkmenistan border. 'Thanks to the close cooperation of the Turkmenistan government, we were allowed entry and proceeded directly to Ashgabat airport for a connecting flight,' he said. The evacuees then transited in Bangkok before arriving in Malaysia. While the latest group of evacuees is now safe, the ambassador said there are still about 12 Malaysians are still in Iran, most of whom are students or individuals married to Iranians. Mr Khairi assured that all remaining Malaysians are accounted for and currently safe. 'We're doing our best to track their movements. Some have relocated from their usual places due to safety concerns, but we're maintaining communication as much as possible,' he said. The Straits Times has contacted Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for more information. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Straits Times
Man shot dead outside Klang motorcycle shop, third shooting in Malaysia in recent days
According to a Facebook post by a user, at least six gunshots were reportedly fired at the victim. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Man shot dead outside Klang motorcycle shop, third shooting in Malaysia in recent days PETALING JAYA - A man is believed to have been shot dead outside a motorcycle shop in Batu 5, Jalan Meru in Klang, Malaysia on the afternoon June 20. According to a Facebook post by a user, at least six gunshots were reportedly fired at the victim, who was inside a pickup truck parked in front of the premises. 'People of Meru, be careful. A shooting has just happened here,' the user wrote in the post, which quickly gained traction online, Sinar Harian reported. Several other Facebook users also shared their experiences of either witnessing or hearing the incident. One user, Ms Anisha Syam, said she heard the gunshots clearly and described the sound as frightening. 'It was really terrifying to hear those gunshots,' she said. Another user, Mr Badrul Hisham Mohd Nor, said he had just left the area shortly before the incident occurred. 'I had just finished changing my motorcycle tyre at the shop. I was there a bit earlier before it happened,' he said. Efforts to get police confirmation on the incident are ongoing. Two open shooting cases occurred within four days in Brickfields and Cheras recently. Based on police's initial investigations, the shooting incident involving two men in front of a shopping complex in Jalan Loke Yew, Cheras, at midnight on June 17, is believed to have stemmed from smuggling activities in Sibu, Sarawak. The incident that occurred in Brickfields on June 13 is believed to have resulted from a conflict in criminal activities occurring in Selangor. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
20-06-2025
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Elephant that ravaged Desaru fruit farm has been relocated
A male elephant was captured by the Johor Wildlife and National Parks Department after it ravaged a fruit farm. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Elephant that ravaged Desaru fruit farm has been relocated KOTA TINGGI - An elephant that has been ravaging a fruit farm for the past week in Malaysia has been successfully relocated, said Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon. He said the male elephant was captured by the Johor Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) on June 19. 'We received a report about an elephant entering and damaging coconut and fruit plantations at Desaru Fruit Farm a week earlier,' he said on Facebook, adding that an operation was later launched on June 16 to capture the elephant. 'The elephant was later found on June 19 within Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's land in Sungai Cemaran, Desaru.' He added that the operation, dubbed Ops Gajah, was conducted around Tanjung Sedili and nearby areas. 'The operation was carried out by Johor Perhilitan's Elephant Capture Unit, which confirmed the animal's identity and successfully relocated it to prevent further human-wildlife conflict,' he added. Meanwhile, when contacted, Johor Perhilitan director Aminuddin Jamin said that the elephant was believed to be from the ID Panti herd. 'The elephant may have lost its way and we have relocated it to its natural habitat,' he said. 'The elephant is part of the ID Panti group, which is one of the five identified herds in Johor.' THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
19-06-2025
- Straits Times
Suspect accused of hurling chilli powder at staff in Langkawi goldsmith robbery
The suspect, wearing a face mask, entered the premises and hurled chilli powder at one of the goldsmith employees. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Suspect accused of hurling chilli powder at staff in Langkawi goldsmith robbery LANGKAWI - A 45-year-old man was arrested by the Malaysian police after he was involved in the daylight robbery of a goldsmith in Langkawi on June 19. Langkawi police chief Shariman Ashari said the incident took place around 11.48am when the suspect, wearing a face mask, entered the premises and hurled chilli powder at one of the goldsmith employees. 'After disabling the victim with the chilli powder, the man proceeded to smash the display glass with a machete and grabbed a quantity of gold jewellery,' he said in a statement. Assistant Commissioner (AC) Shariman said the suspect attempted to flee but members of the public nearby immediately gave chase. He said the suspect was eventually subdued and arrested by policemen on patrol in the area. AC Shariman said that initial investigations revealed the stolen jewellery was worth about RM50,000 (S$15,130). He said the case is being investigated under Sections 392 and 397 of the Malaysian Penal Code for robbery and armed robbery. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
