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Malay Mail
18-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Driver survives fiery crash in Gua Musang after car skids, slams into barrier and bursts into flames
GUA MUSANG, June 18 — A man had a terrifying experience when the car he was driving caught fire after skidding and crashing into a concrete barrier along Jalan Sungai Asap B here yesterday. Gua Musang District Police Chief Supt Sik Choon Foo in a statement here today said in the 9.15pm incident, the engine of the Honda Accord driven by the 25-year-old man began to spark and then ignited. He said police were alerted to the road accident involving a car travelling from Kampung Limau Kasturi towards Gua Musang. 'Upon arriving at the scene, the driver had lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid and crash into a concrete block at the roadside. Due to the impact, the driver sustained minor chest injuries and was taken to Gua Musang Hospital for initial treatment,' he said. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
10-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
3 killed in express bus-car collision in Kuala Krai
Fire and rescue department personnel at the scene of the accident involving an express bus and a car this morning. (Bomba pic) KUALA KRAI : Three people were killed in an accident between an express bus and a car along Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang, near Kampung Sungai Sam here today. A Kelantan fire and rescue department spokesman said they received an emergency call at 11.20am before dispatching a team that reached the scene in 35 minutes. 'Upon arrival at the scene, the team found an express bus and a Perodua Myvi involved in a collision, with three victims, a man and two women, pinned in the car. Their bodies were handed over to the police,' he said in a statement today. He said the bus driver sustained minor injuries and that the team used special equipment to extricate the victims from the car.
Free Malaysia Today
02-06-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Shame on those lobbying for Cabinet post, say PKR division leaders
PKR divisional leaders said elitist and patronage politics go against the party's culture. PETALING JAYA : Several PKR division chiefs have condemned allegations that certain party leaders are lobbying for ministerial positions, calling the claims shameful and contrary to the party's core reformist values. Gua Musang PKR chief Asharun Uji said he heard talk of such lobbying efforts, but no official information or solid evidence had been produced so far. 'I've only heard rumours. But as for how true it is, we leave that to the top leadership to resolve and investigate. 'There's no need for lobbying because the power to appoint ministers lies solely with the prime minister, who is also the PKR president,' he told FMT, urging fellow division leaders to reject such practices. Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported former PKR Sabah deputy communications chief Fekirie Gobet as saying that a party leader had been actively contacting division heads and collecting signatures to drum up support for a ministerial post. This comes following the resignations of economy minister Rafizi Ramli, and natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad after they lost in the recent PKR elections. Tanjong Karang PKR chief Yahya Mat Sahri said any attempt to lobby for Cabinet posts was embarrassing for the party and the issue should be left to the prime minister to resolve with dignity. Tapah PKR division chief Azam Afandi said signature campaigns or internal pressure tactics are not part of PKR's political culture. 'PKR was founded based on the principles of reform, hence we reject elitist and patronage politics. 'Even if such efforts are taking place, I believe they involve only a small group of individuals,' he said, adding that all Perak division chiefs would oppose any such movement.
Malay Mail
30-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Kelantan sun bear sightings spark fear among 3,000 Taman Agropolitan residents
GUA MUSANG, May 30 — Some 3,000 residents of Taman Agropolitan in Rantau Manis are living in fear after a sun bear was reportedly spotted roaming their residential area, causing damage to crops and livestock, as well as disrupting daily activities. Resident Siti Aminah Zakaria, 44, said she saw the mammal herself as it was attempting to get jackfruit from a tree just three metres in front of her house. 'I first saw the animal, which was about one metre tall, approaching the jackfruit tree the day before yesterday at around 6pm. My child was outside the house at the time and screamed in shock before running to get me. 'Then yesterday, it appeared in the parking area of my neighbour's house around 11am. The neighbour, who was hanging clothes at the time, was startled and ran inside,' she told reporters when met today. Another resident, Mohd Syawal Imran Abdul Rahim, 17, said he too saw the bear two days ago, digging into a termite mound near a resident's house. 'I quickly recorded the animal's actions and shared it with the neighbourhood's WhatsApp group to alert residents,' he said. Taman Agropolitan Residents' Safety and Development Committee (JKKT) Chairman Roslee Ibrahim, 51, said a bear was spotted roaming around Phase 1 of the residential area approximately three months ago. It was also observed in Kampung 10 two weeks ago. 'Apart from the financial losses, residents are worried about safety after seeing claw marks left by the bear on tree trunks. We are concerned the bear will become bolder and start entering people's homes,' he said. Nenggiri State Assemblyman Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani said a report has been lodged with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) regarding the presence of the wild animal. 'We hope preventive action, including the installation of traps, can be carried out immediately to ensure the safety of residents,' he said. — Bernama
Malay Mail
30-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
In Kelantan, three killed in express bus-car crash in Kuala Krai (VIDEO)
KUALA KRAI, May 30 — Three people were killed in an accident between an express bus and a car along Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang, near Kampung Sungai Sam here today. A Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) of Kelantan spokesman said they received an emergency call at 11.20am before dispatching a team which reached the scene 35 minutes later. 'Upon arrival at the scene, the team found an express bus and a Perodua Myvi involved in a collision, with three victims, a man and two women, pinned in the Myvi car. Their bodies were handed over to the police,' he said in a statement today. He said the bus driver sustained minor injuries and that the team used special equipment to extricate the victims pinned in the car. — Bernama
