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AsiaOne
a day ago
- AsiaOne
Girl, 13, dies after being flung from car, run over by another vehicle on Malaysian expressway
A young girl was killed after being flung from a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in an accident along KM189.1 of the North-South Expressway in the Malaysian town of Jasin on Friday (June 27). Iris Sofea Mohamed Siddiq Khan, 13, was one of nine passengers in the MPV that was en route to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur, according to Malaysian publication The Star. Preliminary investigations revealed the vehicle suffered a burst tyre, reported the publication. "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," Jasin OCPD Supt Mohamad Rusli Mat was quoted as saying. Iris died at the scene at 7.54am while her 10-year-old sister suffered serious injuries. The other passengers, aged between 63 and four years old, sustained minor injuries. Both drivers were unscathed. In a Facebook post on the same day, Melaka Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem extended his condolences to the families of the deceased. He shared that he had visited the surviving victims who are being treated at 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. According to reports, the incident is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. syarifahsn@ [[nid:719105]]
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Teen girl 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 Friday (June 27). Preliminary investigations revealed that the MPV, which was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore to visit family members, 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 Friday (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
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Trade unions must be more proactive in safeguarding workers' welfare, says Melaka CM
ALOR GAJAH: Trade unions in Melaka have been urged to take a more proactive role in protecting the welfare of their members across various sectors by leveraging initiatives and programmes available at both the federal and state levels. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said that at the same time, workers are encouraged to join unions registered under the Trade Union Affairs Department, noting that this would help ensure their voices are heard and their rights protected under the Trade Union Act 1959. "Joining a union is a personal choice, but it is the union that safeguards workers' rights - rights that individuals may not always be aware of. "By becoming members, workers gain access to protection and a second opinion before any action is taken. "As for the trade unions, I hope they will continue to play an effective role in protecting the welfare of their members," he said at a press conference after officiating the department's corporate social responsibility programme with the Melaka community at Villa d'Acqua, Kampung Pulau, here on Saturday (June 14). Also present were the representative of the Minister of Human Resources, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen; state Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem; and Trade Union Affairs Department director-general Mohd Asri Abdul Wahab. He said that to date, nearly 28 main trade unions and 41 branches in the state are registered under the department, representing over 60,000 members. Earlier during the programme, 21 trade unions in Melaka had their applications approved and will receive grant assistance amounting to RM359,998 under the Union Affairs Development Grant. - Bernama
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Melaka Covid-19 cases surge by over 20pct
AYER KEROH: Melaka recorded a surge in Covid-19 cases, with a rise of more than 20 per cent in new infections during Epidemiological Week 23 (ME 23), from June 1 to 7. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said a total of 93 new cases were reported, up from 77 the previous week. He said the increase brought the cumulative number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Melaka to 164,821. "However, no deaths or admissions to the intensive care unit (ICU) have been reported. "As of Saturday, there were also no active clusters recorded either within or outside the state," he said in a statement today. Ngwe said as of ME 23, Melaka had recorded 1,545 cases of Covid-19 variants categorised as Variants of Concern (VOC) and Variants of Interest (VOI). This included seven cases of the Beta VOC, 144 Delta VOC cases, 1,276 Omicron VOC cases, and 79 VOI cases. "The State Health Department will continue to monitor the transmission of the virus, and preventive and control measures will be carried out continuously with the support and cooperation of various agencies," he said.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Construction of Melaka Hospital's Women and Children's Block on track
MELAKA: The construction of the Women and Children's Block of the Melaka Hospital is on track despite delays caused by a complicated and lengthy technical process involving various government agencies. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said that due to the delay, the cost of the project has risen to RM723mil, from the original cost of RM696mil. "This is a federal government project under the Health Ministry and, certainly, the state government wants this project to be completed within the stipulated period, even earlier if possible, but it must be understood that there are many procedures that need to be followed and passed. "Currently, the Health Works branch of the Public Works Department (JKR) Headquarters is finalising the Need Statement for this project through a workshop that will be held today and thereafter, the pre-tender process will commence as soon as the Need Statement is finalised," he said when met by reporters at Seri Negeri here on Tuesday (May 20). He said this in response to a statement by the Opposition Leader in the State Assembly, Dr Mohd Yadzil Yaakub, on the construction of the Women and Children's Block of the Melaka Hospitaln and the need to expedite the project due to the congestion at the Melaka Hospital, where a child who was allegedly delayed in receiving treatment suffered a seizure. Ngwe said the state government also wants the project, which is expected to start next year and scheduled for completion in 2031, to run smoothly immediately because it does not want the allocation approved in the 2023 Budget in October 2022 to be withdrawn. "We hope that this project can be completed within five years, but it's important to explain that several factors have contributed to the delays. These include the need to demolish the existing building, which is the Nursing Training Institute, road widening works, the land acquisition process, and obtaining various technical approvals from the Public Works Department, the Ministry of Health and related agencies,' he said. He said each stage and process requires time, including the two-phase tender exercise, as the government is committed to appointing a contractor with proven capability and quality to implement the project. - Bernama
