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Malay Mail
18-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Police launch manhunt for trio caught on TikTok violently assaulting man in Nibong Tebal
NIBONG TEBAL, July 18 —Police are tracking down three individuals suspected of assaulting a man after a video of the incident went viral on social media yesterday. Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) district police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said the police had earlier come across a two-minute, five-second video uploaded on TikTok, showing a man being beaten and forced into a four-wheel-drive vehicle by three male suspects. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident took place at 7.16 pm on July 16 (yesterday). It is believed to have stemmed from allegations of jewellery theft involving the victim. "In the video, the three men are seen punching and kicking the victim on the head and body without using any weapons before forcing him into the vehicle,' he said in a statement tonight. He said the victim, who suffered injuries to the head and face, received treatment at a hospital. Police have also arrested the victim to facilitate investigations into a theft case and he has been remanded for four days until July 20. Members of the public with information on the incident are urged to contact the investigating officer, Insp Sarina Mohd Adam, at 017-2912781 to assist in the investigation. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PM to brief govt MPs on key issues this evening, says Fadhlina
Education minister Fadhlina Sidek (centre) visiting SMK Taman Waiduri to observe the progress of Program Anak Kita, an effort between the finance and education ministries and Yayasan Hasanah. NIBONG TEBAL : Education minister Fadhlina Sidek says the closed-door meeting between the prime minister and MPs later this evening is meant to help government MPs prepare for the upcoming sitting of Parliament. She said the session would involve briefings on major current issues and allow MPs to receive clarity on the government's stand. 'I think it's a very progressive step, with explanations given directly by the prime minister himself,' she told reporters at SMK Taman Widuri here. The next Parliament session begins next week. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Barisan Nasional MPs at Seri Perdana on Friday in a closed-door meeting believed to have focused on current national issues. Key figures present included deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and defence minister Khaled Nordin. No statements were given to the media. Fadhlina was at SMK Taman Waiduri to observe the progress of Program Anak Kita, a tripartite effort by the finance and education ministries and Yayasan Hasanah. It gives academic support to poor students through personal coaching, counselling, and digital tools. In Penang, 460, 2024 SPM candidates under the programme recorded a 99% exam attendance rate, with 93% qualifying for the SPM certificate. The programme also saw over 1,000 students nationwide improve from failing grades, particularly in core subjects like Bahasa Melayu, history and mathematics.
Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Repeat offender: TikTok influencer arrested again for dangerous drifting at Batu Kawan Stadium car park
NIBONG TEBAL, July 7 — Police have detained a TikTok influencer for allegedly performing dangerous driving stunts, including drifting, in the parking area of the Batu Kawan Stadium here at midnight yesterday. Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said the 26-year-old man was arrested by a team from the district police headquarters' Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division at about 12.20am. 'The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving. A background check also revealed that the suspect had previously been detained under the same section of the law. 'Such irresponsible actions not only violate the law but also endanger the safety of the driver and other road users,' he said in a statement today. He also advised the public to always comply with traffic regulations and avoid any form of stunt driving that could lead to accidents. — Bernama
Malay Mail
22-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Police detain Proton X50 driver for using motorcycle lane on Penang bridge
NIBONG TEBAL, June 22 — Police have detained an elderly woman for driving a car in the motorcycle lane on the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS) here yesterday. Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) Police Chief Supt Jay January Siowou said preliminary police investigations found that the incident occurred at Kilometre 8.6 of JSAHMS from Batu Kawan heading towards Batu Maung, at around 1.30pm. 'Acting on information, the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the SPS District Police Headquarters (IPD) managed to identify the 70-year-old female driver and brought her to the SPS IPD for further action. 'The police have also opened an investigation paper for driving in a prohibited lane, and further investigation is underway,' he said in a statement today. Members of the public with additional information on the incident are urged to contact the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the SPS IPD at 04-5858222 to assist with the investigation. Earlier, a six-second video went viral on social media showing the woman driving a Proton X50 in the motorcycle lane on the bridge. — Bernama
Malay Mail
10-06-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Education Ministry pledges swift aid after Cheras school fire, awaiting full report
NIBONG TEBAL, June 10 — The Education Ministry (MOE) is awaiting a full report on the fire that broke out earliy this morning at Sekolah Menengah (SM) Sains Alam Shah in Cheras. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry's secretary-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim has been tasked with assessing the extent of the damage and delivering immediate assistance to the school. 'This support is crucial to ensure that the teaching and learning can continue in a safe and conducive environment for both students and teachers,' she said. She was speaking to reporters after attending a welcoming ceremony for new Form Six students at Universiti Sains Malaysia's (USM) Engineering Campus here. She expressed sorrow over the incident and relief that there were no casualties, adding that the safety and welfare of teachers and students remain the ministry's top priority. Earlier, the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Operations Centre confirmed that the school's administration building was destroyed in the blaze. Authorities received an emergency call at 4.15 am and extinguished the fire by 6.18 am. Separately, Fadhlina addressed concerns among teachers posted far from their spouses due to differing work locations. She said teachers may apply for transfers after two years of service without additional conditions, an improvement from the previous requirement of at least three years and other stipulations. 'However, we must also take into account factors that could affect the education ecosystem, such as staffing vacancies,' she said. 'Our priority is to balance the needs of the education system with the personal well-being of teachers. Health and safety concerns are also valid reasons for transfer requests. We will manage this as best we can and we ask for teachers' patience,' she added. — Bernama
