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Scoop
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Scoop
May New Vehicle Registrations Holds Ground In May
New vehicle registrations in May 2025 totalled 10,251, a modest 65 units higher than May 2024 (10,186), signaling stabilisation in monthly demand. However, year-to-date figures continue to reflect a softer market, with 51,621 new vehicles registered to the end of May - a 3 percent decline compared with 53,352 over the same period in 2024. Registration numbers for new vehicles are compiled each month by the Motor Industry Association representing the country's new vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. Association chief executive Aimee Wiley says while the year-on-year result for May shows encouraging signs, the overall market is yet to regain momentum. 'We probably still have a period of subdued activity to come, but these May numbers do offer some cause for optimism and hopes for better times ahead.' For cars and SUVs, new registrations at 6,817 showed a small improvement on the 6,369 registered in May 2024; while light commercial (3,016 units) and heavy commercial (418 units) represented a decrease on May 2024 figures of 3,154 units and 663 units respectively. Toyota's RAV4 was the top passenger model for the month with 666 sales, followed by the Mitsubishi ASX with 457 units sold and the Ford Everest in third place with 277 sales. The RAV4 is also the leading model on a year-to-date basis with 3,806 registrations for a 10.5 percent share of the market. The Ford Ranger held onto top spot in the light commercial category with 1,051 sales and a 34.8 percent market share, followed by the Toyota Hilux with 910 sales and a 30.2 percent share of the market. Year-to-date registrations show a much closer contest with the Ford Ranger on 3,510 registrations and the Toyota Hilux right behind with 3,438 registrations. Registrations of battery electric light passenger vehicles (BEV) remained relatively steady over the month, with 447 registrations slightly higher than the 442 such vehicles registered in April. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) with 2,883 registrations and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) at 351 sales were slightly ahead of those registered in April; (2598 and 177 respectively). Industry Registrations In May 2025 10,251 new vehicles were registered, representing a 0.6% increase (65 units) over May 2024 and a 23.2% decrease (3,103 units) compared to May 2023.
Daily Record
03-06-2025
- Daily Record
Jailed thug with Satanic 666 tattoo used razor to slice fellow inmate's neck
John Lizanec escaped with a superficial cut to his cheek and neck and was treated with a number of paper stitches after Alan Brown created the improvised weapon. An inmate who carried out a razor attack on a notorious wife killer has been locked up for 40 months. Alan Brown - who sports a Satanic 666 tattoo on his neck - was also found to have been drinking all night after brewing up home made hooch behind bars. The serial thief - dubbed Scotland's 'lowest of the low' after robbing priests, children and war veterans - sneaked up behind John Lizanec and sliced his neck. He was also handed an additional 12-month supervised release period after the court was told that Brown would continue to pose a risk to the public at large. Perth Sheriff Court was told that Brown targeted Lizanec and used the improvised weapon to cut him before kicking him in the back as he tried to flee. Lizanec was on remand awaiting trial for the brutal murder of his estranged wife Michelle. He was subsequently jailed for life and ordered to spend a minimum of 24 years behind bars. Brown, 43, also pled guilty to further offences, including a raid on a Perth charity hub and a one-man siege in which he claimed to have electrified his cell. Fiscal depute Emma Farmer told the court Lizanec walked out of his cell in Perth Prison's B-Hall at around 9.30am on 17 September 2021. He made his way up a stairwell and saw Brown - who was also a remand prisoner at the time - standing at the top. "They had no cause to speak to each other," she said. "As the complainer went to go back down, he felt a sharp pain to the right side of his head followed by a thud to his back. "He turned around and observed Mr Brown in possession of a razor. This caused him to run downstairs. Whilst running away, he was kicked in the back by Mr Brown." Lizanec raised the alarm by shouting"knife" at nearby prison staff. "Mr Brown was challenged by officers and he provided them with an item which contained a scissors handle with two pieces of metal sticking out." Lizanec escaped with a superficial cut to his cheek and neck and was treated with a number of paper stitches. The court also heard of a disturbance at Brown's cell on the morning of January 7, 2024. Brown - who shared his cell with inmate John Ramsay - had made his own hooch and had been up all night drinking. At about 8.30am, guards were carrying out a routine check when they noticed a strong smell of alcohol from Brown's cell. When an officer entered to break up the party, Brown ran at him with an improvised weapon - a screw mounted to a handle - and shouted: "Get the f*** out of this cell." Staff retreated but noticed wires coming from underneath the door. Brown told them he had wired the door and said: "I'd move away if I were you." After confirming it was not electrified, seven officers in full protective gear got ready to enter. Brown threw green liquid, believed to be cleaning fluid, at the door to make it slippery. He was seen holding a blade and heard to say: "If you guys come in here, it's game over." Brown continued: "You're getting done. In fact, he's getting done." He moved towards Mr Ramsay and placed the blade at his throat. The seven officers burst through the door and disarmed Brown and took him to the ground. Mr Ramsay, who was described as "too scared to move from his bed" avoided injury. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Brown, who has a long record for crimes of dishonesty, was released from prison in March 2024. On the evening of May 27 that year, he raided two neighbouring properties in Perth's St Leonard's Bank. He first went to a building used by charity Subud Britain, and a woman staying in an upstairs room heard doors opening and closing downstairs. When she went to investigate, she found Brown on the stairwell. "He appeared to be under the influence of something," said Ms Farmer. He mumbled about attending a meeting but left when the woman pointed out broken glass from a smashed window in the hallway. Brown also went next door to an office used for NHS child and adolescent mental health services. A senior nurse noticed the break-in when she arrived for work the next day. Windows were smashed on the ground floor and a cash box containing £50 was missing, along with £23 in an envelope and a wrapped gift. In both incidents, Brown was identified by blood spatter he left at the crime scenes. The same evening, he snatched a handbag from a house in Glengarry Road and a picture snapped by a witness was posted on Facebook. Sheriff William Wood asked Brown: "Maybe you like being in prison?" Brown replied: "Not really, no."
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New cai fan hawker's huge, cheap salmon & free meal games, vouchers & discounts
How often do you find an ingredient like salmon offered by an economic rice stall, or at least one without measly fish portions? If the answer is no, but you live in the Toa Payoh or Braddell area, you're in luck. In Johnson Eatery, under Lorong 1 Block 125, a new stall named 666 Cai Fan • Porridge offers something special. 666 Cai Fan Porridge - stall Don't worry, the 666 isn't what you think it implies. In Chinese slang, 666 or 'liu liu liu' means cool, and the name simply conveys the stall's awesomeness. After digging, I found that it had only opened within the past week. 666 Cai Fan - ingredients I first discovered 666 Cai Fan through a Facebook post, where a user praised its generous portions and, you guessed it, Salmon. I visited it, and lo and behold, there was a pile of Italian herb-seasoned salmon heaping on one of the trays at the back. The vendor also proudly showed me the Fried Grouper next to it, another of the stall's recommended ingredient options. 666 Cai Fan - mixed vege rice For S$6.80, I got rice, a piece of salmon and 2 choices of vegetables, and I chose cabbage and bean sprouts. I later learned that one could also buy the salmon a la carte for just S$4.50, which is a steal considering that a raw fillet this size from a supermarket costs more than S$7 apiece. 666 Cai Fan - salmon Never have I seen a salmon fillet this thick from a caifan stall. The fish was larger than my hand, and much bigger than the portions you'd typically see in a restaurant. Despite being from a hawker stall, it was perfectly cooked and moist. The orange-pink flesh flaked beautifully, and the deep-fried crust on its exterior was crispy. It was a treat to have salmon that wasn't as dry as a desert and was flavourful, yet so affordable! 666 Cai Fan - game, dice Before I paid, the vendor let me cast dice to see if I could qualify for a special offer from 666 Cai Fan. Get 3 consecutive matching numbers, and you can stand to win discounts from S$1, vouchers worth up to S$10 and even a free meal. I rolled and got 565 – just 1 number away from a free meal and two S$2 vouchers! 666 Cai Fan - discount poster, bag I was also given a reusable bag, which can be used for takeaway orders from the stall. By bringing the bag during your next visit, you can get a discount of S$0.50 off your bill. All promotions are subject to the vendor's discretion, and you can only redeem 1 every time you order. The hawker did not specify an end date for this promotion. It is, however, a limited-time offer, so you should grab this opportunity to visit 666 Cai Fan for thick salmon and discounts as soon as possible! The post New cai fan hawker's huge, cheap salmon & free meal games, vouchers & discounts appeared first on
Zawya
20-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Solidarity Bahrain shareholders to get 27.5% stock dividend
Bahrain - Solidarity Bahrain, one of the largest insurance companies in Bahrain and a subsidiary of Solidarity Group Holding, yesterday held its annual general assembly meeting (AGM), for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. The meeting was chaired by board of directors chairman Shaikh Khalid bin Mustahil Al Mashani and attended by the shareholders, representatives from the Industry and Commerce Ministry, Central Bank of Bahrain, Bahrain Bourse, and external auditors. The agenda of the AGM commenced with reviewing and approving the minutes of the previous meeting, along with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. The shareholders also approved the board of directors' recommendation on the distribution 27.5 per cent of stock dividends, of paid-up capital amounting to BD3,666,667, equivalent to 1 share for every 3.636 shares. It is worth noting that above-mentioned stock distribution has been approved by the Central Bank of Bahrain. Shaikh Khalid remarked on the occasion: 'Solidarity Bahrain continues to demonstrate a robust performance throughout the year, evident in its strong financial results. Our commitment to ongoing development over the past year reflects the enduring dedication of our stakeholders and our ambition to establish ourselves as leaders in the industry.' He further noted: 'We are optimistic that Solidarity Bahrain will sustain its growth trajectory, supported by our continuous achievements in the kingdom's insurance sector.' Solidarity Bahrain chief executive Jawad Mohammed said: 'Solidarity Bahrain experienced a successful 2024 across all areas, marked by strong profitability, significant contributions, and strategic expansion beyond Bahrain's borders. Financially, the company achieved a topline of BD60 million and a profit of BD8 million, demonstrating substantial growth compared to the previous year.' Mr Mohammed He added: 'A key milestone in our expansion strategy was the acquisition of nearly 30pc stake in Alliance Insurance, a Dubai-based composite insurer, with plans to secure an additional 20pc in the coming quarter. Furthermore, progress was made in the acquisition of bni and bnl, with updated SPAs signed between Solidarity Bahrain, Solidarity Holding, and BNH. The acquisition, expected to be finalised by the second week of April, will be followed by the merger of bni and bnl with Solidarity Bahrain, positioning the company as the market leader. Overall, the company's outlook is highly positive, surpassing the expectations of the previous year.' Mr Mohammed concluded: 'We are delighted to have successfully wrapped up the year, having launched several initiatives and reached numerous milestones thanks to the relentless efforts of our Solidarity Bahrain team. Alongside our strong financial performance, we have experienced significant internal and external growth, and we are confident in our continued advancement in the upcoming year.' Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
