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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
What happened to Wong Yee Xuan? KL cops search for teen girl missing five days after July 23 school drop-off in Kepong
PETALING JAYA, July 27 — A 14-year-old girl has been reported missing after her grandfather dropped her off at school in last Wednesday. As reported by Metro Ahad, it is understood that Wong Yee Xuan's disappearance was noticed around 12.30pm when her grandfather returned to pick her up from her school in Taman Ehsan, Kepong. Gombak police chief, Assistant Commissioner Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir, confirmed that the police received a report from the man on the same day. "The victim's grandfather stated that he dropped her off at school at 7.00am and watched her enter the school grounds. However, after school, when the man went to pick-up his granddaughter, she did not appear. The class teacher then informed him that the victim had not attended school that day," he was quoted as saying by the daily. The police have launched an investigation under the missing person category. He added that efforts to locate the teenager are underway, with investigators maintaining regular contact with the grandfather. Earlier, the news of the missing girl spread widely on social media, with a plea for the public to come forward with any information.
Malay Mail
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Mini but mighty: Malaysian artist turns tiny cars into collector's dreams
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — No larger than a thumb, the 1:64 scale miniature cars crafted by Mohd Jaidin Mustafa showcase intricate and captivating details — resembling scaled-down versions of real vehicles. The 40-year-old printing machine technician spends his nights in his room, armed with brushes, magnifying lenses, and acrylic paints, carefully colouring the miniature car bodies — including the emblems, tyre rims, exhausts, and the most challenging parts like the lights and door lines. Since taking it seriously in 2020, Mohd Jaidin began using Hot Wheels cars as a base before switching to miniature cars made of resin — a special type of plastic created via 3D printing. Printing machine technician Mohd Jaidin Mustafa details a 1:64 scale miniature car using tools. — Bernama pic According to him, the resin car bodies are sourced from two other local designers, after which he carries out the detailing process — meticulously painting to highlight fine features and make the model resemble a real car. 'In the beginning, I just used spray can paints. But when I saw Thai customisers doing detailed hand-painted work, I was instantly hooked. They hand-drew the door lines, lights, and emblems,' he said. 'Since then, I've practised and taught myself until I mastered the art of detailing using acrylic paints and fine brushes,' he told Bernama at his home in Kampung Changkat, Gombak, recently. Starting seriously in 2020, Mohd Jaidin Mustafa uses Hot Wheels brand miniature cars as a base before switching to miniature cars made from resin, a special kind of plastic that is produced through 3D printing. — Bernama pic Mohd Jaidin's precision and finishing touches have made his work popular among miniature car collectors both locally and internationally — including from the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. To date, over 800 units have been sold. As one of the local pioneers in custom miniature car design, Mohd Jaidin often receives special orders from customers wanting to gift miniature cars to their partners — as birthday surprises or wedding mementos. Beyond iconic models like the Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86, Nissan Skyline GTR R34, and Volkswagen Golf Mk7, he also creates local car models such as the Perodua Myvi, Proton Wira, Proton Satria Neo, and Proton X50 — custom-designed based on his customers' preferences. Mohd Jaidin Mustafa at his workstation. — Bernama pic With prices starting at RM250 per unit, depending on complexity and detail level, Mohd Jaidin can produce around 20 units a month, with each car taking about two days to complete. Further explaining, Mohd Jaidin said that 3D-printed resin miniature cars offer greater realism in elements like lights, spoilers, side mirrors, and door lines compared to die-cast Hot Wheels cars. However, the father of three believes the true value of his creations lies not in the materials but in the handcrafted fine details. 'I'm not just selling 'models' — I'm selling craftsmanship. Many can 3D print, but few can hand-paint with the realism I aim for. That's the real value of my work,' said Jaidin, who goes by the social media handle @jdm164_custom. On the detailing technique, Jaidin said he begins by sanding uneven surfaces with sandpaper before applying primer, base coat, and using masking tape to paint intricate areas. 'Only then do I add detailing on small parts like the lights, grille, signal lights, and brake discs — and finally finish with a 2K clear coat to ensure the paint lasts, looks clean, and stays glossy,' he said. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
16-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Low fares keeping KTM Komuter services in the red, says Loke
KTM Komuter services in the Klang Valley started in August 1995, initially running from Kuala Lumpur to Rawang on the original Seremban line. (Bernama pic) GOMBAK : Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd's (KTMB) Komuter services have yet to turn a profit due to the low fares subsidised by the government, says transport minister Loke Siew Fook. While raising ticket prices could help KTM Komuter become profitable, he said this is not a priority at the moment as KTMB is a GLC with a social responsibility. 'Of course, we hope they can eventually achieve financial sustainability. However, that is not our primary concern right now. 'What's more important is improving operational efficiency over time and narrowing the funding gap,' he said after the launch of new diesel buses at the Rapid Bus Complex in Batu Caves. Loke said KTMB's cargo service and electric train service (ETS) continue to be profitable. 'The key is to ensure that KTMB's overall operations continue to improve, particularly for KTM Komuter, ETS, and the cargo services, which are generating profits,' he said. KTM Komuter services in the Klang Valley started in August 1995, initially running from Kuala Lumpur to Rawang on the original Seremban line. No plans to extend ETS to east coast Loke also said there are no plans to extend the ETS service to the east coast, as the region lacks the infrastructure. The east coast is currently served by KTMB's diesel multiple units as the railway lines are single-track and non-electrified, but the East Coast Rail Link project will still serve the region in the future, he said. He said the ETS service will continue to focus on the west coast, operating between Padang Besar in Perlis and Johor Bahru.
Free Malaysia Today
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Free Malaysia Today
Electric buses to be operational under Rapid Bus starting 2026
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook (fourth from left) and Prasarana Malaysia Bhd CEO Azharuddin Mat Sah (fourth from right) with a new diesel bus received by the public transport operator. GOMBAK : Electric buses will be operational under Prasarana Malaysia Bhd's Rapid Bus network beginning next year, says transport minister Loke Siew Fook. He said the selected vendor, appointed through a previous tender process, had been given 12 months to complete the assembly of the electric buses. The initiative is also being supported by the development of key infrastructure. 'This initiative is backed by the construction of charging facilities, along with technical and maintenance training, which are currently underway,' he told reporters after the launch of new diesel buses at the Rapid Bus Complex in Batu Caves. Also present were Prasarana Malaysia Bhd president and CEO Azharuddin Mat Sah and transport ministry secretary-general Jana Santhiran Muniayan. A total of 310 diesel buses will be delivered to Prasarana in stages until early next year, with 70 of them set to operate in Penang. These buses will be the last batch of fossil fuel-powered vehicles, pending the full transition to electric buses. Loke said the government had mandated that the assembly of electric buses be carried out locally, in collaboration with Malaysian companies. 'We've set a condition that while the electric vehicle technology may come from abroad, the buses must be assembled in Malaysia. 'This is crucial not only to benefit from the technology but also to support local companies and revitalise the domestic bus assembly industry,' he said.
Free Malaysia Today
11-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Police corporal charged with assisting in releasing murder suspect
The court allowed the accused bail of RM7,000 with one surety. KUALA LUMPUR : A police corporal pleaded not guilty in the magistrates' court here today to a charge of assisting a murder suspect to escape last month. Syhrulazlan Safri, 35, was charged with negligently and intentionally assisting Hafeez Ali, 45, who was involved in an offence under Section 302 of the Penal Code, to escape arrest at a playground near a condominium in Gombak at 12.15am on June 29. The charge, read out before magistrate Noorelynna Hanim Abd Halim, was under Section 221 (a) of the Penal Code which provides for a maximum jail sentence of seven years or a fine, if convicted. The court allowed the accused bail of RM7,000 with one surety with the additional condition that he must report to the nearest police station once a month and set Sept 10 for mention. In the same court, Hafeez was charged with murdering Umar Abdul Jalil, 38, at a premises near the same condominium at 11.45pm on June 28, under Section 302 of the Penal Code which carries a death sentence or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years and 12 strokes of the cane, if convicted. No plea was recorded from the accused for the murder case as it comes under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Meanwhile, Hafeez's friend, Noor Azzly Hisham Sabtu, 47, was charged with throwing away the knife used to stab the deceased (Umar) with the intention of protecting Hafeez from legal action and punishment at a premises near the same condominium at 11.45pm on June 28. The charge was brought under Section 201 of the Penal Code which provides for a maximum sentence of seven years' imprisonment and a fine, if convicted. Another friend, N Jayashanthan, 50, was charged with intentionally shielding Hafeez from legal action and punishment under Section 302 of the Penal Code at 11.45pm at the same location. He was charged under Section 212 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum jail term of five years and a fine, if convicted. The court granted bail to Noor Azzly and Jayashanthan at RM8,000 and RM8,500 respectively with the same additional conditions and set the same date (Sept 10) for mention of all the cases. Deputy public prosecutor Iman Nurhidayah Ezani prosecuted.
