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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
Body of Filipino found in 16th-floor condo unit
GEORGE TOWN: A Filipino national was found dead in a condominium unit in Sungai Ara early this morning. The discovery prompted a joint operation by the Fire and Rescue Department and police to remove the body from the 16th floor via the lift. The deceased, identified as Dumayas Jefferson, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene by paramedics. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis said they received a distress call at 7.19am regarding the incident. He said a team from the Bayan Baru fire station was dispatched to the scene. The operation was carried out at the request of police to assist in the retrieval of the body and was completed at 7.49am. The cause of death and investigation is ongoing.
Malay Mail
21-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Sixty-year-old man dies while hiking in Penang Botanical Gardens
GEORGE TOWN, July 21 — An elderly man collapsed and died while hiking on the Moongate Trail at the Botanical Gardens, near Pulau Tikus, here this morning. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) John Sagun Francis said the victim was identified as Lim Kee Wan, 60. He said his team received an emergency call at 9.56 am informing them that a man had fainted and was unconscious. "The Operation Exit Team (PKO) from the Bagan Jermal Fire and Rescue Department (BBP) arrived at the scene at 10.11 am, and attempted to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) but failed to save the victim," he said in a statement today. He added that the victim was pronounced dead by medical personnel who were also at the scene and the body was subsequently brought down to the foot of the hill before being handed over to the police for further action. — Bernama
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Elderly driver survives crash into Butterworth building
PETALING JAYA: A 77-year-old man sustained minor injuries when his Perodua Kenari crashed into a building under renovation on Jalan Jetty Lama in Butterworth today. According to the New Straits Times, the Butterworth fire station received the emergency call at 2.03pm and arrived at the scene within five minutes. G. Palanivelu, who was found trapped in the driver's seat when rescue teams arrived, had lost control of the vehicle before it collided with the structure. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis said the rescue team, equipped with full PPE, used specialised tools to safely extricate the victim by 2.28pm before handing him over to paramedics for further treatment. He added that firefighters worked with the Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) to clear debris from the crash site following the rescue operation.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Elderly man injured after car crashes into Butterworth building
PETALING JAYA: A 77-year-old man sustained minor injuries when his Perodua Kenari crashed into a building under renovation on Jalan Jetty Lama in Butterworth today. According to the New Straits Times, the Butterworth fire station received the emergency call at 2.03pm and arrived at the scene within five minutes. G. Palanivelu, who was found trapped in the driver's seat when rescue teams arrived, had lost control of the vehicle before it collided with the structure. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis said the rescue team, equipped with full PPE, used specialised tools to safely extricate the victim by 2.28pm before handing him over to paramedics for further treatment. He added that firefighters worked with the Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) to clear debris from the crash site following the rescue operation.
Sinar Daily
17-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Man found dead in locked SUV in Tasek Gelugor
The victim, a 34-year-old man, was discovered in the driver's seat of a Mazda CX-5 with the engine still running. 17 Jul 2025 09:43am The victim, a 34-year-old man, was discovered in the driver's seat of a Mazda CX-5 with the engine still running. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva TASEK GELUGOR - A man was found dead inside a locked sport utility vehicle (SUV) behind a shop lot in Taman Ara Mutiara here last night. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) John Sagun Francis said the victim, a 34-year-old man, was discovered in the driver's seat of a Mazda CX-5 with the engine still running. "Firefighters received an emergency call at 8.50pm and, upon arrival, found the vehicle with its engine running and the doors locked. A man was inside, unconscious,' he said in a statement today. He said firefighters used special equipment to help the police unlock the car door, but the victim was pronounced dead by health personnel at the scene. The case has been handed over to the police for further investigation. The operation ended at 9.35pm. In another case, he said the department received a call at 12.45am today to help police open the door of a unit at Flat 100 Sungai Pinang near Jelutong. The department received a call at 12.45am today to help police open the door of a unit at Flat 100 Sungai Pinang near Jelutong. Photo for illustrative purposes only. He said the team arrived at the location six minutes later and pried open the door using special equipment, where they found an elderly man inside, who was confirmed dead by health personnel. He added that the case has also been referred to the police. - BERNAMA
