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Teen rider killed after crashing into lorry on DUKE
KUALA LUMPUR: A 17-year-old motorcyclist was killed after crashing into the rear of a lorry along the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) early Friday morning. Gombak district police chief Assistant Commissioner Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said the accident occurred at Km4 of the highway, heading from Kuala Lumpur towards Gombak, near the Taman Samudera Selatan exit. Police were alerted to the incident at 9.23pm the same day. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was riding from Sentul to Sri Gombak at around 4.30am when he is believed to have collided with the rear of a lorry. The make and registration number of the vehicle have yet to be identified. "The impact of the crash caused the victim to suffer internal injuries. He was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at the Emergency and Trauma Department of Kuala Lumpur Hospital," he said in a statement. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Police are urging witnesses or anyone with information to assist in the investigation by contacting Traffic Investigation Officer Inspector Amira Abu Hassan at 019-6026596 or the Gombak district police operations room at 03-61262222.
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Security guard killed by friend with machete
KUALA LUMPUR: A security guard was killed in a machete attack after arguing with a friend in Taman Intan Baiduri here last night. Sentul district police chief Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari said police received a report on the incident at 9.23pm. "It is understood that an argument broke out between the victim and the suspect, who left the scene but returned shortly after to attack the victim with a machete." He said police arrived at the scene within three minutes and found that the 44-year-old victim had already died from his injuries. "Preliminary investigations revealed that prior to the incident, the victim, a Malaysian man, had gone to the location and met with a group of men outside a place of worship. "The group was said to be drinking together when the altercation occurred." The victim's body was sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police are currently tracking down the suspect.
The Star
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Seven govt hospitals make it into top 50 of Malaysia's best hospitals
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven government hospitals here made it into the top 50 hospitals in Malaysia on the World's Best Hospitals list this year. The government hospitals are Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Sarawak Hospital, Putrajaya Hospital, Penang Hospital, Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Sabah and Bintulu Hospital in Sarawak. Kuala Lumpur Hospital can take pride in being ranked the 4th out of the 50 best hospitals in Malaysia while the top three are Sunway Medical Centre, Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur Hospital and Subang Jaya Medical Centre, in that order. The list is rated by Germany-based data gathering house Statista and Newsweek, a weekly periodical in the United States that has been in publication since 1933. The rankings were derived from an evaluation process that included an online survey of thousands of medical experts, patient experience data, hospital quality metrics and a survey on patient-reported outcome measures. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on Friday (May 16) to express his pride at the government hospitals that made the list. "It is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the country's top healthcare leadership and frontliners — from doctors and nurses to support staff — who tirelessly strive each day to provide high-quality care, grounded in compassion and centered on the well-being of the people," he said. Over 2,400 hospitals were ranked this year and the list highlights the top 250 on a global scale, which includes two Malaysian private hospitals — Sunway Medical Centre at 193rd and Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur Hospital at 204th.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Malaysia's hospitals ranked among world's best by Newsweek
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has once again earned global recognition, with several of its medical institutions named among the world's best in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad extended his heartfelt congratulations to the top-performing public and private hospitals, saying the recognition was a testament to the dedication and excellence of the country's healthcare professionals. "Heartiest congratulations to all top public and private hospitals in Malaysia — recognised in the World's Best Hospitals 2025 list by Newsweek. "Kuala Lumpur Hospital and Putrajaya Hospital have been listed among Malaysia's top-ranked public hospitals, while Sunway Medical Centre, Gleneagles, and Subang Jaya Medical Centre lead the private sector. "These accolades are a testament to the tireless commitment of our healthcare top management and their relentless teams of frontliners — from doctors to support staff — in delivering people-centred, high-quality, and compassionate care," he said in an X post. He added that the achievement, inspired by the values of Malaysia Madani may inspire further healthy competition and continuous improvement, across our health ecosystem. The World's Best Hospitals 2025 list, compiled by Newsweek and global data firm Statista, ranked over 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries based on extensive surveys of medical experts, patient experience data, quality metrics, and PROMs (Patient-Reported Outcome Measures). The countries included were selected based on comparability factors such as life expectancy, standard of living, population size and data availability. This year's top hospitals globally include Mayo Clinic in the United States, Toronto General in Canada, and Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden. Malaysia joins the prestigious list with several institutions recognised for excellence in both public and private healthcare.
Free Malaysia Today
25-04-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Foreigner bites off cop's ear during arrest
Although initially cooperative, the suspect suddenly bit off the officer's ear as he was being placed in the patrol vehicle. PETALING JAYA : A police corporal had his left ear severed after being bitten by a foreigner who became aggressive while being detained at a private clinic in Metro Prima, Kuala Lumpur, today. According to Sinar Harian, the incident occurred at 10.30am when the officer and his colleague were called to the clinic following reports of a foreign patient behaving erratically. The 38-year-old suspect initially appeared cooperative after being approached by the officers. 'However, just as he was about to be placed into the patrol vehicle, the suspect suddenly turned around and bit off the police officer's left ear,' a source was quoted as saying in the Malay daily's report. 'As a result, the police officer, who is in his 30s, suffered severe bleeding and was immediately rushed to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for further treatment.' It is understood that the officer is currently in stable condition and is scheduled for surgery to reattach the severed ear. Sentul deputy police chief Jasni Zopal confirmed the incident and said the case is being investigated under Section 325 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt. Preliminary investigations found that the suspect is a student at a private college in the capital. He has been detained for further investigation, the report added.
