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The Star
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Bus crashes into two vehicles on Genting descent, no fatalities reported
KUANTAN: A tour bus carrying mostly Vietnamese nationals crashed into two cars while descending from Genting Highlands, but no serious injuries were reported. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 5pm incident on Sunday (Aug 10) involved a bus driven by a local man, with 21 passengers including a tour guide on board. "The bus went out of control before hitting the rear of a car and an MPV, forcing all three vehicles onto the road shoulder. "The bus driver sustained minor injuries while all passengers escaped unhurt. The car driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to Bentong Hospital while the other passengers in the car were unharmed. "The driver and passengers of the MPV also did not sustain any injuries," he said in a statement. A Pahang Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said the bus was travelling from Genting Highlands to Batu Caves, Gombak, at the time of the crash. – Bernama
New Straits Times
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Tour bus carrying Vietnamese tourists crashes in Genting, no serious injuries reported
KUANTAN: A tour bus carrying mostly Vietnamese nationals crashed into two cars while descending from Genting Highlands in Bentong this afternoon, but no serious injuries were reported. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 5pm incident at Km17.3 involved a bus driven by a local man with 21 passengers, including a tour guide, on board. "The bus went out of control before hitting the rear of a Perodua Myvi and a Toyota Innova, forcing all three vehicles onto the road shoulder. "The bus driver sustained minor injuries, while all passengers escaped unhurt. "The Myvi driver also suffered minor injuries and was taken to Bentong Hospital by members of the public, while the passengers were unharmed. "The Toyota Innova driver and passengers also did not sustain any injuries," he said in a statement today. A Pahang Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said the bus was travelling from Genting Highlands to Batu Caves, Gombak, at the time of the crash. He said a Light Fire Rescue Tender (LFRT) with three personnel from the Genting Fire and Rescue Station was deployed to the scene. – BERNAMA
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Tour bus crashes into cars on Genting descent, no serious injuries
Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman. - BERNAMA KUANTAN: A tour bus transporting mostly Vietnamese nationals crashed into two cars while descending from Genting Highlands in Bentong. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman confirmed the incident occurred at KM17.3 around 5 pm. The bus, driven by a local man, carried 21 passengers, including a tour guide. 'The bus went out of control before hitting the rear of a Perodua Myvi and a Toyota Innova,' said Yahaya. All three vehicles were forced onto the road shoulder following the collision. The bus driver sustained minor injuries, while all passengers escaped unharmed. The Myvi driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to Bentong Hospital by bystanders. Passengers in the Myvi and Toyota Innova remained unhurt, according to police. A Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) spokesman stated the bus was en route from Genting Highlands to Batu Caves. A Light Fire Rescue Tender (LFRT) with three personnel responded to the scene. No serious injuries were reported despite the severity of the crash. - Bernama
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Firefighters monitor Kuantan landfill blaze 24/7 to prevent spread
KUANTAN: The Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is maintaining 24-hour surveillance at the Jerangau-Jabor landfill fire site in Mukim Sungai Karang to prevent further spread. Gebeng Fire and Rescue Station chief Zahidah Ali confirmed the blaze, spanning nearly one hectare, was contained by 5.30 pm yesterday. A team of 40 personnel, working in shifts, continues monitoring to safeguard high-risk areas, including gas pipelines, electrical substations, and underground fibre optic cables located five to eight metres from the fire. 'We created firebreaks, and the risk of spread remains low,' Zahidah told reporters. Stakeholders are collaborating to reinforce containment efforts. Challenges include extreme heat, though crews adhere to safety protocols with PPE. Thick smoke reduced visibility for motorists, prompting contractors to cover the landfill with soil to mitigate emissions. The fire's cause remains under investigation, with hot weather suspected as a factor. The Department of Environment reported unhealthy API levels in Balok Baru (139) and Kemaman yesterday, improving to moderate (96) by 3 pm today. - Bernama
New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Temerloh, Balok Baru record unhealthy air as haze worsens
KUANTAN: Thick smoke has blanketed parts of the state capital after Balok Baru became the second area in Pahang to record unhealthy air quality today. Yesterday, Temerloh also recorded unhealthy air quality levels as haze continues to affect several parts of the country. As of 1pm, the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in Temerloh and Balok Baru stood at 154 and 133 respectively, compared to 100 and 75 yesterday. Three other monitoring stations - Rompin, Jerantut, and Indera Mahkota - reported moderate API levels ranging between 59 and 91. Air quality in Balok Baru is expected to deteriorate further following a fire reported at a landfill along Jalan Gebeng-Jabor yesterday, with thick clouds of smoke billowing into the sky. It is understood that the Fire and Rescue Department is on site monitoring the situation, although the fire has yet to be fully extinguished. The New Straits Times has contacted the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department and Beserah assemblyman Datuk Andansura Rabu for updates on the size of the burning area and ongoing efforts to douse the fire. An API reading between 0 and 50 is good, 51 to 100 is moderate, while 101 to 200 is classified as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy and more than 300 is hazardous.
