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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police seek witnesses, dashcam footage of fatal Penang Bridge motorcycle accident
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 13 — Police are seeking assistance from members of the public who witnessed or have dashcam footage of a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist at Kilometer 4.8 of the Penang Bridge towards Perai here yesterday afternoon. Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) District Police Chief ACP Helmi Aris said the incident was reported to the traffic complaints counter at the District Police Headquarters at 2 pm and involved a 65-year-old man. 'Initial investigations revealed that the victim was travelling from George Town towards Butterworth. Upon reaching the location, the motorcycle he was riding is believed to have brushed against another vehicle before he fell and was run over by a heavy vehicle. 'The victim, who suffered severe head and body injuries, was confirmed dead at the scene,' he said in a statement last night. Helmi stated that the investigation is being conducted under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless driving causing death. He said members of the public with information can contact the case's investigating officer, Insp S. Saravanan, at 016-4525105 or visit any nearby police station to assist with the investigation. The incident went viral on social media yesterday afternoon, showing the victim's body in an incomplete state on the road next to his motorcycle. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
16-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Penang retiree loses RM800,000 in investment scam
Penang police said the man realised he had been cheated when he was unable to withdraw the 'profits' displayed on the app, totalling more than RM23 million. PETALING JAYA : A 55-year-old retiree in Perai, Penang, has lost RM827,120 to an investment scam promising quick returns. Penang police chief Hamzah Ahmad said the man had responded to an investment scheme advertised on Facebook in April, involving a company known as Freeman Ltd. He said the victim contacted a woman through WhatsApp for information on the scheme which promised returns of 7% in a short period of time. 'He was asked to download the Freeman Ltd app, register as a member and invest through the said platform. 'Between April 19 and May 26, he made 22 transfers to six bank accounts belonging to different companies,' Hamzah said in a statement today. He said the victim realised he had been cheated when he was unable to withdraw the 'profits' displayed in the app, totalling more than RM23 million, and lodged a police report. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
Malay Mail
14-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Perai electrical cable warehouse gutted in massive fire, operations stretch beyond 12 hours as firefighters battle lingering flames
BUTTERWORTH, May 14 — A warehouse storing electrical cables in Taman Inderawasih, Perai here was destroyed in a fire yesterday and after 12 hours of complete extinguishing operations, the fire department is still carrying out the operation today. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations assistant director John Sagun Francis said JBPM received a call informing them of the fire at 6.59 pm yesterday and the first fire engine from the Perai Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) rushed to the location. 'The fire has engulfed a 2,400 square foot electrical cable warehouse and when the fire brigade arrived the fire was already raging with 90 per cent of the two-storey building destroyed. 'The fire was brought under control at 7.59 pm but the follow-up effort was still being carried out at the location until 8.30 am due to the rubble of the floor and roof of the building,' he said in a statement today. He said there were no casualties in the fire and the extinguishing operation was carried out by more than 100 officers and firefighters from the Jalan Perak, Bandar Perda, Sungai Bakap and Butterworth Fire Departments and was assisted by 11 volunteer fire brigades. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PKR man on leaders who forget the grassroots after rising to power
PKR deputy information chief R Ramanan said all PKR members, regardless of stripe, have party president Anwar Ibrahim's back. PERAI : There is a growing sentiment in PKR that many grassroot members are let down by certain top leaders who have become 'inaccessible' after gaining power, according to PKR's deputy information chief R Ramanan. Without naming anyone, Ramanan said these leaders were readily available before they came to hold big posts, and were previously always contactable. 'But after becoming top leaders, getting a driver, bodyguards, a house, a car, aides and officers, it is hard to reach them. This has caused many members to be disappointed,' he told reporters at a PKR grassroots meeting at a hotel here. 'That is why I say, when you are promoted, you must remain grounded. Of course there are differing views on this, but this is the feedback I received from party members,' he said. Ramanan's comments came amid nominations for the elections to the party's central leadership, which close at midnight tonight. He had been asked about the grassroot members' wishlist for the PKR election campaigns. 'No factions' in PKR Ramanan dismissed claims of growing factionalism in the party ahead of the central leadership elections. He said all members regardless of stripe have party president Anwar Ibrahim's back. Ramanan said he is aware of certain groups trying to create a 'second team' within PKR, and accused these people to be behind the perceived rift within the party. 'There is no team (Nurul Izzah) Anwar or team Rafizi Ramli, there is only team president,' said Ramanan. Separately, Ramanan said Nurul Izzah's candidacy for the deputy presidency was a long time coming, as 201 out of 220 divisions of the party had made a call for her to contest the post. 'Anwar didn't know' He dismissed claims of nepotism, especially when nearly 90% of the grassroots were solidly backing Nurul Izzah to contest the number two post. 'If this is what the grassroots want, then it is a no brainer (for Nurul Izzah) to contest. For your information, even Anwar did not know his daughter would be contesting,' he said. Numerous party leaders, both at the top leadership and divisional levels, had expressed their support for the bid by Nurul Izzah, the former Permatang Pauh MP, for the deputy presidency. The post is currently held by Rafizi, who is economy minister. He won the post in 2022 after defeating former party secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Free Malaysia Today
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Leaders must listen to people when in power, says Nurul Izzah
PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar, who seeks the party's deputy presidency, speaking to grassroot members in Perai tonight. (Bernama pic) PERAI : Party leaders must stay close to the people, especially when in government, not only during times of struggle, PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar said today hours after filing her papers to contest the party's deputy presidency. 'We must listen, we must stay close to them. Not just when we are in hardship, but also when we are the government,' she said in rallying for grassroots support for her candidacy. Her comments came after PKR deputy information chief R Ramanan said earlier today that many grassroots members felt abandoned after leaders gained positions of influence. Nurul Izzah, who joined the party at 18, said her political journey was never about power or titles, but to continue the Reformasi movement (launched in 1989 after her father was expelled from Umno and detained). 'Our strength must be used to dedicate ourselves to the continuity of our struggle. Not to chase votes and power,' she said. Leaders must have the courage to speak up within the party and use the proper channels to protect the party's values. 'We must fight a little if needed… not to compete, but to do good,' she said. She said she plans to uplift women and gig workers, saying that 4.4 million youths were doing informal work. 'This is why we entered politics. To change society, to raise awareness. To lift up those who need help,' she said. Nurul Izzah was addressing some 500 grassroots members from PKR in the northern region at a hotel here. PKR youth chief Adam Adli, who was present, threw his support for Nurul Izzah, saying she was a crucial link between the early Reformasi generation and younger members. Defending her against talk of nepotism, Adam said she had gone to jail for speaking out. 'She's not just a leader's daughter. She's been in jail, she's inspired many of us, and she's earned her place,' he said. Nurul Izzah was arrested in 2015 and briefly detained under the Sedition Act for remarks she made about her father's imprisonment. She was released on bail two days later.
