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Free Malaysia Today
12 hours ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Taiwanese man dies after falling onto LRT tracks
Efforts to extract the deceased are ongoing, says the Selangor fire and rescue department. (JBPM pics) PETALING JAYA : A Taiwanese man died today when he was run over by a train after falling onto the tracks at the Pusat Bandar Puchong LRT station. The Selangor fire and rescue department said the victim was in his 60s and that efforts to extricate the deceased were ongoing. The department spokesman added that the man had fallen onto the tracks. FMT has reached out to police for further information on the incident. Separately, rail operator Rapid KL confirmed the incident at the station along the Sri Petaling LRT line and said services have been suspended at the Bandar Puteri, Taman Perindustrian Puchong, Pusat Bandar Puchong and IOI Puchong Jaya stations. Bus services have been activated as an alternative for passengers. Rapid KL also said trains coming from the Putra Heights station would turn back at the Puchong Perdana station. Meanwhile, trains arriving from the Sentul Timur station will turn back at the Kinrara BK5 station. In February, a blind elderly man died when he was struck by a train after losing balance and falling onto the tracks at the Titiwangsa LRT station. Prasarana Malaysia Bhd later said it planned to install platform sensors at LRT stations to enhance passenger safety, particularly for people with disabilities. Prasarana also said then that it would begin installing platform screen doors at LRT stations, similar to those used in MRT stations.
Malay Mail
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Tap, buy, drive: Malaysians are getting new tyres the e-way
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — A couple pulled into a moderately busy tyre workshop in Seksyen 15, Shah Alam just after 11am, greeted by the low whir of air compressors and the rhythmic clanking of wrenches on alloy rims. There were no queues, no awkward negotiations, and no uncertainty about the bill. The new Kumho-brand tyre for their latest-generation Perodua Myvi had been purchased online days earlier — with discount vouchers and a pre-booked installation slot. This, increasingly, is how Malaysians are buying tyres: the same way they shop for power banks or pet food — online, often via platforms like Shopee. 'The cheaper price is the main thing for me,' said 31-year-old Imran Anuar, who had left Puchong with his wife that morning. 'Walk-ins are usually a bit more expensive. Online, you get vouchers. I got an RM30 discount voucher myself. 'Once you make the purchase, the workshop gets in touch to fix a slot. So when you arrive, everything's already confirmed. You just hand over the keys, no need to wait around wondering when it'll be your turn,' he added. Imran Anuar speaks to Malay Mail about buying tyres online at a walk-in workshop in Shah Alam. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin Buy Now, Pay Later options have also made it easier for customers to commit to tyre purchases online, especially during leaner months. Though he had bought tyres online before, this was Imran's first visit to this particular shop: Performance Tyre Malaysia. Installation and balancing were included; wheel alignment cost extra — a small add-on, which he accepted without fuss. 'From the moment you make the payment, everything runs smoothly,' he said, as more cars began pulling into the workshop bay. Another customer, who preferred to remain anonymous, said he had travelled from Cyberjaya to the same workshop, attracted by the better price listed on Shopee. 'Tyre prices at workshops in my area can go up to RM100 more. So I bought it online and came to Shah Alam instead, just to get the tyre changed,' he said. Behind the scenes, Lucas Liow Poh Hooi, in a white polo shirt and clutching a folder, moved briskly between workstations, responding to customer queries while keeping an eye on operations. He is the second-generation owner of Performance Tyre Malaysia, which he now runs with his brother. They inherited the business from their late father, who first opened it more than two decades ago. 'I started selling online to get more exposure and attract new customers,' Liow told Malay Mail. 'But tyres are ageing products, so we're very careful not to overstock. If the inventory sits too long, customers might worry they're getting old tyres. I only keep what's needed and restock once we're running low,' he added. In the past, customers would travel based on word of mouth. Klang and Shah Alam were known shorthand for good deals. Today, the same search happens in silence — through browser tabs, e-commerce platforms and WhatsApp. 'Everything's more transparent now. Anyone can compare prices online,' Liow said. Lucas Liow Poh Hooi speaks to Malay Mail during an interview at Performance Tyre Malaysia in Shah Alam. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin About a decade ago, customers often showed up with handwritten price comparisons from other shops. That, too, has changed. 'You hardly see that anymore. Now they just message us on WhatsApp or Shopee, and pay online,' Liow said. Online sales have made customer flow more predictable, he added, helping the business absorb slower months like this year, when Hari Raya and Chinese New Year landed unusually close together. Liow officially joined full-time 10 years ago after his studies, but he had been helping since childhood, inflating tyres with his father. 'Last time, they'd spend 20 or 30 minutes asking questions, comparing prices. Now, they just read the online product listing and decide. There's less interaction between us and the customers, but it is more efficient,' he said. This shift is mirrored on platforms like Shopee. The company said Malaysians are increasingly browsing tyre options online, watching product demos via Shopee Video, and using Shopee Live to ask questions in real time. Many buyers compare prices and specifications, then book installation with a nearby workshop — often directly through the platform. 'This seamless online-to-offline journey is especially common for car tyres, while motorcycle tyres are usually delivered and installed at the buyer's convenience,' it said in a statement to Malay Mail. Tyre and rim sales on Shopee have grown by over 70 per cent year-on-year. Car batteries and automotive fluids are also seeing double-digit growth, reflecting rising trust in online platforms for vehicle upkeep. A worker installs a tyre for a customer at Performance Tyre Malaysia in Shah Alam. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin At the workshop counter, 65-year-old Ahmad Jaffar waited with his wife. A loyal customer since the early days, he still prefers the walk-in experience. 'One time I sent my car for a wash next door, and I just walked into the workshop to ask about their services and prices. Everything was reasonable,' he recalled. While he understands the appeal of Shopee, he remains cautious. 'I don't really trust buying expensive items on Shopee. You need to know which listings are genuine. 'When you buy online, you can't inspect the product. Here, I can see the tyres myself. These things aren't cheap, I want to be sure,' he said. And it's not just about the rubber. 'You also need to understand the pricing, get proper advice. That's one thing I like about coming here. I can ask questions and get a full explanation. It gives me peace of mind.' For long-time customers like Ahmad, that personal touch still matters. But today, they are the exception. Tyres are just one example of how walk-in purchases are moving online. These days, Malaysians are just as likely to order refrigerators, washing machines and furniture from e-commerce platforms — items once thought too bulky or complex to buy without seeing in person.
Free Malaysia Today
27-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
3 nabbed after 47-year-old assaulted by girlfriend's ex-husband
Police said the three suspects have criminal records and admitted to being involved in the incident. (Rawpixel pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Police have arrested three men, including the main suspect, in connection with the assault of a man who was beaten and slashed at the Puchong Intan Apartments in Taman Puchong, near Subang Jaya, last Thursday. Subang Jaya deputy police chief Fairus Jaafar said the suspects, aged between 30 and 40, were picked up by the police along Jalan USJ 9 at about 3pm today. 'All three have criminal records and admitted to being involved in the incident. They are in custody and a remand application will be submitted at the Shah Alam magistrates' court tomorrow for further investigation,' he said in a statement. In the 2.15am incident, the victim was said to have been attacked by his girlfriend's former husband and two accomplices. The police investigation revealed the 47-year-old man had been living with the former wife of one of the suspects. He sustained injuries to his body and head after being beaten with an iron rod and slashed with a knife, and is reported to be in stable condition after receiving treatment at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang.
Free Malaysia Today
27-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
3 remanded after man slashed by girlfriend's ex-husband
Subang deputy police chief Fairus Jaafar said the victim, a 47-year-old man, had been living with the former wife of one of the suspects at the apartment. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Police remanded three men for five days after a man suffered severe injuries from being slashed at an apartment in Taman Puchong Intan, Puchong, last Thursday. Subang deputy police chief Fairus Jaafar said the three suspects, including the ex-husband of the victim's girlfriend, had been remanded until Friday to aid investigations. 'The incident was motivated by jealousy,' Harian Metro quoted him as saying today. Police arrested the suspects at Jalan USJ 9 in Subang at 3pm yesterday. The trio, all of whom have criminal records, admitted to involvement in the case. On Saturday, Fairus said his station received a call from a woman informing them that her boyfriend had been beaten and slashed by her former husband and two men at 2.15am. He said investigations revealed that the victim, a 47-year-old man, was living with the former wife of one of the suspects at the apartment. 'The victim was beaten with an iron rod and slashed with a knife,' said Fairus. The man was taken to Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang and is in stable condition. The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon.
Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Three men arrested over assault at Puchong apartments, including main suspect
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Police have arrested three men, including the main suspect, in connection with the assault of a man who was beaten and slashed at the Puchong Intan Apartments in Taman Puchong, near Subang Jaya, last Thursday. Subang Jaya deputy police chief Supt Mohd Fairus Jaafar said the suspects, aged between 30 and 40, were picked up by a D7 unit from the Subang Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) along Jalan USJ 9 at around 3 pm yesterday. 'All three have prior criminal records and admitted to being involved in the incident. They are currently in custody and a remand application will be submitted at the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court tomorrow for further investigation,' he said in a statement yesterday. The incident occurred around 2.15 am when a woman reported that her boyfriend had been attacked by her ex-husband and two accomplices. Investigations revealed the 47-year-old victim, a local man, had been living with the ex-wife of one of the suspects. He sustained injuries to his body and head after being beaten and slashed with a knife and an iron rod, and is reportedly stable after receiving treatment at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang. — Bernama
