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New Straits Times
15-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Two dead, one injured in Tapah North-South Expressway crash
TAPAH: Two people were killed and another injured in an accident at Km316.9 of the North-South Expressway (northbound) here last night. Tapah district police chief Superintendent Johari Yahya said the accident involved a Toyota Vios, with three men trapped inside during the 8.30pm incident. "Investigation revealed that the driver was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Penang with two other passengers from China. "At the scene, the car, which was in the right lane, attempted to avoid a lorry that suddenly changed lanes in front of it before losing control. "The driver of the car sustained injuries, while the two passengers were pronounced dead at the scene," he said when contacted today. He added that the post-mortem would be conducted today and urged witnesses of the incident to come forward. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Meanwhile, Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department received a distress call at 8.53pm, and a team of firemen was dispatched to the scene. "A 56-year-old driver sustained injuries to his hand, while two other passengers, both Chinese nationals, were pronounced dead at the scene. "The operations commander conducted a size-up and directed personnel to carry out rescue operations using rescue tools to extricate the trapped victims. "The operation was completed at 10.01pm and involved nine firemen from the Tapah station," he said.
The Star
11-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Ice cream maker loses entire stock in blaze
Up in smoke: Firefighters trying to put out a fire that engulfed an ice cream factory at the Jelapang industrial area in Perak. IPOH: A popular ice cream producer, which has served local folk for four decades, lost all its stock when a huge fire broke out at its factory. 'Our entire cold room warehouse and ice cream stock had been lost to the flames. 'It will take us a few months to rebuild what was lost,' Wonderful Creamery said in a Facebook post. Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the damage to the factory, located at the Jelapang industrial area, was estimated at about 80%. The fire broke out at about 11.50pm on Wednesday. It was put out by 4.20am. 'When our fire engine arrived, we found the fire already engulfing the warehouse used to store ice cream, equipment and packaging. 'We were informed by the factory owner that a diesel tanker and two ammonia tanks in the premises were on fire,' he said in a statement yesterday. He said that a hazardous materials team conducted a test to check whether there was leakage to the tanks and found none. 'We also ensure all valves and compressors have been fully shut,' he added. Sabarodzi said firemen had detected some ammonia gas leakage from some freezer equipment but the matter had been resolved. 'The valves and compressors were shut off. 'We conducted a water curtain exercise to dilute the ammonia gas that has been vaporised. 'The hazardous materials team is closely monitoring the situation to ensure no further pollution,' he added. He said the operation involved firemen from the Ipoh, Meru Raya, Simpang Pulai and Pasir Puteh stations. 'Once the fire had been controlled, we then continued to ensure there were no more embers from the wreckage,' he added. According to Wonderful Creamery's website, it began operating in 1983, producing ice cream in various forms such as sticks, cups, cones, tubs and wafers. 'What the fire couldn't take away is our spirit, and your support, which means the world to us right now. 'We promise to return, stronger, kinder and even more committed to spreading joy – one ice-cream at a time,' it said in its Facebook post.
New Straits Times
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Coconut water seller injured after car crashes into roadside stall
IPOH: A coconut water seller was injured when her roadside stall was hit by a car driven by an elderly couple in front of the district police quarters in Kuala Kangsar this morning. Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the 73-year-old driver of the Proton Saga and his 69-year-old wife also sustained injuries in the incident. He said the department received an emergency call at 11.35am and a team from the Kuala Kangsar fire and rescue station was dispatched to the scene. "The vehicle, driven by the elderly man, reportedly collided with a parked Honda City belonging to the 49-year-old coconut water seller before crashing into her stall," he said in a statement. All three victims were sent to the hospital via ambulance and the operation ended about 20 minutes later. — BERNAMA
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Coconut water seller injured after car crashes into stall in Kuala Kangsar
IPOH: A coconut water seller was injured when her roadside stall was hit by a car driven by an elderly couple in front of the district police quarters in Kuala Kangsar this morning. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the 73-year-old driver of the Proton Saga and his 69-year-old wife also sustained injuries in the incident. He said the department received an emergency call at 11.35 am and a team from the Kuala Kangsar fire and rescue station was dispatched to the scene. 'The vehicle, driven by the elderly man, reportedly collided with a parked Honda City belonging to the 49-year-old coconut water seller before crashing into her stall,' he said in a statement. All three victims were sent to the hospital via ambulance and the operation ended about 20 minutes later.
Free Malaysia Today
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Free Malaysia Today
Early morning blaze razes 21 homes, temple in Hutan Melintang
The Perak fire and rescue department said firefighters were hampered by low water pressure from fire hydrants and the risk of electrical arcing from active power cables. (JBPM pic) PETALING JAYA : An early morning fire destroyed 21 houses, a restaurant and a temple at Bagan Pasir Laut in Hutan Melintang, Perak, today. Perak fire and rescue department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said no casualties were reported, according to Bernama. He said the department received a distress call at about 4.50am, and the first fire engine arrived at the scene about 12 minutes later. 'Two fire engines from the Hutan Melintang and Teluk Intan fire and rescue stations, along with the Bagan Tiang volunteer fire brigade, were deployed to the scene. 'When the team arrived, seven houses were already ablaze. The fire spread rapidly because of the proximity of the houses,' he said. Sabarodzi said the firefighters were hampered by low water pressure from fire hydrants and the risk of electrical arcing from active power cables in the area. 'The blaze was brought under control by 7.30am, and the firefighters managed to save 129 other houses nearby. 'An investigations is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, as well as the extent of destruction and losses,' he said.
