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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Focus on coalition unity, says MP amid Tengku Zafrul poser
Segamat MP R Yuneswaran said he feared Umno-PKR ties would be hampered if Tengku Zafrul Aziz was accepted as a PKR member. PETALING JAYA : An MP from PKR has urged his party to focus on maintaining a united coalition government, as former Umno man Tengku Zafrul Aziz seeks to join PKR. Segamat MP R Yuneswaran said he acknowledged Tengku Zafrul's contributions to the nation and government, but warned that PKR's ties with Umno could be hampered if the investment, trade and industry minister becomes a party member. 'It's essential to consider the implications of the relationship between Umno and PKR. Currently, the focus should be on a unity government and establishing a united coalition, which is of utmost importance. 'Anything that can break the trust and stability (within the unity government), must be avoided,' he said in a post on X. Tengku Zafrul resigned from Umno on Friday and said he intends to join PKR, citing 'compatibility and suitability'. However, many Umno leaders have warned PKR against accepting the senator as a member, with a Kedah leader also calling for a review of Barisan Nasional's alliance with Pakatan Harapan if Tengku Zafrul successfully defects to PKR. However, PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim supported accepting Tengku Zafrul, saying it would boost support for the party. Earlier today, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said no official discussion has been held on Tengku Zafrul's application to join PKR, adding that his Cabinet would be unaffected.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Father and daughter killed as family vehicle plunges into ravine in Segamat
SEGAMAT, May 29 — A father and his nine-year-old daughter were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in with four other family members skidded and plunged into a ravine in Kampung Kwongsai, along Jalan Segamat-Labis, yesterday. Bandar Baru Segamat Fire and Rescue Station Operations Commander Senior Fire Officer II Zainal Abidin Che Deraman identified the deceased as Mohd Fitri Md Said, 39, and Nurin Insyirah Mohd Fitri. The four others were injured. They are Mohd Fitri's wife, Nurain Farhana Johari, 32, and their three children, Muhammad Zikri Mohd Fitri, 11, Nur Hisna Mohd Fitri, 4, and Nur Atiya Mohd Fitri, 2. Zainal Abidin said the station received an emergency call about the incident involving a four-wheel drive vehicle skidding and plunging into a ravine at 6.47 pm. 'Following the alert, a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) with seven personnel was dispatched to the scene, which is located about nine kilometres from the station,' he said in a statement today. Upon arrival, he said the team discovered a Toyota Hilux that had plunged into the ravine, with two victims trapped beneath the vehicle. 'The team used special equipment, including a Hydraulic Ramp, to stabilise the vehicle and extricate the victims,' he said. The other four victims managed to free themselves from the wreckage and were subsequently sent to a hospital for treatment, while the bodies were handed over to the police for further action. — Bernama
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Husband killed, wife injured in Segamat Nissan X-Trail and Scania trailer crash
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — A man died following a collision involving a Nissan X-Trail SUV and a Scania trailer along Jalan Muar-Jementah Batu 16 in Segamat yesterday. Senior Fire Officer I Zuraimi Haron, operations commander from the Segamat Fire and Rescue Station, said a fire engine with six personnel was dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call at 5.52pm. 'Upon arriving at 6.17pm, we found the accident involved a Scania trailer and a Nissan X-Trail SUV. 'A 37-year-old man was trapped in the driver's seat of the SUV, while a 36-year-old woman — believed to be his wife — sustained injuries. 'However, the 46-year-old Scania trailer driver was unharmed,' he told Sinar Harian. Firefighters used special rescue equipment to extricate the trapped victim, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. The body was handed over to police for further investigation, while the injured woman was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. 'The situation was brought under control by 6.58pm, and the operation was completed at 6.55pm,' he added.
Malay Mail
17-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Police tracking man who took pet dog to Segamat nasi kandar restaurant, chair disposed of
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Police are looking for a man seen in a viral video bringing his pet dog into a nasi kandar restaurant in Segamat. Berita Harian reported that the man, believed to be in his 20s, was seen placing the dog on a chair while having drinks at the eatery. 'In the viral video, an individual is seen bringing a pet dog while having a drink,' said Segamat district police chief Superintendent Ahmad Zamry Marinsah. 'Following that, a staff member from the restaurant lodged a report at the Segamat district police headquarters.' Initial investigations revealed that the incident took place at around 12pm last Sunday. Ahmad Zamry said the restaurant employee informed police that the chair used by the dog had since been disposed of after the matter was reported to their employer. He said police are actively tracking down the individual, with the Segamat Municipal Council also assisting in the investigation under the Local Government Act 1970. 'Anyone with information about the man is urged to contact the nearest police station to assist in the investigation,' he said.
Free Malaysia Today
16-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops look for man who brought dog to mamak shop
A video clip widely shared on social media showed a man with his pet dog beside him at a Muslim restaurant in Johor. PETALING JAYA : Police are looking for a man who brought his pet dog with him to a 24-hour Muslim restaurant in Johor last Sunday. Segamat police chief Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said a restaurant worker interviewed by the police had stated that the restaurant had thrown away the chair on which the dog had been placed. 'Further investigations are being held with the Segamat Municipal Council,' he said in a statement. A video of the man and his dog at the eatery in Segamat Baru had gone viral earlier this week, with netizens expressing dismay. Dogs are seen as ritually unclean by most Muslims.
