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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Police looking for driver of black MPV seen in video overtaking dangerously
KUALA LUMPUR: Those with information about a luxury multipurpose vehicle seen in a social media video overtaking in a dangerous manner are urged to contact the police. A 10-second video circulating on social media shows several vehicles nearly forced off the road as a black MPV dangerously attempts to overtake a trailer lorry. Bukit Aman Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the owner of the dashcam that recorded the video as well as those who witnessed the incident should come forward to help investigations. "We are also working on identifying where and when this incident occurred," he told the New Straits Times today. The video shows a blue Proton Wira and the the vehicle from which the footage was recorded slowing down and veering to the road shoulder as a black MPV is seen flashing its high beams lights while overtaking a lorry in the opposite lane. Yusri advised motorists to be patient and courteous when driving. "Always adhere to the traffic rules and avoid driving in a reckless and dangerous manner which puts all road users at risk. "We urge anyone with information on this incident to come forward immediately so that we can take action," he said.
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Traffic police mobilised as Kuala Lumpur gears up for Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR: Hundreds of police personnel, including 313 traffic outriders, will be deployed to escort dignitaries and manage traffic ahead of the 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur from May 23 to May 28. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said that in addition to motorcycle police escorts, 34 patrol cars or multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and 190 motorcycles would also be deployed. "It involves a total of 789 traffic personnel, all of whom will remain on standby throughout the summit," said Yusri at a press conference following the 46th Asean Summit Human Resource Personnel Briefing Ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (Pulapol) today. "Of that number, 647 are personnel from other state contingents who reported for duty starting today," he added. Yusri said all personnel on duty would undergo a full rehearsal on May 21 and 22, covering escort formations, route control, and site security. "Enforcement operations will also be carried out around the capital to ensure the designated routes are kept clear. "Any traffic or parking obstructions will be dealt with by towing, in addition to continuous operations under Op Samseng Jalanan and motorcycle enforcement," he said. He added that commercial and heavy vehicles would also be barred from entering the city centre during peak hours. "Heavy vehicles are prohibited from entering the city centre starting today, from 6.30am to 7.30am, and 4.30pm to 7.30pm. "Enforcement action will be taken against road users who defy the rules or commit offences during this period," he said. The 2025 Asean Summit will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on May 26 and May 27. The gathering is expected to draw around 20,000 participants, including heads of state, delegates, and officials from member nations, along with dialogue partners such as China and the Gulf countries.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Coconut crunch in Johor: Supply dips 30pct, traders brace for price hike
JOHOR BARU: The supply of coconuts in Johor has dropped by 30 per cent following a slowdown in imports from Indonesia due to the prolonged Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. This has led to fresh coconut milk (santan) sellers grappling with shortages. Trader Yusri Abdul Hamid, who operates at the Perling public market, said the limited local supply had forced vendors to source coconuts from multiple Indonesian importers and supplement with domestic produce to keep their businesses running. "The situation worsened after Hari Raya. Many Indonesian workers were on extended leave, causing delays in shipments. On top of that, importers reported that much of the stock kept during the holidays had gone bad, shrinking supply." Yusri added that while importers have given the assurance that coconut shipments will recover next week, they also warned that prices might rise by the end of the month due to heightened demand from China and neighbouring countries. For now, the price of fresh santan in Johor remains stable at RM17 per kg compared with RM20 per kg in northern states, where coconut supplies have yet to stabilise. "If the cost of imported coconuts goes up, we will have no choice but to raise prices end of this month. Customers may not be happy, but there's little we can do if raw material costs climb," Yusri said. Traders fear that Johor may soon face the same price pressure felt in the northern states, which further strained household budgets.
