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Malay Mail
14-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Residents blame narrow roads, lack of traffic lights for fatal accidents in Teluk Intan, call for road safety measures
TELUK INTAN, May 14 — Residents have claimed that narrow roads and lack of traffic lights along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam are among the factors contributing to the frequent fatal accidents in the area. Sungai Lampam Kanan Federal Village Development and Security Committee chairman Mohammed Nadzri Mat Taib said the many lorries carrying sand and stones plying the route increase the risk of accidents. 'These lorry drivers drive fast. In several incidents, lorries skidded and fell into ditches at the exact location. This area has various facilities nearby, such as irrigation canals, a kindergarten, access roads to villages, and food stalls. 'Therefore, it has many intersections for villagers to enter and going to work or sending their children to school,' he told Bernama. Mohammed Nadzri claimed that the lorry drivers often rush to complete trips to nearby construction sites. 'I've raised this issue in meetings to discuss what can be done—perhaps widening the road. There is also a small bridge crossing the irrigation canal, and it becomes hazardous when vehicles pass each other there,' he said. Mohammed Nadzri acknowledged that the authorities periodically carried out patrols and law enforcement, which he claimed had little impact on the lorry activities. Meanwhile, a villager, Mustafa Rahman, 50, said the route that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel yesterday is used by lorries transporting sand or stones, believed to be headed to Selangor. 'They drive at high speed. I don't dare to send my children to school on a motorcycle. 'Perhaps accidents happen because this road lacks warning, speed limit signs, and no traffic lights,' he said. He said plans to widen the road had been approved, but they were told the application was frozen. 'We hope it will be resumed to prevent more lives from being lost,' he added. At 8.50 am yesterday, nine FRU personnel were killed en route to Ipoh from Teluk Intan after their vehicle was rammed by a lorry carrying stones. — Bernama
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Everyone can see the busy motorway scene – but only the sharpest drivers can spot all five hazards in 15 seconds
THE motorway scene looks busy on first glance, but only the most alert drivers can spot the hazards. Put your eyesight to the test below by searching for the five dangers on the road. 4 This is a brainteaser - to check your perception skills, and your ability to look beyond obvious elements and find subtle dangers. The bustling motorway scene is instantly recognisable to viewers. But if you can spot all five hazards in just 15 seconds, you are well ahead of the average time to do so. Only one in four are able to spot them within 30 seconds. And just as many people give up completely before finding every danger. This brainteaser is specifically geared towards drivers. Staying alert behind the wheel is more than just checking your mirrors, it's also about spotting potential hazards before they become a real danger. From pedestrians on the pavement to cars crammed on the road, there's a lot going on. But buried within the chaos are five all-too- common road hazards that drivers should always be on the lookout for. How quickly are you able to spot all of the hazards? Everyone can see the busy motorway scene - but only the sharpest drivers can spot all five hazards in 10 seconds It might seem a bit daunting at first, but the trick is to carefully examine each section of the image. You might wish to start from the top left corner of the image and work your way down, or maybe do the complete opposite - whatever gives you more confidence. Another useful tactic is picking an element of the picture - in this case a card - and analyse what's around it. If you're scratching your head at what you've missed - then fear not. Have a look at the solution image at the bottom to check how many you managed to get. On the bottom left of the image you can find hazy fumes from a red car, followed by obstructive roadworks just above to the right. Then to the far right of the image, there's a motorcyclist without a helmet. This is adjacent to broken glass and nails on the road, as well as a car with a flat tyre. Did you know that solving brainteasers and optical illusions is a great way of training your brain and improving creative thinking? How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me? Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions. Some benefits include: Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief. Brainteasers are purposefully designed to trick our vision and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence. So you might want to try The Sun's wide range of optical illusions created to stimulate the deepest parts of your brain. For example, you may have a high IQ if you can spot the second dog in this illusion in just 9 seconds. See the teaser and the answers below. 4 4
