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Penang retiree wins RM21.3m Toto 4D Jackpot with family car numbers, shares prize with Selangor bettor
KUCHING, Dec 16 — A retired renovation contractor from Penang won the RM21.3 million Toto 4D Jackpot 1 on December 8 by betting on the car registration numbers of his family members. The 64-year-old winner told STM Lottery that he
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Three family members killed in head-on crash between two cars in Mersing; five-year-old daughter of driver treated for head injuries
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Three family members were killed in an accident involving two vehicles at kilometre 45, Kota Tinggi-Mersing Road, near the entrance to Ladang Arami Jaya, at 8.30pm last night. Mersing district police chief, Superintendent Abdul Razak
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Bruneian loses life in Sandakan drag battle crash, race unsanctioned
SANDAKAN, Dec 16 — A participant of the Sandakan Drag Battle 2024 was killed in an accident during the race at the Sandakan Turf Club Circuit, Batu 5, on Saturday. The incident happened at 4.44pm when the 36-year-old victim, Abang
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Kelantan man who weighed 420kg laid to rest with help from 20 firefighters, villagers in Kota Baru
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The body of 420kg Sheikh Mohd Ali Omar was laid to rest at Kampung Jaya Islamic Cemetery in Pasir Hor in Kelantan at 11.20pm last night, with assistance from 20 firefighters and local villagers. The
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Factory blaze and rapid growth in Puncak Alam prompt review of emergency services, authorities to study plans for police, fire stations
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Authorities are exploring the establishment of dedicated police and fire stations in Puncak Alam as the area experiences rapid development. In a New Straits Times report, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said Selangor police will
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Thai PM accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra on maiden Malaysia visit
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 16 — Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, attended an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex here today. Paetongtarn, who arrived yesterday for her maiden visit to Malaysia after
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Man screams for help before being killed
SANDAKAN, Dec 15 — A man managed to scream for help when he was attacked by a crocodile in an incident at the Batu 8 squatter area here last Friday. According to Sinar Harian, the reptile surged at the 28-year-old victim
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With ‘friends’ like these, Umno doesn’t need enemies
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh today urged his party to reconsider its support for the national unity government over rumours that allied PKR would recruit one of its ministers. Commenting on a news report
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Tengku Zafrul to address speculation on political plans amid rumours of Umno exit, PKR move
SABAK BERNAM, Dec 15 — Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz has stated that he will issue an official statement this afternoon regarding his political position. According to The Star, Tengku Zafrul said he is aware of speculations on his plans to
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Takiyuddin shoots down rumours of resignation from Perikatan Nasional deputy sec-gen post
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has dismissed rumours that he has resigned as Perikatan Nasional’s deputy secretary-general. “Not true… I am still the deputy secretary-general (of PN),” the Kota Baru MP told Malaysiakini via a text message last
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