Three men killed after car plunges into floodwaters in Kota Tinggi

Three men killed after car plunges into floodwaters in Kota Tinggi

KOTA TINGGI: Three men lost their lives after the car they were in skidded and plunged into floodwaters on Saturday (Jan 11) evening. Kota Tinggi Fire and Rescue Station chief Shawaluddin Ami Nordin reported that the department received a call about the incident at Ladang YPJ, Ulu Sedili, at 4.40pm. “Their car was believed to … Read more

Elderly lorry driver dies in crash at Kota Marudu

Elderly lorry driver dies in crash at Kota Marudu

KOTA KINABALU: An elderly man tragically died from injuries sustained in a crash involving the 10-tonne lorry he was driving at Kampung Mengaris in Kota Marudu on Saturday morning (Jan 11). The 68-year-old driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle, resulting in a crash that left him trapped inside. A team of 10 firefighters, led … Read more

Polytechnic bans post-exam celebrations after student’s death

Polytechnic bans post-exam celebrations after student’s death

The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu State has announced a ban on “all forms of celebrations” often observed by students after their final year examinations. IMT is a polytechnic owned by the Enugu State Government. The Acting Rector of the IMT, Emeka Ejim, announced this in a circular released on Wednesday. The ban followed a car … Read more

Pune Porche Accident: Two liquor serving outlets visited by teen driver sealed

Pune Porche Accident: Two liquor serving outlets visited by teen driver sealed

The Maharashtra excise department has taken action against two restaurants in Pune, sealing them for allegedly serving alcohol to a 17-year-old boy involved in a fatal car crash. The incident, which occurred in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, resulted in the death of two software engineers. The excise department has initiated inspections to prevent similar violations and … Read more

JPJ aims to reduce fatal accident rate in Kuala Muda by half

JPJ aims to reduce fatal accident rate in Kuala Muda by half

SUNGAI PETANI: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) aims to reduce the fatal accident rate in the Kuala Muda district by 50% this year. Its deputy director general (planning and operations), Aedy Fadly Ramli, said the department would closely monitor 14 fatal accident-prone “black spots” in the district. He said the “black spots” include Jalan Alor … Read more