GIVEN how peaceful Malaysia is and the good relations the nation has with its neighbours, it is always alarming to hear any news that shots have been fired across the border. As such, any news claiming this would go viral quickly. It was claimed recently in a viral video that two Thai nationals fired shots … Read more
FOR how beautiful and diverse nature is, the scientific names used to classify various living organisms are often rather dry – after all, the nomenclature is meant to serve a practical purpose, which often leads to lots of obscure biological jargon. However, scientists are not an entirely humourless bunch. Certain species have been bestowed names … Read more
WHEN it comes to the government, any pictures, photos or screenshots tend to go viral quickly when it is claimed that it is linked to it. This happens regardless of whether the information is actually true or not. Recently, a screenshot went viral online; it is claimed that it is of the supply of fertilisers … Read more
THOUGH the colour orange is now more popularly associated with mischievous cats of the “oyen” variety, it’s also known for being difficult to rhyme with and sharing a name with the fruit. However, it’s said that it’s the fruit that got the name first. Is this true? Verdict: TRUE Citrus fruits, including oranges, originated from … Read more
Nothing conjures righteous fury quite like the sight of an animal being abused. So when a video showing a man abusing a cat appeared on social media, it instantly went viral. It has been claimed that the abuse seen in the video happened in Johor. Is this true? Verdict: TRUE This was confirmed by North … Read more
CLEANING a property before renting it out is a good practice, and on rare occasions, one can stumble across an unexpected, potentially explosive surprise. Is it true that a man cleaning an unoccupied house in Merlimau found a mortar shell there? VERDICT: TRUE Jasin OCPD Deputy Supt Ahmad Jamil Radzi told national news agency Bernama … Read more
IF YOU are a fan of chocolates and cake, you would enjoy chocolate cakes of all varieties – moist chocolate cake, chocolate ganache cake, German chocolate cake, or even chocolate swiss rolls. But have you ever wondered about the origin of the German chocolate cake? Is it true that this delicious dessert originates from Germany? … Read more
A viral video shows the police chasing and successfully apprehending a suspect who tried to escape a motorcycle inspection during a routine patrol. It was said that the suspect was spotted at Jalan Batu Belah, Klang, but was arrested at Jalan Kapar Klang after he sped away with drugs in his possession. Is this true? … Read more
IF YOU’RE ever in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, you’re likely to encounter a number of statues – some large and imposing, others more subtle, blending in with their surroundings. But it’s said that one of the Scandinavian city’s many statues is kept at a toasty 37º Celsius all year round, no matter the season. Is this … Read more
WITH a recent announcement that those who have registered with the Central Database Hub (Padu) can update their data on the site, the possibility emerges that scammers could seize on this to get people’s personal details by “helping” them to enter their details. Read full story Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more
