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
THERE are numerous towers and tall buildings constructed around the world. Many of these skyscrapers have also become popular tourist attractions thanks to their historical and architectural significance. It’s believed that the Eiffel Tower in the French capital “grows” in the summer. Is it true? VERDICT: TRUE The (now) nearly 330m metal structure located in … 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
VIDEOS claiming to show crimes in progress tend to go viral due to the shocking nature of such acts, and this includes offences such as robbery. Recently a two-minute-long video went viral on TikTok in which a man can be seen trying to break a coin exchange machine at a laundromat before running away after … 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
