Day: August 12, 2024

KOTA BHARU, Police have summoned 11 individuals, including survivors and their parents, to record their statements regarding a tragic incident, involving a three-wheeled motorcycle, on Friday, resulting in the drowning of a 15-month-old baby girl in Bachok. Bachok district police chief Supt Mohamad Ismail Jamaluddin said the police will also take statements from those who attempted to rescue the victims that night. ‘Further investigations are underway, and we will call upon any additional witnesses if necessary. We are committed to conducting a transparent investigation, covering all aspects. Should any element of negligence be discovered, appropriate action will be taken,” he

MELAKA, The number of flood evacuees in Alor Gajah dropped slightly to 407 people from 121 people at 7.30 pm from 418 people from 127 families at 4 pm today. The Melaka state disaster management committee said that the evacuees are being housed in six relief shelters currently. ‘Balai Raya Paya Lebar is housing 61 people from 13 families, Balai Raya Ayer Paabas (61 people from 13 families), Sekolah Rendah Agama (SRA) Jabatan Agama Islam Melaka (JAIM) Ar-Rasyidin (163 people from 59 families), Pejabat Jawatankuasa Pembangunan dan Penyelarasan Dewan Undangan Negeri (Japerun) Kuala Linggi (125 people from 30 families), Dewan

KUALA LUMPUR, Encorp Bhd has suspended its group chief executive officer (CEO) Hazurin Harun to facilitate an internal investigation related to allegations made involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). In a Bursa Malaysia filing, the real estate developer said Hazurin has been suspended effectively today, until further announcement by the board. Encorp has stated that the company will continue its business operations as usual during the suspension period. Group chief financial officer Kamarul Azman Kamarozaman@Amir will be appointed as the officer-in-charge and will temporarily assume the duties and functions of the group CEO. Encorp, referring to the statement issued by

GEORGE TOWN, The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has taken action against private vehicle owners for offering illegal passenger transport or car rental services at Penang International Airport near here. According to a Penang JPJ Facebook post, nine private vehicles, including rental, e-hailing cars, and taxis, were seized during Op Ulat on Aug 10 and 11. ‘Investigations revealed that the drivers of these vehicles were transporting local tourists and charging them fees according to their destinations,’ it said. JPJ advised the public to opt for licensed public transportation to ensure a smooth and safe journey to their destination. JPJ will continue

KUALA LUMPUR, The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday amid signs of weaker exports and concerns over rising output in the coming weeks, said palm oil trader David Ng. He told Bernama that weaker soybean oil prices also took a toll on the CPO market. ‘We see support at RM3,650 and resistance at RM3,800,” he said. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) reported that Malaysia’s palm oil exports grew by 39.92 per cent to 1.69 million tonnes in July 2024 from 1.21 million tonnes in June 2024. In its Malaysian Palm