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KUALA LUMPUR, Two college students were killed after their four-wheel drive vehicle was hit by a Mercedes car coming from the opposite direction in an accident along Jalan Cheras this morning. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department Chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said that at about 6.43 am, the Mercedes, driven by a 23-year-old man, is believed to have skidded before crashing into the victims’ vehicle and five other vehicles from the opposite direction. “As a result of the crash, two passengers in the Ford Ranger, both aged 22, died from severe injuries, while their friend, the driver

KUALA LUMPUR, Different political views, religion and race did not stop the unity among Malaysians who supported the country during the 2024 Paris Olympics. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang posted on X tonight stating that Malaysians could be seen clearly seen supporting the national athletes, especially on social media platforms. ‘Unity is our strength! I hope this positive momentum can continue in conjunction with the National Month and Malaysia Day. ‘Use social media platforms to spread unity and harmony. Social media can be the best platform to encourage unity, togetherness and national integration. #cakapbaikbaik anywhere!’ he posted. He

KUALA LUMPUR, Comments from netizens about athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics on social media could be considered cyberbullying if they negatively affect the athletes’ mental health, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) would review such matters if reports are received from time to time. ‘Sometimes, it is believed that comments made by netizens can be classified as cyberbullying if athletes feel that their mental health is affected. ‘I will review the situation and request MCMC to issue a follow-up statement,’ he told reporters after attending the Lembah Pantai 2024 Unity

BALING, Kedah ulama (religious scholar) Abdul Wahab Hassan, widely known as Tuan Guru Haji Awang Lanai, died at his home in Parit Panjang near here, at around 3 pm today. He was 86. Central PAS Ulama Council chief Datuk Ahmad Yahya, in announcing the news in a Facebook post, said ‘Tuan Guru Haji Awang Lanai has returned to Allah … May his soul be blessed with grace and placed among the righteous and pious. Al-Fatihah.’ According to the post, Abdul Wahab was born in Kampung Tupai and began his education at Kampung Tupai Malay Primary School. He pursued further religious

KUALA LUMPUR, Policemen on an anti-crime operation opened fire at two cars carrying four men who tried to ram their vehicle along Jalan Pekan Batu 11 in Balakong, near here, today. Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the suspects attempted to crash their Nissan Frontier and BMW into the policemen, who were conducting an operation against cable thefts. ‘Police were forced to fire five shots at the tyres of the two cars to stop the criminals in their tracks. The four suspects, aged between 28 and 36, were arrested,’ he said in a statement here. Naazron said