Elderly man dies after being crushed by falling mangosteen tree in Bentong orchard Posted on 17/12/2024 KUANTAN, Dec 16 — An elderly man was found dead after being crushed by a fallen tree in his orchard in Jalan Teras, Bentong today. The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in a statement said that they received an emergency call about the incident involving Lee Pik Chee, 67, at around 4.23pm. “The rescue team had to use a four-wheel-drive vehicle to reach the location, as the fire engine could not enter the area. They then walked about 1.5 kilometres to the scene. “The victim was found trapped under a mangosteen tree and was confirmed dead at the scene by medical personnel,” the statement read. Efforts to remove the victim were immediately carried out by cutting parts of the tree using a chainsaw, and the case was handed over to the police for further investigation. — Bernama News
Liew calls for push on EVs to cut petrol usage Posted on 09/11/2024 Liew Chin Tong, the deputy minister for investment, trade and industry, taking a look at a newly-assembled Chery car at the assembly plant in Kulim today. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: A deputy minister has called for a big push on the use of electric vehicles (EVs) to cut petrol usage… Read More
PAS spiritual leader urges Muhyiddin to rethink leadership roles in PN, citing Bersatu dominance Posted on 20/12/2024 PETALING JAYA, Dec 20 — PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin has urged Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to redistribute leadership roles within the coalition, warning that Bersatu’s dominance in key positions could lead to divisions. According to Utusan Malaysia, Hashim emphasised that PAS, which governs four… Read More
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