Anwar expresses condolences to families of victims in deadly Melaka crash Posted on 25/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of a five-vehicle crash at KM204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) in Melaka last night. In a post on X, he expressed his grief over the tragedy, hoping that the victims’ families would be granted patience and strength during this difficult time. “Praying that those who perished will be forgiven and granted a special place by His side, InsyaAllah,” he said. The tragic accident, which occurred at 8.45 pm yesterday, claimed the lives of seven people, including five family members, while 33 others were injured. The accident involved a coach carrying 27 passengers, two lorries, a car, and an MPV at KM204 of the PLUS northbound highway. Initial investigations indicate that the coach collided with a detached lorry tyre in the middle lane, causing the driver to lose control. The coach veered into the opposite lane and collided with three vehicles, resulting in the deaths of five Toyota Estima passengers and the coach driver. — Bernama News
2024 in review: GISBH raids expose dark secrets of alleged child exploitation and Al-Arqam ties Posted on 24/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — Three decades after the teachings of Al-Arqam were declared deviant in 1994, the nation was once again abuzz with controversy following allegations surrounding GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH), an organisation reportedly linked to the group. GISBH, known for its extensive business network comprising restaurants, hotels,… Read More
Wall Street closes lower as investors assess data after recent gains Posted on 13/12/2024 The S&P 500 reached a one-week high, driven by an inflation report backing a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. (AFP pic) NEW YORK: Wall Street closed lower on Thursday as investors evaluated key economic indicators ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week. The Nasdaq had… Read More
Sabah’s electricity reserve margin at only 5pc, state assembly told Posted on 20/11/2024 KOTA KINABALU, Nov 20 — Sabah currently only has a five per cent reserve margin for its electricity supply, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said that Sabah has a generation capacity of 1,226 megawatts (MW), with current demand for electricity around… Read More