Car salesman jailed, fined RM10,000 for drink-driving in Jln Ara in the wee hours Posted on 06/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — A car salesman was today sentenced to one day in jail and fined RM10,000, in default five months in jail, by the Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol. Magistrate Haneefa Ariffin, when handed down the sentence on S. Yagesh, 27, also ordered his driving licence to be suspended for two years. He was charged with committing the offence at Jalan Ara here at 2.35 am on July 10 this year. The charge, framed under Section 45A(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Amendment 2000), provides a maximum prison sentence of two years and a fine of up to RM30,000 and disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for not less than two years from the date of conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Salsabila Mohammad appeared for the prosecution, while Yagesh was represented by lawyer Charanpal Singh. — Bernama News
One-hour rainfall floods Putrajaya, submerges cars; waters go down after Bomba clears drains (VIDEO) Posted on 09/12/2024 PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 — An hour-long heavy rain that started at 4 pm caused flash floods at Presint 11 Zon 4A here today, submerging about 20 vehicles. Several roads were also flooded, rendering them impassable for light vehicles. Putrajaya Federal Territory Fire and Rescue Department director Abdul Manaf Che Isa… Read More
Hunter Biden prosecutor says president’s criticisms undermine rule of law Posted on 14/01/2025 Hunter Biden (right) was found guilty of gun charges in June after a Delaware federal court trial and later pleaded guilty to tax charges in Los Angeles. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: The US special counsel who prosecuted Democratic president Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden called the president’s criticisms of the cases… Read More
Crocodile longer than car seen prowling in Kelantan paddy fields (VIDEO) Posted on 15/12/2024 KOTA BARU, Dec 15 — An almost three-metre-long crocodile was spotted in a paddy field in Kampung Nechang, Tumpat, yesterday afternoon, following recent flooding in the area. The appearance of the wayward crocodile startled local residents as the paddy field is a popular fishing spot, and this is the first… Read More