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
No set rule that PKR must hold Sabah PH chairmanship, says Phoong Posted on 25/12/2024 Sabah DAP chief Phoong Jin Zhe said any dispute or issue should be discussed at the Sabah PH leadership meetings and not aired in the media. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Sabah DAP chief Phoong Jin Zhe has denied the existence of a rule stipulating that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairmanship… Read More
Fulham’s Cairney scores, gets sent off in 1-1 draw at Spurs Posted on 02/12/2024 Fulham’s Tom Cairney was sent off seven minutes from time. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: Fulham captain Tom Cairney came off the bench to rescue a point before being sent off in a 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League today, after Brennan Johnson’s volley gave the hosts the… Read More
Syed Saddiq’s legal battle continues as court sets March 19 next year for hearing for corruption case appeal Posted on 09/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Court of Appeal has scheduled Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman’s appeal hearing against his conviction and sentence for corruption on March 19 and 20, 2025. Deputy public prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin confirmed the dates during a case management session today, the New Straits… Read More