‘Mummy, it hurts so much!’: Inconsolable mother describes daughter’s final call as she lay dying in car crushed by container in Bukit Mertajam Posted on 14/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — In her final moments, Lee Zi Rou, who was killed after her car was crushed by a cargo container at a traffic light junction in Bukit Mertajam, Penang yesterday, managed to call her mother. “Mummy! It hurts so much!” the 21-year-old woman gasped into her phone before falling silent. In an emotional interview with China Press today, her mother, who only wished to be known as Lim, recalled with great sorrow, “I sensed she had died.” The container reportedly toppled onto Lee’s car after the lorry lost control while negotiating a sharp left turn. Another vehicle was also struck by the container. Its driver, 25-year-old Tan Chou Theng, sustained serious injuries but was rescued by bystanders and taken to the hospital. Lee’s mother shared that she had always warned her daughters to only call in the event of an emergency. When Lee called, Lim immediately feared something was wrong. “I told them that if they call, it means there is an emergency,” Lim was quoted as saying. Lim quickly instructed her other daughter to drive her along Lee’s usual route to work. Upon arriving at the scene, she was told by a man that her daughter had been crushed. Despite frantic efforts to get help, the container was too heavy to move. Lee’s mother recalled the tragic timing: “She called at 9:24am, and my daughter had died by 9:30am.” At the Bukit Mertajam Magistrate’s Court today, a remand order was issued for the 51-year-old lorry driver, who is under investigation for causing death by reckless driving under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. If convicted, the driver faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to RM50,000, and a driving licence disqualification of between 10 and 20 years. News
Flooded but secure: Kelantan’s safety assured despite nine police stations inundated as military joins relief efforts, says DPM Zahid Posted on 30/11/2024 KOTA BAHRU, Nov 29 — Kelantan’s security has not been compromised even though nine police stations in Pasir Mas and Tumpat were currently affected by floods, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said all the affected police officers and personnel at the stations have… Read More
Brace for wet weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain to affect much of the country until 5pm, says MetMalaysia Posted on 15/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to affect nearly all states in the Peninsula, as well as Sabah and Sarawak, until 5pm today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said that the affected areas are all of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya,… Read More
Sabah whistleblower exposé: State deputy CM, assemblymen cooperate with MACC inquiry over mining licence allegations Posted on 17/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — Several Sabah government leaders, including a deputy chief minister and two assemblymen, have provided statements to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as part of an investigation into graft allegations involving state mining licences. MACC questioned Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, Tempasuk assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari, and… Read More