Police record statement from lorry driver in deadly Ayer Keroh plaza crash, tests clear him of drugs, booze while behind the wheel Posted on 25/12/2024 MELAKA, Dec 25 — Police have recorded the statement of the lorry driver involved in the five-vehicle crash that killed five people at KM204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound in Melaka on the night of the incident. Alor Gajah District Police Chief Superintendent Ashari Abu Samah said the statement of the 31-year-old driver was taken to determine elements of negligence that resulted in one of the lorry tyres being dislodged, resulting in the crash. Tests conducted on the driver found him to be free of the influence of drugs and alcohol, he said when contacted by the media here today. Ashari said that the police are working to obtain dashboard camera footage showing the tyre on the highway, which has gone viral on social media. He urged the owner of the vehicle that recorded the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation, being conducted under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Yesterday, the father of Khairul Ikhwan Mazupi, 32, driver of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) who died in the crash, said that he believed the police were gathering sufficient evidence for prosecution. Datuk Mazupi Abdul Rahman, a retired senior police officer, also expressed confidence that the police would conduct a transparent and fair investigation into the incident. The accident also claimed the lives of his daughter-in-law, Fadzlenna Ramli, 32, his grandson Muhammad Umar, 2, as well as his in-laws Ramli Ab Wahab, 66, and Fauziah Jaafar, 69. The crash, which occurred at 8.45 pm on Tuesday and involved a tour bus carrying 27 passengers, two lorries, a car, and the MPV, killed seven people, while 33 others were injured. — Bernama News
Penang CM tables RM940.22m budget with lowest deficit to date Posted on 22/11/2024 GEORGE TOWN, Nov 22 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today tabled a RM940.22 million state budget for 2025, with a projected deficit of RM33.63 million. He said the 2025 budget has a projected revenue of RM906.59 million, which led to the lower deficit after taking into account the… Read More
Liverpool’s Slot thrilled after 2-2 draw against Fulham Posted on 15/12/2024 Liverpool’s Diogo Jota (left) celebrates with Darwin Nunez after scoring his side’s second goal during their English Premier League match against Fulham, at Anfield in Liverpool, on Saturday. (AP pic) LIVERPOOL: Four days ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot was unhappy with a narrow Champions League victory at Girona but on… Read More
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over abuse scandal Posted on 13/11/2024 Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned five days after the independent Makin Report singled him out for criticism over his handling of abuse allegations dating back to the 1970s. (AFP pic) LONDON: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the senior cleric of the Church of England, resigned “in sorrow” on Tuesday,… Read More