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Melaka rider relieved his voice was heard
The Melaka Chief Minister, Ab Rauf Yusoh, tried working as a p-hailing food delivery rider in Masjid Tanah to understand the challenges they face. Delivery riders welcomed the gesture, and a resident was surprised when the Chief Minister delivered his food order. The state government is also drafting a motorcycle maintenance subsidy proposal for riders.
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Driver dies after being run over by his own lorry, believed to have forgotten to pull the handbrake
A 72-year-old man died after being run over by his lorry in Taman Mawar, Machap Baru, Alor Gajah, Melaka. The lorry rolled forward, allegedly because the handbrake was not engaged, and struck the man as he walked towards a guard post. Police are investigating under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Melaka CM becomes a p-hailing 'rider', delivers orders to customers' homes
Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh worked as a p-hailing rider in Masjid Tanah to understand the challenges faced by delivery workers. He delivered food to a customer in Pengkalan Balak and later announced that over 3,000 p-hailing workers in Melaka would benefit from an assistance package being drafted.
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Melaka FC confident ahead of FA Cup clash with Penang FC
Melaka FC will face Penang FC in the FA Cup at Stadium Hang Jebat tomorrow night. The team is confident after a dramatic 2-1 win over Negeri Sembilan FC in the Super League two days ago.
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Rampage in hostel, Tunas Bakti resident admits to damaging property
An 18-year-old resident of Sekolah Tunas Bakti Sungai Lereh pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief for damaging property at the school's hostel in Ayer Keroh. The Magistrate's Court ordered her to be sent to Hospital Permai in Tampoi, Johor Bahru for psychiatric evaluation before sentencing.
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After Guantanamo, Nazir is discovering what it means to be free
Nazir Lep, a Malaysian who spent nearly two decades at Guantanamo Bay, is adjusting to a new life in Kampung Jeram Masjid, Muar. He describes freedom as feeling like a 'bigger prison' and is learning to cope with societal perceptions and the loss of time.