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Forest fire at FRIM Bidor research plot fully extinguished
A forest fire affecting a research plot at the FRIM Research Station (SPF) Bidor in Perak was fully extinguished yesterday afternoon. The operation involved multiple agencies including the fire department, and an impact assessment on the affected plot will be conducted.
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Customs Seize Smuggled Cigarettes, Liquor Worth RM1.95 Million in Klang Valley
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Kuala Lumpur seized untaxed white cigarettes and liquor worth RM1.95 million through two special operations around the Klang Valley. The Ops Tembok Besar and Ops Akur operations, conducted in July and August, led to the arrest of 38 individuals and the opening of 38 investigation papers.
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Firefighter swims 50m to rescue man who jumped off Kuala Selangor bridge
A 44-year-old man who jumped from the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah 5 Bridge in Kuala Selangor was rescued by firefighters on Monday night. A firefighter swam 50 metres from the riverbank to reach the man, who was unharmed and handed over to health personnel and police.
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Forest fire scorches 2.42 hectares at FRIM Bidor, crews resume operation
A forest fire broke out at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Bidor, Perak, yesterday evening, scorching about 2.42 hectares. Firefighters from the Bidor station brought the blaze under control, with only 15 per cent of the area still burning when operations paused at midnight for safety. The operation resumed this morning.
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Sabak Bernam couple lose RM400,000, now earn RM130,000 a month selling banana chips
A couple in Sabak Bernam who lost RM400,000 in a clothing business in 2023 have turned their fortunes around by selling banana chips via TikTok live streams. Their Nekyahh Kerepek business now records monthly sales of between RM130,000 and RM136,000 and employs 14 workers, including the elderly and single mothers.
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Five injured, including baby, in two-car crash on North-South Expressway near Ulu Bernam
A family of five, including a two-month-old baby, were injured in a two-car crash on the North-South Expressway near Ulu Bernam early yesterday. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department said the crash involved a Toyota Camry and a Mazda CX-5, and two people from the Camry fled the scene.
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Sabak Bernam couple's banana chip business thrives after RM400,000 loss
Muhammad Akram Shairi and Siti Farhana Masud Hayati of Sabak Bernam started Nekyahh Kerepek after their clothing business lost nearly RM400,000. The banana chip venture, which began with a TikTok livestream order, now processes 200kg of bananas daily and employs 14 people. Monthly sales exceed RM130,000.
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UPSI alumni urges students to boldly explore new ideas for world stage
At Tanjung Malim, UPSI alumnus Datuk Dr Ahmad Sani Araby shared his life journey with over 200 new students at the Kem Bina Bitara Insan camp. He stressed the importance of daring to explore new ideas and mastering English to stand out internationally.
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Single mother in Rawang sells fish satay in dinosaur costume for her kids
A 29-year-old single mother in Rawang, Selangor, wears a dinosaur costume while selling fish satay and crab sticks to support her three children. Nur Shamimi Md Shaied started the business over a month ago and now earns between RM20 and RM40 daily.
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Police crackdown in Klang, Kuala Selangor: 262 motorcycles inspected; 155 summonses issued!
Police conducted two operations in Kuala Selangor and Klang, inspecting 262 motorcycles and issuing 155 summonses for traffic violations. In Klang, two people were arrested for drunk driving.
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'Enough that my child was a victim, let no one else be after this' - Father of teen who died from electric shock
A 15-year-old student died after touching a lamp post suspected of carrying an electric current at a futsal court in Taman Pancaran, Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor. The police classified the case as sudden death, and the father is considering legal action over alleged negligence.
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Teen dies of electrocution: Ijok rep urges safety audit of public recreational facilities
A 15-year-old boy died after an apparent electrocution at a futsal court in Kuala Selangor. The Ijok state assemblyman has called for an immediate safety audit of all public recreational facilities under the municipal council's purview.
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Teenage boy dies from electric shock after touching lamp post
A 15-year-old boy died from electrocution after touching a lamp post at Taman Pancaran, Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor. Police received a call at 10.32pm and found the victim unconscious; he was confirmed dead at the scene. The case is classified as sudden death.
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Sabah officials study paddy techniques in Sekinchan
Sabah's Agriculture Minister and other officials attended a rice cultivation course in Sekinchan, Selangor, to learn best practices for improving Sabah's paddy production. A follow-up training is planned for Kota Belud.