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Man Suffers Head Injuries After Fall on Subang Alam LRT Tracks
A young man crashed onto train tracks and suffered terrible head wounds during the morning rush hour. The 27-year-old victim tumbled down at Subang Alam station around eight in the morning. Emergency crews raced to the scene after getting the distress call. Good samaritans dragged the injured man off the dangerous rails before firefighters arrived. Eight rescue workers rushed from Shah Alam station with medical equipment and emergency vehicles. The fire department team reached the accident spot just nine minutes after the alarm sounded. Medical crews treated the badly hurt victim right at the station platform. Health ministry doctors took over his care when they showed up later. Railway officials confirmed the man had wandered onto the...
Malaysia's Digital Creative Sector Hits RM5.3 Billion, Fuels New Jobs
Malaysia made serious money from digital creative work last year. The country earned 5.3 billion ringgit from video games, animation and other digital content. Companies sold 800 million ringgit worth of creative products to other countries. The industry created more than 10,000 good-paying jobs for Malaysian workers. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo shared these numbers at a special video game launch event. The government wants Malaysia to become the top spot for digital content creation across Asia and the world. Officials plan to reach this goal before 2030 arrives. They created a special roadmap called DICE to help creative companies grow bigger and stronger. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation runs two new programs to...
Nurul Izzah Joins Selangor Digital Firm as Adviser for Tech Growth
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's daughter landed a major tech job last night. Nurul Izzah Anwar became one of three new advisers for Selangor's top digital company. The state-backed firm Sidec picked her during their 10th birthday party celebration. The company drives technology growth and economic development across Selangor state. Nurul Izzah will also advise the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park project. Selangor Chief Minister Amirudin Shari believes she brings valuable experience to the role. He said Nurul Izzah has worked behind the scenes on semiconductor projects since last year. Her appointment should help connect federal government officials with business leaders. The PKR deputy president runs her policy research group...
Appeals Court Sides With Tommy Thomas, Judge Removed From Suit
Former top lawyer Tommy Thomas scored a major court victory against his legal opponent. Three appeal judges kicked out the original trial judge from hearing his case. The Court of Appeal ruled that Judge Roz Mawar Rozain showed unfair bias against Thomas. Justice Faizah Jamaludin announced the unanimous decision that could change everything. Thomas walks away with 30,000 ringgit in legal costs from his courtroom win. The drama started when politician Shahrir Abdul Samad sued Thomas over corruption charges. Shahrir claimed Thomas abused his power during his time as attorney general. The former Johor politician received one million ringgit from ex-prime minister Najib Razak for housing work. Thomas denied all wrongdoing and fought back...
HKL Hands CCTV to Police After Injured Foreigner Found Bleeding
Kuala Lumpur Hospital officials turned security camera footage over to cops investigating a brutal attack on a foreign man. The victim showed up bloodied and battered at the medical center's parking garage last Sunday afternoon around half past four. Hospital staff rushed the injured man to emergency treatment after someone called police. Security cameras captured the whole incident and hospital bosses handed the recordings to investigators right away. The victim suffered serious head injuries and a broken rib from the savage beating. A shocking 41-second video spread across social media showing the wounded foreigner standing next to his car. Blood poured from his head wound as he struggled to stay upright before collapsing onto the...
Amirudin Wants MPs in on Putra Heights Pipeline Briefing
Selangor Chief Minister Amirudin Shar demanded answers about the massive gas pipe blast that rocked Putra Heights earlier this year. The state leader arranged a special Monday meeting for all politicians from both sides of the political fence. Government and opposition lawmakers will hear the full story about what caused the deadly incident. Amirudin posted on Facebook that his administration believes in being open with the public. He promised voters deserve to know exactly what happened during the terrifying explosion. The chief minister also asked the state assembly speaker to let officials explain everything during the next parliamentary session. Investigators discovered the underground pipe had been slowly sinking since workers...
Bangladeshi IS Cell Tapped Migrant Workers With Social Apps
Malaysian cops busted a dangerous terror network run by Bangladeshi workers living across the country. The Islamic State supporters used Facebook to spread their twisted messages and hunt for new recruits. Police tracked down the group after spotting suspicious social media accounts posting extremist content from Malaysian internet addresses. The terror cell targeted migrant workers at factories, construction sites, and gas stations to build their ranks. Investigators found between 100 and 150 people connected to the secret WhatsApp groups. The militants used popular apps like Telegram and WhatsApp to share propaganda videos and organize underground meetings. Terror supporters paid yearly fees of 500 ringgit to fund the radical...
Musician Arrested for Hitting Housemate With Guitar Stand
A local musician grabbed a guitar stand and smacked his roommate during a heated argument about slamming doors. The 46-year-old attacker lost his cool after his housemate got annoyed about bathroom door noise at half past six Monday morning. Police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail revealed the messy details of the Pandan Indah fight that landed the musician behind bars. The victim heard a loud bathroom door slam and decided to slam it back out of pure frustration. The angry musician stormed out of his room carrying the black guitar stand as a weapon. The 52-year-old victim took a beating from the makeshift weapon before hearing death threats from his attacker. Police said the musician promised to bring his buddies around to give the victim...
Anwar Hopes Canada Will Waive Visas for Malaysian Travelers
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reached out to Canadian leader Mark Carney about making travel easier for Malaysian citizens. The Malaysian leader wants Canada to drop visa requirements for people from his country. Anwar believes Commonwealth nations should receive equal treatment when it comes to travel rules. He thinks removing these barriers would help build stronger connections between both countries. The request aims to boost exchanges between Malaysia and Canada. Anwar made the phone call from Paris where he was conducting official government business. He contacted Carney to celebrate the Liberal Party's recent election success. The Malaysian prime minister used this opportunity to bring up the visa issue during their conversation...
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