Single dad declines donations from public after contributions pour in after viral video

 

PETALING JAYA: A single father is refusing to accept any more donations from the public after he was seen a viral video that appeared to show him having difficulty finding money to pay a mechanic after his motorcycle broke down in Kuala Lumpur.

According to Sinar Harian, the man known as Dicky Yau was touched by the concern showed by social media users who had offered to extend financial help to him after seeing the situation he was in.

"I would like to thank everyone who sent private messages to offer help. However, I cannot accept any donations from anyone.

"If there is any account asking for donations using my name, it is fake. Thanks everyone for your concern," he said in a TikTok post on Saturday (April 18).

Yau said his motorcycle had already been repaired by the owner of the TikTok account @minyakhitamjalanan.

He said any donations received would be given to the mechanics featured in the TikTok account, who are known for their efforts to help motorcyclists stranded due to vehicle breakdowns, even in the dead of the night.

"Next week, I will look for that brother (mechanic). I will give these TikTok live gifts to that brother so he can help others," said Yau.

Posts on the "minyakhitamjalanan" account on TikTok and "Minyak hitam jalanan original" on Facebook described how he, the mechanic, received a call from Yau at around 12.30am asking for help to repair a motorcycle that had broken down.

The mechanic said the total cost of repair, including the chain, sprocket, as well as labour charges, came to RM145.

"I just got to where he was stranded and chatted with him while he borrowed money from his friend... then I finished the repair.

"He wanted to pay me. I looked at his cellphone but he had just enough for himself.

"I thought he really needed it (the money), so I used the infaq (charity) money for him. When he hugged me, I was really touched.

"Every human being has their own story to tell. I hope this brother remains strong," he said.

Previously, the viral video sparked various reactions from netizens, receiving 6.9 million views with over 394,000 likes and 30,600 comments.

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Iran can’t blackmail US by closing strait, says Trump

 After Iran calls the US blockade a violation of the ceasefire, Donald Trump says the US was taking a tough stand.

At a press conference in Washington, US president Donald Trump said there would be ‘some information by the end of the day’ on Iran. (EPA Images pic)

WASHINGTON:

 Iran cannot blackmail the US by shutting the Strait of Hormuz waterway, US president Donald Trump warned today after Iranian authorities closed the strait to commercial vessels in response to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports.

Calling the blockade a violation of the ceasefire between the two countries, Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran’s navy was ready to inflict “new bitter defeats” on its enemies.

However, at a press conference in Washington, Trump said the US was having “very good conversations” with Iran but that Tehran wanted to close the strait again.

Iran ⁠could not blackmail the US, he said. Trump said the US is taking a tough stand, and there would be “some information by the end of the day” on Iran, but he did not take any direct questions about the conflict before the press conference ended.

Several vessels have reported coming under fire while trying to transit the waterway today. In Mumbai, an Indian government source said India summoned Iran’s ambassador after an Indian-flagged vessel carrying crude oil was attacked while trying to cross the strait.

A tanker reported that two Iranian gunboats had opened fire off the coast of Oman, while a cruise ship located three nautical miles east of Oman has reported seeing “a splash in close proximity” and a container ship was hit “by an unknown projectile which caused damage to some of the containers”.

Tehran’s renewed tough messaging injected fresh ‌uncertainty ⁠around the Iran conflict, raising the risk that oil and gas shipments through the strait could remain disrupted just as Washington weighs whether to extend the fragile ceasefire.

Iran said it was determined to enforce monitoring and control over transit through the Strait of Hormuz until the end of the war “and the establishment of lasting peace in the region”.

The statement says this will be done by collecting full information from vessels passing through, issuing transit certificates, and requiring payment of service fees for “security, safety, and environmental protection services”. - FMT

B20 biodiesel safe, already in use, says minister

 Economy minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir says engine specification standards supporting its use have been in place since 2020.

Economy minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir had previously said the government had agreed to raise the biodiesel blend from B10 to B15 in response to the global energy crisis. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Biodiesel, particularly the B20 blend, is safe for use and should not cause damage to vehicles, says economy minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.

He said engine specification standards supporting the use of the fuel have been in place since 2020, and that B20 biodiesel is already in use in several areas of the country.

“Any complaints or concerns have not reached a level at which they can be used as reference cases,” he said.

The motor industry and vehicle owners have had ample time since 2020 to prepare for the transition, he said in Port Klang when asked about the suitability of the blend for use in vehicles.

Akmal had previously said the government had agreed to raise the biodiesel blend from B10 to B15 in response to the global energy crisis. He said the shift would begin with a phased introduction of B12, which would not incur additional costs as it would utilise existing blending infrastructure.

A 10% blend of biodiesel has been set as the national standard for transport use, with a 20% blend for Labuan, Langkawi and Sarawak, except for Bintulu. - FMT

Firefighters allay fears of life-threatening floods from TTDI construction site

 Video clips posted online showed mud from the construction site of the new national landscape office washing through Jalan Abang Haji Openg during a heavy downpour today.

A screenshot from a video of the construction site in Taman Tun Dr Ismail today, showing its aluminium walls damaged by strong winds and mud washing through the street.

PETALING JAYA:

 Residents of Taman Tun Dr Ismail have been given an assurance that there was no risk to life or property from flooding at a construction site here after heavy rains damaged aluminium walls and washed mud through a nearby street.

Video clips had circulated earlier today showing mud flooding through Jalan Abang Haji Openg, originating from the construction site of a new office of the national landscape department, as well as damage to the site’s walls caused by strong winds.

The Kuala Lumpur fire and rescue department said firefighters deployed to the site were monitoring the situation and clearing the blocked drains. “We are leaving it to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for further action,” the department told FMT when contacted.

FMT has sought comments from DBKL.

Residents’ association president Abdul Jabar Junid said he had been informed by the project contractors and the Segambut parliamentary office that repair works would begin as soon as possible.

The project has faced opposition from residents, as it involved clearing a section of forest in Bukit Kiara. A town hall on July 18 between residents and the national landscape department became heated, with residents complaining that their concerns about the project’s environmental impact were ignored.

Some residents expressed concern that clearing the forest could lead to landslides, and that three landslides had already occurred in the area. - FMT

Cops probe posts about Selangor religious authorities

 Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar says a complaint was lodged alleging that a video made accusations about corruption and royal immunity.

Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar said a report was received which alleged that the social media content was created to tarnish the image of the Selangor religious council and religious department.

SHAH ALAM:

 The police are investigating social media posts containing allegedly defamatory statements against the Selangor Islamic religious council and the Selangor Islamic religious department.

Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar said a report was received on April 16, which alleged that the content was created to tarnish the image of the council and the department. “The complainant alleged that the content of the video is defamatory as it makes accusations of corruption and the use of royal immunity,” he said in a statement today.

Religious council secretary Sabirin Sarbini had previously said that a TikTok video had made allegations about payment arrears and mismanagement of a mosque project in Subang. - FMT

Mixed reactions after pilgrims spot Guinness 0.0 in Medina

 

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian pilgrims performing Umrah were surprised after spotting alcohol-free Guinness products on store shelves in Saudi Arabia’s holy cities, sparking discussion online.

The reactions followed a viral Threads post, showing a can of Guinness Draught 0.0 in Medina, with users sharing similar sightings of non-alcoholic beverages and other products in supermarkets near Mecca.

The product contains 0% alcohol and is permitted under local regulations, although its branding has raised questions among some Muslim consumers due to its association with alcoholic drinks.

The viral posts also featured other items such as food products and retail brands, prompting broader conversations about cultural expectations and differences encountered by pilgrims.

The images and comments drew mixed reactions, with some expressing surprise while others noted the growing availability of non-alcoholic alternatives in the region. -dailyexpresssabah

Police investigate individual suspected of making defamatory statements against MAIS

 

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar. - FILE pic

SHAH ALAM: The police are investigating an individual who is believed to have made defamatory statements against the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) and the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) through social media posts.

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said this was following a report received by his department on April 16, which alleged that the content was created to tarnish the image of MAIS and JAIS.

"The complainant alleged that the content of the video is defamatory as it makes accusations of corruption and the use of royal immunity, which appears to be deliberately made to tarnish the image of MAIS and JAIS," he said in a statement today.

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He said the case is being investigated under sections 500 and 504 of the Penal Code as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and he urged the public not to make any speculation or comments that could disrupt public harmony and order.

Previously, MAIS secretary Mohd Sabirin Mohd Sarbini was reported to have said that they take seriously the spread of a video on TikTok that allegedly links to issues of payment arrears and mismanagement involving MAIS in a mosque project in Subang.

He also said that the allegations in the post linking MAIS with the use of royal immunity and elements of corruption, which led to the payment not being settled to the complainant, are baseless and defamatory. - BERNAMA