One of the vehicles damaged after a water tank fell from the hotel building. BERITA HARIAN/SOCIAL MEDIA
KUALA LUMPUR: Two cars were damaged after being struck by a water storage tank believed to have fallen from the upper section of a hotel building near Ampang Point here.
The incident occurred during heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in the area, with the two vehicles believed to have been parked in front of the hotel.
Ampang Jaya police chief assistant commissioner Khairul Anuar Khalid said the owners of both vehicles had lodged police reports.
"No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.
"Initial investigations found that the water storage tank was believed to have fallen from the rooftop of the hotel building," he said in a statement today.
The case has been classified as referred to another agency (ROA) for insurance claim purposes. - NST
The Pakatan Harapan chairman says this is to ensure the continuity of a clean, stable and principled administration under menteri besar Aminuddin Harun's leadership.
In calling for voters to support PH’s 36 candidates, Anwar Ibrahim said while various initiatives have been undertaken in Negeri Sembilan since 2018, much more remains to be done to ensure prosperity for all its people.
PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim has called on voters in Negeri Sembilan to give the coalition a stronger mandate in the Aug 1 state election.
Anwar said this would ensure continuity of the state’s administration by PH previously helmed by menteri besar Aminuddin Harun.
“I humbly seek the consideration and trust of the people of Negeri Sembilan to give PH a stronger mandate to ensure the continuity of a clean, stable and principled administration under Aminuddin’s leadership.
“Various initiatives have been undertaken since 2018. However, much more remains to be done to ensure prosperity for all the people of Negeri Sembilan,” Anwar, who is also the PKR president and prime minister, said in a Facebook post tonight.
Aminuddin, who is the state PH chairman, is in a three-cornered race for the Umno stronghold of Linggi against Barisan Nasional’s Faizal Ramli and Bersatu’s Zamri Said.
He previously represented Sikamat for four consecutive terms.
PH is contesting all 36 seats in Negeri Sembilan, while BN is contesting 25 seats, Perikatan Nasional 11, and Bersatu 24. - FMT
They are awaiting confirmation from the owner that all the workers are safe, says Melaka Tengah station chief.
Melaka Tengah fire and rescue station chief K Karuppannan said firefighters are monitoring the scene, as cracking sounds from the structure indicate the possibility of further collapse. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: The Melaka fire and rescue department has suspended search and rescue operations at the site of a collapsed two-storey shophouse at Taman Kota Laksamana until the whereabouts of all the workers at the premises are confirmed.
The two-storey shophouse, believed to be under renovation, partially collapsed at about 4.45pm today before a second, larger section caved in at 5.25pm. Two vehicles parked nearby were crushed.
Melaka Tengah fire and rescue station chief K Karuppannan said the department would not risk the safety of its personnel by entering the collapsed structure until it was confirmed whether anyone remained trapped.
“When the team arrived at the scene, they found the building had collapsed. However, we have yet to receive complete information on whether anyone remains trapped.
“The building owner has informed us that all workers managed to get out, but we still need confirmation from the workers who were at the premises when the incident occurred,” Bernama reported him as saying.
Karuppannan said the owner, who is in Kuala Lumpur, was on the way to the site with several workers to help verify the whereabouts of everyone involved.
He said initial information indicated that four workers had been carrying out renovation work at the premises before the incident.
He said the firefighters were monitoring the scene because both the front and rear sections of the building had collapsed, while cracking sounds from the structure indicated a risk of further collapse.
“The structure continues to emit cracking sounds, indicating instability. We do not want to jeopardise the safety of our personnel,” he said. - FMT
THE term “built for speed” describes an object, animal or person designed or naturally adapted to move as quickly as possible.
It means performance, velocity and agility were prioritised over comfort, luxury or heavy-duty load capacity in its creation or evolution.
However, that phrase does NOT cover Perodua car models such as the Axia, MyVi and Bezza, according to popular automotive content creator Gu Lee.
Sharing this pertinent advice on Facebook Reel, the car enthusiast called out all owners of those models to take note – “Your vehicles were NOT built for high speeds!”
“These cars are in the ‘economy’ class of vehicles which focus is primarily fuel economy, easy maintenance, lightness of weight and soft suspension, hence sre ideal for comfortable city driving,” outlined the bespectacled automotive guru.
So far, so good.
But problems arise when owners decide to put pedal to the metal on these Perodua models as these vehicles are lightweight and have a short wheelbase. This makes these cars unstable and difficult to steer at high speeds, warned Gu Lee.
Compared to cars in other more expensive segments, it was also pointed out that drivers of Perodua vehicles will experience “folding” and “less grip” when taking a corner at high speeds.
Gu Lee further noted that Perodua cars are usually fitted with smaller tyres, thus leading the vehicles to have less contact patch with the road as compared to thicker, fatter rubber. The end result is less effective braking as the distance required to come to a stop is farther.
“It’s not to say that these Perodua cars are unsafe but the safety limit is also lower compared to performance or heavier vehicles,” advised the driving enthusiast.
Highlighting a clip of an Axia swerving out of control and crashing he added:
Yes, you can drive these cars at high speeds but don’t expect much if anything untoward happens.
If you own Perodua Axia, MyVi and Bezza, use them for their intended purposes – economical city driving, ease of maintenance and less fuel consumption. They are not for you to chase top speeds.
Gu Lee’s post has generated 4.7K likes, 348 comments and 1K shares at time of writing with many a road user keen to share their thoughts on the topic.
More than a few agreed that the Perodua models weren’t built for highspeed driving, noting their “boat-like handling” when the speedometer climbs beyond 100km/h.
However, a number of motorists were quick to acknowledge that the fault lay with irresponsible drivers, not the cars themselves.
Many also agreed that it was the less-than-conscientious owners of Perodua models who are to blame for “stupidly driving at high speeds.”
One cheeky commenter went on to propose that perhaps Perodua should change the speedometer to indicate a top speed of 110km/h instead of 220 km/h!
Some modification enthusiasts recommended investing in improving the car’s capabilities. Top of the list were bigger and wider tyres which would improve the car’s stability and cornering capabilities.
However, one motorist cautioned against such thinking as there will be those who will feel that the upgraded components such as improved suspension, installation of stable bar and high-grade tyres will allow them “to accelerate till 180km/h’.
He argued that this group of owners might even resort to attributing accidents involving Perodua cars to not upgrading such parts.
This is clearly NOT a Perodua-bashing exercise but instead a well-intentioned public service announcement that simply advices owners to drive their cars within their intended limits. Whether or not it is heeded is quite another matter altogether.
PERIKATAN Nasional (PN) Information Chief Tan Sri Annuar Musa says Bersatu’s membership in PN could be considered void after the party decided to field candidates against PN component parties in the Negeri Sembilan state election.
He explained that, by convention, such action nullifies Bersatu’s membership, though the matter must still be reviewed under the party constitution.
“It is understood Bersatu placed its candidates against PN in at least eight seats,” he said in a social media post today.
“According to convention, thus Bersatu’s membership in PN is void, however this matter needs to be examined from the perspective of the party constitution first.”
Annuar noted that Bersatu is contesting 24 seats, including 22 directly and four through its allied wing, and is using its own logo.
He added that Bersatu’s move risks benefiting DAP and Pakatan Harapan (PH), leaving it to voters to judge.
“Bersatu’s participation in that situation only gives benefit to DAP and PH, we leave it to the people to judge,” he said.
Meanwhile, Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says his party will form a new political alliance following the Negeri Sembilan state election.
While he did not say his party is exiting PN, he labelled PN as “toxic” with PAS at the helm of the coalition.
Muhyiddin said Bersatu will form the new coalition with other parties, including those which are part of Ikatan Prihatin Rakyat, such as Datuk Dr Ibrahim Ali’s Putra and Prof Ramasamy Palanisamy’s Urimai.
He said this new coalition will take part in the next general election.
“After this state election, Bersatu will no longer be alone. We will form a new grand coalition.”
In his speech, Muhyiddin accused PAS of leading PN astray from its core struggle, adding that they think they never lie.
“They think that because they’re a Muslim party, they never lie. They’re always in the right, while we are always in the wrong,” he added. — Focus Malaysia
“DRESSING right for the occasion” or “unwanted busy bodies acting as moral police” – opinions were divided over a photograph purportedly snapped at the Bayan Lepas Health Clinic in Penang.
According to Threader nia.clau_dia, health providers should be more sensitive by highlighting the proper dress code to patients.
What seems to have offended this poster’s sensitivities was a young lady’s hemline that was gasp above the knees and a tank top that revealed her belly button.
“This was a government clinic, not a golf club,” he grumbled. “If other Chinese and Indian patients can dress accordingly, why can’t you?”
When admonished, it was claimed the fashionista simply ignored her, prompting the infuriated poster to urge netizens to viral the image to raise awareness.
The post has generated 3.3K likes, 477 comments, 341 re-posts and 98 shares with many Malaysians keen to share their two sen on the matter. However, opinions on the matter were divided.
Firstly, it was pointed out that taking photographs at clinics, hospitals and health facilities of any sort – public or otherwise – was strictly prohibited by law.
Some understanding was also necessary as people may be tending to kin in an emergency situation where dress codes are not at the forefront of their minds.
The poster was also accused of attention grabbing a.k.a. rage-bait by asking this image be viralled. “Just mind your own business” was the clear message here.
This prohibition was repeated by another observer who cautioned that the poster risked getting a summons from the Health Ministry (MOH).
Taking a similar stance, a commenter sarcastically applauded this poster’s hawk-like observations on dress codes and race relations while typing out an essay, a feat more astute than the doctors on call.
“If there was a medication to cure busybodies of their affliction, it’d be a best-seller,” he added.
It was also surmised that it was fine as long as the young lady was wearing some clothing. Furthermore, as she is a non-Muslim, “just let it be” was the advice from this nonchalant observer.
On the flipside, however, there were plenty who took issue with what they perceive as a lack of decorum when visiting government offices and health clinics. A lack of common sense was a frequently used description for the offending female.
Comparing the dress code to prohibition on smoking and vaping, this commenter opined that it was as if the country had descended into lawlessness.
One irate civil servant complained that she once admonished a visitor regarding this issue but was told not do so by a Chinese colleague who warned she could fall foul of SISPAA.
“So what if it’s true?” she grumbled back at her colleague, noting that this was why the public pay little heed to government rules and regulations.
Editor’s note – The Public Complaints Management System a.k.a. SISPAA is the official integrated online platform used by the Malaysian government to allow the public to submit feedback, inquiries, complaints, or suggestions regarding government services.
The threat of SISPAA was indeed real as testified by another government employee who refused an inappropriately attired citizen from collecting a letter from a police station.
Apparently, the citizen had travelled across state borders but this officer saw no problem from deterring entry based on dress code and not public convenience.
On the one hand, there are those who vehemently insist on proper dressing when visiting government buildings. It has been contended that it really isn’t too much to ask that a simple dress code be adhered to.
On the other, there are those who firmly feel that a person’s attire is nobody else’s business. So long as it is within the parameters of the law (ie not indecent), Malaysians should take a chill pill and not get overly worked up at the sight of shorts, skirts or tank tops at government departments.
After all, attire itself is NOT indicative of a person’s character. “It’s 2026, time to upgrade one’s mindset”, chided one 21st century inhabitant.
