ROHINGYA MASUK, SEKARANG GILIRAN JORDANIAN PULA MASUK. SIAPA TUTUP MATA SEBELAH?

 

• Cops save 17 Jordanian child beggars during raids in KL
• Children were believed to have been trafficked by a syndicate.
• Children saved during 13 raids around Bukit Bintang and Chow Kit
• Eight boys and nine girls aged between three months and 14 years. 
• Daily collection estimated at RM500 to RM1,000

• The group is believed to be a syndicate led by Jordanians
• police arrested 15 other people, believed to be Jordanians
• Five of them failed to produce valid travel documents.
• They entered Malaysia on social visit passes 
• which allowed them to stay for 90 days.
• The suspects – seven men and eight women, aged 21 to 49 
• confiscated 14 handphones, 32 Jordanian passports, four strollers, cash 

MY COMMENTS: Tak masuk akal-lah. Macam mana boleh ada baby  aged between three months  boleh jadi beggar pula? Mesti ada ibu yang jaga baby tiga bulan? Jadi yang jadi beggar adalah si ibu.   

Polis kata syndicate terlibat. Kalau ada syndicate mesti ada connection depa dalam negara. Serupa sindiket yang bawa masuk Rohingya. Sindiket Rohingya mesti ada connection dalam negara.  Takkan 200,000 Rohingya boleh tembus sempadan negara dengan sendiri? Tanpa bantuan orang dalam? 

Sekali lagi mesti ada pengkhianat yang menjual negara sendiri. Untuk sedikit untung. Sekali lagi mesti ada Si Kitol mengkhianati kaumnya sendiri untuk kepentingan peribadi. Nak takut apa? Kalau kena tangkap pun, mana tahu, kalau timing elok, boleh terlepas. Boleh DNAA. Atau mungkin NFA. Malaysia boleh. 

The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of MMKtT.

When sirens are not shields for immunity

 

Pic for representational purposes only. - AI GENERATED IMAGE

SUCH is the reality of fatal traffic accidents in Malaysia — victims don't need to be driving, travelling in an express bus or crossing the road to become collateral damage.

Pedestrians walking on the roadside can still become victims, just like the tragic accident at Jalan Sultan Ismail on Wednesday.

An empty Immigration Department Black Maria, with beacon lights and siren activated to signal enforcement, allegedly beat a red light and collided with an oncoming car.

After losing control, the Black Maria crashed into a family of four. A father and two daughters were killed while the mother is fighting for her life.

Let it be reaffirmed here that in emergencies, police patrol cars, fire engines, ambulances and official government vehicles operating with lights and sirens can run red lights.

However, drivers are bound by a duty of care; they face civil or criminal liability if they are proven to have driven recklessly or failed to exercise due caution.

The Immigration Department has launched an inquiry into standard operating procedures (SOPs) and speed limits during operations.

Malaysian motorists have long accepted the right of way of these vehicles, though some resist by deliberately obstructing their path. In one bizarre case years ago, a driver even forced an ambulance on sirens to pull over.

That offender was duly penalised. In any case, sirens are not shields for immunity.

Ambulance drivers running a red light must still ensure that they have a clear line of sight to avoid endangering road users.

Drivers can be sued for negligence under civil law, but if they have caused serious injury or death, they can be charged under the Road Transport Act for reckless driving.

Government vehicles are insured, but to determine fault, investigations must examine dashcam or closed circuit television camera (CCTV) footage at intersections. The tragedy does remind drivers of enforcement and emergency vehicles that they share an equal responsibility to protect road users.

What then are the safeguards? High-speed driving must be matched by discipline — governed by clear protocols on speeding, negotiating busy junctions, maintaining visibility and assessing surrounding traffic.

The Immigration Department inquiry must produce tangible changes beyond a simple review. The outcome should include driver refresher training, stricter operational protocols, dashcams or CCTV and vehicle tracking, and clearer rules to navigate junctions during urgent deployments.

Drivers must be properly trained to negotiate heavy traffic, especially at city junctions and blind intersections with or without traffic lights.

Ultimately, the SOPs must work in real situations, not just on paper. -  NST

Vincent Tan flies aboard pilotless EH216-S air taxi [WATCH]

 

Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan has become the first Malaysian to fly aboard the EH216-S, a pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. - Video screengrab from berjayacorporation IG

KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan has become the first Malaysian to fly aboard the EH216-S, a pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

The milestone was featured in a video posted on Instagram by Berjaya Corporation, showing Tan inside the aircraft during the flight.

Tan used his personal phone to record the experience from inside the autonomous cabin.

Comparing the aircraft with a helicopter, he praised its comfort and relatively low noise level.

"I think this is better than a helicopter," he said during the video.

"The noise wasn't too bad, I didn't use headphones," he said.

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The EH216-S is part of a growing global trend in "air taxis", designed to operate in urban environments without a traditional runway or a pilot on board.

The post also drew positive responses from social media users, with many praising Tan for trying the new technology.

The EH216-S is part of a growing global trend in "air taxis", designed to navigate urban environments without the need for a traditional runway or a pilot on board. - NST

Source: MACC to summon ex-TH CEO soon following RCI report

 

PETALING JAYA: A former Tabung Haji (TH) chief executive officer is believed to be among the individuals to have come under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) radar.

Berita Harian, in its report, said the man could be called up soon to assist investigations.

A source is quoted as saying that the individual is a prominent corporate figure who had previously held positions at several leading companies in the country.

BH is seeking confirmation from MACC, including the possibility of the former CEO being remanded soon.

MACC began its investigation into the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji on July 31. - FMT

Education authorities ordered to expedite probe into teen’s death

 Education minister Fadhlina Sidek says matters of public concern, including bullying and racial taunts, must be addressed promptly.

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said the teenager’s family had been provided with psychosocial support by the ministry’s counselling team.

PETALING JAYA:

Fadhlina Sidek has ordered the relevant education authorities to expedite the probe into the death of a teenager who took her own life after allegedly being bullied at school.

The education minister said matters of public concern, including bullying and racial taunts, must be addressed promptly.

“My thoughts and sympathy are with the family and the school community following the loss of our child, a student at a school in Kuala Lumpur,” she said in a Facebook post.

“The education ministry will cooperate with the police as well as work closely with the social welfare department and health ministry to ensure this matter is handled comprehensively.”

Fadhlina said the teenager’s family had been provided with psychosocial support by the ministry’s counselling team.

The ministry’s Smart Support Team has also been mobilised to provide psychosocial support and crisis intervention to affected students.

“Our priority is to ensure justice for all parties and take appropriate steps to maintain a safe educational environment, free from any form of bullying and discrimination.”

The death of the 14-year-old, identified as Keziah Nisha, sparked calls for investigation from several quarters, including PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim.

Kamil said the incident should prompt broader reflection on racism in Malaysian society.

He said if racial hatred was normalised among children in schools, the country faced a problem “far bigger than a single incident”.

PKR deputy secretary-general G Sivamalar earlier said there were claims that the teen’s family had lodged a complaint through the government’s Public Complaints Management System several months before her death. - FMT

Ascend Airways Malaysia gets CAAM nod for passenger operations

 The approval follows its successful completion of the air operator certificate variation process.

Three Boeing B737-800 passenger aircraft are expected to be operating under aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance arrangements by the end of 2026. (Ascend Airways Malaysia pic)

KUALA LUMPUR:

Ascend Airways Malaysia Sdn Bhd has secured approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to include passenger operations in its air operator certificate (AOC).

The approval follows the successful completion of the AOC variation process, the airline said in a Facebook post today.

The approval includes its first passenger aircraft, the Boeing 737-800 (9M-ASG), in its operations specifications, marking a significant step forward towards commencing passenger operations.

A total of three such passenger aircraft are expected to be operating under aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (Acmi) arrangements by the end of 2026.

According to Ascend Airways, this achievement reflects the dedication, discipline and collaboration of the entire team, alongside the close coordination and guidance of CAAM throughout the AOC variation process.

Ascend Airways Malaysia is a Malaysia-based airline and part of the global Acmi provider, Avia Solutions Group. - FMT

Kepong MP urges police action over alleged Cheras restaurant attack

 

Kepong member of Parliament Lim Lip Eng has called for further police action following an alleged mob attack at a restaurant in Cheras. - NSTP File/Screencrab from Kepong member of Parliament Lim Lip Eng FB page

KUALA LUMPUR: Kepong member of Parliament Lim Lip Eng has called for further police action following an alleged mob attack at a restaurant in Cheras.

Lim, who shared a video of the incident on social media, questioned why only one person had been detained despite claims that dozens were involved.

The video shows a man being repeatedly struck with a steel ladle, leaving his arms bloodied.

Lim described the confrontation as "one man against a mob of 60" and questioned the progress of the investigation.

"When are the other men going to be arrested?" Lim asked in his post.

The restaurant owner, a Chinese national, and two of his workers were reportedly beaten and sustained injuries during the incident.

The exact details and motive behind the attack have yet to be fully confirmed.

When contacted by the New Straits Times, Cheras district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Rosdi Mohd Daus said police were aware of the incident and would provide an update in due course.

"Confirmation and further developments on the case will be issued officially later through respective media channels," he told the New Straits Times. - NST