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Body wrapped in cloth found in drain at Sama Gagah market in Penang

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 13 — A man’s body wrapped in cloth was found in a drain at Sama Gagah Public Market here at about 7am today. Penang Police chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed the discovery and said investigations were underway to determine the circumstances … Read at Malay Mail

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Lorry driver in 12-vehicle crash claims trial to driving while high on meth

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SHAH ALAM: A lorry driver pleaded not guilty in the magistrates' court here to driving against traffic while under the influence of drugs and causing injuries to four individuals last week. C Agilan, 51, entered the plea after the charge against him was read out before magistrate Ameera Mastura … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Soldier dies after thrown off MRR2 flyover in accident

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PETALING JAYA: A 24-year-old soldier died this morning after he was thrown off a flyover at the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) in Kuala Lumpur and landed on another motorcyclist whose motorcycle was subsequently hit by a lorry. Kuala Lumpur traffic police chief Zamzuri Isa said the accident … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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3 cars, 3 motorcycles buried in Kajang landslip

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PETALING JAYA: Three cars and three motorcycles were buried in a landslip along Jalan Nilam 2, Kajang, this evening. However, no casualties were reported, Berita Harian reported. The incident occurred at around 5pm. A Hulu Langat district civil defence team went to the scene to inspect and monitor … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Teenager, 14, feared killed by lightning while fishing in Kelantan

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A 14-YEAR-OLD boy died after he was believed to have been struck by lightning while fishing at an irrigation canal near Kampung Tasek Berangan, Repek, in Pasir Mas, on Monday. The teenager died at the scene before being taken to Pasir Mas Hospital. He was reportedly fishing with three friends, … Read at The Vibes

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BYD driver still hospitalised as probe into fatal Jalan Kuching crash involving five-year-old girl heads to DPP

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The driver of a BYD Seal involved in a six-vehicle collision that killed a five-year-old girl on Jalan Kuching is still receiving treatment at a private hospital. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa … Read at Malay Mail

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Pack of eight stray dogs attacks child at Johor playground; Iskandar Puteri council launches raid

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ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 13 — A seven-year-old boy was injured after being attacked by a pack of six to eight stray dogs while playing at a playground near a low-cost housing flat in Lima Kedai here yesterday. Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad said the incident occurred between 3 pm and 4 … Read at Malay Mail

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10-tonne truck ploughs into 11 vehicles: Lorry driver tests positive for drugs

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POLICE are investigating suspected brake failure and drug use by a lorry driver after a 10-tonne truck crashed into 11 vehicles at the Alam Budiman traffic-light junction along Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari on Friday. Shah Alam district police chief Assistant Commissioner Sarudin Samah said the 4.20pm … Read at The Vibes

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'I saw smoke coming from his body': Boy devastated by cousin's death in lightning strike

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What began as a casual after-school fishing trip at an irrigation ditch turned into a tragedy when lightning struck four boys, killing one of them, Ziad Zikri A … Read at Malaysiakini

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Teacher denies negligence charges over fatal school SUV crash in Kota Bharu

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A TEACHER has claimed trial to charges of causing a Form One student’s death through negligence and negligently endangering another pupil when her Honda HR-V struck them at a secondary school in Kota Bharu in April. Sakinah Ismail, 57, pleaded not guilty to both charges before Magistrate Wan Mohd … Read at The Vibes

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