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Genting Crash Driver Was A Repeat Offender

Jun 30, 2024

The driver of the bus in yesterday’s deadly crash in Genting Highlands is a serial offender.

Cops revealed that the 32-year-old not only didn’t have a valid license…but had 27 previous summonses for various offences.

Yesterday’s crash resulted in two fatalities involving foreign tourists.

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The government will soon announce details of revised Covid SOP’s…following our transition to the phase of living with the pandemic.

The Health Ministry says the SOP’s will cover things like the home surveillance order and the use of face masks.

An announcement about the details will be made by the Health Director-General…as soon as authorities decide on an implementation date.

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Traders are being warned against imposing additional charges for cashless payments via QR Code.

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry says this goes against regulations, and stern action will be taken against offenders.

This, after a trader in Melaka was recently issued a fine for imposing a one percent surcharge on payments made via QR code.

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The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry has announced there will be no increase in electricity tariffs in Peninsular Malaysia until December 31^st.

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And elsewhere, US president Joe Biden has rejected calls for him to step aside ahead of November’s election, following his dismal performance in Friday’s presidential debate.

The 81-year-old vowed to fight on, despite concerns within his own Democratic party about how his age might affect his ability to serve another term.