The Transport Ministry is calling for a swift investigation into the fatal car crash in Simpang Renggam that killed five people, including four from the same family.
It wants the case referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers without delay, so that firm action can be taken against those responsible.
The incident occurred when one of two speeding cars lost control, before entering the opposite lane and hitting four other vehicles.
The 19-year-old driver of one of the cars has since been remanded to assist with the investigation.
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Separately, KL police have arrested six individuals – four of whom are minors – after they were seen in a viral video performing dangerous motorcycle stunts in central KL.
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The Johor state speaker says official notification about the dissolution of the state legislative assembly has been submitted to the Election Commission.
It is now up to the EC to decide on the dates for nomination and polling day…with the state election to be held within 60 days of the dissolution of the assembly.
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In other news…
Police say they’ve recorded statements from eight individuals – including the parents of a nine-year-old boy who died after falling from the 13th floor of an apartment in Ampang over the weekend.
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The Fire and Rescue Department is expected to make a decision today, whether to continue with the search for the female hiker, who’s been missing since May 24th while going up Gunung Batu Putih.
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And, the United Nations’ weather agency has forecast a possibly strong El Nino phenomenon, that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months.
