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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Video: Dad Jumps Off 200-Foot Bridge Holding 2-Yr-Old, Internet Wants Him ‘Locked Up'
Last Updated: A man is seen strapped into bungee gear while holding his daughter atop a bridge, without any visible safety equipment on the child. A shocking video from 2018 has resurfaced online, showing a father holding his two-year-old daughter during a bungee jump. The clip, which quickly caught widespread attention, features Malaysian reality star Redha Rozlan strapped into bungee equipment while holding his daughter, Mecca, atop a 200-foot-high bridge. With no visible safety gear on the child, Rozlan jumps backwards, swinging high above a rocky river in Kuala Kubu Bharu. Many viewers expressed concern for the girl's safety, noting that she appeared frightened during the jump. However, Rozlan claimed that Mecca had chosen to join him in the stunt. As per Free Malaysia Today, Redha Rozlan said, 'Mecca Mikaela was the one who wanted to do the jump with me. There was no forcing. She enjoyed her first jump and requested to do it again, but I was afraid. She was also wearing a complete safety harness and gear." Human rights lawyer Andrew Khoo spoke out after the video went viral, saying that both the parents and others involved in the stunt could face legal action. He explained that letting a child take part in such a dangerous activity could be seen as putting the child at risk of physical or emotional harm. Khoo added that this kind of act is not only unsafe but also legally wrong. He also pointed out that the company running the bungee jump was careless for allowing the parent to bring the child along. Following the backlash, Bungee jump operator Mohd Shafiq Azmi told the Mirror, 'The equipment is inspected by our staff before someone does the jump, which is from a height of 197 feet. I understand that safety is a concern, as this activity is the first of its kind in Malaysia. We adhere to safety requirements, especially in the equipment used, such as the safety ropes, by engaging qualified service providers." Reacting to the video, a user wrote, 'That's disgusting. Harnessed or not, no helmet or helmet that poor child would have been terrified and not old enough to consent to the possible dangers. Parents and operators should be locked up." Another slammed the man and called the stunt 'ridiculous". He recalled, 'I bungy jumped and wrenched my back. People have displaced retinas, none should do that without giving reasoned consent. 16 and over minimum. Criminal." One more added, 'This is disgusting. I doubt this child is even old enough to understand exactly what is about to happen." Child rights lawyer Goh Siu Lin criticised the parents for showing poor judgment by allowing their young daughter to participate in such a dangerous activity. She emphasised that bungee jumping is an extreme sport that poses a high risk of injury, particularly for a child so young. Goh noted that it is both uncommon and unsafe for children of that age to be involved in such stunts. Beyond the physical risks, she warned that the child could also suffer emotional trauma or fear due to the sudden drop. She described the act as a serious lapse in judgment and a potential violation of laws designed to protect children.
AsiaOne
6 days ago
- AsiaOne
1 dead, 2 injured as gunmen open fire at group of diners in KL restaurant, Malaysia News
A shooting at a restaurant in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday (June 13), left one person dead and two injured. CCTV video footage circulating on social media shows a group of seven men dining at a restaurant when the gunmen pull up behind them on a motorcycle. Upon seeing them, the seven diners run away in different directions. Brickfields police chief Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood said the incident happened at around 10.50pm and the seven men were between the ages 30 to 50, reported Free Malaysia Today. He said that there were two gunmen in total and both fired several shots at the diners. "One of the victims was confirmed dead at the scene and his body was sent to the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre for a post-mortem," said Ku. "Two other victims are receiving treatment at the same hospital. One of them suffered serious injuries while the other sustained minor injuries." Further investigations are ongoing, including examining CCTV footage, identifying the motive for the incident and the suspects involved. "There is nothing to alarm the public at this time and the police will investigate this case from various angles," he added. "Members of the public with information about the incident are advised to contact the police or the nearest police station to assist in the investigation." A witness told Malay language daily Harian Metro that she was speaking to a customer at her salon located on the upper floor of the same building when the incident happened. "I was outside the shop, on the upper-level walkway, when I suddenly heard noises like explosions," she said. "At first, I thought someone was setting off firecrackers, but I couldn't think of any festival." When she looked towards the restaurant, she saw people hiding under tables. "That's when I knew something serious had happened," she said, adding that people were running in all directions to escape. Some also ran into her salon to take shelter as most of the other nearby shops were closed. "I called the police. I didn't see the gunman, but I saw one of the victims trying to run. "I believe he had already been shot and was trying to escape. By the time police arrived, the gunman had fled," she said. She added that this was the first such incident in the area, which is usually calm late at night. [[nid:714464]] melissateo@
New Straits Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Expanded SST to aid B40 and M40 groups - Treasury sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR: Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said 5.4 million Malaysians in lower- and middle-income households stand to benefit from the expanded sales and service tax (SST) regime, set to take effect on July 1. He said the anticipated boost in revenue will enable the government to scale up financial assistance for B40 and M40 income groups, such as the monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara). The number of Sara recipients has increased significantly to 5.4 million since April, compared to just 700,000 previously. "As the prime minister highlighted in his 2025 Budget speech, increasing government revenue is essential to enhancing services for the rakyat. "This expansion of the SST is driven by three primary objectives: improvement of services to the people, responsible fiscal management and making fiscal space to face global uncertainty," said Johan. He also said the government has implemented various measures to shield the B40 and M40 groups from the adverse effects of the SST adjustments. Crucially, the Finance Ministry has ensured the SST expansion targets only non-essential goods and services, so that daily expenditure for B40 and M40 families remains largely unaffected. This fiscal move forms part of the Madani economic reform agenda, which aims to reduce the fiscal deficit from 5.5 per cent in 2020 to a targeted 3.8 per cent in 2025. Putrajaya is also directing additional spending towards healthcare, allocating over RM1 billion for permanent contracts and RM400 million to upgrade dilapidated clinics, as well as investing further in schools and rural infrastructure. "The ministry focuses on daily necessities — there is also an element of evaluation," Johan told Free Malaysia Today in a recent interview. Essential items like unprocessed foods (chicken, meat, local vegetables, rice), basic processed foods (flour, sardines, sugar, bread, milk, palm cooking oil), medicines and books will remain exempt from SST (0 per cent). Elaborating on the classification, Johan said the government distinguishes between daily necessities and optional goods. While staple items like sardines, tongkol and kembung remain at 0 per cent SST, premium items such as imported fruits and seafood like salmon, cod and king crab will be subject to a 5 per cent SST. "Optional goods with alternatives are subject to 5 per cent SST, such as electrical appliances and processed foods like jam," he added. Local fruits are not subject to the sales tax, with only imported fruits incurring the 5 per cent rate. Johan expressed hope that the exemptions provided would encourage the consumption of local produce. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry also actively monitors prices to curb profiteering, with increased enforcement and provision of affordable alternatives through Jualan Rahmah and Agro Madani. Addressing concerns of potential inflation from profiteering, Johan said the ministry would intensify price monitoring at retail outlets and supermarkets. The government has clarified that the current SST adjustment will not involve any increase to the SST rates — currently set at 0, 5 and 10 per cent — but will broaden the scope of the tax, shifting certain optional goods from 0 to 5 per cent. Unlike the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the SST remains more targeted, minimising the burden on lower-income groups. For instance, service tax on work and education is primarily levied on non-citizens, with the tax imposed on private school fees exceeding a set threshold. Johan described the SST expansion as part of a broader, long-term fiscal reform plan under the Madani economic framework aimed at restructuring the national economy and improving the welfare of Malaysians.
Straits Times
06-06-2025
- Straits Times
Body of missing British backpacker found in lift shaft in Malaysia
A police vehicle carrying Mr Jordan Johnson-Doyle's body at a construction site in Kuala Lumpur's Bangsar district on June 4. PHOTOS: AFP, LEANNE BURNETT/FACEBOOK Body of missing British backpacker found in lift shaft in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian police confirmed on June 5 that the body of a man found a day earlier in a Kuala Lumpur lift shaft was that of a British backpacker who was missing for more than a week. Mr Jordan Johnson-Doyle, 25, was last seen on May 27 at a bar in an upmarket suburb in the capital, sparking a police probe and a frenzied search by his parents. Police on June 4 afternoon 'received information that a man was found lying on his back in the lift (shaft) on the ground floor of a (building) construction site,' Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa said in a statement. Fire and rescue services recovered the body, which was sent for a post mortem, he added. 'The results found that the cause of death was a chest injury sustained from a fall from height,' Datuk Rusdi said. 'No criminal elements were found at the scene and the case has been classified as a sudden death report,' he said, adding the body was identified by the victim's uncle based on a tattoo. Brickfields district police chief Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood confirmed to AFP that Mr Johnson-Doyle was identified as the victim. Mr Johnson-Doyle, a software engineer, was last seen on May 27 in the bustling Bangsar district, known for its nightlife, trendy bars and cafes. Mr Johnson-Doyle's mother Leanne Burnett, 44, told the Free Malaysia Today news website that her husband had travelled to Kuala Lumpur to look for their son, adding that the family was 'distraught' over his disappearance. Local reports said Mr Johnson-Doyle was on a solo backpacking trip around South-east Asia when he disappeared. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
NDTV
05-06-2025
- NDTV
Body Of Missing Briton Found In Lift Shaft In Malaysia
Malaysian police confirmed Thursday that the body of a man found a day earlier in a Kuala Lumpur lift shaft was that of a British backpacker who was missing for more than a week. Jordan Johnson-Doyle, 25, was last seen on May 27 at a bar in an upmarket suburb in the capital, sparking a police probe and a frenzied search by his parents. Police on Wednesday afternoon "received information that a man was found lying on his back in the lift (shaft) on the ground floor of a (building) construction site," Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa said in a statement. Fire and rescue services recovered the body, which was sent for a post-mortem, he added. "The results found that the cause of death was a chest injury sustained from a fall from height," Rusdi said. "No criminal elements were found at the scene and the case has been classified as a sudden death report," he said, adding the body was identified by the victim's uncle based on a tattoo. Brickfields district police chief Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood confirmed to AFP that Johnson-Doyle was identified as the victim. Johnson-Doyle, a software engineer, was last seen on May 27 in the bustling Bangsar district, known for its nightlife, trendy bars and cafes. Johnson-Doyle's mother, Leanne Burnett, 44, told the Free Malaysia Today news website that her husband had travelled to Kuala Lumpur to look for their son, adding that the family was "distraught" over his disappearance. Local reports said Johnson-Doyle was on a solo backpacking trip around Southeast Asia when he disappeared.
