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Malay Mail
8 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Kuching driver remanded three days after flashing airsoft gun at traffic light, tested positive for drugs
KUCHING, June 20 — A 22-year-old male motorist who was arrested after he flashed an airsoft at a traffic light intersection here yesterday has been remanded for three days until June 23. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu revealed that preliminary investigations found the suspect, who has two prior criminal records, positive for drug abuse. 'The suspect has admitted to be involved in the case and it is also confirmed that the object held by the suspect yesterday was a fake gun. 'The case is being investigated under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960 and Section 506 of the Penal Code,' Alexson said in a statement. Videos and photos of the man brandishing the airsoft gun went viral on social media yesterday. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata had confirmed the suspect's arrest when contacted by The Borneo Post. Airsoft guns are replica firearms that shoot small ball bearings using compressed air or gas, rather than bullets. — The Borneo Post
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Cyclist who died in ‘tragic' collision with MAX train identified as former Portland mayoral candidate
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One day after a bicyclist died in what transportation authorities called a in southeast Portland, officials are now identifying the person killed. Michael O'Callaghan died on Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a MAX Orange Line train, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office told KOIN 6 News, via confirmation with the Medical Examiner. was homeless and was a former candidate for Portland mayor. According to his , he was involved in advocacy for decades, ranging from organizing campaigns to feed the hungry and fighting back against an anti-camping ordinance in Portland. A TriMet spokesperson released the following statement on the incident: 'A MAX Orange Line train was proceeding through the rail crossing at Southeast 8th Avenue and Division Street at about 1:37 p.m. today, when a person on a bicycle entered the crossing and was fatally struck by the train. This is a tragic incident and a very difficult situation for everyone involved. Our thoughts are with the cyclist, our operator and those who witnessed the incident. The collision is under investigation. TriMet is working closely with authorities as we respond to the scene. At this time, MAX Orange Line service is disrupted, with shuttle buses serving stations between Lincoln St/SW 3rd Ave and Clinton St/SE 12th Ave.' A Multnomah County Sheriff's Office spokesperson released the following statement on the incident: 'Transit Police Unit investigators determined the cyclist was traveling northbound on SE 8th Avenue, when the man encountered the railroad crossing arms lowered and traffic. The cyclist rode his bike into the opposing southbound lanes of travel, where there are no crossing arms, and was subsequently hit by a MAX train traveling in the direction of Milwaukie as he crossed the railroad tracks.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Malay Mail
12 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Sarawak police nab man in Kuching for flashing airsoft gun at traffic lights
KUCHING, June 20 — The police have arrested a motorist who was suspected of flashing what appeared to be a 'gun' while driving a car here. The arrest was confirmed by the Sarawak Commissioner of Police, Dato Mancha Ata when contacted. 'The suspect has been arrested, and an airsoft gun has been seized. The case is under investigation,' he said. Videos and photos of the person flashing a gun at a traffic light intersection have been widely shared on social media. The airsoft gun and some items seized by the police. – Picture from Facebook It is believed that the suspect was detained at his home. Airsoft guns are replica firearms that shoot small ball bearings using compressed air or gas, rather than bullets. They are prohibited in Malaysia under Section 36 of the Arms Act. Offenders, upon conviction, may face up to one year's imprisonment, a fine, or both. — The Borneo Post
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Singapore driver dies after car crashes into tree in Paya Lebar Road accident
SINGAPORE, June 18 — A 53-year-old man died after the car he was driving skidded and crashed into a tree along Paya Lebar Road on Monday. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and police said they were alerted to the accident at about 12.05pm. According to The Straits Times, the crash happened in the direction of Upper Paya Lebar Road. 'The man was taken unconscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he later died,' the authorities said in a joint statement. Photos shared with citizen journalism site Stomp showed a black car partially mounted on the left road verge in front of a tree. The car's front bumper and passenger-side door were heavily damaged and its licence plate had come off. SCDF officers were seen attending to a person lying on the ground. Police investigations are ongoing.
CNA
5 days ago
- CNA
1 dead, 4 injured in Chongqing after driver runs into crowd: district police
CHONGQING: One person is dead and four others injured after a driver allegedly drove into a crowd in Chongqing, a city in southwestern China, on Saturday after onlookers reportedly criticised him for repeatedly sounding the horn on his car. A police statement issued on Sunday by the Banan district branch of the Chongqing Public Security Bureau alleged the driver, surnamed Xiong, repeatedly sounded the horn after finding his path blocked by another vehicle in Banan, a district in southern Chongqing. The driver of the other vehicle was unloading goods in front of a residential community, it said. The police statement said Xiong was a 38-year-old male but provided no further personal details about the suspect. It said his behaviour 'triggered strong dissatisfaction' among nearby residents and prompted many people to approach and confront him. As the incident escalated into a dispute between Xiong and the residents, Xiong tried to force his way out by driving away, injuring people who tried to stop him from leaving, according to the statement. Banan district police said one person had died after rescue efforts and a further four were being treated for injuries that were not life threatening. Xiong was being detained by police. The Chongqing incident came months after dozens died in a lone-wolf attack that prompted authorities across the country to guard against similar cases that could potentially lead to social instability and public criticism. On November 11, 62-year-old Fan Weiqiu deliberately drove his SUV into a group of people exercising outside a sports centre on November 11, killing 35 people and injuring 43. The Zhuhai Intermediate People's Court sentenced Fan to death in December. It said he was 'endangering public safety by dangerous means' and had been motivated by a 'broken marriage and dissatisfaction with life'. In response to such incidents, China's authorities seek to strengthen security, urging officials to maintain social stability and calling for grass roots conflict resolution measures to protect citizens.
