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Police to act against driver blocking ambulance

May 16, 2022

Police in Perak say action will be taken against a driver who was seen obstructing an ambulance along the North-South expressway.

The Kampar District Police Chief says investigations found that the driver is suffering from a hearing issue.

He adds that the man is still receiving treatment for the condition.

A video of the incident went viral on social media, showing a vehicle blocking an ambulance despite the ambulance blaring its siren.

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Cop fined for using phone while driving

A police officer has been fined for using his phone while driving along a highway heading towards Petaling Jaya.

The PJ district police chief says the officer has been called up for investigation, adding that the police will not compromise on any misconduct by personnel on duty.

This is after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

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Selangor to discuss whether to close kindies, nurseries, and day-care centres

Selangor plans to meet with the relevant agencies soon, to discuss whether to close nurseries, day-care centres and kindergartens following a rise in hand, foot, and mouth disease cases.

This comes after the state health department said over 6,700 cases of the disease were reported as of earlier this month.

Most of the cases involved young children at such premises.