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KLIA Shooting Probe Almost Done

Apr 22, 2024

The police are close to wrapping up their probe into the recent shooting incident at the KLIA.  

According to the Selangor police chief, he expects the investigation paper to be submitted to the prosecutor's office by this week.  

This, as cops extended the alleged shooter's remand order until this Saturday.  

The suspect is accused of firing two shots at his wife at the airport's arrival hall, and one of the bullets struck and injured her bodyguard. 

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Penang police say they are still investigating the recent incident, in which a woman allegedly splashed hot water at a Down Syndrome man.  

They believe that it may have been sparked by a misunderstanding that happened several years ago. 

Cops add that the suspect doesn't seem to suffer from mental health problems, but they may ask the court to conduct a further psychiatric examination.   

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The govt is working on a new AI-powered portal to combat scams and fake news.  

The Communications Minister says it will use AI to help people verify the info that they receive.  

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MetMalaysia says Pasir Mas, Kelantan was under a Level-2 heatwave alert today, after reporting temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius for at least 3 straight days.  

14 other areas in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak were under a less-severe Level-1 heat alert.  

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A UK study has named Malaysia as the world's 5th biggest cause of plastic pollution in our oceans. 

The Philippines topped the list, ahead of the South American country of Suriname.  

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And Wisma Putra says for now, the government has no plans to evacuate some 4,000 Malaysians from Iran, Jordan and Lebanon amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. 

It adds that any decision to bring them home will be made by the National Security Council.