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Coconut falls on pillion rider's head

Jun 27, 2022

Authorities have cut down 11 coconut trees in Penang after a coconut fell on a pillion rider’s head causing her to fall off the motorcycle she was riding.

The Bayan Lepas assemblyman says it’s a safety precaution to ensure such an incident will not happen again.

Meanwhile, the woman is said to be receiving treatment at hospital for several broken bones and ribs.

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

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16-year-old dies allegedly after smothered with pillow

Police have nabbed a 24-year-old man after his 16-year-old girlfriend was found dead at his home in Klang.

Based on initial investigations, there was a misunderstanding between the couple at the premises.

It’s believed the victim was smothered to death with a pillow.

Investigations also found scratches and bruises on the victim’s body.

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Govt aims to lower stunted growth rate

The government has targeted to lower the abnormal or stunted growth rate among Malaysians to 8% by 2030.

This, from the 21.3% rate in 2019.

The Health Ministry says Malaysia is currently facing issues of malnutrition, especially among children younger than 5-years-old, as well as a rise in obesity among adults.

It adds that the states that recorded the highest percentage of stunted growth are Kelantan, Pahang, Terengganu, and Putrajaya.