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31 December 2017

Pokok Sena MP Datuk Mahfuz Omar has announced his decision to quit PAS after 34 years


Mahfuz quits PAS after 34 years



PETALING JAYA: Pokok Sena MP Datuk Mahfuz Omar (pic) has announced his decision to quit PAS after 34 years with the party.

In a live video on Sunday afternoon, which was shared on the Amanah Kedah Facebook page, Mahfuz said he had been a PAS member since March 12, 1984.

"Today, I will send a letter to the PAS secretary-general in accordance with the party constitution to stop my PAS membership, effective 11.59pm on Dec 31, 2017," he said, holding up his membership card.

According to Mahfuz, the one-minute gap between his exit and midnight was intentional, to allow him to "take a deep breath" before stepping into the new year.

Mahfuz is believed to be estranged from his party colleagues, and often sides with Pakatan Harapan, which PAS has disassociated itself from.

In late October, PAS said that it had decided to drop Mahfuz as a candidate for the 14th general election.

Mahfuz has held the Pokok Sena seat for two terms.


Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/12/31/mahfuz-quits-pas-after-34-years/#1FqS7bBG7gFaITwl.99

29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 26-year-old woman in Geylang Singapore in Viral Video Incident



Man, 29, arrested for stabbing 26-year-old wife in Singapore

The woman was stabbed multiple times in the abdomen, ST understands. The man also snatched her handbag before running away. SCREENGRAB: FACEBOOK/LIM LIAN CHYE.



SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 26-year-old woman in Geylang on Saturday (Dec 30).

The man was arrested for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by a dangerous weapon, the police said in a statement on Saturday evening.

The stabbing took place in Lorong 16 Geylang and the police received a report at 11.49am.

The Straits Times understands that the woman is the man's wife. She was walking along the road with another man and had just parted ways with him when the incident occurred.






The police arrested him in Guillemard Road at around 12.15pm.

The woman, who is hospitalised at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, is believed to be in a stable condition. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network


Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2017/12/31/man-29-arrested-for-stabbing-26-year-old-wife-in-singapore/#bHvW5MJ1xdIc4Vd0.99

Kelantan police thwarted and detained a man for attempting to blow up Rantau Panjang's Immigration and Customs Complex


Kelantan police detains man for attempting to blow up Rantau Panjang ICQS complex
 SITI ROHANA IDRIS,New Straits Times 2 hours 27 minutes ago



TUMPAT: Kelantan police thwarted and detained a man for attempting to blow up Rantau Panjang's Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex.

Kelantan police chief Datuk Hasanuddin Hassan said the 30-year old suspect was arrested at a roadblock last night by Border Control Agency (AKSEM) officers from the Chabang Empat Salam, Rantau Panjang branch at 11.30pm.

Hasanuddin said the 30-year-old suspect from Pandamaran, Klang was riding a motorcycle in a suspicious manner and was aggressive and struggled when apprehended.


"After searching the suspect's duffel bag, we found a plastic containing yellow powder, a knife, a pair of scissors, a screwdriver, copper wires, batteries and a passport belonging to the suspect," Kelantan police chief Datuk Hasanuddin Hassan said at a press conference, here at Tumpat police district office. Pic by STR/FARIS ZAINULDINFARIS ZAINULDIN"Following interrogation, the suspect confessed that he wanted to detonate the Rantau Panjang ICQS complex and the AKSEM guard post.

"After searching the suspect's duffel bag, we found a plastic containing yellow powder, a knife, a pair of scissors, a screwdriver, copper wires, batteries and a passport belonging to the suspect," he said at a press conference, here at Tumpat police district office.

He said the suspect is on the wanted list for a case under Section 6 (1) of the Firearms Act 1960 and also had other drug-related offences.

The suspect was also found positive for methamphetamine and will undergo checks to see if he is mentally ill.

Earlier, Hasanuddin attended the handing over ceremony of the new Tumpat police chief, Superintendent Ab Rashid Mat Daud, replacing Superintendent Mohamed Zulmazi Che Daud.


Kelantan police chief Datuk Hasanuddin Hassan said the 30-year old suspect was arrested at a roadblock last night by Border Control Agency (AKSEM) officers from the Chabang Empat Salam, Rantau Panjang branch at 11.30pm. Pic by STR/FARIS ZAINULDINAb Rashid was previously the Deputy Chief of Police in the district of Lipis, Pahang.Translated from

Traffic Enforcement Investigation Department (TEID) issued 327 summonses and detained four people during an operation


Four detained, 327 summonses issued during 'Op Tutup' at Jalan Raja Laut

TEOH PEI YING
New Straits Times31 December 2017



KUALA LUMPUR: The city’s Traffic Enforcement Investigation Department (TEID) issued 327 summonses and detained four people during an operation at Jalan Raja Laut here on Saturday night.

Dubbed “Op Tutup”, the three-hour special exercise was jointly conducted by TEID, Dang Wangi’s Criminal Investigation Department and the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, in conjunction with the New Year celebrations.




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Dubbed “Op Tutup”, the three-hour special exercise was jointly conducted by TEID, Dang Wangi’s Criminal Investigation Department and the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, in conjunction with the New Year celebrations. Pic by NSTP/ TEOH PEI YING

City police deputy TEID chief Superintendent Ahmad Adnan Basri, who led the operation, said 970 motorcycles and 138 cars were inspected.

“A total of 327 summonses for various offences, such as driving without valid road tax or without licence were issued.

“We detained a local man and three Thai women who were travelling in the same car. The man was brought back to the police station for a urine test, while the women were taken in for documentation purposes,” he said.

During the operation, police also stopped a 43-year-old taxi driver who had 19 arrest warrants against him. He had 44 summonses with an estimated penalty of RM13,000. Adnan said he will be charged in court next week.

He said the operation was focused on motorcyclists, in order to crack down on road gangsters and illegal racing.




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The city’s Traffic Enforcement Investigation Department (TEID) issued 327 summonses and detained four people during an operation at Jalan Raja Laut here on Saturday night. Pic by NSTP/ TEOH PEI YING

Meanwhile, Adnan said 600 officers will be deployed to control traffic in the city on New Year’s Eve to help avoid congestion.

“We will focus on Bukit Bintang, Pavilion and KLCC, all hotpots for the countdown,” he added. © New Straits Time

Malaysia's Queen of Soul Elvira Arul performing at Alexis for New Years Eve tonight, Cover Charge at RM75.00

After many year. I went to my first Jazz Showcase at Alexis Ampang ft Elvira Arul. 

Famed for the wonderful Tiramisu cakes and pavlova the 5,000 sq. ft. Alexis Ampang is nestled in Kuala Lumpur's commercial and embassy district in The Great Eastern Mall.


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The tiramisu cake at Alexis is legendary

Food there is generally quite good, while i cant actually do a review on the food this time as all we had was some tapas. The clams and button mushrooms on the tapas menu were simply awesome and tasty. I never knew button mushrooms could taste so good. The drinks were good, food was served fast and the waiters were quite on the ball.



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Button Mushrooms on the Tapas Menu

Alexis Ampang is a favourite haunt for Jazz Muzic Lovers, just like Hard Rock Cafe is to Rock and R&B Music.



During weekend nights, they have jazz performances showcases by internationally renowned musicians and local legends, earning rave reviews and drawing wildly enthusiastic crowds.

This was one of the night's it was packed to the brim. The show started at 10pm

Elvira Arul is well known as a story teller and singer  and she did just that. Every song she performed was introduced with her relating one of  her life experiences. 

Her ability to build a rapport with the audience  with her witty sense of humour and at time cheeky ways, made it a very relaxed intimate evening as the audience warmed up to her.

It was a very good performance by Malaysia's Queen of Soul. 

She will be performing tonight for New Year's Eve, so if you want to do something different this is a great place to be. 















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Elvira Arul - Best of Her 2017
New Year"s Eve, Sun. 31st Dec 2017

Known affectionately as ‘The Storyteller’, this vocal powerhouse has been a mainstay in the Malaysian music industry for almost half her life. From opening for Brian McKnight to numerous sold out nights throughout the year.

Not one to stay in her comfort zone, her uniquely-curated ‘A Night At The Movies’ and ‘It’s a 90s Kinda Thing’ themed shows were a hit with audiences across the demographic.

Her renditions of John Lennon’s Imagine, Blackstreet’s No Diggity and the legendary Whitney Houston’s Try It On My Own solidifies her soulful touch to every story she sings.

‘Best of Her 2017’ is a One Night Only special showcase, exclusively tailored to close up the year as Elvira Arul ushers you in to 2018 with a bang!

Dress code applies: No Shorts & Slippers.

Showtime 9:30pm. Table bookings for diners only.

Minimum age 10 & above.

Cover charge: RM75nett/person

For more information, please call 03 4260-2288

or log on to www.alexis.com.my

Alexis Bistro Ampang

Great Eastern Mall

303 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur




Jazz Performances scheduled at Alexis Ampang
New Year"s Eve, Sun. 31st Dec 2017
Elvira Arul - Best of Her 2017

Fri. 5th & Sat. 6th Jan 2018
Samantha De Lune

Fri. 12th & Sat. 13th Jan 2018
Ee Jeng Trio feat. Annabel Eliza

Fri. 19th & Sat. 20th Jan 2018
Tiga Soul

Fri. 26th & Sat. 27th Jan 2018
Evelyn Feroza


Datin Shawati With Elvira Arul and her band after the showcase


Chef Wan Membuat Laporan Polis Terhadap Laman Malaysia Chronicle.




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Chef Wan buat laporan polis kenyataan disalah petik

 27 Dec 2017, 9:15 pm      27 Dec 2017, 10:00 pm
Chef terkenal Datuk Redzuawan Ismail atau Chef Wan hari ini membuat laporan polis terhadap sebuah laman web yang didakwa memetik dengan salah kenyataannya di media sosial.
Beliau berkata, laporan tersebut dibuat kerana artikel yang disiarkan laman Malaysia Chronicle telah merosakkan reputasinya.
"Baru sahaja membuat laporan polis berkenaan artikel yang memetik (kenyataan) saya dengan salah dan menjejaskan reputasi saya, dalam artikel yang ditulis di Malaysia Chronicle.
"Perkara ini kini di tangan undang-undang. Semoga keadilan dapat ditegakkan," katanya di instagram.
Bersama-sama kenyataan itu, Chef Wan memuatnaik gambarnya bersama salinan laporan di depan Balai Polis Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.

Dalam beberapa posting sebelumnya, beliau turut memuatnaik tangkap layar (screen shot) artikel yang dimaksudkan itu.
"Mereka melakukan apa sahaja untuk menarik perhatian (kerana) mengetahui orang ramai sukakannya.
"Kita yang berkata benar dan menasihatkan yang baik-baik pula disalahertikan mahupun difitnah," katanya lagi pada posting tersebut.
Artikel tersebut memetik satu lagi postingnya yang dibuat 25 Disember lalu, menceritakan pengalamannya menolak permintaan parti politik kerajaan dan pembangkang yang memintanya berkempen untuk mereka, kerana "tidak mahu dipergunakan" mana-mana pihak.
Menyifatkan politik sebagai "permainan kotor", beliau antara lain berkata seseorang yang disanjung golongan tertentu boleh dibenci oleh golongan sama sekelip mata dengan menjadikan bekas perdana menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad sebagai contoh.
Kenyataan itu dimuatnaik bersama gambar baju tertera tulisan 'all I want for Christmas is a new prime minister' (permintaan saya pada Krismas kali ini adalah perdana menteri baru), yang disifatkannya sebagai melucukan.
Namun, menerusi tangkap layar yang dikongsikannya, artikel yang menjadi pertikaian itu membayangkan Chef Wan sendiri yang mahukan perdana menteri baru dan marah kepada Datuk Seri Najib Razak yang menyerang Mahathir.
Laman Malaysia Chronicle tidak dapat diakses di Malaysia kerana disekat oleh Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia (SKMM).

Read more at https://www.malaysiakini.com/hiburan/406779#jMqLomOZDAtffVZX.99

56-year-old man who got into a fight with his son-in-law at a carpark in Hougang earlier this month has been arrested


Police arrest 56-year-old man filmed fighting with son-in-law in Singapore carpark

The video showing a woman in red waving what appears to be a baseball bat. ST understands that she is the partner of the 56-year-old man who has been arrested.SCREENGRAB: FACEBOOK/KELVIN HO



SINGAPORE: A 56-year-old man who got into a fight with his son-in-law at a carpark in Hougang earlier this month has been arrested, the police told The Straits Times on Friday (Dec 29).

A video showing part of the fight, posted by Facebook user Kelvin Ho on Thursday, went viral. It has since garnered more than 60,000 views and nearly 1,200 shares.

The incident occurred at the open-air carpark of Block 644, Hougang Avenue 8, at 6.38pm on Dec 9.

The video shows a woman in red waving what appears to be a baseball bat. ST understands that she is the partner of the 56-year-old man.
The Straits Times understands that the man was in his vehicle at the carpark with the woman, when they saw his son-in-law.

The older man alighted from his vehicle and got into a dispute with his son-in-law. He allegedly hit the man with the bat and was filmed shouting in Cantonese: "I want to chop you."

The video shows the woman waving the bat around, but she is not seen actually hitting anyone with it. A group of people were also filmed at the carpark, but ST understands they are mostly passers-by and unrelated to the dispute.

A passer-by called the police, and the 56-year-old man was arrested that same day in relation to a case of voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon.

Police investigations are ongoing. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network


Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2017/12/30/police-arrest-56-year-old-man-filmed-fighting-with-son-in-law-in-singapore-carpark/#xCCP9cXMqYFdTtum.99

MALAYSIAN actress and model Yumi Wong is on the list of 100 Most Beautiful Faces 2017


Actress makes it to 100 Most Beautiful Faces 2017



MALAYSIAN actress and model Yumi Wong (pic) is on the list of 100 Most Beautiful Faces 2017 by TC Candler’s Independent Critics, reported Kwong Wah Yit Poh.

The paper said the 28-year-old, known as the “Angelababy” of Malaysia, came in at 57.

She even beat well-known South Korean actress Park Shin-hye.

Wong started off her career in Malaysia three years ago when she landed the lead role in the movie Ah Beng: Mission Impossible.



She has 450,000 fans on her Facebook page.

TC Candler is a professional film critic and creator of the Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces of the Year.

He leads the independent critics, a diverse group, who search the world and listen to millions of suggestions submitted by the public to put together a list representative of the modern ideal of worldwide beauty.


Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/12/30/actress-makes-it-to-100-most-beautiful-faces-2017/#W09HajJjUYYObYcG.99


Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad might contest in Langkawi, Kubang Pasu or Putrajaya in the 14th general election. (Full Speech)




Dr M considering contesting in Putrajaya, Kubang Pasu or Langkawi



SHAH ALAM: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Pribumi) chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad might contest in Langkawi, Kubang Pasu or Putrajaya in the 14th general election.

"They are telling me that I have a good chance of winning in Langkawi, Kubang Pasu and Putrajaya. So be ready for that," he said.

The former prime minister said this at a press conference held after Pribumi’s first annual general meeting at the Ideal Convention Centre on Saturday (Dec 30).

Dr Mahathir added that Pribumi's debate session for delegates was closed to media to ensure that delegates felt comfortable speaking out.


Dr Mahathir responded to reporters who said that the debates at the Umno General Assembly 2017 was opened to the media by saying that Umno censored its delegates.“Umno had already instructed those who attended to not raise controversial issues,” said Dr Mahathir.




Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/12/30/mahathir-considering-contesting-three-places/#wlzpJVQliDjDirhY.99

30 December 2017

Tahniah Zizie Izette Dapat Baby Kembar



ZIZIE Ezette, selamat melahirkan anak kembar lelaki pagi semalam di Pusat Perubatan Prince Court, di sini.- Foto ihsan instagram Zizie Ezette

Zizie Ezette dapat bayi kembar lelaki

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelakon, Zizie Ezette, selamat melahirkan anak kembar lelaki, masing-masing jam 5.48 dan 5.50 pagi semalam di Pusat Perubatan Prince Court, di sini.
Menerusi perkongsian di laman Instagramnya sejam lalu, Zizie, 39, yang mendirikan rumah tangga dengan Ahli Parlimen Kinabatangan, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, berkata beliau menjangkakan kembarnya itu akan lahir pada hari jadinya hari ini, tetapi proses kelahiran secara pembedahan terpaksa dilakukan sehari lebih awal.
"Seorang ibu yang menyambut hari jadinya bersama dua hadiah yang datang lebih awal! Mommy menjangkakan mereka akan dilahirkan hari ini, tetapi masing-masing hadir secara kejutan menerusi pembedahan, semalam, Jumaat, 29 Disember pada 5.48 dan 5.50 pagi," katanya.
"Alhamdulillah, kedua-duanya sihat walafiat. Terima kasih yang tak terhingga kepada semua yang mendoakan saya," katanya sambil memaklumkan berat dua bayinya itu, masing-masing 2.74 dan 2.78 kilogram ketika dilahirkan.
Menerusi gambar yang dikongsinya juga, pemilik nama penuh Zizie Izette Abdul Samad itu tampak jelita di samping kedua-dua cahaya matanya di pangkuan.
Rata-rata netizen turut meluahkan rasa gembira dan mengucapkan tahniah kepada Zizie yang sudah lama menantikan detik cukup bermakna itu.
Zizie mendirikan rumah tangga dengan Bung Moktar pada 2009. Pasangan itu juga mempunyai seorang anak angkat perempuan, Naila Nur Jenna, berusia 11 bulan

https://www.bharian.com.my/hiburan/selebriti/2017/12/368874/zizie-ezette-dapat-bayi-kembar-lelaki

Light and motion visual spectacle in Putrajaya

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) fined R6.4 millio

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My EG Services fined RM6.4million for abusing dominant position

RAHMAT KHAIRULRIJAL
New Straits Times29 December 2017



KUALA LUMPUR: E-government services provider My E.G Services Bhd (MyEG) was fined more than RM6.4million for abusing its dominant position in the renewal of online foreign workers permit.

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) meted out the decision after dismissing an appeal by MyEG and its subsidiary My E.G Commerce Sdn Bhd to set aside the decision of the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) on June last year which found the appelants infringing section 10 (2) of the Competition Act 2010.

In a statement, CAT presided by Tan Sri Haidar Mohd Nor said there were no compelling grounds for the tribunal to interfere with MyCC’s decision.

“We are in view that MyCC rightly held that the appellants had abused their dominant position and thus we affirm with MyCC’s decision and ordered the appellants to pay a penalties which include total penalty of RM2.2 million and a daily penalty of RM7,500 from 25 June 2016 to the date of CAT’s decision yesterday.

MyCC in a statement in June last year found that the appellant MyEG had violated the Competition Act 2010 by abusing its dominant position in harming competition in the downstream market in which MyEG Commerce is participating as an insurance agent for online foreign workers' permit renewal applications.

MyCC said MyEG had imposed different conditions to the very same transactions with its competitors which had harmed competition in the downstream market for the sale of mandatory insurances.

Its chief executive officer Datuk Abu Samah Shabudin added the commission was adamant to ensure that companies in a dominant position will not abuse their position as this could lead to a negative impact on consumers and the national economy as a whole.

“MyCC had previously investigated several dominant players such as Megasteel Sdn. Bhd., Giga Shipping Sdn. Bhd. and Nexus Mega Carriers Sdn. Bhd. in the steel and logistics industry respectively.

“Although not all of these investigations resulted in financial penalties being imposed on the said parties due to non-infringement of the Competition Act, the MyCC will continue, without fear or favour, to be vigilant in ensuring competition law is adhered to and will not hesitate to take firm action against those who violate the law,” he said.

He said the commission also would focusing and targeting companies who working hand-in-glove with cartel activities such as price fixing, setting trading conditions by way of rebates and discounts and market allocation and sharing.

“Some of the companies that were investigated by the MyCC for cartel activity include players from the aviation industry, ice manufacturing, logistics and sand traders,” he said. © New Straits Times Press

82,840 dengue cases nationwide in 2017; 171 deaths till Dec 23 , 2017


Almost 83,000 dengue cases nationwide in 2017; 171 deaths

Bernama
New Straits Times30 December 2017



PUTRAJAYA: A total of 82,840 dengue fever cases were recorded until Dec 23 this year, a drop of 17.2 per cent from the 100,028 cases recorded in 2016.

In a statement released on Friday, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said 171 people died from the disease – a 26 per cent drop from the 231 deaths reported for the same period last year.





Health Ministry’s director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says 171 people died from dengue in 2017. File pic by ASYRAF HAMZAH.

As of Dec 23, 303 dengue outbreak areas are still considered “active”, including 20 hotspots nationwide. They comprise 10 locations in Selangor, four in Johor, three in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, two in Perak, and one in Penang.

Noor Hisham called on the public to help authorities search and destroy breeding sites of the aedes mosquito in their respective homes. -- BERNAMA

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has apologised for past mistakes made during his tenure as prime minister (Full Video of Speeches))







Dr M apologises for past mistakes



SHAH ALAM: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has apologised for past mistakes made during his tenure as prime minister.

"Before I end my speech, I would like to apologise if I have offended anyone.

"Like other human beings, I'm not alone in saying or doing wrong. Not just today, but for as long as I've been in politics.

"I apologise for all my past mistakes," said the Part Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Pribumi) chairman in his speech at the party's annual general assembly (AGM) on Saturday.


"I usually call them 'garbage' and I won't apologise. They are even worse than our enemies ... they have betrayed the struggle that we have fought for the people," he said.

On the subject of maintaining unity within Pribumi, the former premier said that there was no place for significantly differing opinions and views among party members.

"There will be no place for such people in Pribumi. They must realise that their actions will only help Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak win the 14th general election," he said.

Pribumi has been rocked in recent months by the exit of a number of leaders who have cited dissatisfaction with the party's leadership.

Among those who have left Pribumi are founding members Anina Saadudin and Kamarulzaman Habibur Rahman as well as former party vice-president Datuk Hamidah Osman.

On seat allocations for the general election, Dr Mahathir said that party members must accept the fact that they would not be able to contest in every area they wanted.

"In many areas, candidates come from different parties in Pakatan Harapan. That's why we must work hard to give victory to other Opposition parties.

"If we don't support Pakatan candidates in other areas, don't hope that our candidates will get support from the other parties in the Opposition," he said.





Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/12/30/mahathir-sorry-for-past-mistakes/#MWo4bxqDlMyOIFSM.99

Several major roads in the federal capital will be closed on Monday in conjunction with the KL International New Year Run 2018

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Extensive road closures announced for KL New Year events

Bernama
New Straits Times30 December 2017



KUALA LUMPUR: Several major roads in the federal capital will be closed on Monday in conjunction with the KL International New Year Run 2018, as well as New Year celebrations.

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Enforcement and Investigations Department chief Supt Ahmad Adnan Basri said that for the Run, roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 4.30am to 9am and reopened in stages beginning 9.30am.

The roads are Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Mara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Tun Perak, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Kia Peng, Jalan Perak, Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Kuching, the Segambut roundabout, Jalan Langgak Tunku, Jalan Tun Ismail, Jalan Kinabalu, the Hishammuddin roundabout, Jalan Lebuh Pasar and Jalan Yap Ah Loy.

Several roads will also be closed on Monday for the New Year celebrations from 5am to 9.30am, and will be reopened in stages from 9.40am.

The roads are the Bukit Aman tunnel/Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Tun Perak/Jalan Pudu, Jalan Sultan Ismail/Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Ampang/Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Jalan Raja Laut/Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman/Jalan Sri Amar, Jalan Damansara/heading to Mahameru, Jalan Duta/Jalan Langgak Tunku.

Other roads are Jalan Tun Razak/heading to Jalan Kuching, Jalan Kuching/heading to Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Tun Ismail/heading to Jalan Kuching, Jalan Maharajalela/the Chinese Assembly Hall, Jalan Syed Putra/heading to Jalan Kuching, Mahameru Highway/heading to Jalan Parlimen, Jalan Mahameru/heading to Jalan Parlimen, and Jalan Duta/heading to Jalan Parlimen.

Ahmad Adnan advised the public to adhere to traffic rules and to use public transportation if possible to avoid congestion.

Road users are also advised not to park their vehicles on road shoulders, especially along the routes involved.

The public can contact the police at 03-20719999 or visit the PolisKL and TrafikKL Facebook pages, or the Trafik_KL Instagram account to make enquiries. -- BERNAMA © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ISIS Gunman Attacks Coptic Christian Church in Cairo, Egypt killing Nine





ISIS claim responsibility for 'jihadist' gunman attack on a Coptic Christian bookshop and church in Cairo that killed nine

  • WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
  • Attack took place outside the Mar Mina Coptic Christian church in Helwan, Cairo
  • Nine people were killed and more injured before the gunman was shot by police 
  • Officials say the attacker was armed with an assault rifle, 150 bullets and a bomb
  • It is the latest in a wave of attacks on Coptic Christian churches in the country
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a gun attack on a Coptic Christian bookshop and church in Cairo that killed nine people. 
The fanatic, armed with an assault rifle, 150 rounds of ammunition and a bomb, went on the rampage outside Mar Mina church in the capital before being shot himself as he tried to storm the building. 
The terror group claimed responsibility for the atrocity through its Amaq news agency, which has been known to make false statements in the past.  
Footage posted on social media appeared to show the bearded man wearing a bulky ammunition vest sprawled on a street, barely conscious, as people restrained his arms and then handcuffed him.
The gunman, already wanted over attacks on police, first targeted a Coptic owned bookshop killing two before moving on to the church and slaughtering seven more.
Dramatic footage captured a gunfight outside the church and shows what is believed to be the jihadist walking around with his assault rifle.
It comes in the wake of a series of massacres at Coptic Christian churches carried out by ISIS in recent years. 
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A gunman has killed at least nine people after opening fire on a church south of Cairo in the latest apparent jihadist attack on the country's Christian minority. An attacker was later shot  and a picture emerged of a bearded man wearing a bulky ammunition vest sprawled on a street
A gunman has killed at least nine people after opening fire on a church south of Cairo in the latest apparent jihadist attack on the country's Christian minority. An attacker was later shot and a picture emerged of a bearded man wearing a bulky ammunition vest sprawled on a street
Cellphone footage posted on social media appeared to show a gunman barely conscious on the ground, as people restrained his arms and then handcuffed him
Cellphone footage posted on social media appeared to show a gunman barely conscious on the ground, as people restrained his arms and then handcuffed him
Footage shows what is believed to be the jihadist walking around with an assault rifle
Dramatic footage has emerged online showing a gunfight outside the church
Dramatic footage has emerged online showing a gunfight outside the church (right) and what is believed to be the jihadist walking around with an assault rifle (left)
A pool of blood could be seen on the ground as a security official inspected the damage at Mar Mina church following an attack in the district of Helwan, southeastern Cairo
A pool of blood could be seen on the ground as a security official inspected the damage at Mar Mina church following an attack in the district of Helwan, southeastern Cairo
The attack took place in the Helwan district on the capital's southern outskirts this morning
The attack took place in the Helwan district on the capital's southern outskirts this morning
Terrorist who attacked Cairo church is captured after being shot
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Pictures show pools of blood on the ground and bullet holes in the walls of the church in the aftermath of the gunfight. 
There were conflicting reports from Egyptian officials as to whether the gunman had been killed or wounded. It was also reported that there were two assailants and that one had gone on the run before being captured.
The interior ministry said he killed two people when he opened fire on a store before heading to the church where he shot dead seven people including an officer. 
Police later cordoned off the crime scene as onlookers crowded around the church, while a forensics team combed the area.
Friday's attack came ahead of Christmas for the Copts, who celebrate it on January 7.

5 people were wounded in the attack including two women who are in a serious condition in hospital.
There have been numerous attacks on Coptic churches in recent years.
ISIS in Egypt has killed dozens of Christians in church bombings and shootings over the past year, and has threatened further attacks against the minority.
Samir Gerges, a witness, said people inside the church closed the gates when the shootout began but bullets from the gunfire still entered the building.
He said he was walking in a nearby street when the shooting happened. He saw people running and some of them went to hide from the gunfire inside a nearby restaurant.
Although the gunfight took place outside, blood stains could be seen on carpets inside the church after the attack
Although the gunfight took place outside, blood stains could be seen on carpets inside the church after the attack
Crime scene: Detectives cordoned off the area as they scoured the area in the wake of the attack
Crime scene: Detectives cordoned off the area as they scoured the area in the wake of the attack
Hundreds descended on the scene after the gun attack. Nine people were killed in the atrocity
Hundreds descended on the scene after the gun attack. Nine people were killed in the atrocity
Bullet holes could be seen in the walls of the church this morning after a gunmen opened fire
Bullet holes could be seen in the walls of the church this morning after a gunmen opened fire
Raouth Atta, 40, was attending prayers inside the church when the shooting took place.
'Once the gunfire was heard, the gates were closed immediately,' she said.
'People were terrified and wanted to check on their families in other buildings of the church. We stayed inside for 30 minutes before we were able to get out.'
Ms Atta said that once she was let outside the building she saw blood scattered everywhere.
Egypt's Coptic Christians make up about 10 per cent of the country's 93 million people, and are the largest religious minority in the region. 
ISIS had claimed a suicide bombing of a Cairo church in December 2016 followed by bombings of two churches north of the capital in April.
The Interior Ministry said two policemen had been killed in the attack on the Mar Mina church
The Interior Ministry said two policemen had been killed in the attack on the Mar Mina church
ISIS had claimed a suicide bombing of a Cairo church in December 2016 followed by bombings of two churches north of the capital in April. Pictures show the exterior of the church
ISIS had claimed a suicide bombing of a Cairo church in December 2016 followed by bombings of two churches north of the capital in April. Pictures show the exterior of the church

THE LATEST ATTACK ON EGYPT'S COPTIC CHRISTIAN MINORITY

Egypt's Coptic Christians, who make up about 10 percent of its population, have come under attack by Islamist radicals several times over the past years.
With a new attack on Friday, when a gunman opened fire on a church south of Cairo and killed nine people, here is a timeline of the major incidents.
- 2017 -
May 26: Masked gunmen order Christians travelling to a desert monastery to get off their buses and recant their faith.
The group - a mix of visitors and workers heading to the Saint Samuel monastery south of Cairo - refuse and are shot one by one. About 30 people are killed.
ISIS claims responsibility.
- April 9: Two churches are bombed on Palm Sunday, killing 45 people. The attacks are in the cities of Tanta and Alexandria, where Coptic Pope Tawadros II had been leading a service. He is unharmed.
ISIS claims responsiblity and says both were suicide attacks.
- 2016 -
- December 11: A suicide attack during a Sunday service at the Saint Peter and Saint Paul church in central Cairo, adjacent to the headquarters of Pope Tawadros, kills 29. It is claimed by ISIS.
- 2013 -
- October 20: Four members of the same family, including two youngs girls, are gunned down by attackers on motorbikes as they leave Cairo's Church of the Virgin following a wedding.
It is the first attack targeting the capital's Coptic community since the army ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi on July 3.
This follows attacks on dozens of churches, homes and businesses belonging to Copts after the bloody breaking up of two pro-Morsi gatherings in Cairo in August and with perceptions that Copts had backed his overthrow.
- 2011 -
- January 1: A blast kills 23 and wounds 79, mostly Christians, as they leave a Coptic church after New Year's mass in Alexandria.
A month later, ISIS gunmen shot dead about 30 Christians south of Cairo as they travelled to a monastery.
The jihadists are believed to have also carried out a massacre of Muslim worshippers in Sinai last month, killing more than 300 in an attack on a mosque associated with the mystical Sufi strand of Islam which IS views as heretical.
Egypt imposed a state of emergency following the church attacks and shootings, and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi demanded the army quell the jihadists with 'brutal force' following the mosque massacre.
The group has been waging a deadly insurgency based in the Sinai peninsula bordering Israel and the Gaza Strip that has killed hundreds of policemen and soldiers.
Investigation: Egyptian policemen inspect the church attack site in Cairo, Egypt this morning
Investigation: Egyptian policemen inspect the church attack site in Cairo, Egypt this morning
The two attackers opened fire at the entrance to the church of Mar Mina in Helwan district, which was being guarded by police in the run-up to Orthodox Christmas celebrations next week, security sources said
The two attackers opened fire at the entrance to the church of Mar Mina in Helwan district, which was being guarded by police in the run-up to Orthodox Christmas celebrations next week, security sources said
Islamist militants have claimed several attacks on Egypt's large Christian minority in recent years, including two bomb attacks on Palm Sunday in April and a blast at Cairo's largest Coptic cathedral last December that killed 28 people
Islamist militants have claimed several attacks on Egypt's large Christian minority in recent years, including two bomb attacks on Palm Sunday in April and a blast at Cairo's largest Coptic cathedral last December that killed 28 people
They have increasingly targeted civilians as attacks on the security forces have become more difficult.
The army has poured in thousands of troops backed with armour and jets in a bid to crush the Sinai-based jihadists, but attacks have continued.
The attack on the church came a day after six Egyptian soldiers were killed in a roadside bombing in the Sinai.
Last week, ISIS claimed responsibility for firing an antitank missile at a helicopter in a North Sinai airport as the defence and interior ministers were visiting.
The attack killed an aide to the defence minister and a helicopter pilot, but both ministers returned to Cairo unscathed.


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