Man killed, driver flees accident scene

The damaged Proton Iswara car.

KOTA KINABALU: A 41-year-old man succumbed to his injuries after a Proton Iswara car that he and his friend were travelling in crashed into a van along Jalan Tuaran, near the Putrajaya traffic lights in Telipok here yesterday morning.

Edwin Luis from Kampung Kiawayan, Tambunan was taken to the Tuaran hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the 1.30am accident but passed away in the Intensive Care Unit about two hours later.

Both vehicles were believed to be heading to Tuaran from the city centre when the van, which was carrying seven people, made a left turn into the Taman Putrajaya junction.

It was also reported that the driver of the Proton Iswara immediately fled the scene after the crash, leaving the car behind at the scene.

The seven people in the van, including the driver, aged from 14 to 52, sustained only minor injuries.

The police are looking for the driver of the Proton Iswara car and urged eyewitnesses to assist in their investigation of the case under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

In Labuan, a 28-year-old woman was killed on the spot when her Modenas Kriss motorcycle was rammed from the back by a Toyota Vios car driven by a 26-year-old man around 10.25pm on Thursday at Jalan Kinabenua.

Labuan police chief Superintendent Adzhar Othman said yesterday that the victim was identified as Salmah Kadir and had worked as a security guard. She was reportedly on her way home when the accident occurred.

“She was pronounced dead on the spot after sustaining serious head injuries that resulted in severe brain haemorrhage. The driver of the car involved in the accident is now being investigated under Section 44 (1) (b) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

“He was found driving under the influence of alcohol after readings showed that the alcohol content in his blood was at 148mg/100ml. If found guilty in court, he can be jailed up to 10 years and fined not less than RM10,000,” he said.

Adzhar advised vehicle owners here not to drive when under the influence of alcohol to avoid accidents.

The victim’s body had been sent to the hospital for a post-mortem.

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Heavy duty Foton Auman Trucks launched

NEW TRUCK: Lai (centre) flanked by Chai (right) and Goh about to cut the ribbon to launch the Foton Auman Truck.

MIRI: TC Motors (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd is expected to see a sharp rise in sales of its new Foton Auman Trucks in Miri.

Its general manager Goh Yong Chai said the company has taken orders for more than 60 units of the heavy duty truck throughout the state.

“With its launch in Miri, we expect to see a sharp rise in sales to boost the overall sales performance of TC Motors (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd,” Goh said during the launch of the heavy duty trucks at ParkCity Everly Hotel by Miri mayor Lawrence Lai yesterday.

TC Motors (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holding Bhd, specialises in the distribution of UD trucks and buses, and has been selling the full range of Nissan Motor vehicles in Sarawak for more than 30 years.

With the recent appointment of Angka Tan Motor Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Warisan TC Holding Berhad, as sole distributor of Foton Auman heavy duty trucks in the country, TC Motors (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd was appointed by Angka Tan Motor Sdn Bhd as exclusive Master Dealer of the trucks in Sarawak.

“Miri is a resort city and centre for the oil and gas industries, shipbuilding industries, timber companies, corporate companies, trading companies, quarrying companies and oil palm plantations.

“Due to its rapid economic and infrastructure growth, we anticipate hundreds of heavy trucks will be required for the city to transform to the second largest modern commercial city in the state in years to come,” Goh said.

The state economy, he said, is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace with many mega projects in the pipeline so the launch of the new trucks is timely.

“With more than 30 years of experience in selling trucks plus strong branch network, TC Motors is confident it can distribute the trucks in the city and state.”

Also present were chairman of Lorry Owners Association of Miri, Bruce Chai, Auman products sales manager Peter Ho, TC Motors (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd branch manager Oliver Wong and Miri branch truck sales executive Thomas Chieng.

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Jika ada orang mengatakan plot (jalan cerita) filem-filem Tamil adalah tidak logik dan di luar pemikiran akal rasional, mereka patut mengikuti perkembangan Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) sejak 2007.Pada 5 April 2013, menjelang Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-13 (PRU-13), saya turut menerima risalah yang diedarkan oleh Human Rights Party (HRP) dalam kempen “hantar calon Hindraf pertama ke Parlimen”.



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Elephants help gladiators check Lions

MARKSMAN: Sarawak’s Bobby Gonzalez is challenged by NS Betaria’s players during their Premier League match at the State Stadium in Petra Jaya, Kuching last night. The Crocs won 7-0 to remain top in the Premier League and Bobby scored 4 goals. — Bernama photo

KUALA LUMPUR,: Although Pahang were only able to secure a 1-1 draw against Singapore’s Lions XII at the Darul Makmur Stadium, Kuantan in the Super League tonight, the result was a big contribution in preventing the league’s trophy slipping away across the causeway.

The Elephants in holding Lions XII to a draw helped Armed Force’s (ATM) Gladiators narrow the points gap to just two points from the league leaders (Lions XII). Lions XII are now with 35 points after 17 matches.

Lions XII were the more aggressive with their captain Shahril Ishak opening scoring in the 10th minute but their joy of bringing home full points was thwarted when Azammuddin Akil equalised for Pahang in the 90th minute.

At the Sultan Ismail Nasaruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu, star-studded Johor Darul Takzim (JDT) edged T-Team 2-1 with their goals coming through Mohd Safee Mohd Sali in the 53rd minute and Leonel George Nunez in the 68th minute while T-Team’s was netted by Mohd Badrul Hisyam Morris in the 33rd minute.

Terengganu also collected three full points when they romped home to a 3-1 victory against Perak at the Perak Stadium, Ipoh.

Terengganu’s goals were scored by Abdul Manaf Mamat in the 18th minute, Mohd Fakrurazi Musa (66th) and Mohd Khairul Ramadhan Mohd Zauwawi (88th minute penalty).

In the Premier League, leaders Sarawak had a goal feast against minnows Betaria FC demolishing the club 7-0 at Stadium Negeri Sarawak, Kuching.

Zamri Morshidi opened the floodgates in the 28th while Bobby Gonzales contributed four goals (39th, 46th, 53rd and 91st).

Guy Bwele and Muamer Salibasic contributed one each in the 66th and 76^th minutes respectively.

Sime Darby also notched a massive victory in the Premier League tonight when they blasted Kuala Lumpur 5-0 at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium in Cheras.

Karlo Primorac got the prized hattrick when he hammered home in the 43rd, 48th and 67th minutes while their other two goals were netted by Syafiq Jamal and Dzulfahmi Hadi in the 82nd and 83rd minutes respectively.

Elsewhere, Johor edged Police 3-2 at the Hang Jebat Stadium, Melaka; Pos Malaysia overcame Sabah 1-0 at the Selayang Stadium; Kedah beat S.P.A Putrajaya FC 2-1 at the Darul Aman Stadium, Alor Setar, and UiTM FC defeated Perlis 2-0 at Stadium UiTM, Shah Alam. — BERNAMA

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