> Malacca Zoo lost 189 animals in a year, claims assemblyman
A total of 189 animals died or were stolen from the Malacca Zoo within a year, Ayer Keroh state assemblyman Khoo Poay Tiong has claimed. He said a majority of the "missing animals" had died from illness or injuries since the zoo was privatised last year. According to a written reply he received from the state assembly, Khoo said the zoo had 943 wild animals, including 262 mammals, 401 birds and 280 reptiles before its privatisation.
> Teenagers steal cab, then die in crash
Two teenagers died in an accident when the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree in Seremban, Negri Sembilan. The duo, aged 13 and 15, were flung out of the car due to impact and died on the spot. It was reported that the younger victim had stolen the taxi of his father before picking up his older neighbour for a fun ride.