Sei whale suspected to have died from breathing difficulties

A post-mortem result of the dead whale, which was found beached at Sungai Sarang Buaya on Feb 9, revealed that its respiratory tract was filled with mud.   

According to Johor Fisheries Department director Munir Mohd Nawi, the mammal is believed to have been suffering from breathing difficulties when it was first rescued in Pontian a day earlier.     

"We are certain that mud residue (which entered its respiratory system) had caused the mammal to lose balance to swim, leading it towards the shore.  

"Based on our observation, the sea level on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia is shallow and sandy. The whale could have swallowed sand while looking for food," he said. 

Histopathology tests will be conducted on the dead carcass to detect whether the mammal was suffering from any internal diseases. 

> 20 cars deliberately punctured, blocking traffic flow  

A group of men is suspected to have punctured the tyres of at least 20 vehicles that were parked in the Brinchang town area which affected traffic flow.   

The cars were found with burst tyres believed to have been caused by a sharp object.   

Cameron Highlands district police chief deputy Supt Muhammad Rizal Kamaruddin said 11 police reports were made as of 3pm Thursday.  

Police are investigating the motive behind the incident.

> Li denies engagement to Fan

Chinese actor Li Chen denies he is engaged to artiste Fan Bingbing.

Li, through his company, refuted the allegations that they had an engagement party in Shandong province, China recently. 

The 36-year-old actor said he reserved his rights to take legal actions against those who spread such rumours.

Later, Fan posted a photo of her with Li’s family members on her Weibo, saying that she merely accompanied Li to have a meal with his family.