Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE and C. ARUNO
THE sight of a dilapidated bridge across Sungai Pari in Ipoh, Perak, has left residents living in fear of a potential disaster, reported Harian Metro.
The 30-year-old bridge, which is a vital shortcut linking Kampung Seri Klebang to Bandar Meru Raya, has visible cracks, potholes and even a tilting deck.
Residents have repeatedly lodged complaints on the state of the bridge to authorities, but there has been no response so far.
Mohd Shahrizan Adzhar, 43, said the tilting deck of the bridge damaged his car when he drove past it recently.
“One side is concrete and the other side is metal, but the metal beams have begun sagging,” he said.
Another local resident Mohammad Rawi, 69, said the issue was previously debated in the state assembly.
“Governments and representatives change, but the bridge has been unsafe for seven years. Must we wait until it falls?
“Many of our children have fallen off their bicycles and sustained injuries due to the tilting deck,” he added.
> Actress Nora Danish has shared photos on Instagram showing part of an unidentified man’s face, sparking rumours that she has found a new love, reported Kosmo!.
The 43-year-old star had posted several photos with the caption “new chapter”.
The mother of two declined to elaborate on the matter when contacted by the daily.
The rumours have led to fans expressing excitement and support for Nora’s alleged new relationship, with many wishing her well on Instagram.
In October last year, Nora said she was happy to remain single following her divorce from entrepreneur Nedim Nazri in June.
The pair, who married on March 30, 2017, have a seven-year-old son.
> The daily also reported that saltwater crocodiles have become an increasingly common sight in the waters off Negri Sembilan, sparking concern on social media.
Despite the growing number of sightings, especially around Port Dickson, residents said the reptiles have yet to pose a threat to people.
A fisherman, known only as Abu, said crocodiles have long been moving between Kuala Linggi and Port Dickson, especially near Pasir Panjang.
“Thankfully, they’ve never harmed villagers or fishermen, but it’s still frightening when you see them,” he added.
Restaurant owner Mohd Farid Jim, 40, said he has seen crocodiles regularly since starting his business in 2014.
“Two months ago, I saw a large one about 2m long. They usually appear in the morning or at dusk.”
The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
