Compiled by IYLIA MARSYA ISKANDAR, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN
THE parents of a 10-year-old boy were called in for questioning after a video of their son driving a Perodua Kancil went viral on TikTok, Kosmo! reported.
The viral video which drew responses from Internet users showed the boy driving the car with two other siblings in the vehicle.
They had been waiting for their parents to send them to school.
Pontian OCPD Supt Mohammad Shofee Tayib said the couple and their 10-year-old son were present at the police station at around 10am on Thursday.
“We have taken their statements. The case will be investigated under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act,” he said in a statement.
Supt Mohammad Shofee said parents or guardians who allowed minors to drive vehicles could be prosecuted under Section 33 of the Child Act.
“In addition, action can be taken against the owner of the car under Section 39(5) of the Road Transport Act.
“We urge the people, especially parents, to take this matter seriously as it is an offence,” he added.
> Former actor and entrepreneur Datuk Hans Isaac is confident that he can put up a strong fight against fellow artiste and rapper Altimet for the post of the Ampang PKR branch chief, Utusan Malaysia reported.
The film director said both of them had their own strengths which could be utilised to empower the party and people of Ampang.
“All candidates have their own strengths and weaknesses. It goes back to each candidate’s contributions to the people.
“Like other Malaysians, Ampang residents were also badly affected during the pandemic. We have assisted those affected with our personal funds,” he said.
Isaac also said that he was not chasing after positions but was focusing on helping and servicing the people.
“I am not a politician but a commoner who wants to help the community,” he added.
When asked about Altimet, he described the rapper as a “credible candidate and a good acquaintance”.
“We are contesting and moving in the same direction.
“No matter what, we will still work together to strengthen the party,” he said.
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.