RM300 fine too fast and furious, say bikers

Motorcyclists will not be given anymore discounts by either the police or the Road Transport Department for serious offences such as not wearing helmets, ignoring traffic lights and zebra crossings.

The maximum fine of RM300 would be implemented without any option of reduction for these offences.

However, some motorcyclists say the fine should be reconsidered.

Pudu Jail project will not use public funds, says UDA chief

The Pudu Jail redevelopment project which is expected to be completed within the next four to five years will not utilise government funding, Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed (picture) has said.

The UDA Holdings Berhad chairman explained today that the project will be financed entirely by UDA Holdings’ strategic business partners.

“The strategic partners of UDA Holdings Bhd who have chosen to be a part of this project will need to use their own financial capabilities to generate development to ensure that the project is completed within schedule.

“The Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) project is on a large scale and requires huge financial funding with development costs alone expected to reach RM3 billion to RM4 billion,” said Nur Jazlan in a statement.

Victim faces acid test Attack continues to haunt me, says Ruhainah

RUHAINAH: Only leaves home for follow-up treatment

'Acid-splashed' victim Ruhainah Husin, 30, has been staying indoors since she was attacked two months ago and only leaves home for follow-up treatment of her injuries.

"I'm frightened to be in the open as the attack continues to haunt me. I've been staying indoors except for going to the hospital for treatment,” said the Malaysian Institute of Accountants executive who has been on medical leave since the attack on her and a colleague on March 24 in Brickfields.

In the 5.30pm incident, Ruhainah and her colleague had finished work and were walking to their cars in Jalan Scott, off Jalan Tun Sambanthan, when they were attacked. Her colleague sustained slight injuries.

Ruhainah suffered serious injuries on her face and could only remove the bandages after several weeks.