5 Things Malaysians Are Talking About Today
From diplomacy to viral debates, here's your quick take on today's most talked-about stories.
By Adrian Lai β 15 May 2025, 09:56 AM
1. FRU Truck Driver Blames Himself For Deaths Of 9 Colleagues After Regaining Consciousness
As the nation mourns the tragic deaths of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) officers in a crash in Teluk Intan, the man behind the wheel of the police truck is now grappling with a different kind of pain β guilt.
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2. Elderly Man Allegedly Abuses Woman's Cat, Arrested After Viral Video
A woman in Segamat found her missing cat bloodied in a drain and claimed her neighbour was responsible. A viral video of the injured Turkish feline led to the man's arrest, with police confirming an investigation is underway.
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3. Cosplayer Cuts Off Boyfriend's Finger, Keeps It In Fridge To Stop Him From Marrying Others
A Japanese cosplayer has stunned the Internet after allegedly severing her boyfriend's ring finger and preserving it in the fridge. The 23-year-old woman, Saki Sato, reportedly told authorities she "loved him too much" and didn't want him to marry someone else or exchange wedding rings.
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4. Anwar's "Second Wife" Quip Draws Laughter At Kremlin Press Conference
A light moment during Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to the Kremlin made headlines after he joked that a third throne in a royal hall was "for the second wife", drawing laughs from Russian President Vladimir Putin and the press.
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A woman's Threads post about turning down a mamak restaurant as a first date venue stirred a lively online debate. While some supported her preference, others felt a simple setting was appropriate for a first meeting with a stranger.
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