Here Are The Top 5 Stories Today | 2 May, 2025
From tragedy and survival to food safety and viral drama, here's what's making waves.
By Adrian Lai โ 02 May 2025, 10:17 AM
1. 5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Left In School Van For Nearly Five Hours
A tragic incident in Johor saw a 5-year-old kindergarten boy lose his life after being left inside a school van unattended for almost five hours. Discovered unconscious around noon, the boy was declared dead, prompting calls for stricter safety measures in school transportation.
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2. Abused For 20 Years By 'Datuk' Husband, Survivor Hopes To Be Lifeline To Others
A woman named Priya (pseudonym) has bravely spoken out after enduring nearly two decades of abuse from her influential husband, a "Datuk". Her story, marked by control, violence and manipulation, sheds light on the hidden horrors behind power and privilege.
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3. Businessman Slapped With Fine For Selling Wagyu Pizza In Vellfire Without License
Authorities have fined a businessman and social media influencer for operating an unlicensed mobile food business, selling Wagyu pizza out of a luxury Toyota Vellfire. The MPAJ acted after receiving complaints about illegal hawking activities in several neighbourhoods.
Read the story here.4. YouTuber Exposes Tofu Factory In Indonesia Burning Trash To Fry Food
In a viral exposรฉ, YouTuber Andrew Fraser revealed a disturbing practice at a tofu factory in Indonesia, where plastic waste is allegedly being used directly as fuel to fry tofu. The video has sparked health concerns and criticism over the unsanitary and toxic process.
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In a bizarre twist, a shopper claims to have witnessed a man stage an accident by flinging himself onto a moving car's bonnet in a Penang shopping mall car park. The image of the man lying face down on the car has gone viral, with netizens calling it an attempted scam.
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