Student Left Bruised After Caning Over Uniform Mix-Up — And 4 Other Stories To Read Today
From a controversial school punishment to extended train hours for the ASEAN Summit, here are five stories making headlines today.
By Adrian Lai — 21 May 2025, 10:29 AM
1. Rapid KL Extends Peak Hour Rail Services For Commuters
To accommodate the surge in traffic during the ASEAN Summit from 23 May to 27, Rapid KL is extending weekday peak-hour train services by one hour in both the morning and evening. The adjustment affects LRT, MRT, and Monorail lines, with peak hours now running from 6.30am to 10am and 4.30pm to 8pm.
2. Mum Allegedly Pimped 11-Year-Old Daughter For Drug Money
A heartbreaking case out of Thailand has surfaced, where a mother and aunt allegedly forced an 11-year-old into sex work to pay off loan shark debts and buy drugs. The girl, now 13, confided in her father, who contacted a children's advocacy group for legal help. Authorities are now investigating.
3. Teen Can't Sit After Caning, Mother Rejects School's Peace Offer
A disciplinary action over a uniform mistake has exploded into a police case after a 14-year-old was severely caned at a school in Pahang. The boy's mother, outraged by the bruising injuries, has refused all reconciliation attempts. The case has reignited debate over corporal punishment in schools.
4. Tourist Drowns In Sipadan While Wife Watches
A Chinese tourist tragically drowned while scuba diving off Sipadan Island, reportedly without supervision. The 37-year-old panicked in the water and submerged before help could reach him. His wife witnessed the incident unfold from the boat.
5. Minimum Wage Is Shrinking The Education Pay Gap In Malaysia
A study by PNB Research shows that Malaysia's minimum wage policy has narrowed the salary gap between degree holders and SPM/PMR graduates. While higher-educated workers still earn more, their wage growth has slowed, reducing the premium once attached to tertiary education.