Here Are The Top 5 Stories You Should Know Today | 25 June 2025
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1. Syed Saddiq Awaits Court Of Appeal Verdict On Corruption Convictions
The Court of Appeal is set to decide whether to uphold Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's conviction and sentencing over four corruption-related charges, including criminal breach of trust and money laundering. The former MUDA president faces seven years in prison, two strokes of the rotan, and a RM10 million fine if the High Court's ruling is maintained.
2. Man Dies After Crashing Into Gas-Laden Trailer While Overtaking Illegally
A 51-year-old man was killed in Negeri Sembilan after he tried to overtake on a double-lined road and collided head-on with a trailer carrying gas cylinders. The crash caused a nearly three-hour traffic jam on Jalan Lukut-Sepang as authorities cleared the scattered gas tanks and overturned trailer.
3. Woman Survives Fishbone That Pierced Through Her Neck
A woman in Thailand underwent surgery after a 2cm fishbone, lodged in her throat, pierced through the side of her neck. Her husband, who shared the story online, warned others to be cautious when eating fish belly meat. The case shocked netizens due to the bizarre nature of the injury.
4. Woman Gets RM8.9k PERKESO Payout Just 3 Days After Fracturing Foot
After fracturing her foot in a fall while dropping her child off at school, a woman received RM8,944 from PERKESO within three days of submitting her claim. Her story, shared on Threads, highlighted the efficiency of the social safety net for workplace-related injuries.
5. Viral Video Shows Elephants Shielding Caretaker From Rain
In a touching viral video, two elephants were seen huddling around their caretaker to shield him from rain. Captured in Thailand by Save Elephant Foundation founder Lek Chailert, the moment melted hearts online, racking up over 3.1 million views.
