But the girl ran after her mother, crying and calling out for her, before suddenly collapsing on the roadside. Medical staff later determined the cause of death to be heart failure triggered by extreme emotional stress. > The closure of the only licensed pig slaughterhouse in Muar has resulted in higher processing and transport costs for pork traders, following an order by the Johor Veterinary Depart­ment, Oriental Daily reported. Processing and transport costs per pig have reportedly risen from about RM30 to RM90. Despite the higher costs, pork sellers said they would “wait and see” and are maintaining current retail prices for now, citing already elevated pork prices and market conditions.

Source: The Star January 17, 2026 01:10 UTC