
Tunturi Company Files for Bankruptcy, Evoking Nostalgia in Finland
Tunturi, a traditional Finnish company known for its bicycles and mopeds, has filed for bankruptcy, a development that has caused sadness and nostalgia among Finns.
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Tunturi, a traditional Finnish company known for its bicycles and mopeds, has filed for bankruptcy, a development that has caused sadness and nostalgia among Finns.

Two separate road accidents in Malaysia resulted in fatalities, with a Singaporean biker killed in a crash on the North-South Expressway and a woman dying after her car hit a guardrail in Kedah. Several others were injured in these incidents.

An obituary remembers Matti Miikkulainen, a theater director and builder, who passed away, noting his birth year as 1944 and death year as 2026.

A man in Turku, Finland, is under police investigation after he posted a photo on Facebook of a killed adder, a snake species that was protected in Finland starting June 2023.

Political parties in the Johor election are campaigning on promises of economic revival, including high-paying jobs to reduce reliance on Singapore work, and aligning state and federal governance. BN is banking on Felda revival for votes, while Pakatan Harapan dismisses calls to back BN in certain seats.

Eeva Heikkilä faced difficulties securing medical treatment for her father in Oulu, Finland, because his official place of residence was Turku, despite his deteriorating condition.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney made his first visit to Ireland in nearly a decade, meeting relatives and stating that Europe and Canada must act as a force for good.

Unseasonably warm spring weather in Finland has led to a significant increase in bee swarming this year. A dedicated service is helping beekeepers rescue runaway swarms, with numbers expected to surpass last year's totals early in the season.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by strong winds, have brought significant relief from days of punishing heat in Delhi-NCR, causing a major temperature drop. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued thunderstorm warnings for several regions including Langkawi, Pontian, Kulai, and Johor Bahru.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, received a report concerning the construction of mosque projects in Johor Bahru, Kluang, Mersing, and Kulai.

From May 4, cross-border taxis will be permitted to drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore and specific areas in Johor Bahru, including Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai, and Senai, though pick-ups for foreign taxis remain restricted to designated points.

A 62-year-old Grab driver was fined RM2,000 by the Magistrate’s Court in Kulai, Malaysia, on a charge of assaulting a motorcyclist.

A choir from Turku, Finland, is set to make history by performing a Sámi-language song at London's Westminster Abbey during Easter. The Turku Cathedral Parish Oratorio Choir will bring the unique cultural performance to the historic church.

Pavel Kuzmitšev, an asylum seeker returned to Russia from Finland, received a one-year suspended prison sentence, with a relative expressing suspicion that he was tortured.

Iranian entrepreneurs in Espoo, Finland, were forced to close their renowned restaurant, Grilli Ribis, citing immense stress and concerns for relatives affected by conflict in Iran.

KULAI, Feb 27 — The Kulai District Health Office has ordered the temporary closure of seven nearby schools in the...

KULAI, Feb 26 — A total of 80 primary school students from two schools in Kulai are reported to be suffering...

KULAI, Feb 24 — A total of 39 firefighters from three fire stations have been struggling since yesterday afternoon...

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) services, including Shuttle Selatan and Electric Train Service (ETS) operations, have been disrupted on the Kulai-Kempas route after a lorry carrying flammable liquid caused a power outage.

Rexi, a thirteen-year-old iguana, has escaped in Järvenpää, Finland, an unprecedented event for its owner, Aki Peltokoski, who hopes to lure it back with raspberries.
KULAI, July 11 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has given an assurance that whatever the outcome of the 16th Johor St...

A man admitted to homicide after a victim's body was discovered on the balcony of an apartment in Turku during a home search, with the case being heard in the District Court of Southwest Finland.

Australian food critic and influencer Hannah Lewis is enjoying the tranquility of Helsinki's cafes and has taken her relatives to Cafe Regatta in Töölö.

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook and Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz met in Kulai, following a public disagreement over the Johor polls.

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated his invitation to Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi for a KTM Komuter ride, defending his ministry's engagement on transport matters.

A man in Turku, Finland, has confessed to killing an acquaintance with a hammer, with the victim's body discovered on a balcony over two months after the crime. The confession sheds light on the grim discovery in a Turku apartment building.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening and outpacing response efforts, with over 200 deaths and 900 suspected cases reported. The WHO is urging neighboring countries to take immediate action to prevent further spread of the virus.

Supervision at a service home in Turku, Finland, revealed that elderly residents were left without food for too long at night and experienced delays in accessing showers, indicating a failure in self-supervision.

A passenger on an express bus in Kulai stated he filmed a viral video of the driver allowing someone to sit on his lap while driving because he felt compelled to intervene to prevent danger.
A "QuickCheck" report is investigating claims that a driver stopped in the middle of a roundabout in Kulai and attacked a motorcyclist.

Relatives of Keijo Vilhunen lost their jobs after the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) revealed their family relationship to their employers, despite the individuals having no criminal past. Supo emphasized that employers decide how to use security clearance information.
KULAI, March 20 — A 33-year-old man was assaulted by a group of men with a steel baseball bat near the Bukit Batu...

A woman who planned a knife attack at Luostarivuori Lyseo high school in Turku, Finland, in January, suffered from violent thoughts for a long time and admitted her plans to the police. The trial began today in the Southwest Finland District Court.

A 24-year-old woman has been charged with preparing a serious crime against life or health after police prevented her planned knife attack at an educational institution in Turku, Finland.

Pihlas Resort, owned by Finnish millionaire Pekka Viljakainen, is facing a bankruptcy application stemming from a family money dispute. While Viljakainen claims the debt was paid, the opposing lawyer states a portion remains outstanding.

Finland's postal service, Posti, is experiencing delivery issues, with one specific case highlighting a letter belonging to Sanna Veijalainen from Turku being stuck in transit between Lieto and Helsinki for weeks.

Two dancers from Turku, Lotta Kolehmainen and Ruusa Orpo, have successfully secured opportunities to dance abroad in Spain and France, respectively, with the Turku International Dance Camp serving as a springboard.

Giant African land snails, an invasive species often kept as pets, were found abandoned in a forest in Turku, Finland, prompting an animal welfare investigation as their release into nature is illegal.

A congregation in Turku, Finland, has reported an assault at a confirmation camp and plans to file a police report, noting that confirmation camps have become more challenging.

The hoopoe bird, known for its distinctive crest, has been identified as a significant natural predator of mole crickets, a common agricultural pest that spends most of its life underground.

Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, Kulai Barisan Nasional chairman, refuted claims that Johor Pakatan representatives were denied state funds, stating that opposition assemblymen receive RM200,000 annually.

Reijo Nystedt is among several residents in Turku whose homes are sinking into clay, a situation he paid nearly 60,000 euros to prevent. This issue is considered globally exceptional and threatens many buildings in the city.

A merchant in Turku, Finland, is selling the same early potatoes at two different prices, with most customers choosing the more expensive option, to initiate a discussion about the price of Finnish food and the future of domestic produce.

A new study examines the poverty experienced by children of sex workers in 19th-century Turku, Finland, drawing parallels to contemporary issues of inherited disadvantage.

Officials in Finland's Pirha welfare region deny lobbying and claim ignorance of family ties after the son of a retired audit director was appointed to the position, despite being deemed the most qualified.

A man has been arrested in Kulai, Malaysia, following an alleged road rage incident that resulted in a motorcyclist being injured.
Temporary diversions will be implemented on the Kulai-Senai stretch of the North-South Expressway starting 10pm tonight to facilitate rock-blasting works.

Turun Mikaelinkirkon kirkkoherra toivoo tapahtuman houkuttelevan kirkkoon uusia kävijöitä. Turun tuomiokirkossa ei ruokailla, koska se on hautausmaa.

Turkulainen Minna Suominen katosi vuonna 2012 ja poliisitutkinta junnasi vuosia paikoillaan. Nyt käräjäoikeus teki ratkaisunsa henkirikosjutussa.

A rubber factory fire in Kulai, Malaysia, has caused disruptions to classes, prompting the Ministry of Education to review reports on its health and infrastructure impact.

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 25 — Two schools — Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Sengkang and SJKC Kulai Besar &mdas...