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30 April 2022

History Made! JDT beat Ulsan Hyundai 2-1 With Last Second Own Goal to qualify for Asian Champions League knockout stage

LEANDRO Velazquez celebrates his goal while helping JDT defeat Ulsan Hyundai in the Group I match of the Asian Champions League at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri today. -

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) made history by advancing to the round of 16 of the Asian Champions League (ACL) after beating former ACL champion Ulsan Hyundai 2-1 at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, just now.


Even sweeter, the result of the last match of Group I saw Benjamin Mora's squad finish as the group leaders to advance to the knockout round.


Ulsan Hyundai player's own goal, Pang Yong Woo in the last minute of the match saw the Southern Tigers squad manage to grab three valuable points.



Playing at home, JDT almost got an early goal as early as the second minute as a result of the movement of Arif Aiman ​​Hanapi who slipped in from the right wing before feeding the ball to Bergson Da Silva but the opportunity was wasted by the Brazilian-born striker.


Bergson continued to come restless for the opposing team through his nimble movement and managed to win a free kick for the Southern Tigers in a strategic position.


Leandro Velázquez, who was assigned to take the free kick, did the job perfectly after his shot went over the wall and then beat South Korea's national goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo in the fifth minute.



The joy of the Southern Tigers camp with the goal did not last long when Hong Myung Bo's squad managed to tie the score 60 seconds later.


The failure of Mathew Davies to remove the ball from the danger zone gave space for Lee Myung Jae to intercept the kick and then feed the ball to Jun Amano who shot hard to beat Farizal Marlias in the sixth minute.


The visitors almost added a goal in the 14th minute with a quick attack but Yun Illok's effort went wide.


Mora's men are seen facing some difficulty playing in the evening for the first time in the ACL tournament this season.


The situation became more difficult after Natxo Insa who was taken out to be replaced by Nathaniel Hong Wan was seen to have slightly affected the tactics of JDT's game in terms of dominance in the middle.


Ulsan Hyundai doubled the pressure towards JDT's fort and Amano once again tried to make an accurate attempt towards the goal in the 17th minute, but this time Farizal was more prepared to fire the shot.


In the 24th minute, the match referee, Nawaf Abdulla Shukralla made a controversial decision when he denied Fernando Forestieri's goal which was counted as offside after receiving a pass from Afiq Fazail.


Continuing the second half, JDT once again fell victim to the referee's decision when the opposing defender who dropped Arif Aiman ​​in the penalty box was not punished by the referee from Bahrain in the 46th minute.


In the 60th minute, Leandro almost added his personal goal but a curling shot from outside the penalty box slightly missed past the opponent's goal.


JDT was seen to be able to defend well to break the current attack of the South Korean giants who tried to add a goal to put the team in a comfortable position.


Harimau Selatan almost scored as a result of attempts by substitutes Safawi Rasid and Ramadhan Saifullah but failed to score.


When JDT was seen to have almost collapsed in the group stage, the last attack of the host team through a pass to Arif Aiman ​​into the penalty box was quiz Yong Woo to grab an important victory in the history of the club. - ONLINE MESSENGER

Zii Jia, Aaron-Wooi Yik march into finals of BAC 2022

 Zii Jia, Aaron-Wooi Yik march into finals of BAC 2022

Bernama

April 30, 2022 

National men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and national men's singles ace Lee Zii Jia storm into the final of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) 2022 in Manila today. - Sinar Harian

Zii Jia, Aaron-Wooi Yik march into finals of BAC 2022

National men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and national men's singles ace Lee Zii Jia storm into the final of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) 2022 in Manila today. - Sinar Harian

KUALA LUMPUR: National men's singles ace Lee Zii Jia put up a consistent and energetic display to down China's Weng Hong Yang 21-11, 21-19 to storm into the final of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) 2022 in Manila, the Philippines today.

In the semi-finals at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex, the third-seeded Zii Jia needed 36 minutes to see off Hong Yang and set up a title showdown against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie tomorrow.

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Jonatan had earlier disposed of compatriot Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 21-9, 18-21, 21-16 in the other semi-final.

Meanwhile, national men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik ousted compatriots Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani 21-13, 21-15 to check into the final.


The fifth-seeded Aaron-Wooi Yik took just 29 minutes to overcome their eight-seeded compatriots in the semi-final today.

Aaron-Wooi Yik will take on either Fajar Alfian-Muhammad Rian Ardianto or Pramudya Kusumawardana-Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan, both pairs from Indonesia, in tomorrow's final.

-- BERNAMA

Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen laid to rest, PM paid last respects

 Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen laid to rest, PM paid last respects

Bernama

April 30, 2022 16:24 MYT


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was among those present at the burial ceremony of the former Defence Minister Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail today. - BERNAMA

Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen laid to rest, PM paid last respects

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was among those present at the burial ceremony of the former Defence Minister Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail today. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was among those present at the burial ceremony of the former Defence Minister Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail today.

Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen's remains were laid to rest at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery here at 11.20 am, witnessed by his relatives and friends.

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Ismail Sabri scattered flower petals and poured scented water on the grave and proceeded to visit his widow Tengku Puan Seri Nooraini Tengku Zainal Abidin, 83.

The Prime Minister said Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen's passing was a great loss to the country as he was a respected leader not only in the government but also in the political arena.


"As an UMNO member, the highest position ever held by Almarhum was UMNO vice president and he also led many ministries. Allahyarham's last position in UMNO was as the Disciplinary Board chairman, continuing his contributions (in UMNO).

ISMAIL SABRI-BURIAL (RITHAUDDEEN) 2 (LAST) KUALA LUMPUR

"As UMNO members...we deeply appreciate his contributions and great sacrifice. His contributions to the country are invaluable and the government would like to thank him," he said, looking tearful.

Earlier, funeral prayers were performed at the Federal Territory Mosque led by the grand imam, Muhyidin Aziz with more than 200 congregants.

Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen, 94, breathed his last at his residence in Jalan Duta here at 8.43 pm yesterday due to old age.

Apart from being Defence Minister from 1987 to 1990, Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen was also appointed as Minister with Special Functions to assist Tun Abdul Razak in the Foreign Ministry in 1973 and was later appointed Minister of Information and Special Functions in 1974.

He was later appointed Foreign Minister (1975), Minister of Trade and Industry (1981), reappointed as Foreign Minister (1984) and then Information Minister (1986).

Meanwhile, his fourth son, Tengku Farith, 50, on behalf of his mother, thanked relatives, friends and the public who assisted in his father's funeral.

"We would like to thank friends and family members who were present. I ask that all his sins be forgiven and together we pray that he is placed among the pious," he said.

-- BERNAMA

PM to hold Hari Raya open house in Putrajaya on May 8

 PM to hold Hari Raya open house in Putrajaya on May 8

Bernama

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his Cabinet members will host a Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2022 open house in Putrajaya on May 8. - FB Jabatan Perdana Menteri


April 30, 2022 18:20 MYT

PM to hold Hari Raya open house in Putrajaya on May 8

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his Cabinet members will host a Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2022 open house in Putrajaya on May 8. - FB Jabatan Perdana Menteri

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his Cabinet members will host a Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2022 open house in Putrajaya on May 8.

In a Facebook post, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said the open house will be at Laman Sari, Seri Perdana Complex from 10 am to 4 pm.

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"All attendees must comply with the latest standard operating procedures (SOP) set for the transition to the endemic phase and are encouraged to use face masks and maintain physical distancing," according to PMO.

The post also carried dress-code guidelines and information on free bus services for the event.


Based on the poster, clothing allowed includes attire with sleeves, long pants, skirts below the knees and shoes.

PMO-OPEN HOUSE 2 (LAST) KUALA LUMPUR

Meanwhile, attire not permissible includes shorts, short skirts, sleeveless clothing, torn jeans and slippers.

"The public should dress neatly and decently. Failure to comply with the dress code may result in being denied entry into the Seri Perdana Complex," according to the poster.

For more information, the public can browse the PMO portal and social media from time to time.

-- BERNAMA

Institutes of higher learning not allowed to raise fees - MOHE

 Institutes of higher learning not allowed to raise fees - MOHE

Institutes of higher learning not allowed to raise fees - MOHE
Institutes of Higher Learning (IPTs) are not allowed to increase tuition fees, based on the MOHE's decision in placing a moratorium on fee hikes since the second semester of the 2019/2020 academic session.


Bernama

April 30, 2022 19:44 MYT

Institutes of higher learning not allowed to raise fees - MOHE

Institutes of Higher Learning (IPTs) are not allowed to increase tuition fees, based on the MOHE's decision in placing a moratorium on fee hikes since the second semester of the 2019/2020 academic session.

KUALA LUMPUR: Institutes of Higher Learning (IPT) are not allowed to increase tuition fees, based on the Ministry of Higher Education's (MOHE) decision in placing a moratorium on fee hikes since the second semester of the 2019/2020 academic session in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MOHE, in a statement today, said the government still bears the full operational costs of Public Universities (UA).

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"The financial resources provided by the government can still enable UA to carry out their responsibility to provide education to citizens," it said.

The statement said MOHE had set the fee moratorium out of concern for the welfare of the people.


-- BERNAMA

Government decides not to allow any economic sector or type of employment to delay implementation of 2022 Minimum Wage Order (PGM)

No delay in implementation of PGM 2022 for all economic sectors

Bernama

April 30, 2022 14:58 MYT

No delay in implementation of PGM 2022 for all economic sectors



The government has decided to not allow any economic sector or type of employment to delay the implementation of the 2022 Minimum Wage Order (PGM), said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. - Astro AWANI

PUTRAJAYA: The government has decided to not allow any economic sector or type of employment to delay implementation of the 2022 Minimum Wage Order (PGM), said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

He said the government had provided assistance to employers through the COVID-19 assistance package, such as the Wage Subsidy Programme which had helped in sustaining businesses and safeguarding employment.

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"This is also to ensure employees benefit from the increase in the minimum wage," he said in a statement today.

Saravanan said the decision on the minimum wage was appropriate to ensure the welfare of workers, especially those with low income, while employers would also benefit from the increase in consumer purchasing power.


"The government also expects the increase in the minimum wage to have a positive impact on the country, employers and employees which will help accelerate the country's economic recovery due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


"The increase in the minimum wage will also help achieve Malaysia's aspiration to become a high -income country by 2030," he said.

The new minimum wage of RM1,500 a month effective May 1 was officially gazetted last Wednesday (April 27).

The Minimum Wages Order issued by the Human Resources Minister was published in the Federal Government Gazette and uploaded on the official website of the Attorney-General's Chambers on Thursday (April 28).

According to the gazette under Paragraph 4 (1), an employee who is not paid basic wages but is paid based on piece rate, tonnage, task, trip or commission, the monthly wage rate payable to the employee with effect from May 1, 2022 shall not be less than RM1,500.

For an employer who employs five or more employees or an employer who carries out professional activities classified under the Malaysian Standard Classification of Occupations (MASCO) 2020, the minimum wage rate of RM1,500 is effective from tomorrow (May 1).


Meanwhile, for employers who employ less than five employees, the effective minimum wage of RM1,500 will start on Jan 1, 2023.

"Therefore, for the period May 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022, the minimum wage rate that is applicable is RM1,200 per month for employment in City Council or Municipal Council areas, and RM1,100 per month for other areas.

"The postponement of the minimum wage of RM1,500 per month for employers who employ less than five employees is to give the employers the opportunity to make appropriate preparations," he said.

Saravanan said the daily and hourly minimum wage rates as well as the wage rates for workers woth no basic salary, but paid according to their jobs and productivity, such as commissions, piece rate, etc, are also detailed in the PGM 2022.

He said the implementation of the minimum wage did not apply to domestic servants as in the previous PGM.

"The enforcement of the minimum wage will be implemented by the Manpower Department of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. As such, all employers are required to comply with the implementation of the new minimum wage," he said.

-- BERNAMA

Appeals for rejected Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) aid applications can be made from May 2

Appeals for rejected BKM aid applications can be made from May 2

Bernama

Appeals for rejected BKM aid applications can be made from May 2
Individuals whose applications for the Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) aid were not approved will have one month to submit their appeals from May 2, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. - BERNAMA


April 30, 2022 

Appeals for rejected BKM aid applications can be made from May 2

Individuals whose applications for the Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) aid were not approved will have one month to submit their appeals from May 2, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals whose applications for the Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) aid were not approved will have one month to submit their appeals from May 2.

Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the government was aware that perhaps there may be applicants who are eligible for the BKM aid but who have yet to be registered in the government database.

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"Applicants can submit an appeal with relevant documents for a review by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).

"This appeal process is also to ensure that the assistance will reach those who really need it," he said in a statement today.


He said appeal applications could be submitted either online via the IRB BKM 2022 official portal from May 2 at https://bkm.hasil.gov.my or by delivering the BKM 2022 appeal form manually.


The appeal forms can be delivered manually from May 9 to the nearest IRB branches, Satellite Offices (PS), Revenue Service Centres (PKH) or Urban Transformation Centre (UTC).

"Once the BKM database is updated, BKM payments to applicants whose appeal is successful will be channelled during Phase 3 and Phase 4 that are scheduled for September and December," he said.

He said these applicants can refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQ) which have been uploaded on BKM's official portal (https://bkm.hasil.gov.my) for more information.

"The government remains committed to ensuring this assistance reaches those targeted to ensure the well-being of the Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family)," he said.

Tengku Zafrul said the government had updated data of the B40 group that is eligible to receive the BKM and, so far, nearly RM2 billion had been paid out under Phase 1 to almost nine million B40 recipients nationwide in March while a payout of RM1.1 billion under Phase 2 will be made in June.

-- BERNAMA

==Burst pipe, 15 areas in KL to have water supply disruption

 Burst pipe, 15 areas in KL to have water supply disruption

Bernama


Burst pipe, 15 areas in KL to have water supply disruption
There will be unscheduled water supply disruption in 15 areas in the federal capital due to a burst pipe at the Pudu Ulu Baru Pump House, Taman Pertama. - BERNAMA


April 30, 2022 =

Burst pipe, 15 areas in KL to have water supply disruption

There will be unscheduled water supply disruption in 15 areas in the federal capital due to a burst pipe at the Pudu Ulu Baru Pump House, Taman Pertama. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: There will be unscheduled water supply disruption in 15 areas in the federal capital due to a burst pipe at the Pudu Ulu Baru Pump House, Taman Pertama here.

The areas are Bukit Permai Industri; Kampung Cheras Baru; Pandan Bistari; Taman Bukit Pandan; Taman Bukit Permai; Taman Bukit Teratai; Taman Mawar; Taman Mega Jaya; Taman Melur; Taman Mestika; Taman Muda; Taman Pandan Mewah; Taman Putra; Taman Saga and Taman Seraya.

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Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor), in a statement today, said that repair work was carried out at 11.30 am today and was expected to be completed at 9.30 pm, following which water supply would be channeled in stages.

"Alternative assistance through tanker lorries will be mobilised to the affected areas by giving priority to critical premises during this unscheduled water supply disruption period," it said.


Consumers can refer to Air Selangor's official communication channels such as the Air Selangor application, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or call the Air Selangor Contact Center at 15300 for more information.

-- BERNAMA

Boost, AEON, Kuok Brothers linked consortiums win Malaysia's digital bank licences

 Boost, AEON, Kuok Brothers linked consortiums win Malaysia's digital bank licences

Bernama


Boost, AEON, Kuok Brothers linked consortiums win Malaysia's digital bank licences
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said Boost-RHB Bank, GXS Bank-Kuok Brothers and Sea Ltd-YTL Digital Capital were licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA).- FILEpic

April 29, 2022 15:58 MYT

Boost, AEON, Kuok Brothers linked consortiums win Malaysia's digital bank licences

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said Boost-RHB Bank, GXS Bank-Kuok Brothers and Sea Ltd-YTL Digital Capital were licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA).- FILEpic

KUALA LUMPUR: Five consortia namely Boost Holdings Bhd-RHB Bank Bhd, GXS Bank Pte Ltd-Kuok Brothers Sdn Bhd, Sea Ltd-YTL Digital Capital Sdn Bhd, AEON Financial Service Co Ltd-AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd-MoneyLion Inc and KAF Investment Bank Sdn Bhd win Malaysia's digital bank licences.

In a statement today, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said Boost-RHB Bank, GXS Bank-Kuok Brothers and Sea Ltd-YTL Digital Capital were licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA).

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Meanwhile, AEON Financial Service-AEON Credit-MoneyLion consortium and KAF Investment Bank were licensed under the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA).

The central bank said three out of the five consortia were majority-owned by Malaysians namely Boost Holdings and RHB Bank, Sea Ltd and YTL Digital Capital as well as KAF Investment Bank.


BNM said the successful applicants will undergo a period of operational readiness that will be validated by the central bank through an audit before they can commence operations. The exercise may take 12 to 24 months.

Governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said the digital banks were expected to further advance financial inclusion and could significantly increase opportunities for society to participate in the economy by overcoming geographical barriers, reducing transaction costs and promoting better financial management.

"Digital banks can help individuals and businesses gain better access to more personalised solutions backed by data analytics. As businesses move online, digital banking also provides a safer and more convenient way to transact," she added.

BNM said a total of 29 applications received for the digital banking licences were thoroughly assessed pursuant to Section 10 (1) of the FSA, and IFSA1, which require the central bank to consider all the factors in Schedule 5 of the Acts and other relevant policy requirements.

The assessment criteria cover the character and integrity of applicants, nature and sufficiency of financial resources, soundness and feasibility of business and technology plans as well as ability to meaningfully address financial inclusion gaps.

The central bank said applications were assessed on their individual merits as well as relative to other applications based on consistent evaluations of each assessment criteria.

This horizontal review is based on the assessment criteria applied across all applicants to determine the relative strength of each application and identify successful applicants, it added.

BNM noted that four levels of assessment were carried out, supported by a cross-functional technical team, a review team and internal independent observers from BNM's risk and legal departments.

The final recommendations forwarded to Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz were deliberated and endorsed by BNM's Management Committee.

-- BERNAMA


Liverpool's Salah named England's Men's Footballer of the Year by FWA

 Liverpool's Salah named FWA Men's Footballer of the Year

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Liverpool's Salah named FWA Men's Footballer of the Year
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, April 19, 2022 - File Pic

April 29, 2022 20:12 MYT

Liverpool's Salah named FWA Men's Footballer of the Year

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, April 19, 2022 - File Pic

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was named England's Men's Footballer of the Year on Friday in the annual vote of the Football Writers' Association (FWA), with the Egypt international picking up the award for the second time.

Salah, who also won in 2018, got 48% of the vote, ahead of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and West Ham United's Declan Rice who came second and third respectively.

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The 29-year-old has 30 goals and 14 assists in 44 games for Liverpool this season and remains a key part of Juergen Klopp's team, who are one point behind leaders Manchester City in the Premier League with five matches left.

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr took home the Women's Footballer of the Year award with 40% of the vote, beating Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema and City's Lauren Hemp.


Australia international Kerr is the top scorer in the Women's Super League this season with 18 goals.

Both Salah and Kerr will receive their awards on May 5, the FWA said.

90,000 train tickets still on sale for 'balik kampung' raya




90,000 train tickets still on sale for 'balik kampung' raya
Bernama
April 29, 2022 20:24 MYT


A total of 89,976 train tickets are still available at Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to meet the demand of Malaysians returning to their hometowns for the Raya holidays. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 89,976 train tickets are still available at Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to meet the demand of Malaysians returning to their hometowns for the Raya holidays.

"There are 89,976 tickets remaining, as 63 per cent of total tickets have been sold," said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong at a press conference after handing over Hari Raya packs to KTMB passengers at KL Sentral station today.

He said the remaining tickets involved Electric Train Services (ETS), additional ETS (KL Sentral-Padang Besar), KTM Intercity involving the Express Rakyat Timuran (east), Express Selatan (south) and Shuttle Timuran (eastern), as well as the Keluarga Malaysia Special Express from April 23 until May 8.

Wee said however, tickets for the Keluarga Malaysia Express special train from KL Sentral to Tumpat in Kelantan were sold out, including 180 additional seats (3 superior coaches).

"Meanwhile, the Tumpat-KL Sentral route on May 7, 2022 only has 246 superior seats left," he said.
He said the total number of tickets on offer initially was 244,502 tickets, of which so far a total of 154,526 had been sold.

"I appeal to those returning to the village, to arrive earlier (than the scheduled train departure time) because we cannot delay this train for anyone. The departure time is set by a system," he said in advising passengers to make good haste for their journey.
-- BERNAMA

Woman abandoned by Indonesian mother receives Malaysian citizenship

Woman abandoned by Indonesian mother receives Malaysian citizenship

Bernama

April 29, 2022 17:58 MYT


Woman abandoned by Indonesian mother receives Malaysian citizenship
After receiving the letter, Rohana Abdullah returned to her seat and gave her adoptive mother Chee Hoi Lan, 83, a tight embrace before both mother and daughter left the ceremony. - BERNAMA

Woman abandoned by Indonesian mother receives Malaysian citizenship

After receiving the letter, Rohana Abdullah returned to her seat and gave her adoptive mother Chee Hoi Lan, 83, a tight embrace before both mother and daughter left the ceremony. - BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA: Rohana Abdullah, the 22-year-old woman who was left by her Indonesian birth mother to be cared for by a Malaysian Chinese woman, shed tears of joy while accepting the letter granting her the Malaysian citizenship status from the Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin today.

After receiving the letter, she returned to her seat and gave her adoptive mother Chee Hoi Lan, 83, a tight embrace before both mother and daughter left the ceremony.

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According to Hamzah, while on stage to receive the letter, Rohana said she was touched by the gesture.

"On stage, she (Rohana) cried as she said she had been waiting for a long time on the decision regarding her citizenship application.


"She expressed her thanks to the government and I informed her that we grant citizenship to eligible individuals," Hamzah said about Rohana's reaction after receiving the letter.


Rohana was one of 34 recipients aged between five and 24 who received Malaysian citizenship at the ceremony held at the Home Ministry.

Article 15A of the Federal Constitution provides a special power for the federal government to register a person under the age of 21 as a citizen.

Rohana's citizenship issue attracted the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who had contacted her to assist with her documentation.

Rohana was reportedly abandoned when she was two-month-old by her biological mother, an Indonesian citizen, and was cared for by Chee, who was a teacher at a kindergarten where she worked as a cleaner.

-- BERNAMA

Nagaenthran's funeral held at Buntong Hindu Crematorium this evening




Bernama
April 29, 2022 18:17 MYT

The funeral of Malaysian Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who was executed at Changi Prison, Singapore last Wednesday took place at the Buntong Hindu Crematorium here today. - Astro AWANI

IPOH: The funeral of Malaysian Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who was executed at Changi Prison, Singapore last Wednesday took place at the Buntong Hindu Crematorium here today.

His remains were laid to rest in accordance to the customs and traditions of the Indian community after they were brought back to his home at Tanjung Rambutan at 3 pm and arrived at the crematorium at 4 pm.

A sombre atmosphere enveloped the crematorium when over 100 family members and friends of the deceased showed up to pay their final respects to Nagaenthran before his remains were cremated at around 5 pm.

The Singapore Appeals Court on Tuesday (April 26) rejected the final appeal filed by the deceased's mother, S. Panchalai, 60, to set aside the conviction and death sentence on her son.

Nagaenthran was sentenced to death in 2010 for trafficking 42.72 grams of heroin into Singapore in 2009, a country reputed to have the toughest drug laws in the world.

He was supposed to be executed by hanging on Nov 10, 2021, but obtained a temporary stay on Nov 9 when the court was informed he was COVID-19 positive while attending his final appeal against his death sentence.
-- BERNAMA

Nagaenthran accorded full due process - Singapore leaders reply to Malaysian counterparts

 Nagaenthran accorded full due process - S'pore leaders reply to M'sian counterparts

Bernama


Nagaenthran accorded full due process - S'pore leaders reply to M'sian counterparts
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan had replied to their Malaysian counterparts on Tuesday to convey that Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam had been accorded full due process under the law. - BERNAMA

April 29, 2022 23:37 MYT

Nagaenthran accorded full due process - S'pore leaders reply to M'sian counterparts

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan had replied to their Malaysian counterparts on Tuesday to convey that Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam had been accorded full due process under the law. - BERNAMA

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan had replied to their Malaysian counterparts on Tuesday (April 26) to convey that Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam had been accorded full due process under the law.

This was according to the republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson in a statement issued here in response to media queries on the appeal letters from Malaysian leaders on the judicial execution of Nagaenthran.

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On Thursday (April 27), Malaysia's Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said the government through Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah this week once again sent letters to their counterparts in Singapore in an effort to ask the country's government to consider and to commute his sentence.

The first letter to the Singapore government was sent by the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in November 2021.


In December 2021, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah also sent a letter to the President of the Republic of Singapore to commute Nagaenthran's death sentence.

Nagaenthran, 34, was executed on April 27 at Changi Prison, Singapore.

Hailing from Perak, Nagaenthran was sentenced to death in 2010 for trafficking 42.72g of heroin in 2009 into Singapore.

He was supposed to have been executed on Nov 10, 2021, but found temporary respite on Nov 9 after the court was told he had tested positive for COVID-19 when he appeared for a final appeal against his death sentence.

Nagaenthran's lawyers claim that he is intellectually disabled.

-- BERNAMA



Lorry crashes into 11 cars in Nilai

 Lorry crashes into 11 cars in Nilai

Bernama


Lorry crashes into 11 cars in Nilai
A lorry collided with 11 cars stopped at a traffic light junction at Jalan Persiaran Pusat Bandar near Nilai this afternoon. - Sinar Harian

April 29, 2022 23:56 MYT

Lorry crashes into 11 cars in Nilai

A lorry collided with 11 cars stopped at a traffic light junction at Jalan Persiaran Pusat Bandar near Nilai this afternoon. - Sinar Harian

NILAI: A lorry collided with 11 cars stopped at a traffic light junction at Jalan Persiaran Pusat Bandar near here this afternoon.

Nilai District Police chief Supt Mohd Fazley Ab Rahman said the incident occurred at about 5.50 pm when a Nissan UD lorry carrying rolls of paper weighing about eight tonnes was heading from Melaka to Beranang, Selangor.


He said the incident was believed to have occurred due to a braking problem with the lorry, and the 26-year-old lost control of the vehicle before it skidded into the stationary vehicles.

"One of the victims, a male car driver, suffered minor head injuries. However, the lorry driver and other car drivers did not suffer any injuries," he said in a statement here today.


He said the results of the urine test on the lorry driver came back negative for drugs and the case was investigated under Section 43 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

The police have advised the public to drive safely and adhere to the set speed limits, especially during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season.

-- BERNAMA

2,579 New Covid-19 Cases and 6 Deaths (BID - 0 ) recorded on 29 April

 


Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen dies at 94

 Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen dies at 94


Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen dies at 94
Former Defence Minister Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail died at his residence in Jalan Duta at 8.43 pm yesterday due to old age. He was 94. - BERNAMA

Bernama

April 30, 2022 05:23 MYT

Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen dies at 94

Former Defence Minister Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail died at his residence in Jalan Duta at 8.43 pm yesterday due to old age. He was 94. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Defence Minister Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail died at his residence in Jalan Duta here at 8.43 pm due to old age.

He was 94.

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The son of the UMNO veteran, Tengku Farith said his father who was fondly known 'Ku Deen' suffered a stroke two weeks ago and was treated at a private hospital and allowed to discharge.

"But this morning he experienced breathing difficulties before passing away," he said when contacted by Bernama here tonight.


Tengku Farith said the remains of his father would be brought to the Federal Territory Mosque at Jalan Duta at 8.30 am (April 30) for prayers at the mosque.

However, he said the location of his father's burial has not yet been decided to be at the National Mosque or Bukit Kiara cemetery.


Apart from being Defence Minister from 1987 to 1990, he was also appointed as Minister with Special Functions to assist Tun Abdul Razak in the Foreign Ministry in 1973, and was later appointed Minister of Information and Special Functions in 1974).

He was later appointed Foreign Minister (1975), Minister of Trade and Industry (1981), reappointed as Foreign Minister (1984) and Information Minister (1986).

In 1970, he had held the post of Deputy Defence Minister followed by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department in 1972.

In the political arena, the late Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen was former UMNO Disciplinary Board chairman in 2001 and was a member of the Supreme Council (1987).

The former Kelantan UMNO chairman was also made chairman of the Farmers' Organisation Authority in 1973 apart from being the former president of the United Nations Association of Malaysia (UNAM).

His service in education was as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Pro Chancellor in 1992 apart from serving as the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) deputy president in 1988.

-- BERNAMA

29 April 2022

ERL launches Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia promotion

ERL launches Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia promotion

Bernama
29/4/2022
Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) today launches a new Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) today launches a new Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia promotion exclusively for Malaysians in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and Tourism Malaysia.

ERL in a statement said the promotion offers a RM10 saving on KLIA Ekspres airport transfer for Malaysians who are flying through KLIA or KLIA2 on domestic flights from today until November 30 2022.

“They can register online to be eligible for the discount, and present proof of MyKad/MyKid and domestic flight ticket for each passenger at the ticket counter for verification before boarding the train,” according to the statement.

Meanwhile, chief executive officer of ERL Noormah Mohd Noor said “ We are thrilled to be given the opportunity to collaborate with MOTAC and Tourism Malaysia in support of the government’s initiative to boost the country’s domestic tourism. Like many travel-related businesses, ERL has been severely affected by the pandemic”.

The Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia offer is limited to the first 24,875 registered customers and each customer is limited to a one-time discount of RM10 throughout the campaign period.

The RM10 discount is applicable for Standard Single and Return Fares, Family Package, Group Saver and KL TravelPass packages.

For more information on the Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia offer and other promotions, the full train schedule and service updates, visit www.KLIAekspres.com or KLIA Ekspres Facebook.

Police arrest nine individuals suspected to be involved in syndicate offering jobs in Australia

Cops nab nine individuals suspected to be involved in syndicate offering jobs in Australia

Bernama
29/4/2022
Datuk Kamarudin Md Din

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): Nine individuals including two women were detained on suspicion of being involved in a syndicate offering non-existent jobs in Australia in two separate raids in the Klang Valley on Wednesday.

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Kamarudin Md Din
 said all the suspects, aged 20 to 31, were believed to be working at the syndicate’s call centre which had been operating since March 2020.

He said investigations revealed that the syndicate used social media platforms such as the Whatsapp application, Facebook and Instagram, under https:///www.facebook.com/ecotravelmalaysia and https://www.facebook.com/malaysiaecotravel, to advertise job offers in Australia.

Kamarudin said the syndicate also used https:www.malaysia-ecotravel.com/ website to guide unsuspecting victims to apply for a work visa abroad.

“Victims were charged AUD420 (RM1,400) for processing costs (visa application) and the syndicate entered the victim’s information in the ‘immiaccount online application’ before sending them a screenshot showing the application document as well as a copy of the fake document using the Australian Government-Department Home Affairs letterhead.

“Based on the record in the immiaccount online application, a total of 658 applications using the syndicate’s email address is still pending for processing involving Bangladeshis, Malaysians and Pakistanis,” he said in a statement today.

Kamarudin said as of today 1,023 individuals have lodged a report to the Australian embassy while police received 28 reports regarding the matter with losses amounting to RM155,472.

He said the syndicate changed its company name, Facebook account and website address several times, using names such as Top Speed Agency Visa and Eco Travel Malaysia, among others, but the design, email template, invoice as well as social media accounts maintained the same format.

Those who have fallen victim to this syndicate are urged to lodge a report so that further investigations can be carried out, he added.

“Individuals are advised to check and confirm with the relevant agencies before applying for a suspicious job offer or contact the CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101559 or 03-26101599,” he said.


Kamarudin said the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, Prevention of Crime Act 1959 and Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. 

Nagaenthran's funeral held at Buntong Hindu Crematorium this evening

Nagaenthran's funeral held at Buntong Hindu Crematorium this evening

Bernama
29/4/2022
The funeral of Malaysian Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who was executed at Changi Prison, Singapore last Wednesday took place at the Buntong Hindu Crematorium here today. 

IPOH: The funeral of Malaysian Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who was executed at Changi Prison, Singapore last Wednesday took place at the Buntong Hindu Crematorium here today.

His remains were laid to rest in accordance to the customs and traditions of the Indian community after they were brought back to his home at Tanjung Rambutan at 3 pm and arrived at the crematorium at 4 pm.

A sombre atmosphere enveloped the crematorium when over 100 family members and friends of the deceased showed up to pay their final respects to Nagaenthran before his remains were cremated at around 5 pm.

The Singapore Appeals Court on Tuesday (April 26) rejected the final appeal filed by the deceased's mother, S. Panchalai, 60, to set aside the conviction and death sentence on her son.

Nagaenthran was sentenced to death in 2010 for trafficking 42.72 grams of heroin into Singapore in 2009, a country reputed to have the toughest drug laws in the world.

He was supposed to be executed by hanging on Nov 10, 2021, but obtained a temporary stay on Nov 9 when the court was informed he was COVID-19 positive while attending his final appeal against his death sentence.



Shop owner fined RM18,000 for possessing, selling equipment without MCMC certification

Shop owner fined RM18,000 for possessing, selling equipment without MCMC certification

Bernama
29/4/2022
Wang Wan Ling

BUTTERWORTH: An owner of a communication equipment shop was fined RM18,000 by the separate Sessions Courts here today after she pleaded guilty to charges of possessing and selling equipment that were not certified by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

In the court before Judge Norhayati Mohamad Yunus, Wang Wan Ling, 52, was fined RM8,000, in default two months jail on the charge with possession of uncertified communication equipment.

She was charged with possession of nine Pakite PAT225 brand wireless AV senders and seven Pakite PAT 535 brand wireless AV senders that were not certified by MCMC as required under Regulation 16 (1) (b) of the Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000.

The offence was committed at committing the offense at Newfroggy Store, No. 2, Jalan Perai Jaya 2, Bandar Perai Jaya, Perai at 3.09 pm on Sept 10 last year.

In the court before Judge Noor Aini Yusof, the woman was fined RM10,000, in default two months jail, for selling an uncertified communication equipment, namely a Pakite RCA Wireless AV sender model PAT535.

The offence was committed at the same shop at about 11 am on March 9, 2020.

Wang, represented by lawyer Low She Warne, paid the fine.

Deputy public prosecutor from MCMC Fazril Sani Mohamad Fadzil prosecuted.

Immigration Department to abolish Online Appointment System, extend counter operating hours

Immigration Dept to abolish Online Appointment System, extend counter operating hours

Bernama
29/4/2022
Immigration Department will abolish the Online Appointment System (STO)

PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department will abolish the Online Appointment System (STO) as well as extend the operating hours of passport issuance offices and counters to overcome problems regarding the application and renewal of the Malaysian International Passport (PMA).

Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud announced that the STO for all passport issuance offices outside the Klang Valley will be abolished from May 9, while in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor Bahru, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka from May 16.

“Those who have received an appointment date through STO from May 16 no longer need to follow the given date,“ he said in a statement today.

Khairul Dzaimee also announced that all passport issuance offices in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Putrajaya, Johor Bahru, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka will operate every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm beginning May 14.

Apart from that, the operating hours of immigration counters at the Urban Transformation Centres (UTC) in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor Bahru will be extended to 10 pm starting May 16.

Khairul Dzaimee said the difficulties faced by Malaysians were due to the sharp increase in passport application and renewal following the reopening of the country's borders from April 1, causing the online system to be congested.

He said a total of 151,173 passports were issued nationwide from April 1 to 26.

On average, he said 8,000 passport applications were received daily, an increase of about 40 per cent compared to before the reopening of borders.

Khairul Dzaimee said new applicants, senior citizens, people with disabilities, students, children and applicants who will perform the haj can go straightaway to the counter in Putrajaya.

“However, for PMA renewal applications, the Putrajaya Passport Office will only process applications made online and those who have received notification via email,“ he added.

Bapa didakwa rogol anak tiri manakala ibu sebabkan kecederaan emosi

 Bapa didakwa rogol anak tiri manakala ibu sebabkan kecederaan emosi - Malaysia Gazette

29/4/2022

Seorang tukang rumah didakwa di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini, hari ini atas enam pertuduhan melakukan persetubuhan dan amang seksual fizikal terhadap anak tirinya

BUTTERWORTH – Seorang tukang rumah didakwa di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini, hari ini atas enam pertuduhan melakukan persetubuhan dan amang seksual fizikal terhadap anak tirinya, antara Januari 2020 hingga 23 April lalu.

Tertuduh berusia 35 tahun itu mengaku bersalah atas tiga pertuduhan terhadapnya dibacakan dalam bahasa Tamil oleh jurubahasa di hadapan Hakim Norhayati Mohd Yunus.

Mengikut pendakwaan, tertuduh didakwa melakukan persetubuhan terhadap seorang kanak-kanak perempuan yang juga anak tirinya yang berusia 11 tahun 8 bulan.

Dia didakwa melakukan kesalahan itu di sebuah rumah di Bandar Perai Jaya di sini antara Januari 2020 hingga 23 April tahun ini.

Tertuduh didakwa melakukan kesalahan tersebut mengikut Seksyen 376B (1) Kanun Keseksaan yang memperuntukkan hukuman penjara tidak kurang 10 tahun dan tidak lebih 30 tahun dan boleh disebat jika sabit kesalahan.

Sementara itu, menerusi tiga lagi pertuduhan di hadapan Hakim Noor Aini Yusof, dia didakwa melakukan amang seksual fizikal ke atas mangsa sama.

Tertuduh didakwa melakukan kesalahan itu mengikut Seksyen 14(a) Akta Kesalahan Seksual Terhadap Kanak-kanak 2017 yang jika sabit kesalahan boleh dipenjara tidak lebih 20 tahun dan sebatan.

Kes berkenaan dikendalikan Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Aisyah Al Humayrah Kamaruzaman dan Muhamad Syeqal Che Murat, manakala tertuduh tidak diwakili peguam.

Bagi kenam-enam pertuduhan Timbalan Pendakwa Raya memohon jaminan tidak diberikan ke atas tertuduh berikutan bimbang akan mengganggu mangsa serta saksi pendakwaan yang lain.

Kedua-dua hakim kemudian memerintahkan tiada jaminan diberikan terhadap tertuduh sebelum menetapkan 30 Mei depan sebagai sebutan semula kes sementara menunggu laporan perubatan, laporan psikiatri dan laporan pusat temubual kanak-kanak (CIC).

Dalam pada itu, di hadapan Hakim Noorhayati, isteri tertuduh yang berusia 40 tahun mengaku bersalah atas pertuduhan mengabaikan mangsa yang juga anak kandungnya sehingga menyebabkan kecederaan emosi.

Kesalahan itu didakwa dilakukan dalam tempoh dan tempat yang sama.

Wanita itu didakwa melakukan kesalahan tersebut mengikut Seksyen 31(1)(a) Akta Kanak-kanak 2001 yang jika sabit kesalahan boleh didenda tidak melebihi RM50,000 atau penjara tidak lebih 20 tahun atau kedua-dua sekali.

Kes terhadapnya dikendalikan Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Aisyah Al Humayrah dan tiada jaminan ditawarkan terhadap pekerja kedai tekstil itu atas alasan sama.

Kes akan disebut semula pada 31 Mei depan sementara menunggu laporan psikiatri mangsa.







Polis tahan wanita pandu lawan arus, positif dadah

Polis tahan wanita pandu lawan arus, positif dadah - Utusan Online

29/4/2022
Seorang wanita ditahan polis kerana memandu secara melawan arus 

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang wanita ditahan polis kerana memandu secara melawan arus sehingga berlaku kemalangan jalan raya membabitkan dua buah kenderaan di Kilometer 16, Jalan Johor Bahru – Ayer Hitam di sini, semalam.

Ketua Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Utara, Asisten Komisioner Rupiah Abd. Wahid berkata, kemalangan pada pukul 1.45 pagi itu dipercayai berpunca daripada tindakan suspek yang memandu kenderaan jenis Toyota Vios secara melawan arus.

Katanya, suspek warga tempatan berusia 30 tahun itu melanggar bahagian hadapan dan sisi kanan sebuah Proton Saga.

“Siasatan awal dibuat terhadap suspek mendapati dia positif dadah jenis amphetamine. Kemalangan berkenaan bagaimanapun tidak melibatkan kecederaan mana-mana pihak.

“Kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 45 Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 iaitu memandu di bawah pengaruh dadah dan Seksyen 15 (1)(a) Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952,” katanya.

Polis buru lelaki buat tak senonoh belakang rumah akauntan

Polis buru lelaki buat tak senonoh belakang rumah akauntan

Harian Metro Youtube
29/4/2022
Lelaki diburu beranï belakang rumah akauntan

Polis memburu seorang lelaki yang dipercayai melakukan perbuatan tidak senonoh dengan beronani di belakang sebuah rumah akauntan wanita di Seksyen 23 Shah Alam pada tengah malam Sabtu lalu.

Perbuatan lelaki yang dipercayai warga asing itu dirakamkan kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) jiran pemilik rumah berkenaan yang juga seorang akauntan wanita yang sudah bersuami dan mempunyai seorang anak.

Kejadian berkenaan berlaku sekitar jam 12.06 tengah malam.

Ketua Polis Daerah Shah Alam, Asisten Komisioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim berkata, polis menerima laporan berkaitan kejadian berkenaan daripada seorang wanita di Balai Polis Sri Muda, kelmarin selepas mengetahui kegiatan tidak bermoral suspek melalui jirannya.

Mohd Iqbal berkata, usaha mengesan suspek giat dilakukan untuk siasatan kes mengikut Seksyen 377D Kanun Keseksaan







Sumber: Info Jenayah Terkini Seluruh Malaysia

13 Form Four students arrested over assault at school

13 Form Four students held over assault at school

Bernama
29/4/2022
 Thirteen Form Four students were arrested today 

Updated

13 Form Four students released on police bail

Bernama
29/4/2022

ALOR SETAR: Thirteen Form Four students who were arrested yesterday in connection with the assault of a fellow student in a government secondary school in Langkawi were released today on police bail.

Langkawi police chief ACP Shariman Ashari (pix) said police had recorded their statements and the investigation papers would be referred to the deputy public prosecutor.

“All those arrested have been released on police bail,“ he said in a brief WhatsApp message.

Media reports said police had received a report on the assault of a 16-year-old schoolboy yesterday by several other students, with a 25-second video of the incident having gone viral on social media.

The 9 am incident was said to have been due to a misunderstanding among the students.

Yesterday, 12 students were rounded up at 12.30 pm and one was picked up at 3 pm.



13 Form Four students held over assault at school


ALOR SETAR: Thirteen Form Four students were arrested today in connection with the assault of a fellow student in a government secondary school in Langkawi.

Langkawi district police chief ACP Shariman Ashari said 12 students were rounded up at 12.30 pm and one was picked up at 3 pm.

“Five of those arrested are classmates of the assault victim while the rest are from other classes. Their statements are being recorded as part of the investigation,” he said in a statement.

Media reports said police this morning received a report on the assault of a 16-year-old schoolboy yesterday by several other students, with a 25-second video of the incident having gone viral on social media.

The 9 am incident was said to have been due to a misunderstanding among the students.


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