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1 dead, 30 Injured as London to Singapore flight hit by turbulence

The Singapore Airlines flight that was hit by severe turbulence reportedly dropped 6,000 feet in a matter of minutes. CNA’s correspondents report from Bangkok, where SQ321 made an emergency landing pic.twitter.com/SHVJmF2Sax

— CNA (@ChannelNewsAsia) May 21, 2024

 

1 person has died and 30  injured after a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from London (Heathrow) to Singapore encountered turbulence.

The plane, a Boeing 777-300ER, carried 211 passengers and 18 crew,


SQ321, which left London's Heathrow Airport at 10.38pm local time on Monday (May 20), was diverted to Bangkok on Tuesday. It landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 3.45pm local time (4.45pm Singapore time).

18 individuals have been hospitalised. Another 12 are being treated in hospitals," said SIA in its Facebook post.

Relatives seeking information can call +65 6542 3311, said SIA, adding that a team from the airline is on its way to Bangkok.

Photos sent by a CNA reader show what appear to be scenes from SQ321. One photo shows the aircraft galley floor strewn with meal containers and a blanket.

Flight tracking data indicates that the plane experienced a 6,000-foot drop within four minutes, which is almost 1.8km. 

From 4.06 am to 4.11am when the plane's altitude changed from 37,000ft to 31,000ft.

Singapore Airlines did not say at what point the injuries and death took place, but a passenger who spoke to Reuters said turbulence led to those not wearing seatbelts hitting overhead cabins.

After around 11 hours of flying time from take off in London, the aircraft sharply dropped from an altitude of around 11,300m to around 9,500m within just five minutes as it finished traversing the Andaman Sea and neared Thailand, according to FlightRadar 24 data.

“Suddenly, the aircraft started tilting up and there was shaking, so I started bracing … there was a dramatic drop so everyone … not wearing a seatbelt was launched into the ceiling,” Dzafran Azmir, a 28-year-old student on the flight told Reuters.

“Some people hit their heads on the baggage cabins overhead and dented them, they hit the places where lights and masks were and broke straight through them,” he said.

Pegawai Imigresen mengaku tidak bersalah terima rasuah

Pegawai Imigresen mengaku tidak bersalah terima rasuah

Bernama

Pegawai Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) Razali Ahmad (tengah) mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen hari ini atas 10 pertuduhan menerima rasuah. - Foto Bernama

Pegawai Imigresen mengaku tidak bersalah terima rasuah

Pegawai Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) Razali Ahmad (tengah) mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen hari ini atas 10 pertuduhan menerima rasuah. - Foto Bernama

SEREMBAN: Seorang pegawai Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas 10 pertuduhan menerima rasuah berjumlah RM7,600 antara 2018 hingga 2022.

Razali Ahmad, 41, yang kini bertugas sebagai Penolong Penguasa Imigresen di Unit Persenjataan, Bahagian Penguatkuasaan membuat pengakuan tersebut sebaik kesemua pertuduhan dibacakan di hadapan Hakim Meor Sulaiman Ahmad Tarmizi.

Mengikut pertuduhan, Razali yang pada waktu kejadian bertugas di Bahagian Operasi, Siasatan dan Pendakwaan di Ibu Pejabat JIM Putrajaya, didakwa menerima wang keseluruhan RM7,600 daripada seorang individu melalui pindahan wang dalam talian ke akaun miliknya serta mengetahui individu tersebut mempunyai hubungan dengan tugas rasminya.







Kesalahan itu didakwa dilakukan di sebuah cawangan bank di Nilai antara 25 Dis 2018 hingga 7 Jun 2022 dan beliau didakwa mengikut Seksyen 165 Kanun Keseksaan yang memperuntukkan penjara sehingga dua tahun atau denda atau kedua-duanya, jika sabit kesalahan.

Pendakwaan dikendalikan Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Rifah Izzati Abdul Mutalif manakala tertuduh diwakili peguam Low Carmen.

Terdahulu, Rifah Izzati memohon mahkamah menawarkan jaminan RM10,000 dengan syarat tambahan perlu melapor diri di pejabat SPRM terdekat setiap bulan dan pasport tertuduh disimpan mahkamah sehingga kes selesai.

Low kemudian meminta mahkamah mengenakan wang jaminan paling minimum atas alasan anak guamnya hanya berpendapatan kasar RM4,200 sebulan selain perlu menyara isteri dan empat anak serta ibu mertua berusia 64 tahun.

"Dia juga perlu menanggung perbelanjaan keluarga yang tinggi. Selain itu, syarat tambahan pasport diminta dikecualikan kerana sebagai ketua Unit Persenjataan, beliau perlu ke luar negara dalam tempoh dua ke tiga kali setahun untuk menguji peluru," katanya.

Meor Sulaiman kemudian membenarkan wang jaminan RM5,000 dengan seorang penjamin dan syarat tambahan perlu melapor diri di pejabat SPRM Putrajaya setiap bulan serta pasport diserahkan kepada mahkamah sehingga kes selesai.

Tarikh sebutan semula kes untuk serahan dokumen ditetapkan pada 23 Julai ini.

-- BERNAMA

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Keluarga tular bawa bayi naik motosikal ke hospital dapat perhatian PM

Keluarga tular bawa bayi naik motosikal ke hospital dapat perhatian PM

Bernama

Setiausaha Politik Perdana Menteri memohon orang ramai menyalurkan maklumat mengenai keluarga itu menerusi ruangan komen Facebook miliknya. - Gambar/ Ihsan pembaca

Keluarga tular bawa bayi naik motosikal ke hospital dapat perhatian PM

Setiausaha Politik Perdana Menteri memohon orang ramai menyalurkan maklumat mengenai keluarga itu menerusi ruangan komen Facebook miliknya. - Gambar/ Ihsan pembaca

KUALA LUMPUR: Gambar sebuah keluarga yang tular dalam media sosial memaparkan si ibu menggendong bayinya berusia 11 bulan yang mengalami masalah paru-paru serta bergantung kepada alat bantuan pernafasan menaiki motosikal ditunggang bapa bayi itu ke hospital, mendapat perhatian Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Setiausaha Politik Perdana Menteri Ahmad Farhan Fauzi memohon orang ramai menyalurkan maklumat mengenai keluarga itu menerusi ruangan komen Facebook miliknya agar pihak beliau dapat menghubungi keluarga berkenaan.

"Hal ini telah mendapat perhatian YAB Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dan insya-Allah pihak kami akan membantu keluarga ini dalam menambah baik kehidupan seharian mereka," katanya dalam catatan Facebook beliau, Farhan Fauzi hari ini.







Mohd Azlan Ishak, 36, dan isterinya Norhidayu Halim, 35, dari Taman Kota Nelayan, Kuala Kedah tidak mampu membayar tambang teksi kerana mempunyai sumber pendapatan terhad sebagai pembantu di pelantar ikan yang dibayar gaji harian sebanyak RM50 sehari.

Keadaan itu menyebabkan mereka perlu berulang-alik ke hospital menaiki motosikal bagi mengambil ubat.

Bayi lelaki itu terpaksa bergantung kepada alat bantuan pernafasan hampir setiap masa akibat menghidap masalah paru-paru kronik.

-- BERNAMA

Konsert Dato' M.N45ir Cipta bakal gegar Axiata arena 10 Ogos

Konsert Dato' M.N45ir Cipta bakal gegar Axiata arena 10 Ogos

Bernama

Konsert bertemakan Pendekar dan Tradisional itu sempena meraikan 45 tahun pembabitannya dalam industri seni. - Foto FB M Nasir

Konsert Dato' M.N45ir Cipta bakal gegar Axiata arena 10 Ogos

Konsert bertemakan Pendekar dan Tradisional itu sempena meraikan 45 tahun pembabitannya dalam industri seni. - Foto FB M Nasir

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebagai mengenang jasanya dalam bidang penciptaan lagu, maestro muzik tersohor, Datuk M Nasir akan tampil dengan Konsert Dato' M.N45ir Cipta yang dijadualkan berlangsung di Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, pada 10 Ogos depan.

Konsert bertemakan Pendekar dan Tradisional itu bakal menyaksikan penghibur berusia 66 tahun ini bukan sahaja mempersembahkan lagu-lagu kesukaan ramai tetapi juga lagu yang pernah dicipta untuk penyanyi lain dalam pelbagai genre sempena meraikan 45 tahun pembabitannya dalam industri seni.

"Saya akan menyanyikan lebih 40 lagu termasuk lagu yang saya ciptakan untuk penyanyi lain, yang mungkin orang tidak tahu itu adalah lagu yang saya tulis.







"... antaranya lagu Padang Lalang (Hattan), Rintik Hujan di Kelopak Mawar (Dayangku Intan), Kabut Serangkai Mawar (Zaiton Sameon), dan mungkin kalau ada (peminat) nak minta lagu macam-macam, saya selagi boleh akan melayani permintaan anda dengan cara saya sendiri," katanya dalam sidang media konsert tersebut di sini, semalam.

Tidak ketinggalan, konsert anjuran Icon Entertainment itu juga akan menampilkan segmen khas sebagai tanda sokongan dan solidariti seniman ini kepada rakyat Palestin yang masih menanggung penderitaan akibat kekejaman rejim zionis di Gaza.

"Konsert adalah konsert, kalau saya dapat menghiburkan orang (peminat) dan mereka pun pulang dengan enjoy, jiwa terisi dan mungkin boleh belajar sesuatu daripada lagu-lagu saya, itu sudah buat saya gembira," katanya menambah tiada istilah bersara dalam kamus hidupnya meskipun sudah lebih empat dekad bergelar anak seni.

Malah, anak kelahiran Singapura ini yang nama sebenarnya, Mohamad Nasir Mohamed mengakui bahawa bidang seni memberinya kepuasan tersendiri dan akan terus berkarya selagi termampu.

"Saya suka bidang ni (mencipta lagu), kita buat lagu daripada tiada apa-apa, kemudian ada 'bentuk' dan orang pun suka, ia nikmat yang orang lain tak dapat.

"Jadi, selagi saya dapat rasa nikmat itu, saya susah nak berhenti... jadi sementara boleh buat, saya akan buat (berkarya) kerana ia adalah sebahagian daripada pekerjaan dan jika saya bersara, saya rasa macam susah nak hidup. Risau juga," katanya.

M Nasir yang juga Pencipta Dengan Pendapatan Tertinggi pada Anugerah Badan Perlindungan Hak Cipta Muzik Berhad (MACP) 2023 bagaimanapun mengakui perlu menyesuaikan diri seiring dengan peredaran zaman.

"...jadi, sekarang kalau masuk pertandingan, saya sudah jadi orang yang paling tua dalam kalangan peserta...sebab yang bertanding, budak-budak lagi. Tapi, muzik yang saya buat itu, muzik orang muda. Jadi, saya perlu cari jalan sesuaikan diri," katanya.

Begitupun, M Nasir menyifatkan, segala cabaran yang perlu dihadapi sepanjang 45 tahun dalam dunia seni sebagai satu perkara yang menyeronokkan.

"Hidup ini seperti naik roller coaster, walaupun ia bergelombang, 45 tahun ini sangat indah. Saya bersyukur kerana sentiasa disokong oleh mereka yang selalu ada di sisi," katanya.

Sementara itu, Pengarah Urusan Icon Entertainment Iman Tang berkata, Konsert Dato' M.N45ir Cipta melambangkan keseluruhan seorang figura seni bernama M Nasir sepanjang 45 tahun pembabitannya dalam dunia seni.

"...pentas inilah yang akan menyajikan pelbagai ciptaan dan kreativitinya bukan sahaja dari segi lagu tetapi juga lakonan mahupun lukisan. Peminat akan masuk ke dalam dunia penciptaannya yang melahirkan karya bermutu bukan hanya untuk dirinya tetapi ratusan pemuzik serta penyanyi yang pernah mendapatkan sentuhannya," katanya.

Tiket dijual berkonsepkan seleksi lagu popular ciptaan M.Nasir dengan harga RM238 (Awan Nano), RM338 (Sejati), RM458 (Fenomena), RM488 (Cinta Kristal), RM528 (Mustika) dan RM588 (Apokalips) di laman sesawang www.ticket2u.com.my bermula 11 pagi mulai 27 Mei ini.

-- BERNAMA

Pinkfish Controversy: KTMB Refines Guidelines for Special Rental Trains.

Would like to find out,...How did they ensure no drugs brough on board? Were there sniffer dogs?

KTMB refines the guidelines for special rental trains

Bernama

21/05/2024 09:00 MYT

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will improve and enhance its charter train service guidelines for the benefit of the public and the company.

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will improve and enhance its charter train service guidelines for the benefit of the public and the company.

This follows the controversy over the organization of an entertainment party in conjunction with the anniversary of the 'Pinkish Festival' on a special chartered train that traveled back and forth from Kuala Lumpur Station to Serendah, last Thursday.

In today's statement, KTMB informed that the tenant has complied with the conditions set by his party.

"KTMB has set conditions such as the prohibition of smoking, alcohol, drug use and not doing things that can violate the law and it has been agreed and complied with by our customers," according to KTMB in a statement today.

"KTMB's role is as a service provider where we provide the entire train and coaches according to customer requests and planned activities determined by the customer according to the guidelines and terms that have been set," he said.

Previously, a video showing passengers holding a party in a KTMB carriage went viral on social media with the location believed to be in Kuala Lumpur.

In the same statement, KTMB informed that it has introduced the Charter Train service since Sept 2021 to companies or individuals interested in renting a special train.

"This service has been well received and has been specially rented by ministries, government-related companies (GLCs), private companies from within and outside the country and associations," according to the statement. - BERNAMA

@utusantvofficial 20 MEI 24: KTMB dalam kenyataan memaklumkan, pelanggan tren sewaan khas pada hari Khamis lalu yang membuat perjalanan pergi dan balik dari Stesen Kuala Lumpur ke Serendah juga telah mematuhi serta bersetuju dengan syarat ditetapkan. #beritaditiktok #trendingnewsmalaysia #KTMB #trenkelabmalam ♬ BOOM - Tiesto

@drakmalsaleh Kami mohon untuk pihak KTMB untuk memberikan penjelasan yang segera!!! Ke lepas ni parti liar boleh kita buat di dalam bilik ceo ktmb pula??? #drakmalsaleh ♬ Never Surrender - Lux-Inspira

TERAJU akan wujudkan dana RM1 bilion bantu perusahaan Bumiputera

 TERAJU akan wujudkan dana RM1 bilion bantu perusahaan Bumiputera

Bernama

21/05/2024 

Menurut Junady, dana yang menggunakan kaedah leveraj dan penggandaan itu akan dilaksanakan dengan sokongan rakan usaha sama. - Gambar Bernama

TERAJU akan wujudkan dana RM1 bilion bantu perusahaan Bumiputera

Menurut Junady, dana yang menggunakan kaedah leveraj dan penggandaan itu akan dilaksanakan dengan sokongan rakan usaha sama. - Gambar Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (Teraju) akan mewujudkan dana agregat sebanyak RM1 bilion untuk syarikat Bumiputera dalam tempoh satu hingga dua tahun akan datang.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Teraju, Junady Nawawi berkata, dana itu akan dilaksanakan dengan sokongan rakan usaha sama.

"Kami akan memilih beberapa bank perdagangan dan institusi kewangan pembangunan sebagai rakan kongsi.

"Dana itu akan diagihkan dalam bentuk pinjaman. Kami akan berbincang dengan rakan kerjasama untuk merendahkan kadar faedah pinjaman di bawah kadar pasaran (supaya ia) menarik kepada syarikat Bumiputera," katanya kepada Bernama di luar program Mempertingkat Penciptaan Nilai Bumiputera, di sini, pada Isnin.

Menurutnya, dana agregat berjumlah RM1 bilion itu menggunakan kaedah leveraj dan penggandaan.

"Ini bererti, dengan (setiap) RM1 yang dibelanjakan kerajaan untuk syarikat Bumiputera, menggunakan komitmen itu, rakan kerjasama akan memberikan lima kali ganda jumlahnya. Kami juga tidak akan menumpukan kepada geran selepas ini, tetapi kepada pinjaman seperti ini," katanya.

Beliau berkata, dengan saiz dana itu, Teraju menyasarkan untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan sehingga 5,000 perusahaan bumiputera dan memudahkan penskalaan 1,000 perusahaan Bumiputera menjelang 2030.

Teraju akan bekerjasama dengan institusi kewangan seperti Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd, RHB Islamic Bhd, MIDF Bhd, MBSB Bank Bhd, Sabah Credit Corporation, Maybank Islamic Bhd, SME Bank, Agrobank, Bank Rakyat, Credit Guarantee Corporation, Exim Bank, Pernas dan Development Bank of Sarawak, untuk mewujudkan kemudahan pembiayaan bernilai RM 1bilion untuk syarikat Bumiputera. - BERNAMA

Pembatalan permit persembahan pelawak terkenal Sharul Channa ambil kira laporan polis video berkait isu 3R

Pembatalan permit persembahan Sharul Channa ambil kira laporan polis video berkait isu 3R

Bernama

Fahmi bergambar bersama penerbit, pengarah dan pelakon-pelakon filem Memoir Seorang Guru pada Majlis Malam Gala 'Ini Kisah Nyata, Ini Kisah Kita' di Golden Screen Cinema Midvalley, Kuala Lumpur, malam tadi. --fotoBERNAMA

Pembatalan permit persembahan Sharul Channa ambil kira laporan polis video berkait isu 3R

Fahmi bergambar bersama penerbit, pengarah dan pelakon-pelakon filem Memoir Seorang Guru pada Majlis Malam Gala 'Ini Kisah Nyata, Ini Kisah Kita' di Golden Screen Cinema Midvalley, Kuala Lumpur, malam tadi. --fotoBERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: Pembatalan permit persembahan pelawak terkenal Sharul Channa di Malaysia oleh Agensi Permohonan Penggambaran Filem Asing Dan Persembahan Artis Luar Negara (PUSPAL), dibuat setelah mengambil kira laporan polis berkaitan sebuah video lamanya, yang dikatakan menyentuh isu bangsa, agama dan institusi raja (3R).

Menteri Komunikasi, Fahmi Fadzil berkata, PUSPAL telah menerima makluman dari Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), bahawa terdapat sejumlah laporan polis diterima berkait video lama oleh pelawak dari Singapura itu, yang dimuat naik semula baru-baru ini.

"Saya difahamkan, kerana video yang dimuat naik untuk mempromosikan persembahan itu dimuat naik baru-baru ini, dan akibat video yang dimuat naik itulah sejumlah laporan polis dibuat dan laporan polis itu dikatakan ia ada berkait isu 3R.







"Itu mungkin video lama, tapi laporan polis itu berkait isu 3R. Jadi PUSPAL telah mendapat maklumat itu dan membuat keputusan berdasarkan senario tersebut," katanya kepada pemberita selepas menghadiri malam gala dan sidang media Memoir Seorang Guru, di sini, malam tadi.

Sebelum ini, Sharul menerusi hantaran video di Facebook meluahkan kekecewaan apabila permit bagi pembabitannya untuk persembahan komedi, Just Joking di Petaling Jaya Live Arts Centre dibatalkan PUSPAL, dua hari sebelum acara itu berlangsung.

Fahmi berkata, tindakan diambil PUSPAL itu juga merupakan satu peringatan kepada artis dalam dan luar negara, agar tidak sama sekali menyentuh isu 3R yang boleh menjejaskan keharmonian negara.

"Di Malaysia kalau kita sentuh isu 3R maka pihak berkuasa akan bertindak dan itu peringatan yang saya berikan sama ada kepada pengguna media sosial, kepada artis. Jadi isu ini adalah dalam bidang kuasa siasatan polis," katanya. - BERNAMA

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Ebit Liew tidak berbaju ketika panggilan video - Saksi

 

Ebit Lew, 38, berdepan 11 pertuduhan antaranya mengaibkan kehormatan seorang wanita berumur 40-an dengan menghantar perkataan dan gambar lucah ke nombor telefon mangsa melalui aplikasi WhatsApp antara Mac dan Jun 2021

 Pengadu terima panggilan pertama Ebit Lew jam 3.40 pagi - Saksi

Bernama

20/05/2024 22:46 MYT

Pengadu terima panggilan pertama Ebit Lew jam 3.40 pagi - Saksi

Ebit Lew, 38, berdepan 11 pertuduhan antaranya mengaibkan kehormatan seorang wanita berumur 40-an dengan menghantar perkataan dan gambar lucah ke nombor telefon mangsa melalui aplikasi WhatsApp antara Mac dan Jun 2021. - Gambar fail/Sinar Harian

TENOM: Seorang wanita hari ini memberitahu Mahkamah Majistret di sini bahawa dia menerima panggilan telefon pertama daripada Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew atau Ebit Lew pada jam 3.40 pagi, 4 Mac 2021.

Wanita berusia 40an itu, selaku saksi kesembilan pendakwaan yang juga pengadu kes berkata demikian semasa pemeriksaan utama oleh Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Zahida Zakaria pada perbicaraan kes gangguan seksual pendakwah tersebut.

Beliau berkata dalam panggilan selama 291 saat itu (4 minit 51 saat), dia dapat mengecam suara pendakwah itu kerana pernah mendengarnya melalui media sosial, ceramah dan sesi siaran langsung yang dikendalikan Ebit Lew.

"Saya ingat masa itu beliau (Ebit Lew) bertanya tentang saya dan keluarga...dia tanya berkenaan pekerjaan, apa masalah yang dihadapi sehingga berminat dengan program beliau dan saya pun masa itu beritahu tentang keluarga saya dan permasalahan saya," katanya.

Terdahulu, Zahida dalam pemeriksaan utama bertanyakan kepada saksi dengan merujuk dokumen daripada syarikat telekomunikasi Celcom iaitu maklumat pelanggan dan butiran panggilan sekiranya ada panggilan dibuat daripada nombor telefon Ebit Lew kepada saksi.

Saksi berkata sebelum itu, pada tarikh sama pada jam 2.28 pagi, Ebit Lew buat pertama kali menghantar mesej kepadanya di aplikasi Whatsapp selepas wanita itu memberikan nombor telefonnya di Instagram milik tertuduh pada 3 Mac 2021.

Beliau berkata sejak itu sehingga 29 Mac 2021, Ebit Lew sering menghantar mesej di Whatsapp selain membuat panggilan telefon kepadanya dan semakin berani menulis perkara berkaitan seksual.

Saksi berkata jam 11.35 pagi pada 22 Mac 2021, Ebit Lew yang memberitahu sedang transit di Dubai mahu melakukan panggilan video kepadanya namun wanita itu bertindak mematikannya.

"Dia terus buat panggilan video call, saya terus off. Dalam teks (Whatsapp) itu dia tanya kenapa off (telefon), 'tak aci'. Seingat saya masa itulah dia (Ebit Lew) buat panggilan video call dalam keadaan tidak berbaju," katanya.

Pada prosiding hari ini, pendakwaan juga mengemukakan kepada mahkamah Digital Forensic Case Report oleh Cyber Security Malaysia yang mengandungi mesej perbualan antara saksi dan Ebit Lew.

Ebit Lew, 38, berdepan 11 pertuduhan antaranya mengaibkan kehormatan seorang wanita berumur 40-an dengan menghantar perkataan dan gambar lucah ke nombor telefon mangsa melalui aplikasi WhatsApp antara Mac dan Jun 2021.

Pendakwah itu didakwa mengikut Seksyen 509 Kanun Keseksaan yang membawa hukuman maksimum penjara lima tahun atau denda atau kedua-duanya, jika sabit kesalahan.

Perbicaraan bersambung esok.

-- BERNAMA

10 men and five women, were arrested for allegedly cooking instant noodles at a petrol station in Genting Highlands.

10 men and five women, aged between 23 and 28, were arrested in Bentong for allegedly cooking instant noodles at a petrol station in Genting Highlands.

 "Seorang lelaki dan tiga wanita berusia antara 23 hingga 24 tahun akan didakwa esok.

"Seramai 11 lagi individu yang ditahan telah dibebaskan dan mereka akan menjadi saksi kepada kes ini," \

Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies

 Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies

Bernama

20/05/2024 

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today announced the realignment of the three bumiputera-mandated agencies under the supervision of the ministry. - BERNAMA

Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today announced the realignment of the three bumiputera-mandated agencies under the supervision of the ministry. - BERNAMA

CYBERJAYA: Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today announced the realignment of the three bumiputera-mandated agencies under the supervision of the ministry, in line with the MADANI Government's goal to empower and boost the economic participation of bumiputera in a strategic, sustainable and effective manner.

It will be achieved through smart and innovative collaboration between the public and private sectors, in line with the MADANI Government principles that prioritise inclusivity, effectiveness and sustainability.

"The realignment of strategy and implementation for the Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (TERAJU), Yayasan Peneraju (YP) and Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) was implemented after taking into account the views of various stakeholders through engagement sessions held earlier this year

"This realignment initiative was also carried out following the Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan (MTR 12MP) which outlined a strategy to strengthen the role of bumiputera-mandated agencies in delivering the bumiputera agenda," he said.

Rafizi said this at the Scaling Up Bumiputera Value Creation ceremony here this morning, which was attended by more than 500 people including representatives of bumiputera companies of various sizes, corporate leaders, government-related companies and government agencies.

He said that through this realignment, YP, TERAJU and Ekuinas will play a special role in the bumputera entrepreneurial ecosystem.

He said YP will focus on talent development to increase the level of bumiputera value creators, while TERAJU will act as a super-scaler in driving growth and expanding the scale of bumiputera companies to a higher and competitive level in the global arena, while Ekuinas will continue to drive wealth creation and bumputera's economic involvement through corporate equity ownership.

"By 2030, as a result of this realignment, the three agencies involved have been given targets to achieve.

"YP needs to provide 10,000 bumiputera talents who are ready to compete and become industry players, TERAJU is targeted to provide financing facilities amounting to RM1 billion through collaboration with the private sector and develop and improve the capabilities of 1,000 companies," Rafizi said.

Ekuinas will support more bumiputra entrepreneurial companies that have excellent track records and profits.

Through a RM800 million fund, Ekuinas will invest to support the growth of these companies, ensuring they continue to grow and achieve greater success in the market, said Rafizi.

Meanwhile, today's ceremony also witnessed the exchange of a number of memoranda of understanding witnessed by Rafizi, among which was between TERAJU and Leave a Nest for collaboration and networking opportunities through strategic ecosystems, access to funding and prototyping support.

Apart from that, TERAJU will also collaborate with the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research for a facilitation programme through bumiputera corporate depositories, consultation services and advisory services.

TERAJU will collaborate with SIRIM Bhd for a facilitation programme through consultation and advisory services that focus on technology products and services.

TERAJU will also collaborate with financial institutions such as Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd, RHB Islamic Bhd, MIDF Bhd, MBSB Bank Bhd, Sabah Credit Corporate, Maybank Islamic Bhd, SME Bank, Agrobank, Bank Rakyat, Credit Guarantee (CGC), Exim Bank, Pernas, Development Bank of Sarawak, to create financing facilities worth RM 1billion for bumiputera companies.

-- BERNAMA

Labourer gets jail, whipping for sexually assaulting stepdaughter

Labourer gets jail, whipping for sexually assaulting stepdaughter

Bernama

The man was sentenced to eight years in prison and one stroke of the cane for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and threatening her.

Labourer gets jail, whipping for sexually assaulting stepdaughter

The man was sentenced to eight years in prison and one stroke of the cane for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and threatening her. - Filepic

KOTA BHARU: The Sessions Court here today sentenced a labourer to eight years in prison and one stroke of the cane for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and threatening her, two weeks ago.

Judge Nik Habri Muhamad sentenced the 44-year-old man to eight years in prison and one stroke of the cane for sexual assault, and three years in jail for threatening the girl, after he pleaded guilty to both charges.

The court ordered both sentences to run concurrently, from the date of arrest on May 14.

According to the first charge, he was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, in a house in Kampung Lubok Jambu, Kota Bharu, at 3 pm on May 9.

The charge is framed under Section 14 (a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a 20-year prison sentence and whipping, upon conviction.

He was also charged on the same date and time with making criminal threats, using a knife, to hurt the victim. The charge is framed under Section 506 of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of up to seven years or a fine, or both.

Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Faiz Fitri Mohamad appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was not represented.

-- BERNAMA

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting

Bernama

20/05/2024
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, joined world leaders at the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) high-level leadership meeting, which commenced here today. - BERNAMA

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting

Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, joined world leaders at the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) high-level leadership meeting, which commenced here today. - BERNAMA

BALI: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, joined world leaders at the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) high-level leadership meeting, which commenced here today.

The meeting was attended by leaders from Fiji, France, Hungary, Morocco, the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and the United Arab Emirates. Representatives from global organisations, including the United Nations General Assembly and the World Water Council (WWC), were also present.

Upon their arrival at the Bali International Convention Centre in Nusa Dua, Fadillah and other dignitaries were welcomed by President Joko Widodo, better known as Jokowi. The opening ceremony was also attended by SpaceX owner Elon Musk.

In his opening speech, Jokowi expressed hope for continuous global collaboration to strengthen commitment to addressing global water challenges and preserving water for future prosperity.

"Of the 72 per cent of the earth's surface covered by water, only one per cent is accessible and useable for drinking water and sanitation needs. By 2050, 500 million small farmers, who contribute 80 per cent of the world's food supply, are predicted to be most vulnerable to drought," he said.

Jokowi noted that Indonesia, with 65 per cent of its area covered by water, has rich local wisdom in water management, from coastlines and riverbanks to lakesides.

"In Indonesia, collaboration has been the key to success in restoring the Citarum River in West Java as well as the development of green energy, floating solar panels in the Cirata dam, the largest in Southeast Asia and the third largest in the world," he said.

Meanwhile, Musk expressed optimism about future water and energy solutions for the world. He praised Indonesia's mangrove reforestation efforts and emphasised the need to avoid complacency. He also discussed the earth's water abundance, suggesting that aliens might call our planet "Water" instead of "Earth," and argued that the water crisis is solvable with ongoing desalination advancements.

"Although desalination and water transport are necessary, desalination has become very inexpensive. Therefore, the availability of fresh water is mainly a matter of energy and transport," he added.

The WWF, held every three years, is co-organised by the WWC and the host country. This year's event, themed "Water for Shared Prosperity," runs from May 18 to 21.

The forum aims to foster global cooperation and promote actions in identifying current issues related to water management through integrated solutions. Its focus areas include water conservation, clean water, food and energy security, and disaster mitigation.

-- BERNAMA

Dengue cases increased, 40 deaths since January

 

Dengue cases increased, 40 deaths since January

Bernama

20/05/2024 

People are advised to keep making sure that there are no breeding places for Aedes mosquitoes inside and outside the house

Dengue cases increased, 40 deaths since January

People are advised to keep making sure that there are no breeding places for Aedes mosquitoes inside and outside the house. - Decorative pictures

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 343 new cases of dengue fever were reported during the 19th Epidemiology Week (ME19) for the period 5 to 11 May last, making the cumulative number of cases 2,338 cases compared to 1,995 cases in the previous week.

Director-General of Health Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said one death due to complications from dengue fever was also recorded during the period.

In today's statement he said the cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported up to ME19 was 57,220 cases compared to 41,175 cases for the same period in 2023, while there were 40 deaths due to dengue fever complications (ME19) reported compared to 26 deaths for the same period last year.

"The number of hotspot localities reported in ME19 was 60 localities compared to 70 hotspot localities in the previous week.

"Of the 60 localities reported, 45 localities are in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya (seven), Sarawak (three), Penang (two), and one locality each in Kedah, Perak and Negeri Sembilan," he said.

Regarding the Southwest Monsoon with rainfall expected to decrease and the weather to become hotter, he said the tiu situation could contribute to an increase in the population of Aedes mosquitoes in the environment due to the mosquito's life cycle from the egg phase to adulthood will be shorter.

Therefore, the public is advised to continue to ensure that there are no Aedes mosquito breeding places inside and outside the house by doing 'search and destroy' Aedes mosquito breeding activities for at least 10 minutes once a week.

Helicopter crash site found: Iran President, Foreign Minister and all other passengers dead

 Iran Helicopter crash: President Ebrahim Raisi, all passengers dead

Helicopter crash: Ebrahim Raisi, all passengers dead

All the passengers in the helicopter, including Raisi Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were reportedly killed in the crash. - REUTERS photo

TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi reportedly died after the helicopter he was riding in crashed in a mountainous area in northwest Iran.

According to Iranian news agencies, IRINN and Mehr News , no survivors were found at the crash site of the helicopter.

Reuters reports, an Iranian government official said that the missing helicopter was found 'completely burnt'.

The head of the Iranian Red Crescent said that the helicopter carrying the Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, had been found but that his condition was 'not good'.

"The helicopter has been found. Now, we are moving towards the helicopter," said Red Crescent chairman Pirhossein Koolivand, adding that the situation was not good.

Initial reports from search and rescue teams indicated that all passengers on board the helicopter, including Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, were killed in the crash.

The Iranian Red Crescent Society previously confirmed that it had arrived at the crash site after a Turkish drone detected an area in East Azerbaijan Province that was emitting heat.

Immediately, 73 teams, including a tracking dog unit, were deployed to the affected area but were faced with heavy rain and fog.

Earlier, the helicopter carrying Iran's President and Foreign Minister was reported to have had to make an 'emergency landing' in a mountainous area in northwestern Iran.

The incident happened on Sunday in the Dizmar Forest between the towns of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan Province when Raisi was on his way back from a dam inauguration ceremony with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

Local residents reported hearing a 'loud noise' in the area shortly afterwards.

Turkey's drone detects the area emitting heat

BREAKING: RESCUERS HAVE REACHED THE CRASH SITE OF THE PRESIDENT OF IRAN RAISI

“The presence of the rescue team at the crash site of the helicopter carrying the president

Additional and Unfortunately, there is a possibility of martyrdom of all the passengers of the helicopter.“ pic.twitter.com/4whDrc3iHZ

— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) May 20, 2024

Faisal Halim Acid Attack: Police Distribute Photofit of Suspect

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) today distributed photofits or facial sketches of the suspected suspect involved in the acid attack on Selangor FC star Faisal Halim.

The suspect in the acid attack on Faisal is estimated to be in his 30s, 165 centimeters (cm) tall, medium-sized body and tanned skin.- PDRM photo

The Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that people who know or have information about the individual are asked to come forward to help track down the suspect who attacked the national player.

"The suspect is estimated to be in his 30s, 165 centimeters (cm) tall, medium-sized body and tanned skin.

"People who know or have information about the individual with a face like the photofit sketch are asked to contact the case investigating officer or come to the nearest station," he said in a statement on Sunday.

According to him, the public can directly contact the Investigating Officer of the Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) of the Legal Prosecution Division (D5), Inspector Jagachandaran Murugesen at 0125848166 or 0322666071.

Faisal was splashed with acid while at a shopping center in Damansara on May 5.

It is understood that Faisal was approached by two suspects riding a motorcycle and one of them threw acid at the Selangor FC attacker

MANCHESTER CITY BECOMES THE FIRST TEAM TO WIN THE PREMIER LEAGUE FOUR YEARS IN A ROW, ARSENAL SECOND AND LIVERPOOL THIRD!

 

Scenes. pic.twitter.com/RxC8sZuIyY

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 19, 2024

Helicopter carrying Iran's President Raisi crashes

  

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, an Iranian official told Reuters, and rescuers were struggling to reach the site of the incident.

The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were "at risk following the helicopter crash", which happened on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan in Iran's northwest.

Iranian state media said bad weather caused the crash and was complicating rescue efforts. State news agency IRNA said Raisi was flying in a U.S.-made Bell 212 helicopter.

The chief of staff of Iran's army ordered all resources of the army and the elite Revolutionary Guards to be put to use in search and rescue operations.

Earlier, the national broadcaster had stopped all regular programming to show prayers being held for Raisi across the country.

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were on board the helicopter that suffered a “hard landing” in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province.

East Azerbaijan Governor Malek Rahmati and Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, the representative of the Iranian supreme leader to East Azerbaijan, were also on board the missing helicopter.

Iranian state TV reports that the crash was due to adverse weather conditions.

Search team lead remains hopeful as contact was made with helicopter

One of the officials on Raisi’s helicopter and a member of the flight crew made contact after the helicopter suffered the incident, according to Mohsen Mansouri, the deputy to the president for executive affairs.

“This was one of the hopeful points in this. This shows that the severity of the incident was not very high because two of the people who were on the flight contacted our people on several instances,” the official, who is leading the search at the site, told state television.

The Red Crescent said 65 teams are now working in the area, and officials believe they are close to finding the helicopter.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey ready to assist with Raisi helicopter crash

Riyadh has expressed its support for Iran and said it was ready to provide any help required.

The Saudi foreign ministry also said the kingdom was following reports about the crash with “great concern”, according to the Saudi state news agency.

Meanwhile, Turkey’s foreign ministry says it is also ready to support the search-and-rescue operation.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate power with a final say on foreign policy and Iran's nuclear programme, sought to reassure Iranians, saying there would be no disruption to state affairs.

No proof of US’s claim that local firms enabling Iran, says Anwar

 

Badminton: Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia wins Thailand Open 2024

 BANGKOK, May 19 — National number one men’s singles professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia produced a smashing performance to bag his first title of the season when he trounced Hong Kong’s Angus Ng Ka Long 21-11, 21-10 in the final of the Thailand Open today.

Lee, who had also won the Thailand Open title in 2022, took 34 minutes to outplay the Hong Kong shuttler and said the win was just the confidence booster he needed ahead of next week’s Malaysia Masters.

“It’s one of my best performances this year. I hope to take this momentum into my home tournament — the Malaysia Masters,” the world number 10 told Bernama today.

Asked about his expectations for the Malaysia Masters, the Kedahan said he just wants to enjoy the game as he prepares for the Paris Olympic Games in July.

Lee last won a title last October when he triumphed at the Arctic Open in Finland.

Earlier, top seeds French Open champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty of India claimed their second title of the year when they took 45 minutes to overcome unseeded Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi of China 21-15, 21-15 in the men’s doubles final.

Home favourite Supanida Katethong clinched her first world tour title of the year when she upset top seed Han Yue of China 21-16, 25-23 in the women’s singles final after a 56-minute battle.

— Bernama

Indonesia: 3 Dead after a training light aircraft crashed in the Sunburst BSD field area, Serpong, South Tangerang (Tangsel) on Sunday, May 19 2024.

A training aircraft crashed in the Sunburst BSD field area, Serpong, South Tangerang (Tangsel), Indonesia on Sunday, May 19 2024. 

Based on the video , it appears that the small-bodied aircraft was shattered into pieces. 

Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Ary Syam Indradi said three people died in the plane crash. “3 victims died.

 2 bodies were still on board while 1 was lying outside," said Ade Ary to journalists, Sunday, May 19 2024. 

So far the cause of the plane crash is not known. Ade Ary said that the South Tangerang Police were assisting the victim and securing the crime scene (TKP). 

"The South Tangerang Police are assisting the victim and securing the crime scene," said Ade Ary.

 Referring to video observations, the BSD area was being flooded with rain when the training plane crashed. 

The ill-fated plane had the tail code PK-IFP.*** Asep Bidin Rosidin/PRMN

A Malaysian soldier with MALBATT died in Lebanon today.

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 MAY – A Malaysian  soldier reportedly died in Lebanon, today.

The matter was confirmed by the Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters in a statement issued today.

According to the statement, Sergeant Faridah Abd Rahman was confirmed dead in Lebanon by MALBATT 850-11 medical officers on 18 May 2024 (Saturday) at 2.25am Lebanese time or 7.25am Malaysian time.

"She collapsed after getting off the bus at Marakah Camp. The deceased at that time had just returned to Lebanon after finishing her vacation in Malaysia,

"The body of the deceased will be sent to Hammoud Hospital, Saida for an autopsy to identify the cause of death. The autopsy process will be carried out on May 19, 2024 (Sunday) at 10.30 am Lebanese time or 3.30 pm Malaysian time," said the statement.

According to the Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters, the repatriation of the deceased's remains to Malaysia will be managed by the Joint Headquarters.

The deceased was married and had 4 children, three daughters and a son between 4 and 10 years old.

The deceased was born in Pendang, Kedah and was 39 years old. She has joined the Malaysian Army in 2007 and was assigned to the Religious Corps of the Armed Forces (KAGAT).

She previously worked as a Senior Supervisor of Islamic Affairs at the 19th Battalion of the Malay Soldier Regiment in Raja (MEKANIZE), Airport Camp, Sungai Petani, Kedah before being deployed to participate in UNIFIL's MALBATT 850-11 Mission. 

Mendengar khabar duka pemergian seorang warga Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) dari Malaysian Battalion 850-11 (MALBATT 850-11) bagi Misi United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL), Sarjan Faridah binti Abd Rahman.

Allahyarhamah telah disahkan meninggal dunia oleh pegawai perubatan MALBATT 850-11 apabila beliau rebah setelah turun dari bas di Kem Marakah, Lubnan. Pada ketika itu, Allahyarhamah baru pulang ke Lubnan setelah selesai bercuti di Malaysia.

Allahyarhamah bertugas sebagai Penyelia Kanan Hal Ehwal Islam MALBATT 850-11 di Kem Marakah dan telah berkhidmat untuk negara hingga ke akhir hayat beliau.

Sama-sama doakan roh Allahyarhamah ditempatkan bersama-sama golongan yang beriman dan keluarga beliau diberikan kekuatan untuk menghadapi dugaan terberat ini.

Sesungguhnya ini adalah satu kehilangan yang besar buat negara dan ATM.

Menteri Pertahanan

Mendengar khabar duka pemergian seorang warga Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) dari Malaysian Battalion 850-11 (MALBATT 850-11) bagi Misi United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL), Sarjan Faridah binti Abd Rahman.
Allahyarhamah telah disahkan meninggal dunia oleh pegawai… pic.twitter.com/XOtoLwjXeg

— Khaled Nordin 🇲🇾 (@KhaledNordin) May 19, 2024