logo
Remembrance, aid for widow of Slim River anti-Communist hero

Remembrance, aid for widow of Slim River anti-Communist hero

The Star6 days ago
(Seated, from second right) Ngau, Noraini and Haslinda with other members of Wanita Umno during the visit in Slim River.
THE late Leong Ming was a police Special Constable who helped to keep Kampung Slim New Village in Slim River, Perak, safe during the Communist insurgency.
For his services, Leong received a General Service Medal from the United Kingdom.
His widow Ngau Tai Thai, 74, said Leong was a well-known sharpshooter among his peers and often spent weeks in the jungle to keep his village safe.
'My husband served for 12 years from 1964 to 1976.
'He was also given the nickname 'Rifle Man' because of his skills,' said Ngau during a visit by Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
'He was in charge of distribution of food and items at the new village while also conducting patrols at night.
'He had also received numerous other appreciation certificates from the police force for his services,' Ngau said.
She said Leong passed away in 2018 at the age of 85.
They have six children and nine grandchildren, all of whom are living elsewhere in the country.
'I currently get some aid from the Welfare Department,' the former rubber tapper added.
The visit was arranged by Tanjung Malim Community Volunteers and Welfare Team founder Yee Jee Kwong.
Also present were Tenang assemblyman Haslinda Salleh, and several members of Wanita Umno who presented some financial aid to Ngau. — By IVAN LOH
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Women's minister says no need for new anti-bullying law, Penal Code sufficient
Women's minister says no need for new anti-bullying law, Penal Code sufficient

Malay Mail

time2 days ago

  • Malay Mail

Women's minister says no need for new anti-bullying law, Penal Code sufficient

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Malaysia does not need a new law to tackle bullying as the offence is already covered under the Penal Code, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said today. Harian Metro reported that the women, family and community development minister said stricter enforcement is more important than drafting new laws, though amendments could be considered if necessary. 'The Penal Code states that bullying is a criminal offence and provides for a fine of up to RM3,000. This shows the current mechanism remains relevant and enforceable,' she told reporters in Kuching. 'At this stage, there is no need to draft a new law. What matters is strict implementation and enforcement.' She added that evolving circumstances may provide ideas for strengthening existing legislation, but responsibility for lawmaking lies with the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department. 'However, we can make proposals or raise ideas in Cabinet discussions if there are issues on bullying that need to be addressed,' she was quoted as saying by the national daily. Nancy also stressed the role of parents, schools and the wider community in curbing bullying, which has sparked public concern following a spate of cases in schools and universities that went viral on social media. Her comments came after the Anti-Bullying Act Advocacy Movement (GAB) urged the government to introduce legislation to define bullying, set out preventive measures and establish complaint procedures. GAB said current laws, including the Penal Code and the Child Act 2001, lack specific provisions and do not adequately protect victims.

Four jailed for aiding organised crime group
Four jailed for aiding organised crime group

Borneo Post

time5 days ago

  • Borneo Post

Four jailed for aiding organised crime group

Leong (left) escorted to a High Court room on Tuesday. KOTA KINABALU (Aug 12): Four individuals were sentenced by a High Court here on Tuesday to three and a half years' imprisonment for separate charges of assisting an organised crime group in committing a serious offence in order to obtain a material benefit. Josepin J. Langkan, 38, Nasir Abdul Rasid, 60, Vireonis Jonok, 35, and Leong Hin Ping, 62, pleaded guilty before Justice Datuk Duncan Sikodol to their alternative charges under Section 130W of the Penal Code. The offence carries a jail term of up to 10 years, upon conviction. They admitted to assist the organised crime group in furthering its interests between April 26 and July 10, 2024, at the MBSB Bank branch here. Meanwhile, Mazlani Jenuary, 53, who had also pleaded guilty to a similar alternative charge, will be sentenced on September 22. His sentencing was put off following a request by his counsel. The prosecution had offered these alternative charges against them following the acceptance of their representation to the deputy public prosecutor's office. The court heard that Josepin, Nasir, Vireonis and Leong were arrested at separate locations between June 28 and July 12, 2024. In mitigation, their lawyers, among others prayed for a lenient sentence on the grounds that all their clients were first offenders and they had regretted with what they had done. Counsel Luke Ressa Balang had submitted that Vireonis is suffering from Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) disease and argued that a lengthy jail sentence would seriously affect his health. In reply, the prosecution urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence and to take into account public interest and the seriousness of the offence. Besides Luke, Josepin, Leong and Vireonis were also represented by counsel Hairul Vaiyron Othman, while Nasir was represented by counsel Dominic Chew. On June 13, three of the 10 individuals charged with a similar offence were sentenced to five years' imprisonment by the same court.

Remembrance, aid for widow of Slim River anti-Communist hero
Remembrance, aid for widow of Slim River anti-Communist hero

The Star

time6 days ago

  • The Star

Remembrance, aid for widow of Slim River anti-Communist hero

(Seated, from second right) Ngau, Noraini and Haslinda with other members of Wanita Umno during the visit in Slim River. THE late Leong Ming was a police Special Constable who helped to keep Kampung Slim New Village in Slim River, Perak, safe during the Communist insurgency. For his services, Leong received a General Service Medal from the United Kingdom. His widow Ngau Tai Thai, 74, said Leong was a well-known sharpshooter among his peers and often spent weeks in the jungle to keep his village safe. 'My husband served for 12 years from 1964 to 1976. 'He was also given the nickname 'Rifle Man' because of his skills,' said Ngau during a visit by Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. 'He was in charge of distribution of food and items at the new village while also conducting patrols at night. 'He had also received numerous other appreciation certificates from the police force for his services,' Ngau said. She said Leong passed away in 2018 at the age of 85. They have six children and nine grandchildren, all of whom are living elsewhere in the country. 'I currently get some aid from the Welfare Department,' the former rubber tapper added. The visit was arranged by Tanjung Malim Community Volunteers and Welfare Team founder Yee Jee Kwong. Also present were Tenang assemblyman Haslinda Salleh, and several members of Wanita Umno who presented some financial aid to Ngau. — By IVAN LOH

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store