Unsurprisingly, Akmal doubles down with crude 'OKU' jab at DAP Youth
'Please give these people a mirror and an OKU (disabled) card too,' he said in a Facebook post in response to an article quoting DAP Youth accusing him of being inconsistent and hypocritical.
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"Tianjin summit will be a gathering of friendship": China welcomes PM Modi for SCO Summit
New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): China has officially extended a welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which will be held in Tianjin at the end of this month. Addressing a press briefing in Beijing on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made this announcement, expressing optimism that the gathering would strengthen regional cooperation. The Ministry of External Affairs has not yet issued a statement on the Prime Minister's visit. The development comes amid tariffs imposed on India by United States President Donald Trump for buying Russian oil. 'China welcomes Prime Minister Modi to China for the SCO Tianjin Summit. We believe that with the concerted effort of all parties, the Tianjin summit will be a gathering of solidarity, friendship and fruitful results, and the SCO will enter a new stage of high-quality development featuring greater solidarity, coordination, dynamism and productiveness,' the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated. China will host the SCO Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1 this year and leaders of over 20 countries, including all member states of the SCO, and heads of 10 international organisations will attend relevant events as per the Chinese Ministry spokesperson. Prime Minister Modi last visited China in 2018 on two occasions. First, during the month of April for the India-China Informal Summit at Wuhan, and later in June for the 18th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of SCO in Qingdao. Prime Minister Narendra Modi last met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in October 2024 on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. During their meeting, both leaders welcomed the agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. They agreed that the Special Representatives would meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and tranquillity in border areas and to explore a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question. This meeting occurred shortly after the disengagement and patrolling agreement, and the resolution of issues that had arisen in the India-China border areas in 2020. It was a highly anticipated meeting between PM Modi and President Xi, as it came at a pivotal moment in India-China relations, during a time when there was a border standoff between India and China that began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020, sparked by Chinese military actions. PM Modi also assured India's full support to China's 2025 SCO presidency during the meeting. the SCO was established in the year 2001. Apart from India the other countries in the bloc are China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan,Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao in China in June this year. Earlier this year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with fellow Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers, called on Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin. During the meeting, Jaishankar apprised Xi of the recent development of bilateral ties and conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Xi. The EAM was on an official visit to China to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting. (ANI)
Daily Express
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- Daily Express
Nobody should be shielded: Bung says public confidence in boarding schools has been shaken
Published on: Friday, August 08, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 08, 2025 By: Abbey Junior, Nora Ahmad, Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: L/R: Shafie, Bung and Razif. Kota Kinabalu: More political parties have joined the increasingly loud chorus demanding a thorough investigation into the mysterious death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir. This is in view of there being no answers forthcoming nearly three weeks since the incident and the preliminary investigation papers by Sabah police being rejected by the Federal Attorney General's Chambers. Advertisement Warisan Sabah, Sabah Umno, DAP Youth and Perjuang Sabah were the latest after initial concerns raised by GRS, LDP and Sabah PAS. Former Chief Minister cum Semporna MP Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said no individual should be shielded if wrongdoing is found. He said the tragedy which involved a student supposedly falling from the dormitory of SMK Agama Tun Mustapha in Papar under suspicious circumstances on July 16 raised serious concerns — especially after the girl's mother herself confirmed no post-mortem was done and claims that the school allegedly told her they would handle the case themselves. 'When the mother makes such a request, it shows there's doubt. The investigation must be thorough — not just by the police, but also by the school and the teachers,' Shafie said during the STPM Excellence Programme and Smart TV Contribution Ceremony, here. 'If bullying truly happened, firm action must be taken. We cannot allow this culture of protecting perpetrators, because in the end, it is our children who suffer.' Advertisement Shafie said all levels of the education system — from primary to tertiary — must work together to ensure student safety and well-being and to prevent bullying taking root. 'Students must be guided early to become respectful and cooperative individuals. We must instil unity and mutual support from a young age so they grow up ready to help each other and work together.' He also warned against allowing speculation and accusations to spread online due to delay by the authorities. 'We don't want assumptions going viral on social media. If the authorities act swiftly and conduct a proper investigation, public anxiety — including that of parents — can be addressed.' Zara was found unconscious at 3am that day and later pronounced dead at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said many parents in Sabah are now traumatised and afraid to send their children to boarding schools after what happened to Zara. Bung said the incident had shaken public confidence in the safety of boarding institutions, especially those run by the Government. 'Some parents in Sabah are saying, 'We sent our children to gain knowledge, but instead they were bullied, even killed,'' he said. He urged the Education Ministry to urgently find a new approach to tackle bullying in schools, particularly in religious, national or elite boarding schools. 'These students come to school to learn, not to be tortured or lose their lives,' he said, adding that bullying has become widespread, especially in boarding schools. Using the Malay proverb 'melentur buluh biarlah dari rebungnya', he stressed the importance of early intervention in schools. 'We talk about transforming the country, but if we can't even transform our schools, then something is seriously wrong.' Parti Pejuang Tanahair (Pejuang) Sabah Deputy Chief Razif Abdillah raised concerns about the lack of clarity in the investigation into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, three weeks after the incident happened. Razif described the progress of the investigation as unclear, particularly given that the incident happened within a secondary school environment that should be a safe space for students. The student's body was reportedly discovered in a drain around 3am, but key details remain unanswered, he noted. These include who discovered the body, whether it was a warden or student and the absence of information about witnesses or CCTV footage. Several gaps in the initial reports have fuelled speculation. Early reports suggested wardens were not present at the school during the incident, raising questions about their identity and whether they were school teachers. 'We are not trying to interfere with the investigation, but this case concerns the general public as it happened in a school, a place where citizens send their children,' Razif said in a statement, Wednesday. He said the lack of transparency could create fear among parents, especially those with children in boarding schools, particularly since this involved a government religious school. Apart from wild allegations about the victim being placed in a washing machine, other speculations include claims about involvement of elite or VIP children among the 60 witnesses called. Razif questioned whether there were sudden school transfers and demanded official statements from school administrators to clarify these matters. 'If there really are elite parties involved, do not compromise - bring them to court. If there is negligence by school administration, they must also be held accountable,' he said. He said the concerns are driven by justice for the victim and family rather than political interests, calling for transparent investigations and regular updates to maintain public confidence in the country's security system. The Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sabah called on the Education Ministry to implement immediate reforms to prevent bullying incidents in schools. It must include stricter anti-bullying mechanisms, secure complaint channels for students, enhanced mental health support and comprehensive cyberbullying prevention programs. 'Every student deserves to grow up in an environment that is safe, respectful and nurturing. We must never allow systemic negligence to cause such tragedies to happen again,' he said. Sabah DAPSY pledged to continue monitoring the Zara case's progress and stand with the public in seeking justice for Zara Qairina Mahathir while pushing for safer school environments. It called for a thorough investigation into the death of Form One student Zara, who fell from a dormitory building at a boarding school and urged immediate reforms to ensure campus safety. Secretary NC Oneal Veneddey Vencent in a statement that should the investigation uncover any individuals involved or reveal any negligence, the authorities must act in accordance with the law. 'The investigation's integrity must not be compromised by political or public pressure,' he said. It supports the family's request for an exhumation and inquest, calling on enforcement agencies and the government to protect the family's right to seek the truth. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Rakyat Post
4 hours ago
- Rakyat Post
Trump Calls For Malaysian-Born Intel CEO's Resignation Because: CHINA! CHINA!! CHINA!!!
Subscribe to our FREE US president Donald Trump has called for the immediate resignation of Intel's new CEO, Malaysian-born Lip-Bu Tan, accusing him of being 'highly conflicted' due to past investments in Chinese companies — some allegedly tied to the Chinese military. The demand comes at a delicate moment for Intel, which is undergoing a sweeping strategic overhaul under Tan's leadership, The Star Since taking over in March, Tan has announced plans to slash the company's workforce by 22% to 75,000 employees by year's end and pause construction on certain manufacturing plants as part of a cost-cutting drive. Trump's comments, posted on his Truth Social platform, followed a Reuters Reuters previously reported that between 2012 and late 2024, Tan — personally or through venture funds he founded — Intel, in a The controversy adds to Intel's challenges. Once the dominant name in chipmaking, the company has slipped behind Taiwan's TSMC in manufacturing capabilities and has little presence in the booming AI chip market dominated by Nvidia. Still, Intel remains a central player in Washington's push to boost domestic semiconductor production, having secured nearly $20 billion in federal grants and loans last year — the largest award under the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. From Malaysia to the helm of Intel Born in 1959 in Muar, Johor, Malaysia, Lip-Bu Tan was raised in Singapore, where he graduated with a physics degree from Nanyang University at age 19. He earned a master's in nuclear engineering from MIT and later an MBA from the University of San Francisco. In 1987, Tan founded Walden International, growing its assets from US$20 million to about US$2 billion by 2001. The firm became known for backing semiconductor and tech startups across Asia, with Forbes dubbing Tan the 'pioneer of Asian VC'. Tan served as CEO of Cadence Design Systems from 2009 to 2021, where he drove a revival that more than doubled the company's revenue and boosted its stock by over 3,200 percent. Intel READ MORE: Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
