M'sian tourists set alight in Bangkok face long recovery, mounting bills
Gan Kin In, 80, said he and his wife, Kek Ley Lan, expressed gratitude to the Malaysian and Thai governments, along with other relevant agencies, for their assistance following the incident involving their daughter and her boyfriend.
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Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Aug 16, 2025)
Malaysia: * King warns Mindef against buying 'flying coffins' * Akmal's flag protest 'self-indulgent', says Rafizi * Justice will prevail in Zara Qairina case, says PM / Three senior cops to be quizzed in Zara Qairina's case, says Deputy IGP * Thousands participate in 'Justice for Zara' rally at Sabah's Padang Merdeka * Stern action needed if SOPs ignored in Zara Qairina Mahathir probe, say counsels * No Barisan-Pakatan clashes in Sabah polls, says Ahmad Zahid * Handful of corrupt officers tarnish police's reputation, says Ayob Khan * TMJ's network helped in probe into syndicate involving senior officers, says MACC chief * Form 1 student reports bullying to Education Ministry after school fails to act * Cops uncover positive leads in probe on assault involving Rafizi's son * M'sia strengthens peaceful nuclear technology commitment * Halal certification attracts tourists, says Armizan * Chief Justice hails Sri Ram as 'force of legal brilliance' * Jalur Gemilang: Avoid being vigilantes, leave it to the authorities, says Fahmi * MBI Ponzi scheme: Individuals with 'Datuk Seri' title among those detained * Youth must discern between perception and reality in fight against corruption, says MACC chief * Fake TikTok surgeon on Zara Qairina autopsy claim being traced, says Fahmi * Malaysian Gig Workers Bill to be tabled this month despite delay, says Steven Sim Singapore: * At least S$16,000 lost to phishing scams involving YouTrip e-wallets in two months in Singapore * Singapore President Tharman to undertake a working visit to Ipoh as NUS chancellor * Singapore evaluating rapid urine test kits to enable faster detection of etomidate, found in Kpods * Drug trafficker gets death sentence commuted after Singapore President Tharman grants clemency * Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority to review Ong Beng Seng's PR status after he is fined for abetting obstruction of justice * Over 280 vapes seized, more than 640 people checked in one night by Singapore police, Health Sciences Authority, in anti-vape raids Indonesia: * Indonesia's President Prabowo aims to go after illegal mining, oil palm plantations; speed up free-meal scheme * Indonesia's gas subsidy cut could slash industrial output, trigger layoffs: Industry Ministry * Son of Japanese soldier who died during WWII in Indonesia cherishes pebbles as substitute for remains * Indonesia: Prabowo touts economy and social welfare drive Thailand: * Thai lawmakers pass massive US$117bil budget to revive economy * Ceasefire, demining and stopping online scams top Thailand-Cambodia border talks * World recognises Malaysia's role in Thai-Cambodia peace efforts, says PM Anwar * Thai foreign ministry leads 36 envoys from 33 countries to inspect border clash damage and Cambodian minefields in Si Sa Ket Indonesia's soldiers from the music corps play trumpets during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, at the Ereveld Pandu cemetery, where Dutch soldiers who died in the war are buried in Bandung, West Java. --Photo by Timur Matahari / AFP Philippines: * The Philippines and Australia kick off major military drills near South China Sea in a big way * Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation chief resigns, blames 'orchestrated move to blacken reputation' * Hundreds flee homes after heavy flooding in Mandaue, Philippines Vietnam: * Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leave the world few options to confront growing pollution crisis * Vietnamese rice grower helps tackle Cuba's food shortage * Vietnam calls for urgent action to fight scoliosis and obesity in children Myanmar: * Bangladesh looks to Malaysia's influence to address the Myanmar Rohingya crisis, says Yunus * Military airstrike on gem mining town kills at least 21 in Myanmaro * Large haul of drugs seized in Myanmar's Sagaing region Cambodia: * Cambodia-Thailand regional border talks end smoothly * Thai products targeted in Cambodian nationalism wave * Opinion - 'Like the Khmer Rouge': Forced from her home by soldiers Laos: * Vietnam willing to share experience in state-owned enterprises reform with Laos * Laos seeks to create safe learning environment in schools and encourage more young children to attend school Brunei: * Leadership, learning empower youth with disabilities in Brunei * BizBelia to empower Brunei youth: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah AseanPlus: * G2G MOUs to avoid involvement of agents, middlemen in defence asset procurement, says Khaled * Sabah Fest Singapore showcases North Borneo culture at Marina Square * Asean should harmonise skills recognition to boost region's growth, says HR Minister * Keningau cops bust prostitution syndicate exploiting teens, including Form Two students * Hong Kong court postpones Jimmy Lai's trial to Monday (Aug 18) over heart condition * Jimmy Lai getting proper treatment while in detention: Hong Kong govt * Brand new home for everyone's favourite royal couple - William and Kate moving to a new home in Windsor * Concert tickets, electronics among top items used in Hong Kong scams: Carousell * Top Chinese actress Zhao Lusi claims talent agency forced an exorcism to treat her depression * Pakistan rescuers recover bodies after monsoon rains kill more than 320 * Pakistan monsoon death toll rises to 225 in 48 hours: disaster agency * Flash floods in India, Pakistan kill more than 250 people * Body of missing canoeist, 38, found in Hong Kong waters * Move over, Labubu – Chiikawa is the new craze in Hong Kong * Hong Kong celebrates first birthday of city's panda twins * China's top diplomat Wang to visit India for border talks * China's first high-speed jet drone makes every warship an aircraft carrier * Missing eight-year-old boy found dead after extensive search in Dali, China * One dead, two injured after oil tanker, cargo ship catch fire in Yeosu, South Korea * Chinese couple escape unscathed from serious car crash, decide to get married right away * China hotel offers guests dog companions for US$70 a night, with canine bite compensation * Fighting chikungunya in Hong Kong: why do experts reject mosquito 'weaponising'? * Critically ill patients airlifted to district hospital: India's Dharali disaster relief efforts continue * Australia grants asylum to former HK lawmaker and pro-democracy activist Ted Hui * Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near east coast of Australia, European Mediterranean Seismological Centre says * Japan's Haneda Airport prepares for Bon holiday return of travellers from abroad, with peak expected on Sunday (Aug 17) * Badminton - Tangkis 2030 targets Thomas Cup, Olympic gold, says Tengku Zafrul * Sports - Karen-Ai Xin land historic table tennis title for Malaysia * Cricket-Australia win T20 series against South Africa after Maxwell heroics * Motorcycling-Marc Marquez wins Austrian Grand Prix sprint from second row
Borneo Post
6 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Rallies continue in Sabah to demand justice for Zara
The crowd at Lintasan Deasoka demanding justice for Zara. KOTA KINABALU (Aug 16): Rallies across Sabah continued to be held in remembrance of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir. On Saturday evening, one such rally took place at Lintasan Deasoka here, with around 500 people in attendance despite continuous rain. Participants stood under umbrellas as they chanted support for Zara and her family, while others held placards demanding that schools be made safe spaces for all. Police guarded the perimeter to safeguard against any untoward incidents. Jaya speaking at the gathering. According to organiser Jaya Kumar, 47, from the Indian Civil Servant Retirees Organisation, the gathering was to demand justice for Zara and highlight the rising number of bullying incidents. Jaya said if it wasn't for the rakyat's voices, the case might have already been closed, expressing dismay over a recent report that an investigating officer in the case failed to follow Standard Operating Procedures. 'This issue does not involve race or religion, it involves the loss of a child's life. I have children. How can I trust to send them to school with the situation now? Strict action must be taken by the authorities, parents and schools over this bullying issue. I hope that not just in Sabah, but the whole Malaysia, we do not see a second Zara,' he said. Rajandran addressing the rally. Meanwhile, Dato Seri Rajandran, 66, said to be from the Kedah Royal Family Association, suggested that schools place a complaint box for reporting bullying incidents. He explained that such boxes would give both students and staff a safe channel to report problems or daily incidents without fear of reprisal. 'With these boxes, we can receive daily updates on what is happening in schools and detect incidents early. I came here not to complain to any party, but to fight for justice as Malaysians. A Malaysian's blood was spilled — let us try to prevent another,' he said.
Borneo Post
12 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Mandatory teacher training needed to tackle bullying, says Irene Chang
Irene Chang SIBU (Aug 16): The Ministry of Education and the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development must make teacher training on recognising and addressing early signs of bullying mandatory, said former Bukit Assek assemblywoman Irene Chang. She said schools should also provide anonymous reporting channels for students, establish clear SOPs and intervention protocols, and ensure immediate counselling support for both victims and perpetrators. 'Protecting our students requires more than reactive measures. It requires equipping educators with the skills and courage to act decisively and compassionately, before bullying escalates,' she said in a statement. Chang was commenting on the death of 13-year-old Zara Qirina Mahathir, who was found unsconcious on the ground floor of her dormitory at SMKA Tun Mustapha in Papar on July 16 and pronounced dead the following day. Chang said the heart-breaking incident of Zara was a clarion call to the Sarawak Education Department and the school authorities in the state to remain very alert against school bullying. She said Zara's case was a clarion call for Sarawak education authorities to remain vigilant against bullying, stressing that the problem is entrenched in the state as well. 'Bullying in Sarawak is too often swept under the carpet. Surveys show nearly one in three Malaysian students experience bullying, and the figures here may be higher as many cases go unreported. Parents fear retaliation, while schools may want to protect their record. This culture of silence is unacceptable,' she said She said the reasons for not reporting the school bullying are painfully familiar: school authorities determined to protect their 'good record' and parents afraid that speaking out will lead to retaliation against their children. 'This culture of silence is unacceptable. It not only robs victims of the protection they deserve, but also empowers bullies to continue their behaviour without consequence.' Since the recent spate of university/school bullying, including Zara's tragic case, Chang said helplines and awareness campaigns have been much publicized by the authorities. 'However, to truly curb and reduce the numbers of such incidences happening in schools, much more needs to be done to prevent and intervene before bullying is allowed to take root. Without proper training, even well-meaning educators may dismiss, downplay, or mishandle cases – leaving victims unprotected and perpetrators unchecked, she claimed. Additionally, Chang said school bullying does not only encompass physical acts of bullying. In reality, she said it includes mental and emotional abuse as in persistent mocking, public humiliation, deliberate exclusion, spreading false rumors, and targeted online harassment. 'These behaviors can erode a child's self-worth, cause anxiety or depression, and leave scars that are invisible but long-lasting. And because this type of bullying leaves no physical bruises, it is often dismissed or overlooked.' She said teachers, parents and school authorities must therefore be trained to recognise these subtle but destructive behaviors and act swiftly to stop them. bullying education Irene Chang teachers training
