Mustapha denies link between wife, student's death
Published on: Thu, Jul 31, 2025 Text Size: Mustapha denies claims linking his wife to the death of Zara (inset). KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud has firmly denied claims linking his wife to the recent death of a Form One student, Zara Qairina Mahathir. He described the allegation made by Kota Bharu MP Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan as baseless and unfair, particularly as his wife retired from public service last November. Mustapha clarified that his wife, Rosnih Nasir, served as principal of SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha Limauan in Papar from March 20-Nov 22, 2024, and has had no involvement with the school since. He stressed that the tragic incident involving Zara occurred in mid-July this year, nearly eight months after his wife's retirement. Mustapha extended heartfelt condolences to Zara's family and urged all parties to refrain from politicising the tragedy while allowing police investigations to proceed. * 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
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Express
8 hours ago
- Daily Express
Eleven Pakistanis held in Semporna immigration raid
Published on: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 31, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Some of the detainees. SEMPORNA: The Sabah Immigration Department detained 11 Pakistani men during an enforcement operation in Semporna on Wednesday night. The operation, codenamed Ops Sapu, was conducted from 11pm to 3am by the district's Immigration Enforcement Unit with the support of 12 personnel. Sabah Immigration Director Sh Sitti Saleha Habib Yussof said the action followed departmental intelligence and public tip-offs. Of 13 individuals inspected, 11 were arrested under the Immigration Act for lacking valid travel documents or overstaying their permitted duration. All detainees were brought to the Tawau Immigration Depot, and the department reaffirmed its commitment to regular enforcement and urged the public to report suspected undocumented migrants. * 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
Daily Express
9 hours ago
- Daily Express
Sabah welcomes 13MP projects aligned with state development goals
Published on: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 31, 2025 Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. KOTA KINABALU: The State Government has welcomed the development programmes and funding for Sabah under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which are closely aligned with its Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development blueprint. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the initiatives reflect continued federal support for Sabah under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He expressed appreciation that several high-impact proposals submitted by the State had been included in the plan. These include the expansion of essential utilities, strategic infrastructure, flood mitigation, healthcare access, and the creation of a Blue Economy Hub. The 13MP will also prioritise the Sabah-Sarawak-Kalimantan road network and introduce targeted efforts to tackle poverty, support digitalisation, and strengthen MSMEs. * 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
The Sun
10 hours ago
- The Sun
Rights groups demand Nepal revoke Telegram ban over freedom concerns
KATHMANDU: Rights groups on Thursday urged Nepal to reverse a ban on the Telegram messaging app, calling the move a serious threat to freedom of expression and digital privacy. The Himalayan nation blocked access to the app on July 18, citing a rise in online fraud and money laundering. 'The government's ban is a serious human rights violation and a discriminatory decision,' said Taranath Dahal of Freedom Forum, a media freedom watchdog. 'This shows the government can ban any platform without transparency, which is extremely concerning.' Freedom Forum was among more than two dozen organisations to release a statement demanding an 'immediate' reversal of the ban. 'The sudden, unlawful disruption has severely impacted journalists, human rights defenders, students, small businesses, and others who depend on the platform for essential day-to-day communication,' said a statement released by #KeepItOn, an international coalition of civil society organisations. Min Prasad Aryal, spokesperson for the Nepal Telecommunication Authority, confirmed the government's directive. 'We asked all internet service providers to block the app after receiving an order from the Prime Minister's Office,' Aryal told AFP. Nepal has restricted access to popular online platforms in the past. In August last year, the government lifted a nine-month ban on TikTok after the platform's South Asia division agreed to comply with Nepali regulations. Telegram, launched in 2013, is a cloud-based messaging app known for its privacy features and support for large group chats and broadcast channels. The app has an estimated billion users worldwide, but faces restrictions in some countries. Telegram's Russian-born founder and chief executive Pavel Durov was briefly detained in France last year and questioned again this week about the platform's alleged complicity in criminal activity. – AFP
