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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Express Tribune
Two convicted for murder
On being proved guilty, all the seven convicts were awarded 8-year imprisonment each and a fine of 87 lakh rupees each. The embezzled money has already been recovered from the officers. PHOTO: FILE Additional District and Sessions Judge Asad Ullah Saraj sentenced two accused for life and acquitted five others, including a woman, in a murder case of Dijkot police station. According to the prosecution, accused Shakeel Anjum and Abu Bakar, along with co-accused Abdul Rehman, Ali Sher, Ubaidur Rehman, Shehzad Ali, Umar Farooq and Pathani had shot dead Naseem Bibi of Chak No.269RB over litigation on July 21, 2023. After observing evidence and witness accounts, the court handed down life imprisonment to Shakeel Anjum and Abu Bakar along with a fine of Rs200,000 each. The convicts would have to undergo an additional imprisonment of six months if they fail to pay the fine. The judge also directed both convicts to pay Rs500,000 each as compensation to the heirs of the deceased. The court acquitted five accused, while accused Abdul Rehman was declared a proclaimed offender.
Barnama
30-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Perlis Tourism To Spotlight Nakawan Range As Main Attraction
KANGAR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Nakawan Range, renowned for its abundant natural attractions, will be a key focus of the Perlis government's tourism sector this year as part of its initiative to promote domestic tourism. State Tourism, Arts and Culture and Rural Development Committee chairman Abu Bakar Hamzah said the area, which stretches from Wang Gunung to Kampung Wai in Kuala Perlis, boasts various unique features, including rare limestone formations and over 1,000 caves that have yet to be fully explored. 'The Nakawan Range is truly fascinating - its limestone formations are among the most beautiful in Malaysia. We also have three blue lakes that are ideal for tourism. This year, we will make the area a central focus of the state's tourism efforts,' he said. He said this to reporters after officiating the Tourism Malaysia engagement session with Perlis tourism industry players here today. Meanwhile, Abu Bakar noted that, according to records, nearly a million tourists visited Perlis in the first two months of this year, with the highest number of visitors during the school holidays and festivals. He added that various efforts were being intensified to maintain the momentum, including improving cleanliness, increasing community tourism activities, and ensuring service prices remain affordable. 'We want tourists to feel happy and satisfied visiting Perlis, not just because of its natural beauty, but also because of the warm hospitality of the people, delicious food, and a clean, comfortable environment,' he said. Meanwhile, Tourism Malaysia, in a statement, said that the one-day engagement session aims to strengthen strategic cooperation between Tourism Malaysia and the state's tourism industry players in support of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. Perlis is the second state in the Northern Zone to host the session, following similar programmes held in several other states, including Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Perak.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Reconsider decision to deport Pakistanis married to Indians'
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The government's decision to deport Pakistani nationals has left many families in J&K devastated as several women married to Kashmiris for decades have to leave their husbands and children behind before the deadline in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack Calling it a "humanitarian crisis", former CM Mehbooba Mufti said many of those who have been asked to leave have lived here for Tuesday, officials sent a group of around 35 such people by road to the Attari border from where they have been asked to cross back to Pakistan. They were escorted by government officials. However, they were yet to reach Attari till late Tuesday night. "This group of people includes those who had long-term visas and those who came back from Pakistan following the rehabilitation programme of the government in 2010," said a senior police official."I am a resident of India now and have a life here. Why should I go," asked Abu Bakar, who has all the documents including a passport, domicile certificate, election card, but still has been asked to leave. "I voted in the last election. We are also eligible for nomination to J&K assembly after passing the Reorganization Act.""Most of the affected people are women who came to India 30-40 years ago, married Indian citizens, raised families, and have long been part of our society," said Mufti, adding, "We urge the government to reconsider this decision, adopt a compassionate approach."
Barnama
23-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PAT 2025: 141 Traders Incur Losses Amounting To RM126,850
KANGAR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The total losses suffered by 141 traders during the Perlis East Wind Festival 2025 (PAT 2025) near Arau in February which was affected by rain, amounted to RM126,850. Perlis Tourism, Arts and Culture and Rural Development Committee chairman Abu Bakar Hamzah said there were five trader lots allocated for the PAT 2025, which included Flora, Dry, Special Wet, Wet and Food truck lots. "For the Flora Lot, the total losses were RM2,500, Dry Lot (RM13,500), Special Wet Lot (RM61,100), Wet Lot (RM45,750) and Food truck Lot (RM4,000)," he said during a question and answer session at the Perlis State Legislative Assembly sitting at the State Assembly Complex here today. Abu Bakar was replying to a question by Wan Zikri Afthar Ishak (PN-Tambun Tulang) who wanted to know the estimated losses of entrepreneurs affected during PAT 2025. On Feb 22, Bernama reported that the rice field area in Kampung Lat Seribu, Tambun Tulang near Arau, which was the location for the festival scheduled to be held from Feb 21 to 23, was covered in thick mud after heavy rain in the afternoon of Feb 21, causing the locations of several activities to be changed. The organisation of PAT 2025 is the 13th edition this year, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in collaboration with the Perlis State Government, which is managed by the Perlis National Culture and Arts Department (JKKN) and the Perlis State Cultural Council. Abu Bakar said that following the bad weather incident at the PAT 2025 site, traders registered with the organisers were transferred to the State Assembly Complex to continue selling as usual until the last day of the fair. In addition, he said that the follow-up action by the PAT 2025 organisers towards the traders who suffered losses was coordinated by the Event Organiser (EO), namely Syarikat Lanai Kijang Enterprise, through a consolation payment of RM35,800 to the 141 traders concerned. Meanwhile, Abu Bakar said that the branding and restructuring of the fair involved a more inclusive, dynamic, productive and state identity-based approach that would be proposed for the organisation of the next edition.
Borneo Post
23-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Abg Jo: Planned amendments to Sarawak Biodiversity Ordinance will aid research, allow for commercialisation
Abang Johari (centre) launches the Vision with Action for Biodiversity: Policy and Plan. He is flanked by Abu Bakar (right) and Abdullah. – Ukas photo KUCHING (April 23): The state government plans to amend the Sarawak Biodiversity Ordinance to facilitate research and allow for the commercialisation of biodiversity research findings. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this amendment would enable the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) to commercialise its research. He explained that the existing Ordinance restricts SBC from commercialising its research, thereby limiting the state's potential to generate revenue from its biodiversity resources. He cited Sarawak's ongoing initiative to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using microalgae, in which SBC is actively involved. 'SBC cannot enter into any joint commercial collaboration with parties who recognise the potential of micro algae. 'That is why we are amending our Sarawak Biodiversity Ordinance to allow research and commercialisation of our research for the benefit of mankind,' he said when launching the Vision with Action for Biodiversity: Policy and Plan here last night. He pointed out that the eventual commercial production of SAF would mark another milestone in Sarawak's efforts to meet the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in promoting responsible production and consumption. Abang Johari also shared that the Sarawak government is looking into cultivating the fast-growing native tree species Kalapayang, which is said to have better quality texture compared to Acacia, another fast-growing tree species commonly used for wood production. 'We have the land, and we can increase the number of tree species. It is circular in nature and will produce biomass (for green energy),' he said. On the Sarawak Biodiversity Policy and Plan, he said it is designed to meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements, aligned with the three pillars under the state's Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. 'Our economic policy towards 2030 is one that balances the need for national growth with the need to preserve the environment,' he added. Among those present at the event were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian; Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn; State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki; Deputy Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh; Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban Development permanent secretary Datu Abdullah Julaihi; and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) resident representative to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam Edward Vrkíc.
