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New Straits Times
02-08-2025
- New Straits Times
Unemployed man sentenced to death for murder of 3-year-old girl in Langkawi
KUALA LUMPUR : The Alor Setar High Court has sentenced an unemployed man to death for the murder of a three-year-old girl whose body was dumped in a forested area at Gunung Raya, Langkawi, six years ago. Justice Evawani Farisyta Mohammad meted out the sentence on Ramlan Abdul Rashid, 44, after finding him guilty of murdering Nur Aisyah Aleya Abdullah at a hospital staff quarters in Langkawi between 9 am and 10 am on Feb 23, 2019, under Section 302 of the Penal Code. In her written judgment, published on the judiciary's website on July 31, the judge said the victim died from injuries sustained after being beaten and abused by the accused over a prolonged period, an act the court regarded as a grave offence. "The accused showed no humanity when he disposed of the child's body in a forested area at Gunung Raya, Langkawi, without according it proper rites as required by religion. "The court also finds that the accused displayed neither remorse nor repentance throughout the trial," she said. She said evidence from a chemist confirmed that the skull and two teeth found in the said area belonged to the biological daughter of the complainant, who is also the victim's mother. "The victim was an innocent young child placed in the care of the accused, who, as an adult, should have protected her," she added. According to the prosecution's case, in November 2018, the victim's mother and her daughter moved into the staff quarters occupied by the accused and his wife, a nurse, and stayed there for about two months. During that period, the victim's mother left the child in the care of the accused daily while she worked at a food stall. In January 2019, the accused arranged for the complainant to stay at a hostel provided by her workplace, while the victim remained with him at the staff quarters. However, in Feb 2019, the victim's mother failed to locate her daughter during a visit to the accused's home and lodged a police report. The accused claimed he had entrusted the girl to another person but refused to disclose the individual's identity or whereabouts. Police interrogation led to the discovery of the victim's skull and two teeth in a forested area of Gunung Raya, Langkawi, in March 2019.
The Sun
01-08-2025
- The Sun
Unemployed man gets death penalty for murder of 3-year-old in Langkawi
KUALA LUMPUR: The Alor Setar High Court has sentenced a 44-year-old unemployed man to death for the murder of a three-year-old girl in Langkawi six years ago. Ramlan Abdul Rashid was found guilty of killing Nur Aisyah Aleya Abdullah at a hospital staff quarters between 9 am and 10 am on Feb 23, 2019, under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Justice Evawani Farisyta Mohammad, in her written judgment published on the judiciary's website on July 31, stated that the victim died from prolonged physical abuse. The court noted the accused showed no remorse and callously disposed of the child's body in a forested area at Gunung Raya without proper burial rites. Forensic evidence confirmed the skull and two teeth found at the scene belonged to the victim. The judge emphasized that the accused, entrusted with the child's care, failed in his duty to protect her. The victim's mother had left her daughter in Ramlan's care while working at a food stall. In January 2019, she moved to a hostel, leaving the child with the accused. A month later, she reported her daughter missing after failing to locate her during a visit. Ramlan initially claimed he handed the girl to another person but refused to disclose details. Police later discovered the remains in March 2019. Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Rizal Fadzil led the prosecution, while the accused was represented by lawyer Ai Cha Ran. - Bernama
The Star
01-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Time to reunite and strengthen bonds
IN A time of new beginnings during the new year, 258 members comprising four generations of a family came together during a reunion in Serdang, Selangor. The meeting of the family of the late Syed Mohammed Idid and Sharifah Khamseah Al Idrus took place on the second day of the Islamic new year. Organising chairman for the reunion, Datuk Seri Prof Dr Syed Arabi Syed Abdullah Idid, 80, said the gathering of four generations was a great blessing. The reunion was intended to create a lasting bond and good memories for future generations, said Prof Syed Arabi, one of the couple's grandsons. 'Our gatherings are close-knit and this was a momentous milestone in the family's long-standing tradition of coming together just after Maal Hijrah that marks new beginnings for all to cherish,' he said. Prof Syed Arabi, currently serving at International Islamic University Malaysia's Communications Department, said Syed Mohammed Idid was one of the country's first Malay judges at Alor Setar High Court. He said his grandfather was a man of high discipline and focus, and much respected in the community. Prof Syed Arabi says his grandfather Syed Mohammed Idid was one of the country's first Malay judges serving at Alor Setar High Court. On the reunion at Garden Hall, Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang, he said: 'It gathered everyone from the oldest family member Sharifah Salha Syed Abdullah Idid, 89, a former teacher from Alor Setar, Kedah, to the youngest Yasmin Al-Mashoor, who is only four months old,' he said. Another grandson, Datuk Syed Ahmad Idid Syed Abdullah Idid, 87, said the gathering was wonderful as it brought most of the family members together and they used the time to foster a shared sense of purpose and bridge generational gaps. It also offered the opportunity for those of the older generation to share stories with the younger generation, he said. 'It is a tribute to the family's rich legacy,' said Syed Ahmad, adding that this was the eighth reunion since 1991. Syed Mohammed Idid Syed Ahmad Idid, 57, named after his great grandfather, said everyone should reconnect with their roots, share their family stories and continue building on the rich legacy left by their ancestors. Family members looking at old photos of Syed Mohammed Idid and Sharifah Khamseah collected throughout the generations. 'We must strive to get old copies of photos and add it to the genealogical chart. 'In doing so, we will contribute to the living history of the late Syed Mohammed Idid and Sharifah Khamseah.' Retired mechanical engineer Syed Jaafar Idid Syed Abdyllah Idid, 65, said he had drawn up a genealogical chart for future generations to better understand family connections. 'Our gathering offers all of us a space where descendants can reconnect with extended family and reflect on the resilience of family members,' he said. Syed Razif Al Idid Syed Sidi Al Idid, 55, who travelled to the reunion from Singapore, said, 'It is wonderful to meet up with my family members.'
