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New Paper
2 days ago
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- New Paper
Woman and friend help Punggol neighbour give birth at home
A routine evening at home turned into a life-changing moment on Aug 10 for Ms Latashni Gobi Nathan, when she and her best friend helped her next-door neighbour deliver a baby. While watching post-National Day celebrations together from the rooftop of their Punggol Housing Board block at around 6pm, the neighbour, Ms Nur Amalina, 34, told Ms Latashni and her husband that she was having mild contractions. "Around noon, I was having mild contractions. We talked to the neighbours and asked them to help with taking care of our two daughters if I needed to go to hospital the next day," Ms Amalina, a homemaker, told The Straits Times. The baby was not due until Aug 17, the 34-year-old added. "At around 10pm, my contractions got even more intense. I told my husband we had to go. I started panicking, wondering if I had the time to make it to the hospital or not." Ms Amalina's husband Dzukri Bachtiar, 40, a field service engineer, said he managed to remain calm. "I was already prepared on what to do. My parents, who live with us, were on holiday that day, so it was just us. We had contacted my sister, but she could make it only at 11pm. "When our (elder daughter) woke up during the contractions, we sought our neighbours' help." Ms Latashni, 35, a senior assistant manager for communications, said she was having dinner at home with her husband and her friend Sangeetha when Mr Dzukri suddenly called the couple for help at about 10.15pm. "I ran over (to their flat) and saw (Ms Amalina) kneeling near the entrance, having painful contractions," she said. Ms Latashni stepped in to help her neighbour, together with Ms Sangeetha. Within minutes, Ms Amalina's water bag burst, and the baby girl arrived soon after, at around 10.30pm, with Mr Dzukri helping to pull the newborn out safely. Said Ms Latashni: "It felt like an hour, but it was just 15 minutes." Mr Dzukri had called for an ambulance when his wife began experiencing painful contractions. After Ms Amalina gave birth, Ms Latashni called again, and was informed that paramedics were already at the block and on their way to the flat. "We were shocked for a moment, but then everything just happened so quickly - the baby started crying, the paramedics arrived, and (Amalina) was holding her child," said Ms Latashni. She and Ms Sangeetha helped to comfort the couple's older daughter and to clean up their flat, while the younger daughter was asleep. The paramedics helped cut the baby's umbilical cord, and left after checking that both mother and baby were fine, according to Ms Latashni. She recounted the incident in an Instagram post on Aug 15, where she said that she and Ms Sangeetha "found ourselves in the most remarkable, life-changing moment we have ever experienced". She described the experience as "the universe's biggest blessing" and said it forged an unbreakable bond between her family and her neighbours. Ms Latashni Gobi Nathan (left) at her neighbour Nur Amalina's gate after paramedics left following the home delivery of a baby girl. PHOTO: LATASHNI GN/INSTAGRAM Ms Latashni said that she and her husband have always been close to Ms Amalina and her family, as they share a corner with only two units on their floor. "For the past two years, we've cleaned and decorated our corridors together, and even planned to change our gates at the same time," she said. "They trusted us without question - and this incident really took the relationship to the next level." She added that the experience has made her reflect on the importance of neighbourly ties. "In Singapore we're always in a rush, or don't want to communicate. But if you think of the big picture, the meaning of life is to have people around you. This showed me how important it is to just be a bit more friendly and kind - you never know what blessings you'll receive." Ms Latashni Gobi Nathan (left) with her friend Sangeetha, who also helped deliver the baby. PHOTO: COURTESY OF LATASHNI GOBI NATHAN Reflecting on the incident, Mr Dzukri said: "It is rare to find this 'kampung spirit' in neighbours nowadays." Adding to the joy, Ms Latashni has since been named godmother to the baby girl. "The sweetest part? I'm now officially godma to this little princess," she wrote in the Instagram post.
AsiaOne
3 days ago
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- AsiaOne
'Universe's biggest blessing': Woman and friend help neighbour give birth at home, Singapore News
SINGAPORE - A routine evening at home turned into a life-changing moment on Aug 10 for Ms Latashni Gobi Nathan, when she and her best friend helped her next-door neighbour deliver a baby. While watching post-National Day celebrations together from the rooftop of their Punggol Housing Board block at around 6pm, the neighbour, Ms Nur Amalina, 34, told Ms Latashni and her husband that she was having mild contractions. "Around noon, I was having mild contractions. We talked to the neighbours and asked them to help with taking care of our two daughters if I needed to go to hospital the next day," Ms Amalina, a homemaker, told The Straits Times. The baby was not due until Aug 17, the 34-year-old added. "At around 10pm, my contractions got even more intense. I told my husband we had to go. I started panicking, wondering if I had the time to make it to the hospital or not." Ms Amalina's husband Dzukri Bachtiar, 40, a field service engineer, said he managed to remain calm. "I was already prepared on what to do. My parents, who live with us, were on holiday that day, so it was just us. We had contacted my sister, but she could make it only at 11pm. "When our (elder daughter) woke up during the contractions, we sought our neighbours' help." Ms Latashni, 35, a senior assistant manager for communications, said she was having dinner at home with her husband and her friend Sangeetha when Mr Dzukri suddenly called the couple for help at about 10.15pm. "I ran over (to their flat) and saw (Ms Amalina) kneeling near the entrance, having painful contractions," she said. Ms Latashni stepped in to help her neighbour, together with Ms Sangeetha. Within minutes, Ms Amalina's water bag burst, and the baby girl arrived soon after, at around 10.30pm, with Mr Dzukri helping to pull the newborn out safely. Said Ms Latashni: "It felt like an hour, but it was just 15 minutes." Mr Dzukri had called for an ambulance when his wife began experiencing painful contractions. After Ms Amalina gave birth, Ms Latashni called again, and was informed that paramedics were already at the block and on their way to the flat. "We were shocked for a moment, but then everything just happened so quickly - the baby started crying, the paramedics arrived, and (Amalina) was holding her child," said Ms Latashni. She and Ms Sangeetha helped to comfort the couple's older daughter and to clean up their flat, while the younger daughter was asleep. The paramedics helped cut the baby's umbilical cord, and left after checking that both mother and baby were fine, according to Ms Latashni. She recounted the incident in an Instagram post on Aug 15, where she said that she and Ms Sangeetha "found ourselves in the most remarkable, life-changing moment we have ever experienced". She described the experience as "the universe's biggest blessing" and said it forged an unbreakable bond between her family and her neighbours. Ms Latashni said that she and her husband have always been close to Ms Amalina and her family, as they share a corner with only two units on their floor. [[nid:672743]] "For the past two years, we've cleaned and decorated our corridors together, and even planned to change our gates at the same time," she said. "They trusted us without question - and this incident really took the relationship to the next level." She added that the experience has made her reflect on the importance of neighbourly ties. "In Singapore we're always in a rush, or don't want to communicate. But if you think of the big picture, the meaning of life is to have people around you. This showed me how important it is to just be a bit more friendly and kind - you never know what blessings you'll receive." Reflecting on the incident, Mr Dzukri said: "It is rare to find this 'kampung spirit' in neighbours nowadays." Adding to the joy, Ms Latashni has since been named godmother to the baby girl. "The sweetest part? I'm now officially godma to this little princess," she wrote in the Instagram post. This article was first published in The Straits Times . Permission required for reproduction.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Obscene post about infant: Accused pleads for leniency, says won't repeat it
SEPANG: An oil palm harvester pleaded for leniency after pleading guilty to a charge linked to an obscene posting about an infant girl three years ago. Ahmad Nasir Kadiri, 58, apologised for committing the offence and promised never to do it again. Sessions judge Ahmad Fuad Othman ordered Nasir to pay a fine of RM3,000, in default six months' jail. The accused was said to have made the obscene posting about the infant daughter of Malaysian-borh surgeon Dr Nur Amalina Che Bakri three years ago. Dr Amalina now works in the United Kingdom but was known for holding the record of 17 A1s in her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examinations in 2004. Before delivering the sentence, the judge admonished Nasir, advising him to be more cautious when making comments on social media, emphasising that every action carries consequences. "With a phone in hand, it's easy to post all kinds of comments, even to slander or defame others. But as your case shows, every action is monitored by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission," the judge said. According to the charge, Nasir used the Facebook account "Bro Nasir" to knowingly post and share an obscene comment with the intent to offend or hurt the feelings of others. The link was accessed on the eighth floor of the MCMC Tower in Cyberjaya at 11.52am on Jan 3, 2023. The charge against Nasir was framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which carries a maximum penalty of a RM50,000 fine, up to a year in prison, or both. Additionally, a daily fine of RM1,000 may be imposed for each day the offence continues after conviction. Earlier, MCMC deputy public prosecutor Fadhli Ab Wahab urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence to serve as a lesson for the accused and a warning to the public against repeating such offences. "The accused must be reminded that social media should not be used as a platform for making obscene remarks. "In this case, the comment targeted a baby who couldn't even speak for herself. It was the baby's mother, Dr Amalina, who filed the complaint with the MCMC," he said. Fadhli also urged the court to take into account current sentencing trends under Section 233, where fines for cases involving obscene comments typically range between RM7,000 and RM9,000. Nasir, who was not represented by a lawyer, appealed for a lighter fine, citing financial difficulties and the responsibility of supporting a child who is still studying at university.
Straits Times
16-05-2025
- General
- Straits Times
From ITE to poly: Dad of 3 who once disliked school earns diploma at 47
Mr Shaiful Khairi Mohammed Johari with his daughter Nur Amalina on his graduation day. From ITE to poly: Dad of 3 who once disliked school earns diploma at 47 Teo Yan Ting TNP May 15, 2025 School was not his top priority. The young Shaiful Khairi Mohammed Johari would rather spend his time rock climbing than hitting the books. "I was very playful," Mr Shaiful, now 47, told The New Paper. "I did not go to ITE because I was stupid or lazy, but because I wasn't interested in school. It wasn't fun. "I told my mum I would get my NTC-2 but that would be all. "There were acquaintances who laughed at me for having 'nothing' to my name. They looked down on me because of the path I chose." On May 13, the father of three went on stage at Temasek Polytechnic to receive his Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace) - fulfilling a promise he had made to his mum, who died in 2017. "I'm not academically inclined but I told myself that if I wanted to set a good example for my kids, this is one way to do it." Mr Shaiful's graduation was witnessed by his 18-year-old daughter Nur Amalina. "It is cool to see how far my dad has come, having juggled years of work and school," said Amalina, beaming with pride. In 2021, a colleague encouraged Mr Shaiful to enrol in a part-time course. "I really wasn't sure back then," said Mr Shaiful. "I was already comfortable where I was but the pandemic gave all of us a lot of extra time, so I gave it a shot." Going back to school was no walk in the park for a man who loves the great outdoors and would rather be spending his time cycling. "There were times I really felt like quitting," admitted Mr Shaiful. Even his daughter Amalina was surprised to hear her dad's intention to pursue a diploma. "I was a bit confused when he first told me about his decision to go back to school. But the more he talked about it, the more I was assured this was what he wanted and he would get it." And his children had his back. Amalina, along with her 20-year-old sister Iman Natasha and 14-year-old brother Muhammad Zakir, helped Mr Shaiful with whatever they could, such as showing him how to use a scientific calculator. Now, with a diploma in hand, Mr Shaiful is eligible for promotions and received a $10,000 CPF top-up under the ITE Progression Award. "I feel good. I kept the promise I made 30 years ago. Even though my mum is no longer around, I still did it," revealed Mr Shaiful. "Don't limit yourself. Just try, especially now when there are so many alternative routes to further your education." Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
New Paper
15-05-2025
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- New Paper
'I did not go to ITE because I was stupid or lazy... I wasn't interested in school'
School was not his top priority. The young Shaiful Khairi Mohammed Johari would rather spend his time rock climbing than hitting the books. "I was very playful," Mr Shaiful, now 47, told The New Paper. "I did not go to ITE because I was stupid or lazy, but because I wasn't interested in school. It wasn't fun. "I told my mum I would get my NTC-2 but that would be all. "There were acquaintances who laughed at me for having 'nothing' to my name. They looked down on me because of the path I chose." On May 13, the father of three went on stage at Temasek Polytechnic to receive his Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace) - fulfilling a promise he had made to his mum, who died in 2017. "I'm not academically inclined but I told myself that if I wanted to set a good example for my kids, this is one way to do it." Mr Shaiful's graduation was witnessed by his 18-year-old daughter Nur Amalina. "It is cool to see how far my dad has come, having juggled years of work and school," said Amalina, beaming with pride. In 2021, a colleague encouraged Mr Shaiful to enrol in a part-time course. "I really wasn't sure back then," said Mr Shaiful. "I was already comfortable where I was but the pandemic gave all of us a lot of extra time, so I gave it a shot." Going back to school was no walk in the park for a man who loves the great outdoors and would rather be spending his time cycling. "There were times I really felt like quitting," admitted Mr Shaiful. Even his daughter Amalina was surprised to hear her dad's intention to pursue a diploma. "I was a bit confused when he first told me about his decision to go back to school. But the more he talked about it, the more I was assured this was what he wanted and he would get it." And his children had his back. Amalina, along with her 20-year-old sister Iman Natasha and 14-year-old brother Muhammad Zakir, helped Mr Shaiful with whatever they could, such as showing him how to use a scientific calculator. Now, with a diploma in hand, Mr Shaiful is eligible for promotions and received a $10,000 CPF top-up under the ITE Progression Award. "I feel good. I kept the promise I made 30 years ago. Even though my mum is no longer around, I still did it," revealed Mr Shaiful. "Don't limit yourself. Just try, especially now when there are so many alternative routes to further your education."
