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The Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Owner and buffalo Awang to part after five years
AFTER five years of caring for a 650kg buffalo named Awang, owner Muhammad Faris Aiman in Kuantan is selling it for RM12,000, Harian Metro reported. He explained that he was doing so not because of financial problems but that he had come to realise it was time to let go. 'I have had offers in the past but I wasn't ready to sell it then,' said Muhammad Faris, 25. He said Awang was gifted to him by his father when the buffalo was just one year old. The buyer, he said, wanted to donate Awang to a madrasah for a sacrificial ritual. For Hari Raya Haji this year, he said he had sold 300 cows so far. > Mila Mohsin, the daughter of the late actor Hani Mohsin, is all set to have an acting career, Harian Metro reported. She will appear in the movie Laknat, which premieres on June 5. 'My mother has given me her blessing to be involved in films,' said Mila, 31, referring to Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina. Mila, who is also a jujitsu trainee, said she was fortunate to have had the chance to learn from her parents. > The venue of the comeback concert by nasyid group Inteam has been switched to a bigger place in view of the overwhelming reception from their fans, Berita Harian reported. This came about after the tickets, which went on sale on May 23, were taken up within two hours. The venue was changed from Zepp Kuala Lumpur to Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya that could accommodate about 5,000 fans. Konsert Kasih Kekasih 25 Tahun Inteam, originally slated for Sept 27, was also pushed a day later. 'We decided to change the date and the location after hearing the feedback from our fans,' said Inteam member Mohd Syahril Abdul Khalid. The above article is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item.
Borneo Post
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
NCR land surveys to continue for valid claims, says Deputy Premier
Awang Tengah (seated, fourth left) and others in a photo call with the title recipients. Seated at second and third left are Iskandar and Chukpai, respectively. BINTULU (May 15): Perimeter surveys of Native Customary Rights (NRC) land will continue for as long as needed but only for landowners who present valid legal evidence and consent to the process, said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Deputy Premier said the Sarawak government is committed to the NCR survey initiative, but stressed that surveys will not proceed if ownership disputes remain unresolved or if the matter is still before the courts. 'If any dispute exists, especially if a case is still in court, the survey will not proceed unless the legal action is withdrawn and a new application is submitted. 'The government has always recognised NCR land, not just recently but since the 1960s. What we're doing now is building on that commitment with better processes,' he said during a land title handover ceremony here today. He clarified that the survey process is conducted in two stages: perimeter survey and individual lot survey. He added that since 2010, more than 1.2 million hectares—nearly three million acres—have been surveyed under this initiative. 'However, rapid development in rural areas has triggered a rise in disputes, overlapping claims, and tension among communities. 'That's why the government stepped in to expedite the surveying process, reduce conflict, and ensure everyone's rights are protected,' he said, urging claimants not to blame the government if surveys cannot proceed due to unresolved internal conflicts. 'If it's truly your land and you have proof, submit an application. The government will assess it fairly. But if it's not your land, don't make false claims.' He also addressed concerns about Section 6 documents which were often misconstrued by the public. 'Some say (Sarawak Land Code) Section 6 documents do not prove ownership. If you don't believe in it, return the document. But to date, no one has,' he said. Awang Tengah added that once a perimeter survey is completed and ownership verified, landowners can apply for land titles under Section 18, which offer perpetual ownership, exemption from premium charges, and no land tax. 'This is the government's promise to the people. As long as the moon and stars remain, the land remains yours,' he said. Also present at the handover ceremony were Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee and Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon. Awang Tengah Land Survey ncr land
Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Daily Express
Ex-Putatan Council executive cleared
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: Awang (left) with his counsel Zahir after the proceedings. Kota Kinabalu: A 49-year-old Putatan District Council (MDP) Executive Officer won in his appeal against the sentence and conviction on the 14 bribery charges which involved the amount of RM50,500 in 2017 and 2018, when the High Court allowed his appeal on Wednesday. Judge Datuk Celestina Stuel Galid set aside both the conviction and sentence of Awang Saifudin Jumat who then was freed from the 14 charges. Awang had appealed against the decision by the Session Court which convicted and found him guilty of the bribery charges. According to counsel Zahir Shah, who represented Awang, the High Court judge stated that the Sessions Court judge had failed to consider the cross-examination of the prosecution's main witness. Zahir said the judge stated that during cross-examination, the witness testified that the monies transferred to the Awang's bank account was not related to the projects awarded to the said company, thereby refuting the elements of the 14 charges. On May 3, 2024, Awang was convicted and sentenced to one-year imprisonment and fined RM255,000 by the Special Corruption Court here after he was found guilty for 14 counts of receiving bribes. The court imposed one year imprisonment and a fine of between RM10,000 and RM50,000 for each charge. The Sessions Court Judge ordered for the jail sentences to be run concurrently from the date of Awang's conviction but his application to stay execution of the sentence had been granted pending appeal to the High Court. The charges stated that Awang, as an executive officer, he had accepted RM50,500 from a woman as an inducement to grant her the repair, supply and service work contract for the council from 2016 to 2018. The said money was deposited into Awang's bank account between Nov 15, 2017, and Feb 26, 2018, at a Maybank branch in Putatan. The offence under Section 17(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, which is punishable under Section 24(1) of the same act that provides for a jail term of up to 20 years and a fine five times the bribe amount, upon conviction. Eighteen prosecution witnesses and three defence witnesses were called during the trial which started in June 2023. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Izzati Sapifee for the respondent. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Sabah civil servant acquitted of 14 bribery charges
KOTA KINABALU: The High Court today acquitted a civil servant previously convicted of 14 bribery charges, ruling that the lower court failed to consider key cross-examination testimony. Judge Datuk Celestina Stuel Galid set aside both the conviction and sentence of Awang Saifudin Jumat, discharging and acquitting him. Awang, 48, had appealed against the decision of the lower court which found him guilty of bribery. Counsel Zahir Shah said the judge found the lower court failed to weigh the cross-examination of the prosecution's main witness. The witness had testified that the funds deposited into Awang's account were not linked to contracts awarded to her company, undermining the core of the charges. On May 3, 2024, Awang was convicted and sentenced to one-year imprisonment and fined RM255,000 by the Special Corruption Court here after he was found guilty for 14 counts of receiving bribes totalling RM50,500. The court imposed one year imprisonment and a fine of between RM10,000 and RM50,000 for each charge. The sentences were ordered to be run concurrently starting from the date of conviction, but Awang's stay of application pending appeal to the High Court was granted. The charges stated that Awang, as an executive officer (Grade 41) at the Putatan District Council, had accepted RM50,500 from a woman as an inducement to grant her the repair, supply and service work contract for the council from 2016 to 2018. The said money was deposited into Awang's bank account between Nov 15, 2017, and Feb 26, 2018, at a Maybank branch in Putatan. The offences fall under Section 17(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, which is punishable under Section 24(1) of the same act that provides for a jail term of up to 20 years and a fine five times the bribe amount, upon conviction. Eighteen prosecution witnesses and three defence witnesses were called during the trial which started in June 2023. Counsel Zahir Shah represented the appelant while Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) prosecuting officer Nurul Izzati Sapifee for the respondent.
