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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Cab driver assaulted, robbed in midnight attack in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A 26-year-old man was attacked with lethal weapons and robbed by four unidentified miscreants on Kasavanahalli Main Road in the late night of May 20. The victim, Mohammed Jiyad, was reportedly assaulted for nearly four hours before police intervened, according to a complaint filed with Bellandur police. Jiyad, a resident of Rajiv Nagar in Choodasandra and a cab driver, was on his way to fetch food and refill petrol around midnight. He was riding his Bajaj Pulsar 220 when two bike-borne assailants allegedly collided with his motorcycle around 12.15am near Nandini Junction. He fell and as he tried to get up, two more individuals arrived, and all four reportedly began to assault him, leaving him unconscious. After regaining consciousness, Jiyad was reportedly coerced into riding to an isolated area in Haralur. The assailants demanded money and his mobile phone. When he said he had no cash, one of them allegedly stabbed him in the wrist and back after checking his pockets. The attackers then took his phone and insisted he transfer Rs 1.5 lakh to secure his release. Unable to meet the demand, Jiyad was told to contact family or friends. He called his roommate, Azharuddin, and explained the situation. Realising the severity of the threat, Azharuddin contacted the police helpline, providing officers with Jiyad's number and location. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo A Hoysala patrol team reached the location by 4am. However, upon spotting the police, the assailants fled with Jiyad's bike and mobile phone. Jiyad was then taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police have since registered a case under BNS sections 309 (robbery) and 311 (robbery or dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt). A senior officer said CCTV footage from the vicinity is being examined, and efforts to identify and apprehend the suspects are underway.
The Star
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Prasarana aims for 40% public transport usage by 2030
PETALING JAYA, 16 Mei -- Presiden merangkap Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Prasarana, Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah (kiri), dan Pengarah Eksekutif UNGCMYB, Faroze Nadar (kanan), menandatangani memorandum persefahaman (MoU) bagi memperkukuh komitmen terhadap kelestarian vendor ESG Hub melibatkan 5,000 PKS, hari ini di Menara Prasarana. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA PETALING JAYA: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd will roll out more electric buses and upgrade its rail infrastructure to help Malaysia meet its national target of having 40% of journeys made using public transport by 2030, says its president and group chief executive Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah. He was responding to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's comment on Tuesday that the public transport usage rate of 25% in the country is low compared to other developed countries. 'We have taken note of the DPM's statement. In fact, we have presented to him the full infrastructure agenda to upgrade public transportation the next day, after he made the remarks,' he said at a press conference following the launch of Vendor ESG Hub at Prasarana's headquarters here yesterday. In terms of rail expansion, Azharuddin said the Shah Alam line (formerly known as LRT3) is expected to be completed this year. 'The Shah Alam LRT line will incorporate significant eco-friendly features when it opens in September. 'These include smart LED lighting that adjusts to natural light, a smart air-conditioning system which is expected to reduce energy consumption by 32% and installation of solar photovoltaic infrastructure at the train stabling yards,' he said, adding that the number of buses will also be increased. Azharuddin said Ahmad Zahid, who also chairs the Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Congestion, also made the decision to create more dedicated bus lanes. 'We are also working closely with the Housing and Local Government Ministry to upgrade bus stops and pedestrian facilities so that the public can conveniently access train and bus stops,' he said. Azharuddin also said Prasarana is targeting to increase ridership on its own network (covering Rapid KL, Rapid Penang and Rapid Kuantan, among others) to 1.5 million each day by next year when compared to the current ridership of 1.3 million. On May 13, Ahmad Zahid in a Facebook post said Singapore recorded a public transport usage rate of 67%, with the corresponding figures for Seoul and Tokyo at 63% and 73%, respectively. The event at the Prasarana headquarters revolved around the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Prasarana and UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB). The MOU pertains to the launch of Vendor ESG Hub – a dedicated platform to introduce sustainable business practices to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The new online platform will build capacity for Prasarana's 5,000 SME vendors by providing access to training, tools and resources focused on best practices of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. ESG is a framework for evaluating a company's performance beyond financial metrics by also looking at impact on the environment, relationships with stakeholders and governance structures. UNGCMYB executive director Faroze Nadar said for a business to play a truly transformative role in creating social and environmental impact, it 'must have head, hands and most importantly, heart'. 'Often the focus tends to be on the head, the strategy, and the hand is the implementation,' he said.
The Star
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
More electric buses among Prasarana's plan to improve public transport services
PETALING JAYA: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd will increase its use of electric buses as part of efforts to improve public transportation services, says its president and group chief executive Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah. He was responding to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who said that public transport use in the country remained low at 25% when compared to other developed countries. "We have presented Prasarana's full infrastructure agenda to upgrade public transportation the day after he (Ahmad Zahid) made the remarks. "While the national target of public transportation modal share is to achieve 40% by 2030… the planning is very clear," he said at a press conference after the launch of the Vendor ESG Hub at Menara Prasarana here on Friday (May 16). In terms of rail expansion, Azharuddin elaborated that Shah Alam LRT line is expected to be completed soon. "The Shah Alam LRT line extension will incorporate significant eco-friendly features when it opens in September. "These include smart LED lighting that adjusts to natural light, a smart air-conditioning system which is expected to reduce energy consumption by 32% and stabling yards for installation of solar panels. Additionally, Azharuddin said the number of buses would be increased, with a focus on electric buses. "We also have the Rapid KL BRT on-demand service, which is increasing in popularity among Klang Valley residents," he added. Azharuddin also said Ahmad Zahid, who chairs the Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Congestion, has also decided to have more dedicated bus lanes. "These lanes are crucial for ensuring buses can move more smoothly and frequently, enabling faster trips. "We are also working closely with the Housing and Local Government Ministry to upgrade bus stations and pedestrian facilities for better access. "This is part of a systematic solution that we believe will increase the modal share of public land transport," he said. Azharuddin also said Prasarana is targeting a ridership of 1.5 million in 2026, compared to 1.3 million currently. In a Facebook post on May 13, Ahmad Zahid said Japan had a public transport usage rate 73%, Singapore at 67%, and 63% for South Korea. Earlier at the event, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Prasarana and UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei to launch a Vendor ESG Hub dedicated platform to introduce sustainable business practices for small- and medium-sized enterprises. The new online platform will build capacity for Prasarana's 5,000 SME vendors through access to training, tools, and resources focused on environmentalism, sustainability and governance (ESG) principles. "Participating vendors will also be guided to eventually develop their own sustainability reports, aligned with international ESG standards. "Our impact as a public transport operator goes beyond moving people. We are helping to build a stronger business ecosystem – one that supports SMEs and delivers better services to the public," he said.
India Today
30-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Telangana High Court stays removal of Mohammed Azharuddin's name from Uppal Stadium
The Telangana High Court directed the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) not to remove the name of former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin from the North Stand of the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in court's order comes in response to a recent directive issued by HCA Ombudsman Justice Eswaraiah, who last week ordered the removal of Azharuddin's name from the (Retd) V Eswaraiah, serving as HCA's ethics officer, made the decision earlier in the month after a petition was submitted by the Lords Cricket Club, a member unit of HCA. The petition accused Azharuddin of abusing his authority as the former HCA President by making arbitrary calls. The petition by the Lord's Cricket club claimed that the former India captain breached HCA rules by attending an Apex Council meeting as the former president to secure a resolution in December 2019, just a month after assuming the role of the association chief and named the North Stand after himself. Azharuddin took legal action against the decision on April 20 seeking a stay on the Ombudsman's order to remove his name from the North Stand. Azharuddin questioned the order, saying that Ombudsman's tenure had ended on February 18, 2025 and any order taken by him should be considered null and void. advertisement"I will definitely take legal recourse and will be appealing to the High Court to stay this order. It is a shame that an India captain's name is being asked to be removed," Azharuddin told PTI."As per by-laws of the association, the Ombudsman/Ethics Officer's tenure is for one year. In this case, the Ombudsman's tenure had ended on February 18, 2025 and any order passed after that period is null and void."He hasn't got extension, which can only be given during the AGM which hasn't happened. So how did he pass an order," Azharuddin played 99 Tests and 334 ODIs from 1985 to 2000 and scored 15,593 runs with 29 hundreds and 79 fifties to his name.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
High Court stays removal of Azhar's name from Uppal stadium stand
Hyderabad: Justice Pulla Karthik of the Telangana high court on Tuesday directed the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) not to proceed with the removal of Mohammad Azharuddin 's name from the North Stand of the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium , Uppal, until further orders. The direction came in response to a petition filed by Azharuddin challenging an order issued by HCA ombudsman and ethics officer Justice V Eswaraiah, who last week held that naming the stand after Azharuddin during his tenure as HCA president amounted to a clear case of conflict of interest. Justice Eswaraiah had instructed the HCA to remove Azharuddin's name from the stand. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Appearing for Azharuddin, senior counsel K Ramakanth Reddy argued that the naming decision had been in place for over five-and-a-half years, and that any move to reverse it now would not only tarnish the former cricketer's reputation but also infringe on his rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. He also pointed out the delay in raising objections, stating that the complainant had remained silent for years before seeking action without justification. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniors in the Philippines Can Enjoy Affordable Private Health Insurance! (See List) Local Plan Search Now Undo Counsel for the complainant, Lords Cricket Club, contended that the decision to name the stand after Azharuddin was made while he held office as HCA president, and therefore, was marred by conflict of interest. The counsel urged the court not to grant any interim relief. Raghu Gurram, counsel on record for Azharuddin, informed the court that after reviewing the submissions from both sides and examining the materials placed on record, Justice Karthik directed the HCA not to take any coercive steps regarding the removal of Azharuddin's name until the next date of hearing. The matter is expected to come up for further hearing soon.
