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The Star
03-08-2025
- General
- The Star
Fire, steel and patience shape his age-old craft
Sharp edge: Fauzi is refining the blade of a knife he forged at his workshop in Kampung Hutan Pasir, Ketereh in Kelantan. — Bernama KOTA BARU: Smoke curls from glowing embers as Fauzi Yusoff grasps his hammer. His movements are slow, deliberate, as if syncing with the heartbeat of a craft that breathes through fire and steel. This is the daily ritual of the former headmaster who has never stopped breathing life into the 'pisau jam', a traditional Kelantan Malay knife which is now a mere name to the young generation. 'The shape of this pisau jam is unique, like the hands of a wall clock. I use iron for the blade's core, but the rest is made from a mix of five types of old 'pamo' iron ... if you look closely, you'll see fine borders along the blade, that's its signature,' said Fauzi, 69. Better known as Cikgu Fauzi, he told Bernama that this used to be an after-school hobby for him more than three decades ago. Today, each strike of the hammer is a memory, a tribute to his late father Yusoff Kasim, a blacksmith in Kampung Padang Embun in Pasir Mas. Though only 15cm long, each pisau jam forged by Fauzi tells a personal story. Its sheath is carved from tiger-striped acacia wood, the bolster (aring) crafted from hammered molten copper, and the hilt, or handle, made from strong, long-lasting merbau wood. 'Many have offered to buy it, but I can't let it go. This isn't just a weapon, it's my family's history, my father's,' he said. His wife Che Azizah Mat Ali, 67, a retired teacher, is right by him as she watches her husband's weathered hands at work. Their four children and 11 grandchildren grew up to the rhythm of metal on iron. Apart from pisau jam, Fauzi produces machetes, keris, swords and sickles. Each one is forged with patience. Among his most treasured creations is a knife blade with a wooden sheath in the shape of an arowana fish. 'It takes months to finish one. Each fin must be carved by hand. I used to sell it for RM550, but now it's worth thousands of ringgit, but I don't make it anymore because the sheath maker has passed away,' he said. His humble workshop behind the house, built at a cost of nearly RM100,000, is more than a place to work. It's a sacred space, where every spark and ember rekindles memories of his father. 'When I hear the sound of the hammer, I feel like my father is beside me again. I remember how he taught me to hold the hammer, how to be patient when the iron glows red,' he said. Most orders today come for machetes and sickles, which are ready within a week. But making swords and keris takes time, precision and patience – skills that not every hand can master. A single handcrafted keris can fetch up to RM3,000. 'The process begins by heating the iron over charcoal, then hammering it with an 'Air Hammer' machine. After that comes the 'sepoh', quenching it in water or oil to harden the blade,' he said. But the final stage – the rolling and finishing – is the most delicate. 'If you're not at peace, the blade won't turn out right. This is my father's legacy. It's also my love for the craft.'
The Star
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Keep marital woes private, says actor Fauzi Nawawi
Compiled by DIVYA THERESA RAVI, C. ARUNO and R. ARVINTHAN ACTOR Fauzi Nawawi, who has been married for 19 years, has a tip for young couples. 'If you have a fight, don't post it on social media or tell anyone,' he told Kosmo! Online. It is pointless to wash dirty linen in public, said Fauzi, 52. He voiced his concerns that the young generation seemed inclined to share their marital woes online. He also spoke about the need for honesty among couples. 'Every human being will make mistake. It is up to you to evaluate and understand the situation,' said Fauzi, who married actress Lisdawati in 2007. They have four children. > A former cabin crew has now made his name in decorations using balloons, Utusan Malaysia reported. Syed Shahrizal Syed Othman, 44, said he started off by providing balloon bookings and delivery but is now fully focused on the 'art of balloon'. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he said he introduced 'flower balloons' to the Malaysian public. He also said he received invitations to conduct classes on balloons from other countries. 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
30-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Man jailed 45 days for having 220 turtle eggs without lawful permission
Fauzi (right) is seen gesturing in the court lobby after the proceedings. KUCHING (June 30): A man was sentenced to 45 days in jail after pleading guilty in the Sessions Court here yesterday to unlawfully possessing 220 turtle eggs two years ago. Fauzi Hassan, 45, was charged under Section 37(1) of the Wild Life Protection Ordinance 1998, punishable under Section 37(2)(a) of the same Ordinance and read together with Section 29(1)(c) of the same law. The Section provides for up to two years in prison and a fine of RM25,000 per individual animal part, upon conviction. He committed the offence at the back of a fast food chain outlet near a commercial centre along Jalan Matang here at around noon on Sept 30, 2023. According to the case facts, a Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) team conducted an inspection in the area and found Fauzi in possession of 220 marine turtle eggs. Fauzi failed to furnish any permission from the Controller of Wildlife to possess the said eggs. Further investigations confirmed that the turtle eggs were of the Chelonidae family, a totally protected animal as specified in Part 1 of the First Schedule in the Wild Life Protection Ordinance 1998. Deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Syafiq Sapri prosecuted the case before Judge Saiful Bahari Adzmi, while lawyer Simon Siah represented the accused. Court jail sentence turtle eggs Wild Life Protection Ordinance
The Star
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
450 Shah Alam seniors approved in free street parking initiative
Fauzi (right) says applications are still being accepted for the 'Golden Parking' initiative. With him is Madiyan.
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
20,000 seniors to benefit from Shah Alam's free parking scheme
SHAH ALAM: More than 20,000 senior citizens will benefit from the Shah Alam City Council's free parking initiative, launched in conjunction with the city's silver jubilee. Mayor Datuk Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim said today that the Golden Parking initiative aims to make the city more inclusive to the elderly and serves as a gesture of appreciation for their contribution to the community. The initiative applies only to parking areas under the council's jurisdiction. He said applicants must meet five eligibility criteria for the free parking, including being at least 60 and being an assessment taxpayer under the council's jurisdiction. "The car's grant must be under the name of the senior citizen. Each elderly person can register for only one car via the Smart Selangor Parking system or Flexi Parking. "This can be used during its validity period, which is two years. Applications need to be renewed every two years. "This initiative began this month. MBSA has received positive feedback. A total of 628 applications were submitted, with 499 approved. "The remaining applications were not approved due to outstanding assessment tax, unpaid compounds and traffic fines. "These must be settled before reapplying for the initiative. "Once approved, they can park normally and the authorities will verify their eligibility through the registered vehicle number in the council's records." He said this after the council meeting at Wisma MBSA. However, Fauzi said, the initiative does not apply to five areas: PRIVATE parking spaces; DISABLED parking bays; SPECIAL parking spots; TWO-HOUR parking zones, and, VEHICLES parked on the roadside – not in parking boxes provided under the Road Transport Order (Provision of Parking Places) 2007 . He added that 117,202 users aged 60 and above have paid for parking under the council. "Based on Flexi Parking data, 37,817 senior users have made parking payments in MBSA's jurisdiction." He said the council hopes this will contribute to building a senior-friendly and sustainable community, in line with the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 11: to create inclusive, safe, resilient and age-friendly cities. He added that the application form for the initiative can be downloaded from the MBSA portal at "Completed forms can be submitted to the temporary MBSA counter in May, located at the Discussion Room, LG Floor, Wisma MBSA, Section 14, Shah Alam, between 9am and 4pm on weekdays. Applications can also be emailed to tik@ he said. For enquiries, contact the Revenue Management Section at 03-55133919 (direct line), extensions 1540 or 1521.
