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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Two schoolgirls claim trial to injuring, confining classmate in school toilet
SUNGAI PETANI: Two Form One schoolgirls pleaded not guilty in the magistrate's court here today to charges of injuring and confining a classmate in a secondary school toilet last month. The 13-year-old defendants entered their plea after the charges were read to them before magistrate Mohamad Azlan Basri. For the first charge, they were jointly accused of causing hurt to a female schoolmate of the same age in the Form Six block toilet of the school about 6.40pm on July 14. The charges were framed under Section 323 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same, which carries a maximum jail term of a year, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. For the second charge, they were accused of wrongfully confining the victim at the same place, date and time, under Section 342 of the Penal Code, also read together with Section 34. Deputy public prosecutor Nur Hazwani Md Nor offered bail at RM4,000 for each accused. However, their lawyer, N. Nagaratnam, sought a lower amount, citing that both are still in school and have cooperated fully with the police. The court allowed bail of RM2,000 with one surety each and ordered them not to disturb the victim throughout the proceedings, then fixed Sept 23 for mention. It was previously reported that the victim had been found with her hands and feet bound and her mouth gagged with a handkerchief.
Focus Malaysia
3 days ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
MOE lavishes RM8.4m on Jalur Gemilang pins: Justifiable or sheer act of mis-prioritising
THE fall-out from flying upside down flags continues unabated. When an issue is given plenty of traction by agenda-setting politicians, this is among the consequences. It was reported by Malaysiakini that the Education Ministry (MOE) had budgeted RM8.4 mil for the allocation of Jalur Gemilang badges to five million students nationwide. 'Wearing the Jalur Gemilang badge on students' uniforms is one of the ministry's initiatives to instil patriotism and love for the country among students from an early age,' claimed Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek in a written Dewan Rakyat response to Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN-Kuala Krai). The government spent RM8.4 million to procure Jalur Gemilang badges for distribution to more than 5.14 million students nationwide, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the allocation covers students in schools, matriculation colleges, Form Six colleges, and teacher… — (@malaysiakini) August 12, 2025 However, not everyone bought into the argument with many presumably parents keen to share their two sen on the hot topic. The issue of taxpayer monies being frittered away on non-essential items was highlighted. Could the funds have been better allocated, wondered some commenters. Other commenters did not mince their words with what they thought of this expenditure. There were quite a few suggestions on how better to spend the cash. One commenter pointed out the usefulness of lockers to alleviate heavy and overloaded bags for students. Getting more schools IT-ready was another suggestion proffered. Purchasing of smart boards would have benefitted needy schools. The same news report was highlighted on X by truth seeker FreeMalaysian (@FreeMsian) who queried the cost of the pins, suggesting there was leakages into the pockets of cronies. Each pin cost 80 Sens? They would have paid a Chinese factory 10 sens each and the rest pocketed by crony. — FreeMalaysian (@FreeMsian) August 12, 2025 To further illustrate the point, this poster displayed an advertainment on shopping platform Lazada for a similar badge which cost less than 50 sen. When purchasing in large volumes, FreeMalaysian contended that MOE should have been able to bargain for an even lower price – 'not paying double the advertised price'. It was a sentiment that others seemed inclined to repeat. One commenter pointed out that this is what it means to have connections – it is somehow an automatic get rich scheme. For the record, the Nibong Tebal MP's reputation has taken a battering as many questioned her logic in spending this amount on what is perceived to be nothing more than a public relations stunt. It was claimed that public interest was secondary to 'her boss and party'. The PKR women's wing chief's track record was further put under the spotlight with one commenter claiming that she has done little for the MOE. Is this overpriced badge scheme the best she can do? Demanding that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim replace her, it was lamented that she has been a poor choice of minister to helm a vital portfolio. Will pupils who wear the badge upside down be punished? That query summed up what many seem to think of the latest scheme cooked up by the learned Education Minister who was previously an activist and lawyer specialising in Islamic family law and child welfare. But then again, it is often said, a country gets the government it deserves. The unfortunate consequence of this is that taxpayer monies are spent on inconsequential, overpriced items. – Aug 13, 2025 Main image credit: Bernama
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
MOE: RM8.4 mln allocated for Jalur Gemilang badges for over 5 mln students
Each student from schools, matriculation colleges, Form Six colleges, and teacher education institutes (IPG) received two national flag badges free of charge, said MOE. KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 12): The government allocated RM8.4 million for the procurement of Jalur Gemilang badges for 5.14 million pupils and students across educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE). According to a written reply published on the Parliament website, the MOE stated that each student from schools, matriculation colleges, Form Six colleges, and teacher education institutes (IPG) received two national flag badges free of charge. 'The allocation was disbursed to all state education departments and the relevant institutions in February 2025. The distribution was adjusted based on student enrolment numbers. 'Procurement processes were carried out by state education departments, district education offices, and the institutions through the eProcurement system, either via open tenders or quotations, depending on the allocated budget,' the ministry said. The response was issued in reply to a question from Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN-Kuala Krai), who had asked about the cost borne by the government to supply the badges and the companies involved in the supply process. The ministry added that state education departments were authorised to carry out zonal procurement to expedite distribution and encourage participation from a wider pool of qualified suppliers. In total, 91 suppliers were involved in distributing the badges nationwide. allocation education ministry Jalur Gemilang badges
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- General
- Malaysiakini
RM8.4m for Jalur Gemilang badges to over 5m students
The government spent RM8.4 million to procure Jalur Gemilang badges for distribution to more than 5.14 million students nationwide, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the allocation covers students in schools, matriculation colleges, Form Six colleges, and teacher education institutes, with each receiving two badges free of charge. 'The allocation was...
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- General
- Malaysiakini
RM8.4m for Jalur Gemilang badges to over 5m students
The government spent RM8.4 million to procure Jalur Gemilang badges for distribution to more than 5.14 million students nationwide, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the allocation covers students in schools, matriculation colleges, Form Six colleges, and teacher education institutes, with each receiving two badges free of charge. 'The allocation was...
