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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Miri's ‘Barber Take Over' highlights TVET pathways, youth empowerment through style
(From fifth left) Siti Hawa and Hafidz pose with the Barber Take Over participants. MIRI (June 6): The 'Barber Take Over' was officially launched yesterday at the Visitor Information Centre, transforming the venue into a hub of creativity, grooming expertise, and entrepreneurial energy. Running from June 4 to 8, the five-day event aims to provide a platform for youth and the local community to explore opportunities in the barbering and grooming industry, particularly in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. Organised by Posh Work under the leadership of Siti Hawa Sarkawi, the initiative is supported by Dewan Usahawan Bumiputera Sarawak (DUBS) Miri Branch and the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MySED). According to the organiser's press release, the event runs daily from 12 noon to 11pm and features a line-up of activities, headlined by the much-anticipated Barber Battle competition. Nearly 50 skilled barbers from Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei, and Kuala Lumpur are competing for a total prize pool of RM8,000, showcasing their talent and passion in a friendly yet intense arena. Visitors can also enjoy free haircuts, with 100 complimentary slots available daily, courtesy of a team of eight professional barbers. Hands-on grooming and haircutting workshops led by local stylists are also being held, offering practical insights into the barbering profession and sparking interest among youth in technical skills and self-employment. Adding to the lively atmosphere is a community bazaar featuring more than 15 booths operated by local entrepreneurs. These booths offer a variety of products and services, reinforcing the event's mission to uplift small businesses and promote grassroots innovation. DUBS Miri chairman Mohammad Hafidz Rohani, in his opening remarks, commended the organisers for creating a platform that blends creativity with career development. He encouraged young people to pursue TVET and entrepreneurship, highlighting financial support initiatives such as Sarawak Economic Development Corporation's (SEDC) GERAK and USTEV grants tailored to youths in technical programmes. 'DUBS Miri remains committed to guiding and assisting those who are eager to apply for these grants,' he said. 'We want to help cultivate a generation of skilled, business-savvy individuals who will shape the future of our local economy.' The Barber Takeover Event stands as a celebration of artistry, community spirit, and youth empowerment – bridging the gap between talent and opportunity through collaboration, education, and innovation. Barber Take Over lead miri TVET
The Star
15-05-2025
- The Star
Durian farmer drifts on Sungai Kelantan for days
A MAN in his 50s faced a harrowing experience when he was stranded on a raft on Sungai Kelantan for a few days, before he was rescued by the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM). Sinar Harian reported that the man was spotted during a routine patrol near the APM Marine Unit Jetty, Tambatan Diraja at around 5pm on Tuesday. 'Five of us on a fibreglass boat approached the raft and upon questioning, we found that the man had been drifting for several days in Sungai Kelantan. 'He said he is from Tanah Merah and boarded a raft to go to his durian farm, but was carried away by the strong river current,' said APM officer Abdullah Md Zain. He advised the public to be vigilant when carrying out activities on the river to prevent unwanted incidents from happening. > Controversial actor Hafidz Roshdi, 31, says he is now more careful when choosing job offers, worrying that his presence would affect the production. Kosmo! reported that he had been approached by several producers to act in their shows, but Hafidz rejected them due to his previous cases. 'I don't want to be the cause of any more controversies and unwanted incidents,' he said. However, he added that he still had a passion for acting. Hafidz was recently acquitted of a domestic violence charge involving his ex-wife. 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.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Elephant crossing zones identified in several Kelantan districts
KOTA BARU: Several areas in Kelantan have been identified as elephant crossing zones, including main roads and exit routes from the state. State Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Mohamad Hafidz Rohani said these locations are commonly used by herds of elephants emerging from nearby forests to cross public roads. "Aside from the East-West Highway connecting Jeli and Gerik in Perak, the districts involved include Jeli, Gua Musang, and Kuala Krai. "As part of our safety measures, we have installed warning signboards along these routes to alert the public," he said. He added that the signboards serve as a reminder for motorists to reduce their speed and remain vigilant, especially during dawn and dusk when elephant movement is more frequent. Hafidz said the department would continue to monitor the situation closely and urged drivers to exercise caution to prevent any untoward incidents involving both humans and wildlife. He also advised the public to remain calm and avoid taking matters into their own hands when encountering wild animals, as doing so could pose safety risks. Complaints or sightings can be reported to Perhilitan through its hotline at 1-800-88-5151. On Sunday, a male elephant calf, estimated to be five years old, was killed after being hit by a truck on the Gerik-Jeli stretch of the East-West Highway. Videos and photos of the incident went viral on Mother's Day, showing the mother elephant trying to free her dead calf trapped under the truck, evoking emotional responses from the public. Following the incident, Perak Wildlife personnel had to sedate the mother elephant after she refused to leave her calf for over five hours.
New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Hafidz Roshdi grateful to have visitation rights to see kids
SHAH ALAM: Actor Hafidz Roshdi has expressed his gratitude and relief following the Shah Alam Syariah High Court's decision to grant him interim visitation rights to his two children. "Praise be to God, the court has granted me visitation rights. God willing, I will have the opportunity to see my children at the end of May, during the school holidays," Hafidz told Harian Metro. The court's interim ruling allows Hafidz full visitation rights until a final custody decision is reached at the next hearing. "This is an interim decision, pending the determination of hadanah (custody). However, I am thankful for the chance to meet and spend time with my children," he said. When asked about the possibility of traveling abroad if his ex-wife, Nurul Shuhada Mat Shukri, does not return with the children, Hafidz was adamant that it was not his responsibility. "I will not be going there. That is certain. She is the one who must bring the children back here, as it is a court order," he said. "The children's place of residence is here, and they should not have been taken overseas. Therefore, she needs to bring Umar and Humairah back and hand them over to me." Addressing concerns that the visitation period might not align with school holidays abroad, Hafidz emphasised that the court's decision is based on the Malaysian school calendar. "We adhere to Malaysia's school holidays, not those of other countries," he said. Hafidz's lawyer, Datuk Akberdin Abdul Kader, strongly criticised Nurul Shuhada's actions, stating that taking the children abroad without the knowledge or consent of any party was legally invalid and a "unilateral" decision. He emphasised that the hadanah case is ongoing, and all parties must respect the legal proceedings and comply with the court's orders within Malaysia's jurisdiction. "This case is being heard in Malaysia, specifically in Selangor. Therefore, any order issued by the court must be obeyed here," Akberdin said. "We will not pursue the matter overseas, as the jurisdiction is different. If she wishes to contest this or engage in further legal proceedings, she must bring the children back, as their place of origin is in Malaysia, and the case was filed here." Akberdin added that taking the children abroad without informing the court or obtaining Hafidz's consent was inappropriate and unlawful. "She made a unilateral decision. Therefore, we cannot recognise that action," he said. Akberdin stressed that Nurul Shuhada must respect the ongoing legal process and refrain from making arbitrary decisions regarding the children. "This case has not been concluded. Therefore, any decision regarding the children's status should be made after the trial is completed and not 'unilaterally'," he said. The court granted Hafidz temporary visitation rights during the May school holidays, pending the final custody decision, which is scheduled for July 29. It was previously reported that Hafidz deeply misses his children, Humairah, 8, and Umar, 5, whom he has not seen for over a year. He revealed that his ex-wife had taken them to Australia without his knowledge or consent. Hafidz and Nurul Shuhada were married on April 30, 2016, and divorced on July 27, 2023.
Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Pesta Raya 2025: Hafidz Rahman goes beyond comedy with one-man show about Bollywood obsession
Singaporean performer Hafidz Rahman plays a Malay man obsessed with all things Bollywood in My Name Is (Not) Khan. PHOTO: ESPLANADE SINGAPORE – Singaporean social media personality and performer Hafidz Rahman is best known for skits during which he plays characters such as Bonda Bedah, the middle-aged Malay woman with an acid tongue. For his next live performance, a monologue titled My Name Is (Not) Khan, he will debut a new character – Harith, a Malay man obsessed with all things Bollywood. Despite his reputation for comedy, Hafidz say s t he audiences should not go into the performance, which is staged in English, and expect a stand-up show. 'It's a very fun show, but it is not a stand-up comedy set,' he tells The Straits Times, adding that the performances explore themes of Bollywood, race, microaggressions, meritocracy and racism. 'At the end of it, audiences should walk out of the theatre feeling entertained by what's happening. They will be entertained by the spectacle of it all, but at the same time, there will also be a sense of relief that someone else is voicing out the uncomfortable things that we talk about in the show.' The show is inspired by hi s lo ve for Bollywood, the Indian film industry and cultural phenomenon wildly popular with local Malay audiences due to its celebratory nature, he says. He also points out that early Malay films were helmed by directors from India. 'The sensibilities have always been very Bollywood, and we grew up on that.' While he wrote the pl ay, he chose to work with director Rizman Putra. 'I feel like to have a directo r, someone with a different perspective, is very important because I am talking from a personal space, so I need someone to help me to frame it in terms of motivations and to always ask me questions.' The performance will be multisensorial an d inv olve scents, as Hafidz plans to do some onstage cooking. 'As I'm talking to the audience, I'm making samosas,' he says. The show is part of Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2025, the annual Malay arts festival organised by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. While Hafidz first made his name through online sketch show Lepak One Corner, which features skits by him and fellow content creator Zuhairi Idris, comedy is not the only thing that he is known for. In recent years, he has also gained a following producing content online, as well as live shows, based on horror stories. His foray into the supernatural started during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, when he decided to share stories of ghostly encounters on a podcast that he had just started with Zuhairi. It became a hit with their listeners and led to horror plays staged at venues such as The Arts House. In 2023, he earned a Best Actor nomination at The Straits Times Life Theatre Awards for his role as a mistress of ceremonies-cum-bomoh in Teater Ekamatra's supernatural-themed satire Make Hantus Great Again. One of his latest projects in the genre is Cherita Hantu, a self-published 234-page paperback comprising the scripts of horror plays. The first run of 1,000 copies sold out within three weeks, earning him the No. 2 spot in ST's Bestsellers list in early February. 'It was a surprise because I was very hesitant to print 1,000 copies. I thought that nobody was going to buy a compendium of scripts,' he says. The next few months will be busy. In July, he will act in The Necessary Stage's (TNS) History, Whose Story?, an interactive youth theatre show about Singaporean historical figures written by Cultural Medallion recipient Haresh Sharma, and co-directed by Sharma and TNS associate artist Deonn Yang. Hafidz is planning another edition of Lepak One Corner's live show, Lepak Live, in September, and will be involved in an upcoming reality television series on Mediacorp's Malay television channel Suria, Berani Lakon (Dare To Act). He also teaches drama at secondary schools in Singapore, something he has been doing for a decade. Book It/My Name Is (Not) Khan Where: Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive When: May 1 and 2, 8pm; May 3, 3 and 8pm; and May 4, 3pm Admission: From $32, go to More on this Topic Pesta Raya 2025: Malaysian songwriter Habsah Hassan started her music career in Singapore Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
