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The Star
3 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.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
In Johor, ‘Long Tiger' jailed 12 years, whipped for raping married woman who had just miscarried
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — A Rohingya man known as 'Long Tiger' was today sentenced to 12 years in prison and five strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court in Muar, Johor, after being found guilty of raping a married woman four years ago. Judge Irwan Suainbon handed down the sentence to Abdul Hamim Ab Hamid, 36, after ruling that the defence had failed to raise any reasonable doubt over the charge, Harian Metro reported today. In delivering his judgment, Irwan stated that the defence's arguments amounted to mere denial. 'Furthermore, the accused's defence failed to refute the prosecution's prima facie case. 'After reviewing both oral and written submissions from the prosecution and defence, the court concluded that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. 'The court also found the testimony of the accused's wife, who was the 11th defence witness (DW11), to be fabricated and unreliable,' he said. Throughout the trial, the prosecution called seven witnesses. According to the charge, Long Tiger raped a 19-year-old woman at a house in Taman Sri Jaya, Bukit Gambir, Tangkak between 1pm and 2.05pm on September 26, 2019. He was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of 20 years and whipping upon conviction. Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhamad Arif Marzuki urged the court to consider public interest, noting the gravity of the offence and its lasting psychological impact on the victim. 'It is especially revolting that the accused raped the victim, who had just recently suffered a miscarriage. She was his employee and was subjected to this horrific abuse,' he submitted. The court ruled that the prison sentence would take effect from the date of his arrest, 7 August 2021. Long Tiger is currently serving a four-year sentence handed down by the Tangkak Magistrates' Court after being convicted under Section 388 of the Penal Code. The father of two must complete that sentence before serving the one under Section 376(1). On January 20, 2022, he was sentenced by the same court to 12 months' imprisonment for escaping custody at 11.55am on December 15, 2021. He was charged under Section 224 of the Penal Code for that offence, which provides for up to two years in jail, a fine, or both. Additionally, on June 1, 2022, the Muar High Court overturned a discharge not amounting to an acquittal previously granted by the Tangkak Magistrates' Court on May 17 in the Section 388 case, citing an error in the original order.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Form Five student dies in collision with lorry after returning from extra classes in Kuala Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — A Form Five student was killed in a road accident after his motorcycle collided with a lorry on Jalan Parit Mahang in Jeram, Kuala Selangor yesterday. The 17-year-old male student died at the scene of the crash, which occurred at 2.15pm. According to Harian Metro, Kuala Selangor district police chief Superintendent Azaharudin Tajudin said initial investigations found that the empty lorry, driven by a 26-year-old man, was turning from the main road into Jalan Parit Mahang. He said, 'The victim was travelling from Jalan Parit Mahang to the main road on his way home to Ijok.' 'Upon reaching the location, the motorcyclist from the opposite direction is believed to have lost control and veered into the path of the lorry before crashing into the front of the heavy vehicle,' he said when contacted today. As a result of the impact, the teenager was flung onto the road and sustained multiple injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Azaharudin said the student had earlier attended extra classes at his school and was on his way home to drop off his belongings. He then headed to Kampung Parit Mahang to send a friend home before getting involved in the accident. The body was taken to Tanjong Karang Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The lorry driver was uninjured. Azaharudin said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. He urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Kuala Selangor district police headquarters operations room at 03-32891222 or visit the nearest police station.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Surau shelters Indian mum & baby, netizens praise kindness
A young Malaysian woman seeking refuge with her baby at a surau in Alor Setar, Kedah, touched the hearts of many after her quiet plea for help was met with compassion and swift support. The woman, believed to be in her early 20s, was first spotted wandering near the surau by committee member Shamsul Anuar Aziz. ALSO READ: 'Proud to be M'sian': Kind strangers help blind 'pak cik' cross busy road, netizens moved to tears Noticing her anxious demeanor, Shamsul approached her, only to hear her emotional request: 'I'm scared... please don't chase me away.' Moved by her distress, Shamsul assured her of his intentions and offered her shelter. 'After prayers, I saw her loitering outside. Her facial expressions made it obvious that she was battling a problem,' he said. Later, Shamsul returned with three other surau members to locate her. They found her hiding behind a car in a dark corner. Once she felt safe, the woman revealed that she was facing financial and family hardships. Her husband is currently serving a prison sentence for an undisclosed offence, and she had no money, having just fled a friend's house where she felt unsafe. In a heartbreaking detail, she said her baby was wrapped in a yellow towel because she couldn't afford diapers. Touched by her plight, the surau members immediately sprang into action. They bought diapers, baby formula, and food. Upon learning that she had a brother in Penang, Shamsul purchased an ETS train ticket for her and even accompanied her to the station to ensure she boarded safely. 'We're just glad to be helping,' Shamsul said. Reflecting on the experience, he told Harian Metro that it was his first time handling such a situation, but it was a lesson in empathy and shared humanity. Before departing to Penang, the woman repeatedly thanked them. 'She thanked us many times, and I told her to pray for our health and sustenance. 'For me, this was a test for myself and the congregation. We wish her the very best,' he said. A clip of the incident, shared by Shamsul on TikTok, has since drawn praise for the kindness shown, reinforcing the belief that compassion transcends boundaries. One user called Prema@Hema8103 commented: 'I don't know what to say... thank you so much for being willing to help regardless of race or religion. I hope this unity between us continues.' 'Where in Penang did she get off the ETS, bro? Who took her to her brother's house? If she got off at Permatang Rawa, I could've sent her to her brother's place—because the ETS station is just behind my house in Permatang Rawa,' Muhamad Riszuan kindly offered.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
'Please don't chase me away'— Surau shelters Indian mum & baby, netizens praise kindness beyond race
A young Malaysian woman seeking refuge with her baby at a surau in Alor Setar, Kedah, touched the hearts of many after her quiet plea for help was met with compassion and swift support. The woman, believed to be in her early 20s, was first spotted wandering near the surau by committee member Shamsul Anuar Aziz. ALSO READ: 'Proud to be M'sian': Kind strangers help blind 'pak cik' cross busy road, netizens moved to tears Noticing her anxious demeanor, Shamsul approached her, only to hear her emotional request: 'I'm scared... please don't chase me away.' Moved by her distress, Shamsul assured her of his intentions and offered her shelter. 'After prayers, I saw her loitering outside. Her facial expressions made it obvious that she was battling a problem,' he said. Later, Shamsul returned with three other surau members to locate her. They found her hiding behind a car in a dark corner. Once she felt safe, the woman revealed that she was facing financial and family hardships. Her husband is currently serving a prison sentence for an undisclosed offence, and she had no money, having just fled a friend's house where she felt unsafe. In a heartbreaking detail, she said her baby was wrapped in a yellow towel because she couldn't afford diapers. Touched by her plight, the surau members immediately sprang into action. They bought diapers, baby formula, and food. Upon learning that she had a brother in Penang, Shamsul purchased an ETS train ticket for her and even accompanied her to the station to ensure she boarded safely. 'We're just glad to be helping,' Shamsul said. Reflecting on the experience, he told Harian Metro that it was his first time handling such a situation, but it was a lesson in empathy and shared humanity. Before departing to Penang, the woman repeatedly thanked them. 'She thanked us many times, and I told her to pray for our health and sustenance. 'For me, this was a test for myself and the congregation. We wish her the very best,' he said. A clip of the incident, shared by Shamsul on TikTok, has since drawn praise for the kindness shown, reinforcing the belief that compassion transcends boundaries. One user called Prema@Hema8103 commented: 'I don't know what to say... thank you so much for being willing to help regardless of race or religion. I hope this unity between us continues.' 'Where in Penang did she get off the ETS, bro? Who took her to her brother's house? If she got off at Permatang Rawa, I could've sent her to her brother's place—because the ETS station is just behind my house in Permatang Rawa,' Muhamad Riszuan kindly offered.
