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New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Surviving on two eggs a day: Mother of three shares her struggle
JOHOR BARU: For Norazlin Mohamed Noor, 47, each day begins with heartache and ends with quiet resilience. Living in a modest low-cost flat in Jalan Rawa 1 here, she holds her family of five together, feeding three school-going children and caring for a husband who is not only blind but now battling stage four eye cancer. With no steady income, the family survives on two eggs a day, often scrambled and shared between her children and husband, Md Nor Khalid, 59. "When we run out of food, we dip bread into syrup water. Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), the children understand," she said quietly when met at her home today. Md Nor, a former traditional masseur, lost his sight gradually following emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital in November last year. "After the operation, his vision began to fade over four to five months. Doctors told us it was nerve-related and irreversible," said Norazlin. Then, about two months ago, the family received devastating news, Md Nor had stage four eye cancer, and the disease has since spread to his brain. Doctors have advised immediate surgery to remove the tumour in his eye tissue, but the family has had to postpone the procedure due to financial hardship. "I manage everything, the hospital appointments, the children, the bills. But there's simply not enough money," said Norazlin, who receives RM1,100 monthly in welfare aid from the Social Welfare Department and the Johor Islamic Religious Council (Maij). The sum barely covers their RM250 rent, RM200 utilities, RM200 school van fees, and daily necessities for their children aged between 14 and 17. "Even their school fees had to be paid by a kind teacher. My sons' school trousers are worn out, but we can't afford replacements just yet. Still, they never complain," she said. Md Nor, who was registered as a person with disabilities in May, said he often suffers severe headaches due to the cancer. "Sometimes the pain is unbearable, I feel like hitting my head against the wall. But what can I do? We are poor. I just worry about my wife and our children," he said. While some relatives lend a helping hand occasionally, Md Nor is reluctant to rely on them. "They have families of their own," he added. Despite the hardship, Norazlin remains hopeful, relying on faith, strength, and the generosity of strangers to see her family through each day.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Former Johor Mufti Nooh Gadot named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Johor Mufti Datuk Dr Nooh Gadot has been named the recipient of the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M award. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented the award, which includes a cash prize, a trophy and a certificate of appreciation, to the prominent Islamic scholar at the national-level Maal Hijrah Celebration held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here today. Nooh, 79, was born in Kampung Tekam, Pogoh in Segamat and currently serves as Adviser to the Johor Islamic Religious Council. He served as Johor Mufti from 1999 to 2002 and was appointed in 2008 as the Religious Adviser to the then Sultan of Johor, the late Sultan Iskandar Sultan Ismail. A holder of a PhD in Human Development from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Nooh has received several accolades, including the Johor Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2009 award and the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1434H/2013M award. Speaking to reporters after the event, Nooh expressed his gratitude for the honour. 'May this recognition motivate me to continue serving the ummah and upholding the syiar of Islam,' he said. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia Minister of Haj and Umrah, Dr Tawfig Fawzan Muhammed Al-Rabiah, 60, was named the recipient of the International Tokoh Maal Hijrah award. He also received a cash prize, a trophy and a certificate. Dr Tawfig has played a pivotal role in modernising pilgrimage services through digital initiatives and international cooperation, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 agenda. He is also recognised as a reformist in the transformation of Saudi Arabia's health and industrial sectors. A respected scholar, he has authored over 16 research papers in international journals and co-authored a book on high-speed networking, among others. Accompanying His Majesty to the event was Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar. Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar and Cabinet ministers. Nearly 8,000 attendees including contingents from ministries, government agencies and foreign representatives enlivened the event.
Barnama
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Former Johor Mufti Nooh Gadot Named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H
GENERAL His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia awards the International Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M award to Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfig Fawzan Muhammed Al-Rabiah, in conjunction with the national-level Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Also present are Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Former Johor Mufti Datuk Dr Nooh Gadot has been named the recipient of the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M award. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented the award, which includes a cash prize, a trophy and a certificate of appreciation, to the prominent Islamic scholar at the national-level Maal Hijrah Celebration held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here today. Nooh, 79, was born in Kampung Tekam, Pogoh in Segamat and currently serves as Adviser to the Johor Islamic Religious Council. He served as Johor Mufti from 1999 to 2002 and was appointed in 2008 as the Religious Adviser to the then Sultan of Johor, the late Sultan Iskandar Sultan Ismail. A holder of a PhD in Human Development from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Nooh has received several accolades, including the Johor Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2009 award and the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1434H/2013M award. Speaking to reporters after the event, Nooh expressed his gratitude for the honour. 'May this recognition motivate me to continue serving the ummah and upholding the syiar of Islam,' he said. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia Minister of Haj and Umrah, Dr Tawfig Fawzan Muhammed Al-Rabiah, 60, was named the recipient of the International Tokoh Maal Hijrah award. He also received a cash prize, a trophy and a certificate. Dr Tawfig has played a pivotal role in modernising pilgrimage services through digital initiatives and international cooperation, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 agenda.
The Star
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Johor seeks return of unused land to build more affordable homes
JOHOR BARU: Johor wants the Federal Government to return unused land to the state so that more affordable homes may be built. Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state is currently looking at a plot of land in Kempas, which is owned by the Health Ministry. 'For the rakyat to own Johor Affordable Housing Scheme (RMMJ) homes, we have to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. 'If the ministry is not using (the land), return it to the state government so we can develop RMMJ units for the rakyat,' he said before presenting RMMJ ownership certificates to homeowners at the Taman Bukit Indah hall here on Friday (June 13). Aside from collaborating with Putrajaya, Onn Hafiz said the state would also work with the developers and state agencies such as the Johor Islamic Religious Council to develop more RMMJ units. He stressed that there was a pressing need for affordable homes, as the state government has received more than 85,000 RMMJ applications so far. He said the state would keep to its promise of delivering 100,000 RMMJ units by 2030. 'We have already completed 10 RMMJ projects and we expect to see the completion of more RMMJ developments in Iskandar Puteri, Tebrau, Kulai, Batu Pahat, Kluang and Segamat this year and next year,' he added.
New Straits Times
01-06-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Mass wedding joy: Ten couples tie the knot under one roof
PONTIAN: A joyous wave of matrimony swept through Dewan Muafakat Taman Saujana today, as 10 couples exchanged vows and celebrated their unions in a grand joint ceremony. The event, held in conjunction with the Johor Islamic Religious Council's 100th anniversary, drew a crowd of over 2,000 guests. Five jurunikah (marriage registrars) from Johor Baru, Kulai, Batu Pahat and Pontian officiated the mass solemnisation under one roof. Clad in colourful wedding attire, the couples were ushered into the hall to the rhythmic beat of the kompang, beginning their short procession from the main entrance at around 11am. The Majlis Walimatul Urus Perdana Peringkat Daerah Pontian was officiated by district officer Kamaludin Jamal. For newlyweds Muhammad Zarith Irsyad Asmawi and Nurfanaf Liyana Ruslan, both 23, the occasion was a beautiful, memorable and cost-effective celebration. He recalled meeting his wife at a friend's wedding less than a year ago. "I never imagined that meeting would lead us here today," he said, adding that the mass wedding saved them time and money, and gave them a unique story to share. His father, Mohd Ruslan Samud, 55, from Kampung Parit Seraya, Benut, praised the initiative and expressed hope it would continue. "It brings people together and eases a huge burden for families. Everything is done in one go," said Ruslan, a farmer. His wife, Hamidahwati Paing, 41, described the concept as meaningful, practical and deserving of becoming a local tradition.
