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Borneo Post
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
722 Tok Nan tribute gathering cancelled amid ‘restrictive' conditions by MBKS
Peter described the terms as 'tyrannical', claiming they contravened democratic norms and the principles of freedom of expression. KUCHING (July 12): The organising committee behind the proposed July 22 gathering to honour Sarawak Independence Day and pay tribute to the late Chief Minister Pehin Sri Adenan Satem (Tok Nan) has announced the cancellation of the event, despite receiving a permit to proceed at Song Kheng Hai ground here, on Friday. The event organising chairman Peter John Jaban said, in a statement today, that there was no longer any point in holding the event due to the restrictive conditions imposed by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), and the last-minute approval which came only after organisers raised concerns in the media about the delayed response. 'The approval letter was issued at the eleventh hour, with conditions that are both restrictive and unreasonable, including a ban on the symbolic release of pigeons, which traditionally represents freedom and unity, and a prohibition on vehicle shows, despite months of preparation by various local communities,' he said. Peter described the terms as 'tyrannical', claiming they contravened democratic norms and the principles of freedom of expression. 'We are sad to cancel what was meant to be a community-driven initiative. This event was organised by the community, for the community. No public funds were used — it was entirely powered by volunteers, private sponsorships, and passionate Sarawakians who wanted to celebrate their shared heritage, free from political or institutional agendas,' he said. He added that after submitting the permit application on April 7, 2025, organisers continued with three months of preparation. However, the official approval, which arrived only on the evening of July 11 and was not even signed by the mayor, left with them insufficient time to execute the event properly. 'We wish the various councils the best of luck with their alternate programmes, such as the Unity Walk being organised this year by MBKS. 'We thank all our contributors — the big bikers, classic car enthusiasts, as well as the Kancil and sports car communities — who were looking forward to participating,' he said. Peter also expressed regret to those who had made long-distance travel plans, including motorhome travellers from Limbang and cultural troupes from rural villages. 'Unfortunately, the onerous conditions imposed by MBKS would have precluded them from taking part. We offer our heartfelt apologies to every supporter who believed in this people's movement,' he said. Peter also thanked the cultural troupes and performers, including villagers from across Sarawak, who had committed their time, energy, and resources to participate. 'We also applaud the efforts of the three councils in marking the occasion this year, their first time doing so, although we are saddened by the lack of engagement during the planning of their event. 'Nevertheless, we remain open to constructive and timely discussions for this and future events, to ensure continued community representation in the spirit of this celebration,' he added. Peter also acknowledged the Unity Walk as an excellent way to bring the people together and pay tribute to the late Tok Nan, a leader who declared July 22 as a public holiday and stood for Sarawak's autonomy, unity, and pride. 'This was never about politics. It was about pride. It was about the community and the people of Sarawak,' he added. 'It was also about Sarawak First. Though this event is now cancelled, our spirit as Anak Sarawak remains strong. We will continue to pursue inclusive, respectful, and community-led efforts to honour our heritage.' 722 gathering MBKS Peter John
New Straits Times
04-06-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
#NSTviral: Dashcam captures moment lorry veers into Kancil
KUALA LUMPUR: A viral dashcam video showing a lorry veering into a Perodua Kancil and causing it to crash on a highway has triggered widespread anger among netizens. The 26-second clip, shared by a Reddit user, captures the moment the lorry, while signalling left, veered into the lane and side-swiped a Perodua Kancil from behind, causing it to crash to the side of the road. "It happened along the stretch of highway near MSU, around 9.34pm on June 1, 2025," claimed the user. "Earlier, the same truck was behind me in the far right overtaking lane, so I accelerated to distance myself. Moments later, this happened. I had a bad feeling about the lorry. I'm seriously shaken. I hope the driver is okay," the user added. The incident drew various comments online. A Reddit user wrote that the Kancil was likely caught in the lorry's blind spot. "The Kancil was right in the truck's blind spot, just bad luck, in the wrong place at the wrong time," he said. Another user, @Bearkuching, warned others to stay clear of lorries. "Never stay in the same lane or close to trucks. Either let them pass or overtake fast. Don't trust them."
New Straits Times
02-06-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Putra Heights fire victims seek extension of temporary aid
PETALING JAYA: Victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, are hoping that temporary aid, such as rental homes, cars and motorcycles previously provided by various parties, can be extended, as some of the assistance has recently expired. Two months after the incident on April 1, some victims are now in a quandary as they are required to return the aid. Mohamad Nasir Ab Hamid, 69, a resident of Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru who was affected by the incident, said his family is currently staying in a small house near their original home with rental support for three months while waiting for their house to be repaired. "My house was deemed a total loss, with an estimated repair cost of RM150,000, but to this day, the appointed contractor has yet to begin work," he told Bernama when met in the housing estate today. Mohamad Nasir said the temporary vehicle he received after the incident was also returned last month when the loan period ended. "For daily errands, if I need a car, I use a Kancil that I've slowly repaired bit by bit. We're not looking for luxury — just a car that can serve our everyday needs," said the father of nine. Regarding the repair works on his home, Mohamad Nasir said that for now, his family is trying to carry on with life as usual and understands that it will take time, as many other homes were also destroyed in the incident. "When the contractor starts the repairs, I want to see how they will go about it and what the situation will be like, because we've yet to be informed how the process will be carried out," he said. Meanwhile, his wife, Aliyah Ismail, 55, said she was grateful for the assistance received but hoped that cash compensation would also be provided to help victims, especially those left homeless, sustain their livelihoods. Previously a catering business operator, she now sells traditional cakes and snacks, earning between RM20 and RM30 a day to help cover daily expenses, in addition to financial support from her children. Aliyah said that so far, apart from receiving vouchers for electronic goods and other aid, her family has only been informed of assistance for home repairs. "As of now, we haven't heard anything about compensation — only about home repairs. Compensation should be given. We have no money, no income. Rental is expensive. "Goods are expensive too, and to restart my catering business, I need to buy a lot of supplies and equipment because everything was destroyed in the fire," she said. The gas pipeline fire saw flames shoot more than 30 metres high, with temperatures reaching 1,000 degrees Celsius. Firemen took nearly eight hours to fully extinguish the blaze. Eighty-one homes were destroyed, suffering structural damage exceeding 40 per cent, another 81 were partially destroyed, 57 were affected but not burnt, while 218 homes were unaffected in the fire.– BERNAMA
The Sun
02-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Putra Heights fire victims seek extension of temporary aid
PETALING JAYA: Victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, are hoping that temporary aid, such as rental homes, cars and motorcycles previously provided by various parties, can be extended, as some of the assistance has recently expired. Two months after the incident on April 1, some victims are now in a quandary as they are required to return the aid. Mohamad Nasir Ab Hamid, 69, a resident of Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru who was affected by the incident, said his family is currently staying in a small house near their original home with rental support for three months while waiting for their house to be repaired. 'My house was deemed a total loss, with an estimated repair cost of RM150,000, but to this day, the appointed contractor has yet to begin work,' he told Bernama when met in the housing estate today. Mohamad Nasir said the temporary vehicle he received after the incident was also returned last month when the loan period ended. 'For daily errands, if I need a car, I use a Kancil that I've slowly repaired bit by bit. We're not looking for luxury — just a car that can serve our everyday needs,' said the father of nine. Regarding the repair works on his home, Mohamad Nasir said that for now, his family is trying to carry on with life as usual and understands that it will take time, as many other homes were also destroyed in the incident. 'When the contractor starts the repairs, I want to see how they will go about it and what the situation will be like, because we've yet to be informed how the process will be carried out,' he said. Meanwhile, his wife, Aliyah Ismail, 55, said she was grateful for the assistance received but hoped that cash compensation would also be provided to help victims, especially those left homeless, sustain their livelihoods. Previously a catering business operator, she now sells traditional cakes and snacks, earning between RM20 and RM30 a day to help cover daily expenses, in addition to financial support from her children. Aliyah said that so far, apart from receiving vouchers for electronic goods and other aid, her family has only been informed of assistance for home repairs. 'As of now, we haven't heard anything about compensation — only about home repairs. Compensation should be given. We have no money, no income. Rental is expensive. 'Goods are expensive too, and to restart my catering business, I need to buy a lot of supplies and equipment because everything was destroyed in the fire,' she said. The gas pipeline fire saw flames shoot more than 30 metres high, with temperatures reaching 1,000 degrees Celsius. Firemen took nearly eight hours to fully extinguish the blaze. Eighty-one homes were destroyed, suffering structural damage exceeding 40 per cent, another 81 were partially destroyed, 57 were affected but not burnt, while 218 homes were unaffected in the fire.
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Kids push car at midnight as mum only has RM2 for petrol — netizens touched by stranger's kindness
A woman driving home near Muar, Johor, was taken aback when she saw two children pushing a stalled car along a dark, empty road at around midnight. When she stopped to help, she discovered a heartbreaking story of struggle and resilience. She recounted the incident on TikTok as @piqkal22, on how she initially thought it was an emergency or a vehicle breakdown. ALSO READ: Boy short of RM10 for sneakers, kind abang gives them for free — 'well-raised kid,' say netizens But as she approached, she noticed something even more concerning — a child sleeping inside the vehicle on makeshift seats made from plastic chairs, while two other children struggled to push the car forward. Curious and worried, she asked the mother what had happened. The response was sobering. 'I asked what happened, and she said she had already filled RM2 of petrol but the car still stalled,' she explained. Despite their best efforts, including trying to jump-start the vehicle, nothing worked. The woman added, 'She said she had no more money and only managed to scrape together RM2 for petrol.' Seeing the family's exhaustion and the children's determination, the driver couldn't walk away. She took the mother to the nearest petrol station, bought extra fuel in a container, and returned to refuel the car. Noticing that the children looked both hungry and tired, she also picked up some snacks for them. With the tank refilled, the car finally roared back to life, allowing the grateful family to continue their journey home safely. The TikTok video has since gone viral, with Malaysians outpouring with support and appreciation. One user called Pueri Aurora offered: 'If you don't mind, if anyone knows the address of the Kancil's owner, please share it with me. I'd like to visit her personally to offer some help.' 'I pray that the traffic lights are always green for you... that your journey is always smooth... that your wallet is always full... thank you, sis, for being a good person... seeing the little child sleeping really made me emotional,' Ijam Mucc commented. 'My heart broke seeing those little kids out so late at night. Ahh, I feel like crying. Thank you, sister and brother, for helping. May you both be blessed with abundant sustenance,' puan Ainie wrote.
