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Free Malaysia Today
8 hours ago
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Teen sexually assaulted after 500km trip to meet man she met on social media
Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said the teenager returned home after four days and, at her family's urging, disclosed details of her journey and how she was molested. (Bernama pic) KOTA BHARU : A teenager was allegedly sexually assaulted after travelling over 500km with a friend to meet a man they met on social media, says Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat. The two schoolgirls, both aged 14, left their homes in Tumpat without their parents' knowledge and journeyed to Kulim, Kedah, to meet the man, believed to be in his 30s. 'They rode a kapcai motorcycle from Tumpat but experienced a breakdown in Grik, Perak. After leaving the bike, they flagged down a passing car, which took them to Kulim,' he told reporters after attending a town hall discussion at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan today. Once in Kulim, the suspect took one of the girls to a location where the alleged assault occurred. After four days, the teenager returned home and, at her family's urging, disclosed details of her journey and the incident. 'A police report was filed after a medical examination supported the girl's statement,' Yusoff said, adding that Kedah police had arrested a suspect to assist in the investigation. He urged parents to be more vigilant in monitoring their children's movements and online interactions, as social media platforms increasingly facilitate risky, unsupervised communication.
Malay Mail
8 hours ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Kelantan teen girls ride ‘kapcai' to Kulim for social media meet-up, one allegedly sexually assaulted after meeting stranger
KOTA BARU, June 3 — A teenager was allegedly sexually assaulted after she and a friend travelled more than 500 kilometres to meet a man they had connected with on social media, according to Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. The two schoolgirls, both aged 14, left their homes in Tumpat without their parents' knowledge and journeyed to Kulim, Kedah, to meet the man, believed to be in his 30s, whom they had never met in person. 'They rode a kapcai motorcycle from Tumpat but experienced a breakdown in Grik, Perak. After leaving the bike, they flagged down a passing car, which took them to Kulim,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after attending the 2025 Kelantan Police Chief Town Hall Discussion, themed 'Youth Awareness: Preventing Social Ills, Shaping the Future', held at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan today. Once in Kulim, one of the girls was taken by the suspect to a location where the alleged assault occurred. The teenager had been reported missing for four days before returning home. After being prompted by her family, the victim came forward and revealed details of the journey and the incident. 'A police report was filed after a medical examination supported the girl's statement,' Mohd Yusoff said, adding that the suspect has since been picked up by police in Kedah to assist with the investigation. He urged parents to be more vigilant in monitoring their children's movements and online interactions, warning that social media platforms have increasingly become channels for risky, unsupervised communications. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
No talks on ‘appointed' deputy president's post, says PKR Youth chief
PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim said the creation of such a post has not been discussed. PETALING JAYA : PKR has not discussed the creation of an appointed post of deputy president purportedly proposed by Nurul Izzah Anwar, says youth chief Kamil Munim. 'As far as I know, such a post has not been discussed,' he told FMT. This comes after Rafizi Ramli, who lost the race for the PKR deputy presidency to Nurul Izzah, claimed that she had proposed the creation of the post for him to fill. Rafizi said he turned down the offer, which was made when they met before the PKR elections, adding that he would not be interested even if there was a post for an 'appointed party president'. Nurul Izzah did not confirm or deny making the proposal, but said she simply wanted to help the party close ranks and bolster its values after the internal elections. The newly elected PKR deputy president also said: 'I believe that matters spoken in confidence between friends should remain between them.' Meanwhile, PKR central leadership council member Nor Azrina Surip said Rafizi's decision to turn down the purported offer should be respected by all. 'The party's struggle does not depend on any one individual or group,' said the Kedah PKR chief.
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Don't jump the gun, Kedah Umno told over call to review PH pact
Tengku Zafrul Aziz announced his exit from Umno last Friday and said he intends to join PKR. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A Pakatan Harapan leader has urged Kedah Umno not to jump the gun by urging Barisan Nasional to review its pact with PH if Tengku Zafrul Aziz becomes a PKR member. Kedah PH deputy chief Nor Azrina Surip said the state Umno leadership should just leave it to the central leadership of both coalitions to resolve the matter harmoniously. 'We're better off leaving it to the federal leadership while those of us at the state level remain in the spirit of unity,' the Kedah PKR chief told FMT. Azrina, a member of PKR's central leadership council, said the leaders of both coalitions in Kedah should focus on improving their cooperation in preparation for the next general election. '(PKR) heeds the views of our allies in the unity government, including the concerns raised by Kedah Umno leaders,' said the former MP. Tengku Zafrul announced his exit from Umno on Friday and said he intends to join PKR. This led to calls for his resignation from his Cabinet post as well as for PKR not to accept him into the party. Kedah Umno communications director Syed Johan Rizal Syed Unan Mashri had urged BN to review its alliance with PH if Tengku Zafrul becomes a PKR member. He said it would be akin to 'stealing' an Umno leader, drawing comparisons with others defecting to Bersatu in the past.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Drama around Tengku Zafrul's exit seems orchestrated, says Kedah Umno
Kedah Umno information chief Shaiful Hazizy Zainol Abidin (left) has labelled Tengku Zafrul Aziz, who is the investment, trade and industry minister, as a 'first-class political tourist'. PETALING JAYA : Kedah Umno is uncomfortable with what it has called 'a drama' and 'political manoeuvres' orchestrated by PKR following Tengku Zafrul Aziz's decision to quit Umno. Kedah Umno information chief Shaiful Hazizy Zainol Abidin said the statements released by PKR vice-president Amirudin Shari and PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim make the entire matter seem 'planned and celebrated'. 'The series of statements from PKR figures seem to send a direct message to Umno that etiquette does not matter in our cooperation and that political moves can be arranged without regard for the sensitivities of the main partners in the unity government,' he said in a statement today. Shaiful called for a stop to the 'drama' surrounding Tengku Zafrul for the sake of stable, honest and sincere political cooperation. 'We cannot continue to sacrifice our principles for the sake of power. Umno is ready to cooperate, not to be a plaything in the political narratives of others.' Shaiful also branded Tengku Zafrul, who is the investment, trade and industry minister, a 'first-class political tourist'. Yesterday, Amirudin said Tengku Zafrul's entry into PKR could bolster the party's credibility and expressed confidence that they could work well together. Kamil said Tengku Zafrul, being a corporate figure, could bring 'added value' to the party given the latter's experience. However, PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said any such application to join the party would have to go through the usual processes, taking into account the views and perspectives of the party's partners in the unity government. Tengku Zafrul's decision confirms rumours that spread in February that he would be leaving Umno and joining PKR before his term as a senator expires at the year end.
