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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Health clinic staff pleads not guilty to stealing generator truck in Kota Baru
KOTA BHARU, May 29 — A medical assistant at a health clinic pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today to stealing a mobile power generator truck from an industrial equipment supplier last year. Asrul Azwan Yunus, 46, entered the plea before Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid. According to the charge, he allegedly stole a Nissan UD mobile power generator truck from the company's storage facility between 11 pm and 4 am on July 19, 2024. The offence is framed under Section 379A of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of between one and seven years and a fine, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Naabil Mohamed Asri conducted the prosecution, while the accused was represented by lawyer Nik Saiful Adli Burhan. Ahmad Naabil proposed bail at RM10,000. However, Nik Saiful requested a lower amount, citing that the accused has to support a wife and two school-going children. The court allowed bail at RM4,000 with one surety and fixed July 8 for mention. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Flute maker Izani preserves heritage, one breath at a time
Serunai maker Mohd Izani Mohd Noor testing out a newly crafted Kelantanese serunai at his workshop in Kg Pulau Hilir, Kubang Kerian. (Bernama pic) KOTA BHARU : For Mohd Izani Mohd Noor, the serunai (traditional flute) is not merely a musical instrument – it's the voice of heritage and breath of culture that must be preserved. Despite the intricate and time-consuming process of crafting the Kelantanese serunai, he remains steadfast. Each piece of wood carved, and every hole drilled, is done with patience and purpose, driven by the goal of ensuring the continuity of the serunai as a living art form. 'My interest started in school: I would often visit my mentor, the late Tok Wan Nasir, to learn how to play the serunai. That's when I began to understand the process of making one,' Izani told Bernama, recalling his early years in Kampung Pulau Hilir, Kubang Kerian here. In 2013, he began crafting serunai as a pastime. What started as a hobby has now evolved into a specialised craft, with the 41-year-old now making the flute for customers across Malaysia. The process begins with selecting the right wood, such as merbau, sira tanduk, rengas or leban, depending on customer preferences. The wood is then cut to size, lathed and smoothed. Seven holes are drilled into the upper side, with one more hole drilled underneath. Each contributes to the instrument's distinctive tones. 'The lower section is made from softer wood to produce a mellow, melodious sound. The upper part holds the pipit (mouthpiece), made of brass and fitted with daun tar (palm-like leaves) for blowing,' Izani explained. He said crafting the pipit requires great precision, as even a slight imperfection can affect the sound quality. The selection of daun tar is also crucial, with only smooth, high-quality leaves used. It takes him an average of three days to craft one serunai, which sells for between RM280 and RM700, depending on the type of wood and intricacy of the carvings. (Bernama pic) 'These leaves are boiled with coconut milk and pulp for about an hour, then dried for a day. This process makes the leaves slightly oily, preventing saliva from sticking to the pipit and ensuring its durability for up to three months,' he noted. Izani produces two types of serunai – the longer serunai ibu (48-53cm), and the serunai anak (33-38cm). Both feature seven finger holes and one hole beneath. 'The serunai ibu produces a coarser sound, and is often used in performances such as silat, wayang kulit and main puteri. Traditional musical pieces like 'Tabuh', 'Hulubalang' and 'Serama Berjalan' are commonly played with it,' he explained. Meanwhile, the serunai anak offers a sharper, more delicate tone suited to mak yong's soulful performances. This shorter serunai is typically used for songs like 'Berkabar Belas', 'Pakyong Muda' and 'Sedayung Makyong'. Each serunai takes around three days to complete, including the tuning process. Prices range from RM280 to RM700, depending on the type of wood and complexity of the carvings. 'This is my way of preserving our heritage. As long as people still want to hear the sound of the serunai, I will keep making them,' Izani concluded.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Teen claims trial to raping student in school store
The sessions court in Kota Bharu set June 26 for mention of the case. (File pic) KOTA BHARU : A teenager pleaded not guilty in the sessions court here today to a charge of raping a 15-year-old female student in the store room of a secondary school in Kuala Krai in April last year. The 18-year-old was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, but as the accused was a minor at the time of the alleged offence, sentencing provisions under Section 91 of the Child Act 2001 will apply. Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Faiz Fitri Mohamad proposed bail at RM15,000, while defence counsel Wan Norfarhan Liyana Wan Baharunddin requested a lower amount, saying that the teen's parents worked as daily-wage labourers. She also informed the court that the accused was scheduled to begin matriculation studies next month. Judge Zulkifli Abllah allowed bail at RM5,000 with a condition that the accused does not tamper with prosecution witnesses. He also fixed June 26 for mention of the case.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Restaurant assistant charged with raping Form 3 student
The court set bail at RM8,000 with one surety and ordered the accused to refrain from disturbing the witnesses and report to a police station once a month. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA : A restaurant assistant was charged in the Kota Bharu sessions court today with raping a Form 3 student on Jan 24. Berita Harian reported that Wan Izzuddin Wan Hasim, 21, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read before judge Ahmad Bazli Bahruddin. He was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in a room in Padang Sri Paduka, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, at 3am on Jan 24. The charge was made under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code for rape, which provides for up to 20 years' imprisonment and a whipping. The prosecution was led by deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Faiz Fitri Mohamad, while Wan Izzuddin was represented by lawyer Ahmad Nurie Abd Rahman. Faiz asked for no bail to be offered, but Nurie requested for bail, saying his client earned only RM1,000 a month. The court set bail at RM8,000 with one surety and ordered the accused to refrain from disturbing the witnesses and report to a police station once a month. It also set June 30 for re-mention of the case.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops identifying suspects in Kota Bharu brawl
A video of the fight, uploaded on Facebook today, showed a group of men emerging from two vehicles and assaulting several people at the scene. KOTA BHARU : Kelantan police are identifying the suspects involved in a brawl on Jalan Kebun Sultan here last Friday. Kota Bharu police chief Rosdi Daud said a video of the fight was uploaded on Facebook at about 1.40pm today. A police report has been lodged, and a preliminary investigation found that the incident occurred at about 4.30am on May 23. 'The one-minute-and-25-second video shows a group of men getting out of two cars and assaulting several people at the scene,' he said in a statement today. He advised the public not to speculate on the incident and urged witnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation.
