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Malay rights are safe, Khaled tells Dr M
Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin said the younger generation is smarter, more critical, and unlikely to fall for what he called 'emotional politics'. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin has assured the Malay community that their rights and interests are firmly protected under the Federal Constitution and safeguarded by the country's monarchy. 'To all Malays: no one is threatening our rights or interests,' he said in an interview with FMT. 'They have long been enshrined in the Federal Constitution and protected by our wise Malay rulers.' Khaled was responding to a call by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad for Malays to join his new unity alliance, which the latter said was aimed at saving the community from what he described as their political and economic decline. Mahathir said the group, which includes PAS and Bersatu, is not a political party but a coalition aimed at 'restoring Malay power' in the government. While he did not want to invite Umno to join the alliance as a party, Mahathir said he welcomed its members who share his views. Khaled stressed that the younger generation is smarter, more critical, and unlikely to fall for what he called 'emotional politics'. The defence minister also said he believes that the true challenge facing the Malay community lies not in external threats, but in outdated and regressive thinking among some of its own leaders. The Kota Tinggi MP also reminded Malays that they needed to focus on gaining knowledge, skills and competitiveness. 'Many Malay leaders do not realise that generations X, Y, Z and Alpha … are not easily swayed by emotional politics aimed solely at gaining power,' he said. 'We need to engage in rational politics guided by strong values. Sentimentalism alone won't help us.'
Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
MMEA rescues 30 Indonesians after boat capsizes off Tanjung Penawar
KOTA TINGGI, May 21 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) managed to rescue 30 Indonesian passengers of a boat that capsized at 19.3 nautical miles north east of Tanjung Penawar here yesterday. Its Johor deputy-general (operations) Capt (M) Kama Azri Kamil said the Johor Bahru Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) received preliminary information from the Tanjung Pinang National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) at 9 am after the boat capsized in its Maritime Search and Rescue Region. He added that the MRSC coordinated the search and rescue effort with the help of BASARNAS before MMEA assets were mobilised to rescue the victims. 'During the incident, the vessel Andros Spirit that was nearby acted immediately to provide aid and rescue victims, while KM Sibuan along with other assets including boats Petir 11 and Penggalang 15 were also dispatched to the location to help with the rescue. 'All victims were placed on the Andros Spirit and accompanied to the Indonesian maritime border to be handed over to KN Rantos, KN Kalimasadha and KN Tanjung Datu for further action,' he said in a statement today. Kama Azri said the success of the operation was a result of the close ties between regional maritime enforcement agencies and the swift action of all involved. 'The MMEA is always committed to ensuring the safety of national waters and continues to cooperate in cross-border operations to protect lives at sea,' he added. — Bernama
Malay Mail
15-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Kota Tinggi motorcyclist loses life in early morning crash with cow
KOTA TINGGI, May 15 — A motorcyclist died after crashing into a cow at Kilometre 5 of Jalan Lok Heng-Mawai here early this morning. Kota Tinggi district police chief Supt Yusof Othman said they received information about the incident involving the 49-year-old victim at about 1am. He said the victim was travelling on a Honda RS150 motorcycle from Bandar Penawar towards Felda Lok Heng. 'Upon reaching the scene, the victim failed to avoid a cow that was crossing the road and collided with the animal. 'The victim sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene,' he said in a statement today. Yusof said the case was being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
14-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Couple escapes unhurt after car hits elephant in Johor
The Perodua Alza which was badly damaged in the collision. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A married couple driving from Kota Tinggi to Mersing last night collided with an elephant at KM50 of the Johor Bahru-Mersing road. Kota Tinggi police chief Yusof Othman said the couple, aged 40 and 38 years old, were travelling in a Perodua Alza when four elephants suddenly crossed the road. 'The driver was unable to avoid them and crashed into one of the animals,' he was reported as saying by Bernama on the 9.20pm incident. 'The front of the couple's vehicle was severely damaged in the collision. However, both of them were unharmed.' Yusof said the elephants, including the one that was hit, were believed to have moved to a nearby forest after the incident. The victims have filed a police report for documentation and insurance claim. 'The authorities are advised to increase monitoring in the area, as the route is frequently used by wildlife, especially at night,' he said.
Malay Mail
14-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Vehicle collides with elephant in Johor, leaving couple shaken but safe as police urge caution amid recent wildlife crashes
JOHOR BAHRU May 14 — A married couple had a frightening experience when their vehicle hit an elephant at KM 50 of the Johor Bahru-Mersing road last night. Kota Tinggi District Police Chief Supt Yusof Othman said in the 9.20 pm incident, the 40- and 38-year-old couple were travelling from Kota Tinggi to Mersing in a Perodua Alza. 'Suddenly, four elephants crossed the road at the location, causing the driver to be unable to avoid and crash into one of the animals. 'As a result of the collision, the front part of the couple's vehicle was severely damaged. However, both of them were unharmed,' he said in a statement. He added that the elephants, including the one that was hit, are believed to have returned into a nearby forest after the incident, and a police report has been lodged by the victims for documentation and insurance claim. 'The authorities are advised to increase monitoring in the area, as the route is frequently used by wildlife, especially at night,' he said. — Bernama
