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New Straits Times
04-08-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
100 graves relocated from Terengganu cemetery due to coastal erosion risk
KUALA NERUS: A total of 100 graves at the Kampung Pengkalan Maras Islamic cemetery in Batu Rakit are being relocated in stages due to the risk of being swept away as a result of coastal erosion. Terengganu mufti Datuk Dr Mohamad Sabri Haron said the relocation works, which involve graves situated too close to the shore, were approved by his office and carried out by the Kuala Nerus district religious office in collaboration with the Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Maidam), Kuala Nerus District Office, Pengkalan Maras Village Development and Security Committee and with help from villagers. "There is no issue in relocating the graves that are at risk, as it will lead to bigger problems if they are not moved," he said. Sabri said relocation works of the affected graves to a new site, the Hajar Kampung Gong Awang Lib Islamic Cemetery, located around 2km away from the original cemetery, will be completed as soon as possible before the monsoon season arrives. "If possible, we want to complete it as soon as we can before more severe erosion occurs during the monsoon season, as we're concerned that more graves could be swept away. However, it also depends on factors such as the weather and others," he said. At the end of November last year, five remains, including three that were still wrapped in burial shrouds, had to be reburied after being swept away by waves due to coastal erosion. Norhayati Sulaiman, 51, said she felt grateful that her long-standing worry had come to an end with the relocation of her father's grave to a safer location. "Over the past year or two, even outside the monsoon season, whenever I visited my late father's grave, I could feel sea spray hitting my face. His grave was only about two metres from the shore, so it had been a constant source of anxiety for me," said the housewife. She expressed her appreciation for the concern shown by all parties involved in relocating the at-risk graves, including her late father's. Laila Othman, 57, said that although some may view the coastal erosion affecting the cemetery as a misfortune, she was grateful for the opportunity to ease her longing by witnessing the relocation of her husband's grave today. "Today, I feel as though Allah S.W.T. has granted me the opportunity to 'meet' my late husband, Mustafa Adong, who passed away on Dec 20, 2012, due to diabetes—even if it is in a different way," said the state government employee.
The Sun
16-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Malaysians rally behind family of UPSI student killed in bus crash
JERTIH: The tragic passing of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student Fatin Nasrien Fadli in a bus accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik on June 9, has not only left a deep impact on her family but also moved the hearts of the public. The sorrow deepened when it came to light that 22-year-old Fatin Nasrien, the eldest of five siblings, had been the family's greatest hope for change. Her parents, Fadli Abdul Rahman, 50, and Nor Hasliza Yusof, 43, had dreamed that her graduation in July next year would mark the beginning of a better life for the family. Touched by the family's hardship, many Malaysians, known for their generosity, have come forward to donate and ease the family's burden. 'Earlier, someone asked for my wife's bank account number. I didn't expect it to go viral and that so many would donate,' said Fatin's father, Fadli, when met by Bernama at their home in Kampung Kerandang today. Fadli, who is a handyman while his wife works as a grocery shop assistant said he was overwhelmed by the people's compassion. The donations received, he said, would help ease his family's burden as his household income is only around RM2,000 per month. He said the funds would be used to cover school expenses for Fatin's younger siblings; Fatin Nizalipa, 13; Nur Faris Rayyan, 12; and Fatin Naminya, 7. Fadli said although he and his wife were heartbroken over the loss of their eldest child who had been the family's hope, they have come to terms with the tragedy. 'She told me that once she started working, she didn't want me to work anymore and she would support her siblings,' he shared, adding that Fatin had long dreamed of becoming a teacher and was a good daughter and a responsible sister. Earlier, Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Maidam) chief executive officer, Associate Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Azrin Adnan said 13 of the 15 students who perished in the crash were from the hardcore poor and poor (asnaf) families under Maidam's care. In the early morning of June 9, Fatin Nasrien and 14 other UPSI students were killed when the chartered bus carrying them from Jertih to the main UPSI campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned in an accident involving a Perodua Alza on the JRTB in Gerik. The crash also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the driver and three passengers of the Perodua Alza.
Barnama
16-06-2025
- General
- Barnama
Malaysians Rally Behind Family Of UPSI Student Killed In Bus Crash
JERTIH, June 16 (Bernama) -- The tragic passing of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student Fatin Nasrien Fadli in a bus accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik on June 9, has not only left a deep impact on her family but also moved the hearts of the public. The sorrow deepened when it came to light that 22-year-old Fatin Nasrien, the eldest of five siblings, had been the family's greatest hope for change. Her parents, Fadli Abdul Rahman, 50, and Nor Hasliza Yusof, 43, had dreamed that her graduation in July next year would mark the beginning of a better life for the family. Touched by the family's hardship, many Malaysians, known for their generosity, have come forward to donate and ease the family's burden. 'Earlier, someone asked for my wife's bank account number. I didn't expect it to go viral and that so many would donate,' said Fatin's father, Fadli, when met by Bernama at their home in Kampung Kerandang today. Fadli, who is a handyman while his wife works as a grocery shop assistant said he was overwhelmed by the people's compassion. The donations received, he said, would help ease his family's burden as his household income is only around RM2,000 per month. He said the funds would be used to cover school expenses for Fatin's younger siblings; Fatin Nizalipa, 13; Nur Faris Rayyan, 12; and Fatin Naminya, 7. Fadli said although he and his wife were heartbroken over the loss of their eldest child who had been the family's hope, they have come to terms with the tragedy. 'She told me that once she started working, she didn't want me to work anymore and she would support her siblings,' he shared, adding that Fatin had long dreamed of becoming a teacher and was a good daughter and a responsible sister. Earlier, Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Maidam) chief executive officer, Associate Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Azrin Adnan said 13 of the 15 students who perished in the crash were from the hardcore poor and poor (asnaf) families under Maidam's care.
The Star
16-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Gerik bus tragedy: Malaysians rally behind family of UPSI student killed in crash
Fadli Abdul Rahman, 50, the father of 22-year-old Fatin Nasrien, who lost her life in the June 9 tragedy, reciting prayers at her grave at the Kampung Kerandang Islamic Cemetery. - Photo: Bernama JERTIH: The tragic passing of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student Fatin Nasrien Fadli in a bus accident on the East-West Highway, near Tasik Banding, Gerik on June 9, has not only left a deep impact on her family but also moved the hearts of the public. The sorrow deepened when it came to light that 22-year-old Fatin Nasrien, the eldest of five siblings, had been the family's greatest hope for change. Her parents, Fadli Abdul Rahman, 50, and Nor Hasliza Yusof, 43, had dreamed that her graduation in July next year would mark the beginning of a better life for the family. Touched by the family's hardship, many Malaysians, known for their generosity, have come forward to donate and ease the family's burden. "Earlier, someone asked for my wife's bank account number. I didn't expect it to go viral and that so many would donate," said Fatin's father, Fadli, when met by Bernama at their home in Kampung Kerandang Monday (June 16). Fadli, who is a handyman while his wife works as a grocery shop assistant said he was overwhelmed by the people's compassion. The donations received, he said, would help ease his family's burden as his household income is only around RM2,000 per month. He said the funds would be used to cover school expenses for Fatin's younger siblings; Fatin Nizalipa, 13; Nur Faris Rayyan, 12; and Fatin Naminya, 7. Fadli said although he and his wife were heartbroken over the loss of their eldest child who had been the family's hope, they have come to terms with the tragedy. "She told me that once she started working, she didn't want me to work anymore and she would support her siblings," he shared, adding that Fatin had long dreamed of becoming a teacher and was a good daughter and a responsible sister. Earlier, Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Maidam) chief executive officer, Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Azrin Adnan said 13 of the 15 students who perished in the crash were from hardcore poor and poor (asnaf) families under Maidam's care. In the early morning of June 9, Fatin Nasrien and 14 other UPSI students were killed when the chartered bus carrying them from Jertih to the main UPSI campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned in an accident involving a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The crash also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the driver and three passengers of the MPV. - Bernama
New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Help on the way for family living in makeshift hut
KUALA BERANG: The plight of a family living in a makeshift hut may soon end, following intervention by the state Rural and Regional Development Ministry office. State Umno liaison committee chairman Datuk Rozi Mamat said the office has been instructed to urgently address the housing needs of Mat Nasir Ismail, 48, from Kampung Paya Besar, Kuala Berang. "We have contacted the state director, Md Razi Md Lazim, to address Mat Nasir's situation, who is currently living in a makeshift hut with his wife, five children, and a daughter-in-law. "We will also reach out to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, to request urgent approval of funds for the construction of a proper house for Mat Nasir and his family," he said after visiting the family yesterday. It was previously reported that Mat Nasir, his wife Mazilah Mansor, 47, and their five children, including a child with disabilities, aged between 11 and 22, and a daughter-in-law, have been living in a makeshift hut in the village due to financial hardship and inability to pay rent. Following the report, various parties have stepped in to help, including launching a donation drive to cover part of the water piping work and the estimated RM2,000 needed for meter installation. Meanwhile, several officers from the Hulu Terengganu land office, the Social Welfare Department and the Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Maidam) also visited the family to offer assistance. Maidam chief executive officer Associate Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Azrin Adnan said based on the council's aid records, Mat Nasir has been receiving monthly aid of RM700 since January. He had been receiving a monthly assistance of RM500 from the council since 2017.
