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The Sun
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Kelantan intensifies efforts to tackle youth social issues with religious programmes
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government has reinforced its initiatives to combat social problems among young people by reintroducing religious education programmes. The state Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAHEAIK) has resumed fardu ain and Quran classes for LGBT individuals, a programme that had been paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. State Islamic Development, Dakwah, Information and Public Relations Committee chairman Mohd Asri Mat Daud confirmed the revival of these classes, which are now held twice weekly. 'Since June 2024, the classes have resumed as usual and are held twice a week. Throughout the programme, we have observed progress among participants, some of whom have mastered Quran recitation and shown behavioural changes and repentance as a result of the initiative,' he said. The programme, initially launched in 2019, is a collaboration between JAHEAIK's Islamic Family Law Division, Persatuan Aspirasi Kelantan, and Persatuan Perantaraan Pesakit Kelantan (SAHABAT). It was temporarily halted in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions. In addition to the classes for LGBT individuals, the state government also runs the Al-Muttakin programme for those under surveillance for drug-related offences. Mohd Asri highlighted these efforts in response to a query from Harun Ismail (PAS-Tawang) during the Kelantan state legislative assembly session. - Bernama
The Sun
03-07-2025
- The Sun
Customs seizes RM4.4 million in smuggled e-waste and metal scrap
BENTONG: The Pahang Customs Department successfully intercepted two smuggling attempts involving electronic waste and aluminium scrap, confiscating seven containers with an estimated value of RM4.4 million at North Port, Port Klang. Director Mohd Asri Seman stated that the operations, conducted simultaneously on May 21, were a joint effort between the Bentong Customs Enforcement Division and the Selangor Department of Environment. 'In the first raid at 1.15pm, three 40-foot containers were found to contain 46,726kg of e-waste valued at RM700,890, believed to have been imported without a permit or proper customs declaration,' he said during a press conference. The second operation uncovered four containers carrying 105,760kg of aluminium flakes, falsely declared as other goods, with an estimated worth of RM3.7 million. Mohd Asri explained that such imports require approval from the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) and are regulated by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Investigations revealed that the smugglers misdeclared the items as copper concentrate to evade import permit requirements. Both cases are being probed under Section 135(1)(a) of the Customs Act 1967.
The Sun
22-06-2025
- The Sun
Police hunt two men over armed robbery attempt in Hulu Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are tracking down two individuals suspected of attempting an armed robbery at a shop in Hulu Selangor in the early hours of June 18. Hulu Selangor acting police chief DSP Mohd Asri Mohd Yunus said the suspects' actions were captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV), and the victim lodged a police report at 6.42 am the same day. He said CCTV footage of the attempted robbery has since gone viral on social media. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects, dressed in black, wearing caps and face masks, and armed with machetes, tried to attack the victim using the weapon after allegedly entering the premises through the back door. 'The victim managed to scream for help, which caused the suspects to panic and flee the scene without taking anything,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Asri said efforts were underway to track down the two suspects, believed to be local men, and the case is being investigated under Section 393 of the Penal Code for attempted robbery. He urged members of the public with information on the case to contact the nearest police station, the Hulu Selangor District Police Headquarters at 03-60641132, or Investigating Officer Insp Muhammad Saful Abdul Rahman at 013-5547435.
New Straits Times
19-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Motorcyclist killed after crashing into trailer making U-turn in Bukit Sentosa
HULU SELANGOR: A 57-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle crashed into a trailer that was making a U-turn along Jalan Persiaran Ros in Bukit Sentosa yesterday. Acting Hulu Selangor district police chief Deputy Superintendent Mohd Asri Mohd Yunus said police were alerted to the incident at 4pm. "Preliminary investigations showed that the trailer, driven by a 59-year-old man, was heading from Klang to Bukit Sentosa to collect a load. "Upon reaching the location, the trailer, which was in the left lane, attempted to make a U-turn. "At that moment, the victim's motorcycle, which was travelling in the right lane in the same direction, was unable to avoid the trailer and collided with the right side of the trailer," he said when contacted today. Mohd Asri said the motorcyclist died at the scene. The body was sent to the Kuala Kubu Baru Hospital's forensic unit for post-mortem. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless or dangerous driving causing death. Police are appealing to witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- The Sun
Pahang JKDM thwarts attempt to export cannabis buds worth RM1.4 million
KUANTAN: The Pahang Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has foiled an attempt to smuggle cannabis buds worth over RM1.4 million using a courier service to export the illegal substance abroad. State JKDM director Mohd Asri Seman said 13.74 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis buds were discovered during three separate operations at the Mail and Courier Centre, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), on May 5. He said the operations, conducted between 3.10 pm and 3.30 pm, involved the inspection and scanning of several packages which revealed images resembling organic material. 'Further checks uncovered what is believed to be cannabis buds, packed in clear plastic bags, wrapped in pillowcases or clothing, and placed in boxes for international delivery,' he told a press conference here today. Mohd Asri said initial investigations suggest that the drugs were sourced from a neighbouring country, repackaged in Malaysia, and sent overseas using a courier company via KLIA. 'We are still determining if the packages are linked to the same syndicate, as the sender addresses differ - two from Terengganu and one from Selangor. 'All the parcels were intended for international destinations. We are also investigating whether the cannabis was meant for direct use or further processing,' he added. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
