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The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Apex court to hear prosecution's appeal in Cradle Fund ex-CEO's murder case from Nov 10 to 12
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has fixed three days from Nov 10 to hear the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal of Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers who were charged with the murder of former Cradle Fund chief executive officer (CEO) Nazrin Hassan. Wan Mohammad Arfan Wan Othman, one of the lawyers representing Samirah and the two teenagers, confirmed the hearing dates when contacted by Bernama. The hearing dates - Nov 10, 11 and 12 - were fixed during case management before Federal Court deputy registrars Wan Fatimah Zaharah Wan Yussof and Mahyun Yusof on Thursday (Aug 14). On Feb 8, 2024, the Court of Appeal upheld the Shah Alam High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Samirah and the two teenagers on the murder charge. The High Court, on June 21, 2022, freed the trio without asking them to enter their defence, after the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against them. Samirah, 50, who is Nazrin's widow, the teenagers (now 22 and 19), and an Indonesian woman, Eka Wahyu Lestari, who is still at large, were charged with killing Nazrin, 45, at his house in Mutiara Damansara between 11.30pm on June 13, 2018, and 4am the following day. In upholding their acquittal, the Court of Appeal held that there was insufficient evidence to determine the guilt of the accused. The Court of Appeal also ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove that the fire was deliberately started, as there was contradicting evidence from the Chemistry Department of Malaysia and the Fire and Rescue Department's investigators. The Court of Appeal held that the testimony surrounding the petrol and the analysis done on it did not use certified methods, and the investigators had skipped crucial steps needed for the analysis of the petrol. - Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
5 days ago
- Malaysian Reserve
Federal Court to hear prosecution's appeal in Cradle Fund ex-CEO murder case on Nov 10-12
PUTRAJAYA — The Federal Court has fixed three days from Nov 10 to hear the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal of Samirah Muzaffar (picture) and two teenagers who were charged with the murder of former Cradle Fund chief executive officer (CEO) Nazrin Hassan. Wan Mohammad Arfan Wan Othman, one of the lawyers representing Samirah and the two teenagers, confirmed the hearing dates when contacted by Bernama. The hearing dates — Nov 10, 11 and 12 — were fixed during case management before Federal Court deputy registrars Wan Fatimah Zaharah Wan Yussof and Mahyun Yusof today. On Feb 8, 2024, the Court of Appeal upheld the Shah Alam High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Samirah and the two teenagers on the murder charge. The High Court, on June 21, 2022, freed the trio without asking them to enter their defence, after the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against them. Samirah, 50, who is Nazrin's widow, the teenagers (now 22 and 19), and an Indonesian woman, Eka Wahyu Lestari, who is still at large, were charged with killing Nazrin, 45, at his house in Mutiara Damansara between 11.30 pm on June 13, 2018, and 4 am the following day. In upholding their acquittal, the Court of Appeal held that there was insufficient evidence to determine the guilt of the accused. The Court of Appeal also ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove that the fire was deliberately started, as there was contradicting evidence from the Chemical Department of Malaysia and the Fire and Rescue Department's investigators. The Court of Appeal held that the testimony surrounding the petrol and the analysis done on it did not use certified methods, and the investigators had skipped crucial steps needed for the analysis of the petrol. — BERNAMA
Barnama
5 days ago
- Barnama
Federal Court To Hear Prosecution's Appeal In Cradle Fund Ex-CEO Murder Case On Nov 10-12
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Federal Court has fixed three days from Nov 10 to hear the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal of Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers who were charged with the murder of former Cradle Fund chief executive officer (CEO) Nazrin Hassan. Wan Mohammad Arfan Wan Othman, one of the lawyers representing Samirah and the two teenagers, confirmed the hearing dates when contacted by Bernama. The hearing dates - Nov 10, 11 and 12 - were fixed during case management before Federal Court deputy registrars Wan Fatimah Zaharah Wan Yussof and Mahyun Yusof today. On Feb 8, 2024, the Court of Appeal upheld the Shah Alam High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Samirah and the two teenagers on the murder charge. The High Court, on June 21, 2022, freed the trio without asking them to enter their defence, after the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against them. Samirah, 50, who is Nazrin's widow, the teenagers (now 22 and 19), and an Indonesian woman, Eka Wahyu Lestari, who is still at large, were charged with killing Nazrin, 45, at his house in Mutiara Damansara between 11.30 pm on June 13, 2018, and 4 am the following day. In upholding their acquittal, the Court of Appeal held that there was insufficient evidence to determine the guilt of the accused. The Court of Appeal also ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove that the fire was deliberately started, as there was contradicting evidence from the Chemical Department of Malaysia and the Fire and Rescue Department's investigators. The Court of Appeal held that the testimony surrounding the petrol and the analysis done on it did not use certified methods, and the investigators had skipped crucial steps needed for the analysis of the petrol.
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Sultan Nazrin opens Sultan Muzzaffar Shah Bridge in Kuala Kangsar
KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, has inaugurated the Sultan Muzzaffar Shah Bridge at Dataran Manong here. Sultan Nazrin and the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, arrived at 11am on Thursday (Aug 14), accompanied by Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife Datin Seri Aezer Zubin. Also present were Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and Public Works Department (JKR) director-general Datuk Roslan Ismail. In his speech, Nanta said the 300m-long Sultan Muzzaffar Shah Bridge and 3km-long connecting road now link Pekan Manong and Kampung Seberang Manong, reuniting two communities that were once separated by a river. "The construction of this bridge not only improves mobility for the people but also strengthens community ties, stimulates the growth of tourism, trade, and agriculture sectors, as well as opens more economic opportunities for residents in the surrounding areas," he said. "I believe that with the cooperation between the federal and state governments, more high-impact development projects can be implemented in Perak for the well-being of its people," he said. The Sultan Muzzaffar Shah Bridge, a project under the 11th Malaysia Plan costing more than RM37mil, was completed on Oct 25, 2019. – Bernama
New Straits Times
28-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
NST Leader: Navigating together for a cohesive future
Social cohesion may be a modern phrase, but it is an ancient idea of a solution for a fragmented world. The old world struggled to create what an old African tradition calls an "I am because we are" cohesiveness; ours, too, is struggling. Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah offered four guiding principles to build the cohesive societies we yearn for in his keynote address titled "Navigating Uncertainty" to the 3rd International Conference on Cohesive Societies in Singapore on Wednesday. But first, a few words on "three interlocking factors" that fuel uncertainty and challenge social cohesion. One is the paradox of digital societies, a challenge that the world of old never faced. Call it a modern rising tide of uncertainty, to borrow the royal phraseology. Why paradox? Well, we are the most connected and yet disconnected at the same time. Think digital echo chambers. Here is Sultan Nazrin's take: "Our digital spaces which should be so good at opening doors and minds, are instead responsible for closing them." Hate speech is an example. The second is international migration. While migration is as old as humanity, never has it occurred in such numbers as people search for safety, opportunity and dignity. In 25 years, according to an estimate by the United Nations, one eighth of humanity will be migrants, escaping climate change, conflict, economic and political instability at home. Sultan Nazrin put it best: "These forces are rewriting the geography of human life." Finally, the uneven economic impacts of globalisation. The sultan acknowledges the "immense benefits" of globalisation between countries, but within them it has been "one of winners and losers". A tough one to disagree with. Losing out is a common story in a world made for, and perhaps even by, the richest one per cent. In the words of Sultan Nazrin, "extremes of inequality enabled the ultra-rich to fund political influence through lobbying, political financing and their control of traditional and social media." A spade is finally being called a spade. So what does it mean to wisely navigate uncertainty? That is the royal question. It means following four guiding principles. Firstly, rebuild trust by reinvesting in the social contract. This requires "transparent institutions, accountable leadership, and civic spaces where people feel seen and heard". Secondly, prioritise equity. This can only happen when "social, economic and ecological justice" is "at the heart of policy". Justice seldom gets spoken like this. To Sultan Nazrin, equity isn't just about disparities among people, but also about imbalances between people and the planet. Yes, close human gaps but don't forget to heal our relationship with the planet. That is the royal advice. Thirdly, embrace pluralism. Some may misunderstand this to mean a call for uniformity. Envisaging this, the sultan is quick to point out that "social cohesion does not demand uniformity". What it requires, though, is respectful accommodation of diversity and perspectives, the sultan contends. Not unlike the purpose of human creation: to get to know each other despite our differences. Finally, imagine boldly. It is a royal call for inclusion, from education to policymaking. Perhaps it is best to end with Sultan Nazrin's magnanimous advice: "Hold space for difference without surrendering to division." We could not have put it better.
