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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Ministry monitors emotional state of girl orphaned in Sungai Korok tragedy
ALOR STAR: The Education Ministry has instructed school authorities to closely monitor the emotional wellbeing of Putri Qisya Nur Izzat, the 12-year-old girl who lost her entire immediate family in the Sungai Korok tragedy. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the school's headmaster and teachers have been directed to prioritise Qisya's psychosocial needs, noting the girl's particularly close bond with her class teacher. "I've asked her teachers to pay special attention to her psychological and emotional condition throughout her schooling," she told reporters after handing over takaful insurance payouts and welfare assistance to the girl at SK Seberang Perak Baru here today. The ministry, Fadhlina added, is working closely with school counsellors and officers from the Social Welfare Department to provide continuous support to Qisya who is in Year Six. "On behalf of the Education Ministry, we are taking full responsibility for her wellbeing as long as she remains under our responsibilities," she said. Qisya lost her parents and four younger siblings in the tragedy. Her father, Mohamad Azim Izat Ishak, mother Nurul Hidayah Khadijah Razman Efendi, 31, and siblings, Putra Rayyan Nur, 9; Hawa Adriana Nur, 8; Annayla Humaira Nur, 7; and six-month-old Tuah Haydar, were found in a submerged Proton Iswara in Sungai Korok. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Fadhlina said Qisya remains determined to succeed, sharing that the girl dreams of becoming a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) pilot. "She is incredibly motivated. She told us she wants to enter Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) and to be an RMAF pilot," she added.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Welfare Dept vetting suitable guardians for girl orphaned in Sungai Korok tragedy
JERLUN: The Welfare Services Department is carefully evaluating the most suitable guardian for 12-year-old Putri Qisya Nur Izzat, who was orphaned in the recent Sungai Korok tragedy that claimed the lives of her parents and four younger siblings. State Women, Family, Welfare and Community Development Committee chairman Datuk Halimaton Shaadiah Saad said that any decision on custody will be made only after considering the emotional wellbeing, safety, and stability of potential guardians, in line with provisions under the Child Act 2001. "We want her placed in a safe, loving, and stable home. If any relatives express interest in caring for her, we will thoroughly vet them first," she told reporters today. Halimaton said that although Qisya appeared calm, she remained in deep emotional distress following the sudden loss of both parents and her four younger siblings. Recalling a recent visit to the girl's grandmother's house, Halimaton said Qisya would sometimes cry suddenly or tightly clench her fists when asked about her family. "Yesterday, I held her hand. She didn't say much, but her hand was cold and trembling," she said. She urged the public and the media to approach the case with sensitivity and warned against pressuring the child to relive her trauma. Halimaton added that authorities are also considering a temporary placement in a registered welfare institution if it better suits her short-term emotional and educational needs. "She is still schooling in Alor Star. If a hostel closer to the school with counselling support can help her heal and focus, we'll consider it," she said. The state government, she said, is also working to secure tithe aid and welfare allocations to support Qisya's daily needs and future education. Halimaton also issued a stern warning against any party attempting to exploit the child's situation for personal gain. "When a case draws this much attention, there's always a risk of people trying to take advantage. "We will ensure anyone who steps forward has sincere intentions, not just to be seen, but to genuinely care." She said the department will continue monitoring Qisya's psychological and social recovery to ensure she receives the best support moving forward. On Monday, the bodies of Qisya's family, reported missing since Saturday, were found huddled together inside their car, which had plunged into Sungai Korok. They were Mohamad Azim Izat Ishak, 32, his wife Nurul Hidayah Khadijah Razman Efendi, 31, and their four children, Putra Rayyan Nur, 9; Hawa Adriana Nur, 8; Annayla Humaira Nur, 7; and six-month-old Tuah Haydar.
New Straits Times
07-07-2025
- New Straits Times
"I had a dream about them" — daughter dreamt of family before bodies found
ALOR STAR: Hours before the bodies of her parents and siblings were found, 12-year-old Putri Qisya Nur Izzat had a dream — one that now haunts her. In the dream, she said, her father, Mohamad Azim Izat Ishak, appeared to her and reassured her with a message she will never forget. "Don't be afraid, we will look after you from a distance. Many will care for you," he said. "When I woke up, I was in shock," she said quietly, seated beside her aunt at the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital's Forensics Department today. The dream soon became a painful reality. Her father, 32; mother Nurul Hidayah Khadijah Razman Efendi, 31; and four younger siblings — Putra Rayyan Nur, 9; Hawa Adriana Nur, 8; Annayla Humaira Nur, 7; and six-month-old Tuah Haydar — were all found dead, their bodies huddled together at the back of a car submerged in Sungai Korok, Jitra. The family had been reported missing since Saturday. They were last seen visiting relatives in Taman Aman, Jitra on Friday evening. The tragedy is believed to have occurred as they were making their way home to Jerlun. Qisya, the eldest child and now the only surviving member of her immediate family, had stayed behind that night with relatives in Jerlun. "At first, I wanted to follow them, but I felt tired. Usually, I would go along, but that night I was just a bit lazy. They let me stay at my grandmother's house in Jerlun. "When I woke up, I saw the news… they were all gone," she said. She also shared that in the days leading up to the tragedy, her siblings had been unusually close to each other. Qisya will now live with her aunt, Nur Adliah Shuhada Ishak, 26, at their home in Taman Aman. The family is expected to be laid to rest at the Muslim cemetery in Kampung Bohor Karang, Ayer Hitam, later today.
