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Daily Express
6 hours ago
- Daily Express
Ex-cop's murder death penalty affirmed as message to police officers
Published on: Friday, June 06, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 06, 2025 By: V Anbalagan, FMT Text Size: The Court of Appeal upheld the death penalty imposed on Ahmad Rizal Umar for the murder of Kartini Borhan, 27, four years ago. PETALING JAYA: The Court of Appeal said it upheld the death sentence imposed on a former investigating officer for the murder of his lover 14 years ago to convey a clear message to all police officers of the need to uphold the law. Justice Wong Kian Kheong said all officers were required under Section 13 of the Police Act 1967 to take an oath. Advertisement 'By murdering the deceased, the appellant had betrayed his declaration to 'obey, uphold and maintain' the law,' he said, adding that the bench exercised its sentencing discretion to affirm the punishment on grounds of public interest. Last September, a three-member bench chaired by Justice Supang Lian, sitting in Kota Kinabalu, dismissed Ahmad Rizal Umar's appeal against conviction and sentence for killing Kartini Borhan, 27. Also on the panel hearing the appeal was Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah. Rizal, who held the rank of inspector, committed the offence at an apartment in Taman Andika, Keningau, between 4am and 5am on Sept 29, 2011. Wong delivered his 37-page written grounds earlier this week, paving the way for Rizal, 43, to exercise his automatic final right of appeal to the Federal Court. The judge said Rizal had used violence and great force to kill Kartini with a knife leaving the victim suffering 10 injuries, including a horrific second stab wound. 'After the murder, he attempted to conceal the offence by alleging that Kartini had been killed by an assailant who broke into the premises to rob her. 'Worse still, he had the temerity to make the false police report and had not shown any remorse,' he said. He said Rizal used his police training and work experience as an investigating officer to conceal the crime. According to the facts of the case, Rizal was in Kartini's rented apartment on the day of the incident but made it look as if a robber had broken into the premises and attacked both of them. Wong said a forensic pathologist gave evidence that Rizal's injuries were self-inflicted and not consistent with the consequences of a combative encounter with a robber. The motive for the murder was a love triangle as the deceased was alleged to have been having an affair with another man. In mitigation earlier, lawyer Ram Singh, who was assisted by Chen Wen Jye, asked for Rizal to be imprisoned and whipped, saying he was a first offender and father to two children. In response, deputy public prosecutor Amril Johari called for the death penalty to be retained as the accused was a law enforcement officer who had attacked his victim brutally. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sime Darby Property ups minimum wage for B40 workers by 80pct to RM2,700
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Property Bhd has raised the minimum living wage for employees in the B40 income group by 80 per cent, from RM1,500 to RM2,700 a month, as part of its commitment to employee well-being and inclusive growth. Its chairman Datuk Rizal Rickman Ramli said the adjustment takes into account the increased cost of living and aims to provide better financial support for lower-income employees. "This initiative highlights our commitment to financial stability and the well-being of our workforce, particularly those most impacted by rising living costs," he said in the group's integrated annual report 2024. The wage hike is part of Sime Darby Property's wider workforce development efforts under its SHIFT25 transformation plan. In 2024, the company recorded a 43 per cent increase in employee training hours and introduced new programmes in areas such as artificial intelligence, sustainable development and urban biodiversity. Rizal said these measures come as the group looks to upskill its workforce in line with evolving industry demands and growing environmental, social and governance expectations. Sime Darby Property's new minimum wage of RM2,700 exceeds the national statutory floor by RM1,000. Under the government's revised minimum wage policy, the monthly wage floor was raised to RM1,700 beginning February this year for employers with five or more workers. Companies with fewer than five employees have until August to comply. Non-compliance is an offence under the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011 (Act 732) and may result in penalties. The new national rate, announced in Budget 2025, is expected to benefit over 4.3 million workers across the country.
The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Where Malay flair meets Nyonya elegance
BOLD new Malay flavours amid Baba-Nyonya heritage are what awaits guests at a serene dining enclave in Putrajaya. With new additions to its menu, Madam Lee Nyonya Private Dining promises a unique dining experience. Located in Palm Garden Hotel, the restaurant is set in a three-storey standalone building adjacent to the hotel's Rafflesia Ballroom. The new menu continues to honour classic Nyonya favourites while introducing five new Malay-style cooking methods. These are masak lemak Minangkabau, masak kicap, bakar bakar, sambal cili api and goreng berempah. (Clockwise from top) Udang Goreng Berempah, Daging Masak Kicap, Oxtail Sambal Cili Api and Bakar Bakar Seabass. New creations to try include the Siput Sedut Masak Lemak Minangkabau, Paru Sambal Cili Api, Oxtail Masak Kicap and Bakar-Bakar Udang Harimau. These dishes complement existing signature dishes like Ayam Kapitan, Tamarind Prawn, Peranakan Beef Rendang and Nyonya Chap Chye. There are also new Nyonya items to choose from such as Chilled Otak-otak, Inchi Kabin (Nyonya-style fried chicken) and asam laksa. Chef de cuisine Muhammad Shaharizal Ahmad Sobry, known as Rizal, leads the restaurant's culinary team. He is known for his passion for authentic traditional Malaysian cuisine. With past experience in prestigious five-star hotel kitchens, Rizal ensures that all pastes are prepared in-house using fresh local ingredients. Diners can also indulge in reimagined Nyonya fusion desserts. Highlights include Sago Cha Cha with Taro Ice-Cream, Pineapple Pulut Hitam Creme Brulee, Onde-Onde Cake with Vanilla Ice-Cream, Coconut Cendol Cheesecake and Pulut Tai Tai with Caramelised Banana. The eatery's semi-fine dining concept is paired with cultural charm. From the elegant reception area adorned with Nyonya antiques to the airy middle-floor dining hall and the al fresco Baba Bar, every detail has been curated to celebrate Peranakan elegance. The restaurant features private rooms while the entire venue is available for weddings, anniversaries or family celebrations. Madam Lee Nyonya Private Dining is open daily from 10am to midnight. For reservations or event bookings, call 03-8943 2233 or 012-871 4101 or email
GMA Network
18-05-2025
- Health
- GMA Network
ESSAY: Rizal as teacher and ‘jowa' makes him more relatable as a hero
Decades later, as an elderly man, Marcial Borromeo described how he became Jose Rizal's student in Dapitan in 1894. The famous doctor and exile had recently set up a school for adolescent boys. Rizal told the young Borromeo to retrieve something he (Rizal) had left inside the darkening forest just up the hill from the seaside compound of huts he built from his lotto winnings. 'My heart beat loud and fast; I was pale with fright,' Borromeo recalled to an interviewer. 'On my way I heard cries and hoots, which frightened me even more.' But Borromeo did find the object (other accounts say it was a wooden cane that Rizal had carved himself), and when he presented it to the great maestro, Rizal patted him on the back and congratulated him for acceptance into his exclusive school. Other students who were already enrolled applauded and revealed that they were hiding in the forest and making the animal sounds to gauge his courage. It was the most unusual kind of admission test. I told this story the other day to an audience of distinguished doctors and professors of medicine. Rizal was looking for more than just intellect in his wards. He valued character, and traits like bravery and will. I shared with the doctors that I witnessed this Rizalian blend of intellect and character during the pandemic when I had a ringside seat as one of the first Covid patients. Filipino doctors stepped up bravely to the frontlines without hesitation to treat me and other pioneer patients. In the face of apocalyptic dread, ignorance and uncertainty, doctors emerged as the true leaders we needed. They kept hope alive through a determined search for solutions and a sense of urgency that seemed to elude our political leaders. Every year, at the annual convention of the Philippine Medical Association, leaders of the country's medical profession mount a Dr. Jose Rizal memorial lecture to remind them of the legacy of the O-G physician and what today's Filipino doctors have to live up to. I was deeply humbled by the challenge of delivering this lecture. As one of the anchors of GMA-7's election coverage, I silently asked myself as I scanned the emerging winners, where are the doctors? Didn't they prove their mettle as leaders of all time by guiding us through one of the worst crises in modern history? The whole orientation of doctors is to analyze a problem — in their case a patient's illness but their rigor and will to do so could just as well be applied to social problems — and then attack it with the best solutions their training and intellect can muster. In the Philippines, our national hero — often hailed as the 'first Filipino' — was an exceptional physician, much like many in my audience. But while Rizal's commitment to medicine was profound, his lifelong quest was the political endeavor of constructing a nation. Medicine served as his platform to demonstrate that a Filipino could match the excellence of any European, all while acquiring practical skills beneficial to any community. With such a genius for a founding father, why is the Philippines then still saddled with basic problems that often seem insurmountable? Where is the genius in our common DNA? The answer I know is complex, but perhaps we can start by making our superhero of a national icon just more human and accessible so ordinary Filipinos can hope to emulate him, rather than just admire the figure on a pedestal. Making him more accessible has been the mission of my documentary colleagues and me for the past 20 years. It's hard for the average Filipino to relate to Rizal as a world-class doctor or novelist. However, we can connect with him as a lovesick 'jowa,' as we portrayed him in a series of documentaries starting with 'Little Bad Boy: Binatang Rizal sa Europa.' That first documentary about Rizal's love life delved into his romance in Belgium with the infatuated niece of his boarding house landlady. In that girlfriend's letters to Rizal, she called him 'my little bad boy.' The exact nature of his behavior that earned him this moniker remains unclear. The last documentary we did on Rizal's love life was produced during the pandemic in Dapitan where as a political exile, he fell in love with the 18-year-old Josephine Bracken, who came into his world as the companion and foster daughter of an English patient going blind. Rizal and Josephine never married because the church excommunicated Rizal for his novels, and even Rizal's family disapproved of their relationship. But the couple lived happily together anyway in the last year of Rizal's life. I'm aware of the risk of trivializing his accomplishments by dwelling on his romantic side. But it's a hook to bring Rizal down to earth. Only a precious few will be intellectual giants, and no one aspires to be a martyr, but anyone can be a jowa, even one who defies social norms for the sake of love. Once that relatability is established, perhaps we can then appreciate certain sterling qualities as more attainable. Rizal was independent-minded, endlessly curious, gentle and pacifist, and committed to the common good. If more of us embraced that example, we'd be better off collectively and as individuals. As heirs to Rizal's legacy as a stout-hearted medical practitioner who dreamed big for his country, Filipino doctors can lead the way.
Rakyat Post
07-05-2025
- Business
- Rakyat Post
Just Another Scam Case, Says Bank Staff To Customer Who Couldn't Afford RM12 Card Fee After Scam
Subscribe to our FREE In a Facebook post that has resonated deeply across Malaysian social media, being shared over 1,300 times in just two days, Mc Noric Rizal detailed his harrowing experience with financial fraud, offering a raw, firsthand account of the emotional devastation such crimes inflict. In his now-viral post, Rizal described the moment that would mark the beginning of his financial nightmare. When I went out to buy things, at the payment counter, I tapped my CIMB card as usual, but it failed. I tried again, still failed. Finally, with some embarrassment, I used my credit card. Done. What started as an embarrassing moment at a checkout counter quickly spiralled into a devastating revelation – his accounts had been drained to mere pocket change. The incident unfolded across multiple bank cards within days, leaving Rizal increasingly desperate. The real gut punch came when he realised some of the lost funds were entrusted money from others. 'How do I explain this to people who trusted me?' he shared, capturing the personal anguish behind the fraud statistics. Bank Visit Turns from Despair to Small Mercy His visit to a local bank branch only compounded the trauma. After facing what he describes as dismissive treatment from a staff member who casually labelled it 'just another scam case,' Rizal admittedly lost his composure. This raw, human moment has struck a chord with thousands of readers. The situation's gravity crystallised when he couldn't even afford the RM12 fee for a replacement card. 'All my money was gone. This month's salary – gone. He wrote, ' I haven't even bought household necessities,' highlighting such crimes' immediate, practical impacts. Later, he received a replacement card without charge, though he wasn't sure why – perhaps, he mused in his post, his visible distress had moved someone at the bank to waive the fee quietly. Between NSRC Reports and Recovery Reality The post's viral spread—reaching over 1,300 shares in just 48 hours—shows how deeply this issue resonates with Malaysians. Many of them have commented on their own similar experiences or fears about digital banking security. Rizal's story, shared with unflinching honesty, has become a rallying point for discussions about financial security and customer service in Malaysia's banking sector. His experience mirrors countless others, though few are documented with such emotional transparency. In the comments section, some advised Rizal to file a report with the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC). However, others pointed out the grim reality – that once money is transferred out in such scams, the chances of recovery are often dismally low. Report bank, report NSRC (997), report PDRM.. InsyaAllah.. xde hasil.. Ana dh kena.. 25k hilang.. Bank: "susah nk dpt balik duit ni cik.. tp kami boleh freeze akaun cik😀" PDRM: "nnti kami hubungi tuan semula" *sampai sudah xcall NSRC: "trima kasih" *done update statistik — Syafiq Safwan (@Sysafwann) READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
