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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
‘Spirit medium' for animals scams grieving pet owners
Compiled by SALMA FAIRUS, R. ARAVINTHAN and C. ARUNO A WOMAN in China claiming to be a 'spirit medium' for pets has scammed more than a hundred grieving pet owners for thousands of yuan, reported China Press. The medium claimed that she was able to identify the bodies in which dead pets have reincarnated. She charged a minimum of 128 yuan (RM75) per session and customers could choose to buy a discounted package for multiple sessions at between 899 yuan (RM529) and 1,899 yuan (RM1,117). One of the medium's victims was Anran (not her real name) who lost her 15-year-old dog last year. After her post about how sad she was online, she was invited to join a chat group with other purported grieving pet owners. This was when Anran was bombarded with testimonials from 'owners' who successfully contacted their dead pets through the medium. She paid around 1,000 yuan (RM588) to try and reach out to her beloved pet. Anran was told to recite a spell, keep a dream journal and try to find her pet in her dream. The medium blocked Anran when she complained that the spell did not work. According to other victims, the scam began as early as June 2024. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Pregnant Uyaina bids farewell to talk show
Compiled by SALMA FAIRUS, R. ARAVINTHAN and C. ARUNO ACTRESS Uyaina Arshad ( pic ) has announced that she is pregnant with her third child, describing the news as an unexpected blessing, reported Harian Metro. Uyaina, whose full name is Saidatul Naseha Uyaina Arshad, 33, shared the good news on social media. 'Hoping this baby will be as funny as her mama,' Uyaina wrote. She added that the pregnancy was not planned, calling it a gift from God. Her social media post was flooded with congratulatory wishes and prayers from her followers and celebrities. Uyaina also wrapped up a nine-year stint as the host of the talk show Wanita Hari Ini. She expressed her gratitude to the production team for trusting her to helm the programme for nearly a decade, marking the end of a meaningful journey in her career. Uyaina married musician Raja Syahiran on Dec 21, 2021, and they have two children. > More than 3,000 illegally planted durian trees within the Gunung Benum Forest Reserve in Pahang have been cut down in an 18-day operation by the Pahang Forestry Department, reported Kosmo!. Its director Zainuddin Jamaluddin said the enforcement covered an area of 250ha. He said in addition to destroying various durian varieties such as Musang King and D24, the team also removed other illegally planted crops including petai and fruiting trees. 'Since the enforcement operation was carried out, we have not received any objections or threats from farmers. 'They accept the department's firm action,' he told reporters. A notice was issued for farmers over the illegal encroachment, stating that those found guilty could face prosecution under Section 32 of the National Forestry Act 1984. Punishments include fines up to RM50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Temple land allocation next to sewage plant an ‘insult'
Compiled by SALMA FAIRUS, R. ARAVINTHAN and C. ARUNO THE decision by a developer to allocate land for a Hindu temple next to a sewage treatment facility in Selangor has been condemned, Makkal Osai reported. State human resources and poverty eradication committee chairman V. Papparaidu said the temple, which was previously located in a plantation in Kapar, is a symbol of the Indian community's sacrifices at the plantation. He said allocating land for a place of worship next to a sewage treatment facility is an insult by the company. It was not clear why the temple was forced to move there. Papparaidu said this was not an isolated incident. Another temple in Bukit Raja faced the same situation. He said insulting actions must not be tolerated by the government. He added that such actions by large corporations will bring shame to the country. > The daily also reported that a man in India has killed his three young daughters and then himself because he could not repay his loan. Govindaraj, from Tamil Nadu, had four children with wife Barathi. He took a huge loan to build a house and ended up deep in debt. Govindaraj, who was sleeping in the hall next to his three daughters and one-year-old son, sent the boy back to his mother's room. He then locked the room door from outside. The mother's pleas for help woke the neighbours who reported the matter to the police. Those suffering from mental health issues or are contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (011- 1959 8214 on WhatsApp); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929, go to for a full list of numbers and operating hours, or e-mail sam@befrien The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
