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Malay Mail
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Viral TikTok clip shows glowing ‘laser runway' crosswalk in Semenyih, Malaysia's first smart pedestrian crossing (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — A dazzling new 'laser light runway' pedestrian crossing in Eco Majestic, Semenyih has gone viral after a TikTok video showing the feature racked up more than 132,900 likes and over 2,200 comments. The clip, posted by user highlights the high-tech crosswalk near Eco Majestic, where neon-like lines light up the road in striking runway fashion. In the comments, netizens expressed both curiosity and excitement. Many asked where the crossing was located, while some confirmed it was indeed in Semenyih. Others admitted they had no idea such technology even existed in Malaysia. On its Instagram account, Eco Majestic described it as Malaysia's first smart pedestrian crossing, with the projector boosting visibility, particularly in low-light conditions. The viral clip has not only put a spotlight on one street in Semenyih but also highlighted how inventive design can transform everyday infrastructure into a memorable experience.
Free Malaysia Today
12-08-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Special panel probing death of Palapes cadet to complete report soon
Higher education minister Zambry Abd Kadir visited the cadet's mother at her home in Semenyih today. PETALING JAYA : No one will be protected if the investigation into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin uncovers elements of bullying or criminal conduct, higher education minister Zambry Abd Kadir said today. He said a special committee investigating the death of the 22-year-old cadet of the Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) is expected to complete its report soon, Bernama reported. 'I have directed UTM to fully cooperate in the investigation. 'There will be no attempt to shield anyone if wrongdoing is found,' he said after visiting Syamsul's mother, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, at her home in Semenyih today. Present was UTM vice-chancellor Shafry Rahim. Syamsul was a second-semester Bachelor of Cyber Security student and the eldest of three children. He died on July 28 under unclear circumstances while undergoing Palapes training at the Army Combat Training Centre (Pulada) in Ulu Tiram, Johor. He began training on July 26 and had been expected to complete it on Aug 3. Earlier, defence minister Khaled Nordin announced the formation of a joint investigation committee, comprising officers from the defence, higher education, and home ministries. The family had called for a transparent and fair investigation, including a second autopsy. This followed allegations by the mother that Syamsul's body showed bruises and injuries consistent with physical assault rather than a seizure. 'I want a transparent investigation. There were wounds on his chest, as if he was stabbed or struck with an object. His eyes were bruised. 'I strongly believe there was foul play, that he was beaten, tortured and assaulted until he died,' she said. She also urged that the family's lawyer, Naran Singh, be included in the ministry's investigation committee.
Malay Mail
11-08-2025
- Malay Mail
No one will be spared if bullying or criminal conduct found in UTM Palapes cadet's death, says higher education minister
SEMENYIH, Aug 11 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has assured that no individual will be protected if investigations into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin uncover elements of bullying or criminal conduct. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the special committee investigating the 22-year-old Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) cadet's death is expected to complete its report soon. 'I have directed UTM to take all necessary measures and fully cooperate with the investigation. There will be no attempt to shield anyone if wrongdoing is found,' he told reporters after visiting Syamsul Haris' mother, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, at her home here today. Also present was UTM vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim. Zambry also noted that priority should be given to expediting the committee's report while ensuring that the family's concerns are addressed. Syamsul Haris, a second-semester Bachelor of Cyber Security student and the eldest of three siblings, died under unclear and suspicious circumstances while undergoing Palapes training at the Army Combat Training Centre (Pulada) in Ulu Tiram, Johor. He began training on July 26, which was scheduled to end on August 3. Earlier, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced the formation of a joint investigation committee comprising the Ministries of Defence, Higher Education and Home Affairs. The family has called for a transparent and fair investigation, including a second autopsy, following allegations by Ummu Haiman Bee that her son's body showed bruises and injuries consistent with physical assault rather than a seizure. 'I want a transparent investigation. There were wounds on his chest, as if he was stabbed or struck with an object. His eyes were bruised. I strongly believe there was foul play, that he was beaten, tortured and assaulted until he died,' she said. She also urged that the family's lawyer, Datuk Naran Singh, be included in the ministry's investigation committee. — Bernama
Malay Mail
08-07-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
For truly slurp-worthy pork noodles and curry mee topped generously with ‘seehum', travel to Restoran Mei Mei Seafood in Semenyih
SEMENYIH, July 8 —There are pork noodles and then there are truly slurp-worthy pork noodles. You know the sort I mean: sauce and oil slicked strands of hor fun that you toss unceremoniously with minced pork and pork lard, the garnish of chopped green onions almost an afterthought. An ordinary bowl which somehow manages to be greater than the sum of its parts. Why such a bowl remains challenging to come across nowadays is probably a discussion for another time. (Suffice to say, I have had more mediocre bowls of pork noodles than I care to remember.) Cups of silky smooth 'cham'. — Picture by CK Lim Which is why, for certain readers who are born food sleuths and undeterred when it comes to longer drives, it might be well worth it to travel to Semenyih for a simple yet satisfying bowl. The pork noodles I'm alluding to can be found from early morning till around noon at Restoran Mei Mei Seafood in Semenyih's Eco Majestic township. This is very much a breakfast or weekend brunch dish; come dinnertime, the shop offers typical dai chow or Chinese restaurant fare. Mid-morning is the perfect time to visit, really. The lunchtime crowd hasn't stomped in yet so you can sip on freshly mixed cups of silky smooth cham while waiting for your noodles. Go for the dry version of the pork noodles. — Picture by CK Lim The front-of-house, so to speak, is run by one of three brothers; all of them quite young. He'd first ask if you would like the soup or dry style of pork noodles. For my money, I would always go for the dry version of the pork noodles though this is entirely up to personal preference. There is nothing wrong with their soup pork noodles, mind you. The reason I prefer the dry type isn't so much a case of sauce vs. soup so much as which style showcases the nuggets of pork lard best, but more on that later. Our bowls of dry pork noodles arrived looking quite unassuming: a golden tumble of noodles, slicked in soy sauce and rendered pork lard. Liquid gold, that. A smattering of well seasoned minced pork. We had a choice with the noodles themselves, of course. Some might prefer chewy loh shu fun; others go for yellow noodles cooked just long enough to have a bit of a spring. It's always hor fun – flat rice noodles – for us, the better to soak up the restrained coating of soy sauce and lard oil. A garnish of chopped green onions adds sweetness and crunch in equal measure. The highlight, without a doubt, is the fried pork lard – the real reason I opt for the dry noodles instead of its soupier sibling. The pork liver is still tender and not overcooked (left) whilst the croutons of pork lard are fresh and crunchy (right). — Picture by CK Lim When the croutons of pork lard are this fresh and crunchy, I wouldn't waste them getting soggy in broth. Instead, when tossed with the noodles, minced pork, sauce and oil, what you have is a textural surprise in every bite. Smooth and crispy, oily without being greasy, so full of flavour. The rest of the porcine protein is kept warm in the hot soup, a separate bowl awaiting our attention. The pork liver is still tender and not overcooked whilst the sliced pork and meatballs remain tender and bouncy. You can mix and match or ask for less of certain ingredients. Some might not enjoy the chewy pork intestines. Sometimes I ask for only the freshly shaped meat patties, which have a more velvety mouthfeel compared to the lean sliced pork. The curry mee is another standout dish here. — Picture by CK Lim For fans of spicier breakfast bowls, the curry mee is another standout dish here. The broth was thick, almost creamy, coloured a deep red thanks to a higher ratio of chilli oil to coconut milk. There is that unmistakable waft of fermented shrimp paste and chunks of parboiled chicken. Soft tofu puffs soaked through with curry, the surprisingly vivid green of long beans and juicy bean sprouts round out the ingredients. The noodles underneath are a mix of yellow mee and rice vermicelli, usually, perfect for soaking up the broth without getting too soggy. But for most of us, the real draw has to be generous toppings of blood-red see hum. A saucer of sambal and a wedge of lime, and you're all set. These are ordinary bowls of noodles that will offer even the most fastidious of appetites some quiet satisfaction. And in uncertain times like now, that is quite extraordinary indeed. Generous toppings including blood-red 'seehum'. — Picture by CK Lim Restoran Mei Mei Seafood 32-1, Jln Eco Majestic 9/1B, Eco Majestic, Semenyih, Selangor. Open Tue-Sat 8am-9:30pm, Sun 8am-10:30pm, Mon closed Phone: 016-631 5865 *This is an independent review where the writer paid for the meal. *Follow us on Instagram @eatdrinkmm for more food gems.
Free Malaysia Today
23-05-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Terrence Sinnadurai, founder of Desa Amal Jireh, dies at 75
Reverend Terrence Sinnadurai had a passion for people, particularly the underprivileged and destitute, as well as senior citizens. PETALING JAYA : Reverend Terrence Sinnadurai, the founder of Desa Amal Jireh (DAJ) – a 40-year-old sanctuary for underprivileged children and senior citizens – has died at 75. He died at 5.58pm at Sunway Medical Centre on Wednesday after battling diabetes for years. He had been warded ini the hospital for about a month for sepsis. Terrence leaves behind a decades-long legacy of service, having founded the home in 1985 with his wife Kamala. Beginning as a humble operation in a single-storey terrace house in Kajang, DAJ transformed into a village in Semenyih with a canteen, separate dormitories for boys, girls and senior citizens, a library and staff offices. Terrence also served as the senior pastor of Kajang Assembly of God (AOG), one of the largest churches in Kajang, from 1978 to 2001, and later as the senior pastor of Agape Community Centre in Semenyih. He leaves behind his wife, three children – John, Shanti and Reuben – and five grandchildren. Around 500 people packed the main hall of Desa Amal Jireh in Semenyih for the wake service last night. The wake service last night at DAJ saw around 500 attendees pack the main hall of the home, including former home residents, church members and Terrence's fellow pastors and peers in AOG Malaysia. DAJ vice-chairman Emerson Chelliah lauded Terrence for his passion for people, particularly the underprivileged and destitute, as well as senior citizens. 'He was a real visionary. He was always looking for ways to do more (for the home) and had a gift for thinking outside the box in terms of fundraising. 'He was never tired of wanting to do more and more. It was a joy to see him work. He has impacted a lot of people, from over 20 years in Kajang AOG and 40 years in DAJ,' he told FMT. Speaking at the wake, Shanti, who is also the deputy director of DAJ, praised her father for always having time for his family, even while serving as a pastor and the chairman of DAJ. 'He made an effort for his family. Every day there would be one meal together as a family. 'They say pastors' children struggle because pastors have no time for their family, but my father was there for almost every sports meet I went to until I was in Form Five,' she said. Another wake service will be held at DAJ at 8.30pm tonight, and the funeral service will be held tomorrow morning at 10am at the same venue.
