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The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
PM not seeking immunity, says Anwar's political secretary
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is not seeking absolute immunity for his office, says his senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. According to Shamsul, the crux of the issue was whether a civil suit can disrupt the Prime Minister's ability to carry out his duties as the executive branch of the nation. 'This is a valid and lawful consideration to be referred to the Federal Court, the highest judicial authority in the nation, with the jurisdiction to interpret the Constitution fairly and objectively. 'It is very irresponsible to equate this legal application with authoritarianism,' said Shamsul in a statement on Friday (May 30). Shamsul was referring to a statement by Lawyers for Liberty Director Zaid Malek, who called on the Attorney General Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar to intervene on the issue. This came after Anwar's court filing last week, which reportedly sought to refer eight constitutional questions to the Federal Court, including whether he gets immunity from civil proceedings initiated by his former research assistant Yusoff Rawther. Shamsul said that in countries practising democracy, the issue of qualified immunity was always discussed to balance the need to administer the country and an individual's rights. 'The Prime Minister isn't above the law, but he should not be a target of politically-motivated legal proceedings, which could affect the stability of the country's administration,' added Shamsul. Shamsul urged the public to respect the rule of law and not abuse legal channels to craft their own political narrative. 'The nation has endured far too many episodes where the laws were manipulated for political interest. 'All disputes should be resolved via legal channels, not by manipulating the sentiments of the people,' he said. Yusoff had filed a civil suit against Anwar in 2021, accusing the prime minister of sexually assaulting him at his office in October 2018. Anwar is seeking a ruling from the courts on whether the Federal Constitution's Articles 39, 40, and 43 provide him with qualified immunity against the legal action brought by Yusoff.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Surau shelters Indian mum & baby, netizens praise kindness
A young Malaysian woman seeking refuge with her baby at a surau in Alor Setar, Kedah, touched the hearts of many after her quiet plea for help was met with compassion and swift support. The woman, believed to be in her early 20s, was first spotted wandering near the surau by committee member Shamsul Anuar Aziz. ALSO READ: 'Proud to be M'sian': Kind strangers help blind 'pak cik' cross busy road, netizens moved to tears Noticing her anxious demeanor, Shamsul approached her, only to hear her emotional request: 'I'm scared... please don't chase me away.' Moved by her distress, Shamsul assured her of his intentions and offered her shelter. 'After prayers, I saw her loitering outside. Her facial expressions made it obvious that she was battling a problem,' he said. Later, Shamsul returned with three other surau members to locate her. They found her hiding behind a car in a dark corner. Once she felt safe, the woman revealed that she was facing financial and family hardships. Her husband is currently serving a prison sentence for an undisclosed offence, and she had no money, having just fled a friend's house where she felt unsafe. In a heartbreaking detail, she said her baby was wrapped in a yellow towel because she couldn't afford diapers. Touched by her plight, the surau members immediately sprang into action. They bought diapers, baby formula, and food. Upon learning that she had a brother in Penang, Shamsul purchased an ETS train ticket for her and even accompanied her to the station to ensure she boarded safely. 'We're just glad to be helping,' Shamsul said. Reflecting on the experience, he told Harian Metro that it was his first time handling such a situation, but it was a lesson in empathy and shared humanity. Before departing to Penang, the woman repeatedly thanked them. 'She thanked us many times, and I told her to pray for our health and sustenance. 'For me, this was a test for myself and the congregation. We wish her the very best,' he said. A clip of the incident, shared by Shamsul on TikTok, has since drawn praise for the kindness shown, reinforcing the belief that compassion transcends boundaries. One user called Prema@Hema8103 commented: 'I don't know what to say... thank you so much for being willing to help regardless of race or religion. I hope this unity between us continues.' 'Where in Penang did she get off the ETS, bro? Who took her to her brother's house? If she got off at Permatang Rawa, I could've sent her to her brother's place—because the ETS station is just behind my house in Permatang Rawa,' Muhamad Riszuan kindly offered.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
'Please don't chase me away'— Surau shelters Indian mum & baby, netizens praise kindness beyond race
A young Malaysian woman seeking refuge with her baby at a surau in Alor Setar, Kedah, touched the hearts of many after her quiet plea for help was met with compassion and swift support. The woman, believed to be in her early 20s, was first spotted wandering near the surau by committee member Shamsul Anuar Aziz. ALSO READ: 'Proud to be M'sian': Kind strangers help blind 'pak cik' cross busy road, netizens moved to tears Noticing her anxious demeanor, Shamsul approached her, only to hear her emotional request: 'I'm scared... please don't chase me away.' Moved by her distress, Shamsul assured her of his intentions and offered her shelter. 'After prayers, I saw her loitering outside. Her facial expressions made it obvious that she was battling a problem,' he said. Later, Shamsul returned with three other surau members to locate her. They found her hiding behind a car in a dark corner. Once she felt safe, the woman revealed that she was facing financial and family hardships. Her husband is currently serving a prison sentence for an undisclosed offence, and she had no money, having just fled a friend's house where she felt unsafe. In a heartbreaking detail, she said her baby was wrapped in a yellow towel because she couldn't afford diapers. Touched by her plight, the surau members immediately sprang into action. They bought diapers, baby formula, and food. Upon learning that she had a brother in Penang, Shamsul purchased an ETS train ticket for her and even accompanied her to the station to ensure she boarded safely. 'We're just glad to be helping,' Shamsul said. Reflecting on the experience, he told Harian Metro that it was his first time handling such a situation, but it was a lesson in empathy and shared humanity. Before departing to Penang, the woman repeatedly thanked them. 'She thanked us many times, and I told her to pray for our health and sustenance. 'For me, this was a test for myself and the congregation. We wish her the very best,' he said. A clip of the incident, shared by Shamsul on TikTok, has since drawn praise for the kindness shown, reinforcing the belief that compassion transcends boundaries. One user called Prema@Hema8103 commented: 'I don't know what to say... thank you so much for being willing to help regardless of race or religion. I hope this unity between us continues.' 'Where in Penang did she get off the ETS, bro? Who took her to her brother's house? If she got off at Permatang Rawa, I could've sent her to her brother's place—because the ETS station is just behind my house in Permatang Rawa,' Muhamad Riszuan kindly offered.
Rakyat Post
26-05-2025
- General
- Rakyat Post
'Please Don't Chase Me Away' – Surau Helps Single Mother In Need
Subscribe to our FREE A sad yet heartwarming video of a 20-year-old Indian woman who had apparently just given birth and took shelter in a surau has gone viral on social media. In the TikTok video posted by user @shownbotak, committee members of Surau Madrasatul Huda in Alor Setar, Kedah, had looked after the woman and her newborn baby. The surau became a safe place of respite and recovery while she took care of her infant child. She turned up at the surau secretary's doorstep looking anxious and afraid According to a Shamsul Anuar Aziz, the owner of the TikTok account that posted the viral video, described the encounter as a moment of self-realisation about the real meaning of humanity, regardless of background, race, or religion. He recounted the chance meeting, which happened last Saturday night (24 May) around 8.35pm. Shamsul said he had just completed his Maghrib prayer and sat outside the surau for a while until he saw the woman carrying her baby, walking by the surau slowly. 'The way she walked, the way she looked.. she appeared to be afraid, like someone who is in trouble. Her baby was wrapped in a yellow towel and she was carrying a plastic bag,' he said. Telling the story further, Shamsul said he also received a call from his cousin who lives just behind his house. His cousin informed him of a woman with a baby hiding in the dark nearby. 'I went to see, bringing two or three congregation members from the surau. When I saw her, she was crouched and hiding behind a car. The area was really dark. When I called out to her, she seemed like she wanted to run away. 'At the time she spoke softly, 'please don't chase me away'. I was on the verge of tears,' he said. The single mother was in financial trouble and feared for her safety Shamsul managed to persuade her to go to the surau with him to provide a safe and calm environment. However, he shared that the woman did not speak much and assumed that it was probably because she was scared and traumatised. 'I said I'm not chasing you away. I want to help. She finally followed me to the surau. We gave her a place to sit and asked what happened to her,' he explained. After a while, she opened up to Shamsul and told her story. It turns out, she had been staying at a friend's house nearby who also has a family of their own but have been having financial troubles. To make things worse, her husband is currently serving a jail sentence. She told Shamsul that she ran away from her friend's house because she didn't feel safe there. She had no money and no place to go, while her child was only wrapped in a towel with no fresh diapers. The surau committee members took care of her and bought her a train ticket Empathising with the woman's plight, Shamsul and a few of the surau members went to buy milk and disposable diapers for the baby, as well as provide a temporary shelter for them at the surau. The woman then told Shamsul that she has a brother in Penang, who he helped her get in touch with. Together, the surau members bought her a train ticket to Penang that same night and ensured that she and her child got on the train safely. 'This is the first time something like this has happened at our surau. We were just grateful that we were given the opportunity to help her. Doesn't matter what race or religion, what's important is that she and her baby are safe,' he said. Netizens shared approving comments, some even offered to make sure she arrived safely in Penang In the comments section, other TikTok users who saw the video left positive comments, thanking the surau committee members who helped the woman. A few users who are based in Penang even offered to help the mother continue her journey back to her brother safely after she reaches Penang. The incident and comments prove that Malaysia is full of people who help one another while putting race, religion, and background aside. Shamsul and the Surau Madrasatul Huda congregation as well as its committee members are fine examples of compassion and harmony within a multiracial society such as ours. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Kampung Beng police post boosts safety in nearby areas
LENGGONG: The Home Ministry (KDN) announced an allocation of RM11.3 million for the construction of a permanent police post in Kampung Beng here today. Its deputy minister, Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said initial construction work will be done this year at the two-hectare area near the village. 'The construction of the police post is to facilitate services such as complaints or police reports lodged by residents of Kampung Beng and its nearby areas. 'It also can be viewed as a completion from a security aspect when the new route between Kampung Beng and Intan Suraya (Sungai Siput) is ready and people from the East Coast will use this route to avoid traffic on the North-South Expressway,' he said during a media conference officiating the operations of the temporary police post in the village today. He said that the ministry was convinced that the post would boost the confidence of tourists who visit the village, adding that construction of the temporary post began on Oct 10 last year and was completed on April 30 this year. Shamsul said that operations at the police post, which is manned by three police personnel, has begun and will be opened daily from 8 am to 5 pm. 'This are measures we have taken before completing the permanent post and will allow residents to lodge complaints easily compared to previously when they had to go to Lenggong Police Station, which is rather far away,' he said, and expressed his thanks to the Lenggong district and land office for their help in realising the project.
