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Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
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Sastera perjalanan sebagai satu genre
How TNB is transforming rural communities Tenaga Nasional Berhad's rural electrification programme is improving lives, boosting economies and bridging the digital divide. Batik Air launches its first international route from Subang Batik Air will operate daily flights to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport beginning July 28, 2025. Anlene CholestoPro lowers cholesterol and supports bone health The new milk formulation is designed to support cholesterol levels while promoting bone, joint and muscle health. Turnover XXV sets the scene for a cinematic shake-up The new British film company lands in Malaysia with a plan to tell untold stories, train new talent, and flip the script on traditional filmmaking. Does your short horror film make the 'CUT!'? Win up to RM40,000! Sinister scares take the spotlight in Ampersand Advisory's thrilling new competition, which seeks scary movies of superior substance.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
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3 remanded after man slashed by girlfriend's ex-husband
Subang deputy police chief Fairus Jaafar said the victim, a 47-year-old man, had been living with the former wife of one of the suspects at the apartment. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Police remanded three men for five days after a man suffered severe injuries from being slashed at an apartment in Taman Puchong Intan, Puchong, last Thursday. Subang deputy police chief Fairus Jaafar said the three suspects, including the ex-husband of the victim's girlfriend, had been remanded until Friday to aid investigations. 'The incident was motivated by jealousy,' Harian Metro quoted him as saying today. Police arrested the suspects at Jalan USJ 9 in Subang at 3pm yesterday. The trio, all of whom have criminal records, admitted to involvement in the case. On Saturday, Fairus said his station received a call from a woman informing them that her boyfriend had been beaten and slashed by her former husband and two men at 2.15am. He said investigations revealed that the victim, a 47-year-old man, was living with the former wife of one of the suspects at the apartment. 'The victim was beaten with an iron rod and slashed with a knife,' said Fairus. The man was taken to Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang and is in stable condition. The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon.
Free Malaysia Today
14-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
The former MAS man who approved billions of ringgit in transactions
Former MAS finance chief Suppiah Subramaniam showing airline staff the ropes when computers were introduced in the 1980s. (Suppiah Subramaniam pic) PETALING JAYA : The pen is mightier than the sword. This adage certainly rang true for former Malaysia Airlines (MAS) finance chief Suppiah Subramaniam during his 30-year tenure with the national carrier. Suppiah, who last served as MAS's executive vice-president of group finance, was at one point entrusted to approve financial transactions worth hundreds of millions of ringgit – all with a stroke of his pen. Recalling those historic moments in the late 1980s and '90s, Suppiah said MAS had been rapidly expanding its global routes with the purchase of Boeing and Airbus jetliners. The carrier had reportedly ordered up to 72 jetliners worth US$3.5 billion in the late '80s and, in the following decade, 25 Boeing 747 and 777 aircraft to the tune of US$3 billion. 'The purchase packages also included aircraft engines, spares, logistics support, and technical and flight-crew training. 'Aviation for the country was booming; so, too, it did for MAS,' he said at the launch of the book 'The Malaysia Airlines We Built' at the Subang National Golf Club recently. The event was officiated by former MAS deputy chairman Sulaiman Sujak, in the presence of former managing director Kamaruddin Ahmad, former engineering division deputy director Sitham Nadarajah, and MAS Retirees Association president Shulhameed Marican. The book chronicles MAS's golden era through personal stories, historical insights, and reflections on the collective mission to transform it into a world-class airline. As the head of finance, Suppiah had had a heavy responsibility to ensure all payments made were not only transparent and accounted for, but air-tight in conforming with strict fiduciary regulations. Former MAS deputy chairman Sulaiman Sujak officiating the launch of 'The Malaysia Airlines We Built' at the Subang National Golf Club on April 12. With him are (from left) Suppiah, Sitham Nadarajah and Kamaruddin Ahmad. (Adrian David pic) 'There was no margin for error as our accounts were scrutinised by an internal audit department and reputable external chartered accountants. 'This was to ensure there were no malpractices that could lead to corruption and tarnish the reputation of MAS and the country,' said Suppiah, who rose through the ranks as a technical cost accountant in 1973 and retired after 27 years with the carrier. The 83-year-old was also among those who had been instrumental in the management of the MAS cooperative society that benefited 12,000 employees through loans, insurance, financing of household items, and laundry services. He recalled that the early years of MAS, which began operating on its own from Oct 1, 1972 following the split of Malayia-Singapore Airlines, had been turbulent and very challenging. 'We had a mammoth task with very limited aircraft and assets in Kuala Lumpur. The staff made sacrifices when relocating from Singapore to kickstart a fledgling new airline. 'Fortunately, Australia's Qantas and New Zealand Airways provided experienced resources by seconding their staff in engineering and flight operations. 'Over time, driven by the team's strong desire to learn through established giants, we achieved rapid success. We were able to quickly produce among the best airline pilots, inflight crews with golden service, and aircraft maintenance engineers.' Suppiah (right) in conversation with former MAS general manager of flight operations Shulhameed Marican, who is also the president of the MAS Retirees Association. (Adrian David pic) He noted that many of MAS's in-house talents were later recruited by other airlines for their exemplary services. Suppiah added that he is proud to have been part of MAS's pioneering team that nurtured the national carrier to become an international icon and award-winning outfit. 'We proved that, as Malaysians, we could successfully build an international brand and showcase the country's capability of moulding a well-respected and talented workforce.' Meanwhile, Shulhameed said 'The Malaysia Airlines We Built' offers first-hand insights into how Malaysia's homegrown aviation workforce built an airline that once flew across six continents. 'I hope the book will serve as inspiration for future generations, even as we recognise that changes are needed in several areas to keep pace with technological advances in aviation and related sectors,' he said. The former general manager of flight operations (services and infrastructure) stressed that local talents made up the dedicated team that supported the nation's aspiration for a world-class airline, surpassing the expectations of both Malaysians and the global aviation community.
