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The Star
23-07-2025
- The Star
Temple thieves go viral with CCTV dance
Compiled by TAN SIN CHOW, DIVYA THERESA RAVI and R. ARAVINTHAN A VIDEO of two burglars dancing went viral after CCTV captured the act, Makkal Osai reported. The two thieves broke into the temple near a college campus in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Though initially focused on the donation box, they were alarmed when they spotted the CCTV camera pointing at them. However, shock gave way to mirth as the two men gyrated and gestured as if they were unconcerned about being recorded. Police are looking for the duo. > A medical student from Selangor received recognition in India for charity work, Malaysia Nanban reported. Ganesh Logeswaran, from Banting, was recognised for his social work during the 15th Karnataka Chitrashante Awards. Ganesh is no stranger to social work as he is a grandson of former Kampung Jenjarom MIC chief, the late SS Maniam. 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
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Bears feast on durians after wandering into a school
Compiled by TAN SIN CHOW, DIVYA THERESA RAVI and R. ARAVINTHAN Apparently, it is not just humans who love durians – two bears risked it all for a taste of the king of fruits at a school in Terengganu, Sinar Harian reported. The pair entered SK Seberang Tayor in Kemaman around 8.30am on Monday. School gardener Azmi Yaakob, 52, said some pupils who were undergoing sports training, were told to return to the classrooms. He said the bears wandered in the compound for quite some time and around 11am, they went to the school farm where durian trees were planted. 'They ate some durians before moving on to the nearby bush,' he added. Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department director Loo Kean Seong said traps had been placed in the area since May. He said efforts were being taken to locate the animals. > After 18 years, Malaysian blockbuster Impak Maksima made a roaring cinematic comeback with a new instalment, raking in RM1mil in just four days, Harian Metro reported. The sequel, Impak Maksima 2, is directed by Dr Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri and stars Arfie Shah, Datuk Seri Eizlan Yusof and Dynas Mokhtar. 'In the current situation, reaching RM1mil is a very positive sign. 'I'm doing something that others don't do. This always involved taking risks with careful planning, particularly in budget management,' said Ahmad Idham. Impak Maksima, which was released in 2007, made about RM2mil at the box office. 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
21-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Jumbo rampage destroys crops
Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ, TAN SIN CHOW AND R. ARAVINTHAN A HERD of wild elephants has wreaked havoc on a coconut plantation in Johor, destroying 6,000 trees and causing estimated losses of RM1.8mil over the past nine months, Kosmo! reported. The intrusions, which began in October last year, have devastated the Sedili Kechil Food Production Zone in Kota Tinggi involving crops cultivated by 32 entrepreneurs and six farming organisations. Pengerang Area Farmers' Organisation managing director Mohamad Azhar Din said 6,171 coconut trees were damaged. 'These elephants are believed to roam in small groups of three to five and typically strike during the night until dawn,' he said, adding that the most recent incidents on June 16 and 17 destroyed 380 trees and caused RM90,000 in losses. 'Those trees were planted in late 2023 and expected to begin bearing fruit by the end of next year.' He said numerous mitigation efforts had been implemented, including building fences and drainage systems and conducting patrols, as recommended by the Wildlife and National Parks Department. He warned that continued attacks by the elephants could undermine the state government's agrofood development. Previously, the plantation had only faced threats from monkeys, wild boars and rats. > Popular entertainer Nabil Ahmad has touched hearts online with his plan to transform his family home in Mambau, Negri Sembilan, into a madrasah. The multi-talented 42-year-old, whose full name is Ahmad Nabil Ahmad, shared on social media that the dream is close to becoming a reality. 'My mother had expressed her desire for our family home to become a madrasah for religious learning and events. 'She also hoped it could provide a source of income for our family as the land is ours,' he told Berita Harian. He said renovations are slated to start early next year, with the existing home to be demolished in order to make way for a small mosque. 'I also plan to build a tahfiz and provide accommodation for students and the ustaz. For starters, we will accept only male students and offer free Quran classes,' he said. Nabil added that he would consult the Negri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council on the process of land endowment and official establishment of the madrasah. (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
17-05-2025
- Science
- The Star
School wins gold medals for innovation at global event
Compiled by TAN SIN CHOW AND R. ARAVINTHAN PUPILS from SJK(T) Taman Permata in Dengkil, Selangor, won six gold medals at an international innovation competition, Malaysia Nanban reported. Six teams from the school – comprising pupils from Year Two to Year Six – won medals at the 3rd International Invention and Innovation Competition 2025. The event, organised by the Malaysia Innovation, Invention and Creativity Association (Miica), was held at Akademi Seni Budaya and Warisan Kebangsaan in Kuala Lumpur. The school's headmaster Ravi Subramaniam congratulated the pupils and thanked science teacher Saraswathy Munian for training the winning teams. Their success was made sweeter by Saraswathy also winning an award at the event. She was one of the 20 teachers worldwide who received the best teacher award in various categories from 381 teachers who were nominated. Miica president Ganesan Jayabalan handed out the prizes to the winning pupils. (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
17-05-2025
- Science
- The Star
Himalayan glaciers melt focus of climate meet
Compiled by TAN SIN CHOW AND R. ARAVINTHAN PUPILS from SJK(T) Taman Permata in Dengkil, Selangor, won six gold medals at an international innovation competition, Malaysia Nanban reported. Six teams from the school – comprising pupils from Year Two to Year Six – won medals at the 3rd International Invention and Innovation Competition 2025. The event, organised by the Malaysia Innovation, Invention and Creativity Association (Miica), was held at Akademi Seni Budaya and Warisan Kebangsaan in Kuala Lumpur. The school's headmaster Ravi Subramaniam congratulated the pupils and thanked science teacher Saraswathy Munian for training the winning teams. Their success was made sweeter by Saraswathy also winning an award at the event. She was one of the 20 teachers worldwide who received the best teacher award in various categories from 381 teachers who were nominated. Miica president Ganesan Jayabalan handed out the prizes to the winning pupils. (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.)
