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The Star
10-08-2025
- General
- The Star
Mural of unity delights Little India community
A MURAL depicting Malaysians having breakfast with a tourist on a wall along Jalan Dato Hamzah has won the hearts of the community in Klang's Little India. Dhiyaul Mohamad Ashraf, 34, who painted the mural themed 'Rasa dan Warna', said he used a limited colour scheme (which focuses on a few hues and their variations) to create a sense of harmony and visual unity among all the races. 'It is a scene from a kopitiam, with locals treating a foreigner to breakfast,' said the father of three, whose works often leave passers-by captivated. The mural took seven hours over four days to complete. Dhiyaul's talent can be seen with each brush stroke, which brightens the otherwise drab wall. Kelantan-born Dhiyaul, who holds a bachelor's degree in graphic and multimedia from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten), said his love for art began during his kindergarten years and went on to become a leisure pursuit as he grew up. In 2022, his efforts were recognised when he won the Selangor Action for Youth Award in the Arts and Creative category. News vendor, Mohammed Iqbal Abdul Razak, 76, said the murals injected colour and artistic expression into urban environments, making public spaces more appealing and inviting. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling also said murals depicting the local identity of cities such as Klang could revitalise neglected areas, attract tourists and create a sense of belonging for locals. Local businesses also benefit from increased foot traffic from those coming to view the murals, she said. 'Murals can breathe new life into an area if they depict local stories, cultural elements and historical events, which can reinforce a sense of shared identity and pride among residents,' said Chua. — By EDWARD RAJENDRA
Sinar Daily
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Sinar Daily
Police classify death of Taekwondo instructor Adam Basher as sudden death, probe foul play
Investigators are examining all possible angles, including the possibility of negligence or purely sports-related causes. Adam, a Foundation in Engineering student at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten), was representing Selangor at a Taekwondo championship held at Dewan Seri Sarjana from June 20 to 22. Photo: Threads/ask1nmiu Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan SHAH ALAM - Police have classified the death of 18-year-old taekwondo instructor Adam Basher Amran as a case of sudden death (SDR), as investigations continue to determine whether foul play contributed to the fatal injuries he sustained during a recent tournament. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed the SDR classification during a press conference today, stating that investigators are examining all possible angles, including the possibility of negligence or purely sports-related causes. 'Police are conducting a full investigation to assess whether there was any element of foul play or whether it was solely a sport-related injury that led to his death. As part of this process, we will be calling all relevant parties and witnesses who can assist in the investigation,' he said. Adam, a Foundation in Engineering student at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten), was representing Selangor at a Taekwondo championship held at Dewan Seri Sarjana from June 20 to 22. The incident occurred on June 21 June during a match, in which Adam was injured and reportedly sustained a severe brain injury. He was rushed to hospital and underwent emergency surgery to relieve cranial pressure but remained unresponsive. Adam was pronounced brain-dead before passing away on June 25 at 3.21pm. An orphan and the second of seven siblings, Adam lived with his elder sister while juggling his studies and his dedication to taekwondo. Described as disciplined and passionate, he also served as an assistant coach at his club and was a recipient of the Uniten Zakat Trust Fund. News of Adam's tragic death has sparked widespread discussion online, particularly on the Threads platform, with many demanding clarity about the circumstances of the incident. More Like This
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Petronas urged to consider re-investing in Uzbekistan
TASHKENT: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has been urged to consider re-investing in Uzbekistan to boost the republic's oil and gas sector. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the Uzbekistan government had submitted an official request to Malaysia for Petronas to reconsider investing in the republic. 'They (Uzbekistan) expressed their desire for Petronas to be involved again in gas investments in Uzbekistan. I agreed to bring the request back to the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) for consideration. 'I also discussed how we want to improve technical capabilities in the energy sector. That is why they (Uzbekistan) send a lot of students to universities in Malaysia, especially Universiti Teknologi Petronas and so on,' he said at a press conference, concluding a four-day working visit to the republic that began on Saturday. In mid-2013, Petronas withdrew from the production sharing agreements in the Ustyurt region and the Baysun Investment Block Development in the Surkhandarya region. In 2014, Petronas closed its representative office in Uzbekistan. Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said that during his meeting with Uzbekistan's Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, the country also expressed its desire to establish a specialised university to produce more experts in the fields of electrical and renewable energy such as the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten). 'So we agreed to help them and we proposed Uniten as one of the models for them to implement it. Later, they will send their team to visit and see how to develop the curriculum and also how this expertise can be shared,' he added. The Uzbek government also proposed that more students from that country be given the opportunity to continue their studies at Universiti Teknologi Petronas, in line with efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of education.
