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Daily Express
a day ago
- General
- Daily Express
Eight from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu claim trial to injuring fellow student
Published on: Thursday, June 05, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 05, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: In December, police arrested 12 Universiti Malaysia Terengganu students in connection with an assault on a fellow student. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Eight students from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Terengganu magistrates' court today to severely injuring a fellow student last year. Berita Harian reported that the students, aged 21 to 23, made their pleas after the charges against them were read before magistrate Iffah Nabihah Ishak. They were charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to the 21-year-old victim in a dormitory on the UMT campus between 1.30am and 5am on Dec 15, 2024. The charges were made under Section 325 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same code, which provide for up to seven years' imprisonment and a fine upon conviction. The court set July 6 for re-mention of the case and allowed bail of RM5,000 for all eight accused. The prosecution was led by deputy public prosecutors Azizan Abdullah, Nur Nabihah Hanin Ayim, and Nur Aisyah Mohamad, while the accused were represented by a lawyer from the National Legal Aid Foundation. In December, police arrested 12 UMT students in connection with an assault on a fellow student. Acting Kuala Terengganu police chief Wan Zaki Wan Ismail said the arrests followed a report from a man claiming that his 20-year-old son had been assaulted in the university's dormitory. 'The victim informed his father of the assault by phone at 10.50pm on Dec 15 while the complainant was at home in Melaka. 'The victim also sent several photos showing injuries to various parts of his body,' he said. The victim's father took his son to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital for treatment, where the attending medical officer confirmed bruises and internal injuries from blunt force trauma to the victim's arms, waist, chest, abdomen, and leg. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Free Malaysia Today
8 from UMT claim trial to injuring fellow student
In December, police arrested 12 Universiti Malaysia Terengganu students in connection with an assault on a fellow student. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Eight students from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Terengganu magistrates' court today to severely injuring a fellow student last year. Berita Harian reported that the students, aged 21 to 23, made their pleas after the charges against them were read before magistrate Iffah Nabihah Ishak. They were charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to the 21-year-old victim in a dormitory on the UMT campus between 1.30am and 5am on Dec 15, 2024. The charges were made under Section 325 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same code, which provide for up to seven years' imprisonment and a fine upon conviction. The court set July 6 for re-mention of the case and allowed bail of RM5,000 for all eight accused. The prosecution was led by deputy public prosecutors Azizan Abdullah, Nur Nabihah Hanin Ayim, and Nur Aisyah Mohamad, while the accused were represented by a lawyer from the National Legal Aid Foundation. In December, police arrested 12 UMT students in connection with an assault on a fellow student. Acting Kuala Terengganu police chief Wan Zaki Wan Ismail said the arrests followed a report from a man claiming that his 20-year-old son had been assaulted in the university's dormitory. 'The victim informed his father of the assault by phone at 10.50pm on Dec 15 while the complainant was at home in Melaka. 'The victim also sent several photos showing injuries to various parts of his body,' he said. The victim's father took his son to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital for treatment, where the attending medical officer confirmed bruises and internal injuries from blunt force trauma to the victim's arms, waist, chest, abdomen, and leg.
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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Eight UMT students charged with assaulting fellow student causing serious injury
KUALA TERENGGANU: Eight Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) students pleaded not guilty at the magistrate's court here today to a charge of causing grievous injuries to a fellow student last year. The accused, all male and aged between 21 and 23, made the plea after the charge was read by the court interpreter before Magistrate Iffah Nabihah Mohd Ishak. According to the charge, all eight students were alleged to have intentionally caused grievous hurt to the 21-year-old victim. They were charged with committing the offence at a college in UMT's Kuala Nerus branch between 1.30am and 5am on December 15 last year. The charge was framed under Section 325 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt, which carries a maximum sentence of seven years' imprisonment and a fine upon conviction. The court set July 6 for mention and granted bail of RM5,000 to all the accused. Deputy public prosecutors Azizan Abdullah, Nur Nabihah Hanin Ayim, and Nur Aisyah Mohamad prosecuted the case. All the accused were represented by lawyers from the National Legal Aid Foundation. It was previously reported that police arrested 12 students from a public higher education institute in the state who were believed to be involved in a group assault at a residential college.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Skipping meals could spell trouble for your health
PETALING JAYA: That skipped breakfast or late-night snack might seem harmless but over time such habits can quietly raise the risk of developing gallstones, medical experts warn. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu food biochemistry and biophysics lecturer Assoc Prof Dr Mohamad Khairi Zainol referred to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, which found that individuals who frequently skip breakfast face a 20% to 30% higher risk of gallstone formation. 'One study revealed that 4.5% of participants had cholesterol-saturated bile after fasting for nine hours, a figure that soared to 54.5% after 16 hours,' he said. He also warned against regular late-night snacking on high-fat foods as bile secretion naturally slows in line with the body's circadian rhythm. 'When fat-rich foods are consumed during this period bile doesn't flow effectively, resulting in higher concentration and an increased risk of crystallisation,' he explained. Irregular meal timings disrupt the gallbladder's normal contractions, leading to bile stasis. Such eating patterns are also linked to higher calorie intake, poor dietary quality and greater metabolic stress. A study featured in EatingWell found that eating after 8pm could double the risk of digestive discomfort, while meals between 5pm and 7pm were better aligned with the body's natural rhythm and supported healthier bile flow. Khairi noted that bile plays a vital role in breaking down fats and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K. 'Disrupted eating patterns impair these functions and can negatively affect overall digestive health,' he said. To support healthy bile flow and gallbladder function, he recommended a diet rich in fibre, healthy fats, bitter herbs and hydrating foods. 'Leafy greens, whole grains, olive oil, avocados and probiotic-rich foods are excellent options,' he added. 'At the same time, refined carbohydrates, fried foods and excessive alcohol should be avoided.' Cengild GI Medical Centre senior consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Datuk Dr Tan Huck Joo explained that gallstones form when there is a chemical imbalance in bile, most often due to excessive cholesterol. 'When the liver produces more cholesterol than bile can dissolve, soft cholesterol stones may develop,' he said. 'In other cases, excess bilirubin results in pigment stones, which are harder and black in colour.' Poor gallbladder emptying – often caused by skipping meals – leads to bile stagnation, creating ideal conditions for stone formation. While some people experience symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, bloating or back pain, many remain symptom-free. 'These silent gallstones often go undetected and may not require treatment. 'However, if complications such as inflammation, infection or a blocked bile duct arise, symptoms such as fever or jaundice can occur,' he said. In more serious cases, conditions such as empyema (pus in the gallbladder), acute pancreatitis or severe infection may develop. 'After meals, the gallbladder contracts to release bile into the small intestine. Skipping meals reduces this contraction, leading to bile stasis,' he said. He also highlighted that women are particularly susceptible due to higher oestrogen levels, which increase cholesterol in bile and reduce gallbladder motility. 'Those over 40 are also more at risk as metabolic processes slow with age, affecting bile composition and gallbladder function.' Obesity is another significant risk factor as an overweight individual's liver produces more cholesterol than bile can process. 'Rapid weight loss contributes too, it causes the liver to release more cholesterol, upsetting the bile's delicate balance,' he said. Beyond gallstones, skipping meals can destabilise blood sugar levels, increase insulin resistance and elevate the risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes. Irregular eating habits may also lead to overeating, digestive problems, anxiety, poor memory and hormonal imbalances. 'For young women, these behaviours can even lead to irregular or missed periods.' He added that although gallbladder cancer is rare, long-term inflammation caused by untreated gallstones could increase the risk over time.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Science
- New Straits Times
Authorities, organisers must better monitor release of fish
KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities and fishing competition organisers must better monitor the release and removal of fish in lakes, especially non-native species, to prevent ecological harm. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu senior research fellow at the Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology, Professor Datuk Dr Mazlan Abd Ghaffar said organisers should also record the average size of fish released into lakes to identify whether recaptured fish are new or existing ones. He warned that even enclosed lakes could overflow during heavy rain, allowing invasive species like African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) to escape and disrupt native ecosystems. "The African catfish is a very hardy catfish species and very aggressive compared to local indigenous fish species, as they pose a greater ecological threat due to their behaviour and rapid growth," he told the New Straits Times. Once released into rivers, they can outcompete native species, disrupt food chains and take over natural habitats, he added. "For competitions, organisers must ensure that participants take the fish home and cook them - this would prevent further ecological harm… and ensure that these fish are not discarded back into the river after the competition. "The Fisheries Department, too, should also monitor the number of fish released and removed, tracking the inflow and outflow accurately," he said. Asked about the impact of the species entering rivers, Mazlan said these aggressive, fast-growing fish will compete for food and outcompete native species. He said the risk of them preying on indigenous species is high. The Fisheries Department has announced that it will draft new regulations to strengthen control activities of fish release into public waters, following complaints regarding the release of African catfish into Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (Maeps) Lake. The fish were released in conjunction with a fishing competition organised by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) for the Showtech 2025 programme. The department said the fishing competition's secretariat will install additional hapa nets, provide bins to collect African catfish caught during the competition, and disseminate awareness material while carrying out fishing activities throughout the programme. Earlier, on May 7, the Fisheries Department had also advised against the release of foreign fish species into public waters without proper consultation, following an incident on May 2 involving a non-governmental organisation releasing fish into a drain at Jalan Lee Sam. An inspection found that the fish released was also African catfish.
