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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
PM visits comedian Amir Raja Lawak, offers support
KOTA BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today met with actor and comedian Mohammad Amirullah Azmi, known as Amir Raja Lawak, at his fried chicken shop in the compound of Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV. The meeting followed a social media post by Amir, 36, in which he expressed hope for a visit from the prime minister. Anwar, who spent about 30 minutes at the shop, was accompanied by Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud. During the visit, Anwar enquired about the health of Amir's father, who is currently at Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital (HUSM), and asked about issues affecting the comedian. The prime minister and the Menteri Besar also gave a cash contribution to Amir before leaving. The visit took place after Anwar officiated the closing ceremony of the Kelantan Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) here today.


The Star
26-05-2025
- The Star
Remand extended for suspect in Bachok acid attack
BACHOK: The remand order for a 38-year-old woman suspected of splashing acid on a spa owner in Beris Kubur Besar, Bachok, has been extended by four days, from Tuesday (May 27) until Friday. The extension was granted by magistrate Mohd Fauzan Mohd Suhairi at the Bachok Magistrates' Court Monday to facilitate investigations under Section 326 of the Penal Code. Earlier, Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat stated that the suspect, a rubber factory employee, was arrested in front of the premises at 4pm on May 21 and initially remanded for five days. Another suspect, a 45-year-old man, has also been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently under a seven-day remand order until Thursday. On May 17, the spa owner was reportedly doused with a liquid believed to be acid by an unidentified individual near a convenience store in Beris Kubur Besar, Bachok. The victim, who sustained severe burns to her shoulder, back, arms and legs, is reported to be in stable condition at the Burn Unit of Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital in Kubang Kerian. - Bernama