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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Analysts: Opposition rally more about election messaging than toppling PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Political analysts said the Turun Anwar protest appeared like an attempt to sway public sentiment, acting as groundwork for election messaging rather than a realistic attempt to force Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's resignation. "The rally appeared more like a calculated effort by opposition leaders to sway public sentiment, spotlight government failures, and lay groundwork for election messaging, rather than a realistic attempt to force Anwar's resignation via legislative means. "While the rhetoric was about demanding Anwar's resignation, the opposition seems to lack parliamentary strength for a legitimate no‑confidence motion," University Malaya political analyst Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said. He added that with a lack of parliamentary motion, resignations, and Anwar remaining in office, the rally didn't produce institutional or leadership change. Meanwhile, Sunway University political scientist Professor Wong Chin Huat said that the rally was an attempt for Perikatan Nasional (PN) to remain relevant. "So, if Anwar steps down and a new government is formed with most of the existing Madani parliamentarians, the new government is likely to continue most of Madani's policies PN condemns. PN knows this. "PN needs this protest just to stay relevant – its momentum is residing whenever the prospect of regime change appears dim. "And of course, Hamzah's supporters are pushing for his own rise by testing the water with 'Naik Hamzah' (opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin) placards," Wong said. However, while PN hoped to capitalise on the discontent over institutional reforms and democratic backsliding, Wong said, other than Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) which sent a representative to participate, no other party or NGO which represented the liberal-minority constituency played along with PN. He added that the rally was an attempt to push a narrative that Anwar has lost the Malays' support, and Umno, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), and others would leave the government. To Wong, the rally was a failure compared to the 2018 Anti-ICERD Rally, which saw a turnout over 50,000. Nonetheless, it seemed to have relative successes. The organisers' claim that the turnout would be higher than yesterday's 18,000 people, successfully drew national and regional media attention to the event, Awang Azman said. The media previously reported that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin claimed that the turnout would reach a million. "Media traction and policy responses were gained, but there was no toppling of leadership, and turnout was modest enough for the unity government to claim democratic legitimacy," the analyst said. The professor also said that ahead of the rally, the prime minister's announcement of RM100 cash aid for all Malaysians and slashing Ron95 petrol prices to RM1.99/litre, was deemed as a catalysed government response to the rally. "It's widely interpreted as an effort to defuse public anger and dampen turnout. "The administration's decision to respond with targeted aid and fuel price relief reflects a willingness to listen and adapt which indicates responsiveness rather than confrontation," Awang Azman said.
The Star
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Rashid calls on his men to beat Canada to ensure smooth passage to knockout round
PETALING JAYA: The national badminton squad are all geared up for their medal-hunting mission at the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. Men's singles player Jacky Kok ( pic ) will be one of the players spearheading Malaysia's challenge in the mixed team event starting today at Westenergie Sporthalle. The University Malaya student said the harmonious atmosphere and high team spirit among the players would give them an advantage. 'All my teammates are ready to go and we are spending a lot of time together, everywhere. We have been building this camaraderie from the central training camp. I think this is something very good for future team events,' said Jacky. 'If we can bring out the best in the game, anything can happen, especially since the competition point format is only 15 points. 'We just have to do our best and support each other,' he said. For the mixed team event, Malaysia are drawn in Group D with only Canada. Head coach Datuk Rashid Sidek said his men would have no excuse for failing to beat Canada. 'We have to win against Canada to become group champions so that we can have an easy passage to the knockout round. No matter what, we have to play our best, don't underestimate them and play as usual,' he said. Apart from Rashid, former national men's doubles player Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif also acts as the national team coach with the aim of improving the medal tally from the last edition. The shuttlers contributed two bronze medals, one each in the men's doubles and mixed team events in the last edition in Chengdu, China. — Bernama
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Rakyat Post
15-07-2025
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Chinese National Breaks Into University In Subang Jaya, Slashes Girlfriend's Neck
Subscribe to our FREE A man allegedly became dissatisfied after having a dispute with his girlfriend and broke into a university campus, slashing his girlfriend's neck in front of everyone! According to social media postings, the man is alleged to have domestic violence tendencies and had previously illegally confined his girlfriend at home. This time, the girlfriend managed to escape and went to school for classes, which is believed to have angered him, leading him to chase her onto the campus to harm her. A video circulating online shows what appears to be a couple having a dispute, with the boyfriend losing emotional control and using a fruit knife to slash his girlfriend's neck, causing her to bleed profusely and struggle on the ground. The woman bled heavily after being slashed, lying on the ground with a pale complexion. Video Shows Continued Assault According to the video, after the incident, the man allegedly continued to tightly restrain his girlfriend tightly, pulling her hair and refusing to let go. Nearby witnesses and police officers quickly stepped forward to stop the man; the woman appeared pale and occasionally let out painful moans. The video shows witnesses immediately using a towel to press against the woman's slashed neck after the incident; police officers took the man away. This incident allegedly occurred on Monday afternoon (14 July) at a well-known private university in Subang Jaya; the couple involved in the conflict are reportedly both Chinese nationals. Police Weigh In Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan bin Wan Mamat, Subang Jaya District Police Chief, said officers received a police report at approximately 6:30 PM on that day regarding a foreign national man who had injured his female companion, also a foreign national, at a private university in Subang Jaya using a knife. The 20-year-old victim sustained lacerations to the left side of her neck and was taken to University Malaya Medical Centre's emergency department, where she was placed in the red zone for further treatment. Police confirmed the victim is in stable condition. The 21-year-old suspect, described as the victim's former boyfriend, was arrested immediately following the incident. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means. If convicted, the offence carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to 10 years, a fine, or whipping, or any combination of these punishments. Police are requesting that anyone with additional information contact the Subang Jaya District Control Centre at 03-78627100 or the investigating officer, Inspector Fadizah Ajamin, at 019-8582166. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
New Straits Times
13-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Muhammad Rosli battles cancer 20 years after historic conjoined twin surgery at Riyadh Hospital
RIYADH: More than 20 years after he was separated from his twin brother in a marathon surgery that captured national attention, Muhammad Rosli has returned to the same hospital in Saudi Arabia — not for a reunion, but to battle a rare form of cancer. Over the past eight months, Muhammad has undergone five surgeries and five rounds of chemotherapy. He is now in recovery and receiving follow-up treatment at the same hospital. Born as conjoined twins, Muhammad and Ahmad made headlines across Malaysia in 2001 when they underwent a liver separation procedure at the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). In September 2002, the pair were finally separated in a 22-hour-and-45-minute operation at King Fahd National Guard Hospital in Riyadh. It was reported that Muhammad travelled to Riyadh last November after receiving an invitation to attend the 2024 International Conjoined Twins Conference, which brought together 40 sets of twins from around the world. He said he began experiencing difficulty urinating several weeks before departing for Saudi Arabia and received treatment in Malaysia, eventually recovering in time for the trip. "On the first day of the conference, the issue returned and I was rushed to the hospital for treatment. Further examinations revealed bladder stones that required surgery. "During the procedure to remove the stones, doctors discovered a rare tumour in my bladder. "Although I was given the option to return to Malaysia for treatment, I chose to stay at the same hospital that had successfully separated me from my brother," he said. Muhammad, who was accompanied by his father throughout the ordeal, said he had to undergo five rounds of chemotherapy, once every two weeks. "After the fifth round, doctors found that the tumour hadn't responded well to treatment. I felt quite down, knowing I would have to remain in Saudi Arabia for longer. "Following the doctors' advice, I underwent a nine-hour surgery in May to remove the tumour and bladder," he said. However, days after the operation, Muhammad developed complications in his intestines and had to undergo three additional surgeries within a week. "For the next five weeks, I had to be fed through a needle to avoid further intestinal issues. It was only two days ago that I was finally able to eat normally again," he said. Muhammad expressed gratitude that all his treatment, accommodation and transport in Saudi Arabia were fully sponsored by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). "The doctors provided excellent care, and Malaysian nurses working at the hospital constantly checked on me and even brought Malaysian food to ease my homesickness. "I'm now slowly recovering and am expected to be discharged soon. I really can't wait to return to Malaysia, I miss my family and the food back home," he said.
Free Malaysia Today
28-06-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Book preserves untold stories of PPN students' hostel
Ravindran Raghavan says his aim in writing 'The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel' is to preserve the legacy of the hostel. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) SUBANG JAYA : Ravindran Raghavan's day usually started much earlier than his three roommates at the PP Narayanan (PPN) Students' Hostel in Petaling Jaya. As a chemical engineering student, his classes often began at 8am – and if he wasn't in class, he was likely buried in books at the campus library. 'Hostel life wasn't fun, sadly. But maybe I was a bit of a misfit,' the 60-year-old told FMT Lifestyle with a chuckle. 'There weren't many engineering guys around, so they called me 'Engine Ravi' as a light-hearted jab. 'Still, I really cherished the unbreakable friendships I made there – especially with my roommates. We all came from different estates, and that really bonded us,' he said. For children of estate workers like Ravindran – who grew up in Lambak Estate, Kluang – the hostel, supported by the National Union of Plantation Workers (NUPW), was a lifeline. It gave the children a chance to study at University Malaya or nearby colleges and build a better future. The book is a mixture of history and personal recollections by former hostelites. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) Though the hostel closed in 1996, Ravindran said its impact was deep and lasting. Fearing its legacy would fade with time, he set out to preserve it in 'The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel' – a 264-page tribute packed with history and heartfelt memories, written as a labour of love. 'It was a great bridge,' the father of three said, when asked to sum up the hostel's legacy. 'It helped students from rural areas adjust to life in the city and reach that big dream … becoming a graduate. Without it, many of us would've had a much harder time finding our footing.' Initially meant as a memoir, the book grew into a deeper project as Ravindran began uncovering old union records, alumni stories, and the long-forgotten hostel magazine 'Cermin'. Photographs from yesteryears add a touch of nostalgia to the book's stories. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) The result is a thoughtfully curated book that blends the hostel's founding history with personal stories from former residents – who make up the heart of the narrative. The book also touches on past controversies, and highlights notable alumni like the late G Palanivel and S Subramaniam, both former deputy ministers and MIC leaders. Interestingly, Ravindran did not intentionally set out to write a book about his former hostel. After graduation, he got busy with family and work. But once retired, he reconnected with former hostelites. It was through these gatherings that Ravindran began hearing stories from those before him – stories of long walks to school, of struggling to find a Form 6 placement, of overcoming the odds most city kids never had to encounter. Ravindran spent 15 months working on 'The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel'. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) 'Their journeys were extraordinary,' he said. 'One became an ACP, another worked at Bank Negara, some went on to lead in Felda. What they achieved, despite what they came from – it blew me away,' he said. That's when it hit him: if no one wrote this down, it would all disappear. The hostel was gone. The estates were changing. Fewer and fewer people even knew it had existed. 'So I decided to write it,' he said. With support from the senior hostelites and some careful planning, 'The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel' came to life – not just as a book, but as a permanent archive of a place that shaped thousands of lives. Hostel life itself also revealed surprises. Ravindran recalled meeting Ramachandran, nicknamed 'Rama Tambah'. 'Back then, they had junior committees working alongside the management. If the chicken was too small, Rama would shout, 'tambah satu lagi!' That spirit of advocacy – even over dinner – was something I'd never experienced in my time.' No stones were left unturned in the book, with Ravindran writing about the controversies the hostel experienced. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) Stories like these reminded Ravindran how the hostel shaped its residents – not just in studies, but in resilience. He said he hoped that through his book, young Malaysians will realise that many before them had to overcome real hardship to succeed, something today's more comfortable generation often forgets. 'Most of these hostelites didn't have detailed plans or powerful prayers. They just started making an effort. And when they did, somehow, the universe helped them. The right people showed up. Opportunities came. 'All of this – in an era with no Google, no WhatsApp. And still, they made it,' Ravindran concluded. 'The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel' is available in major bookstores.
