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Miami Herald
03-08-2025
- Miami Herald
A third child in the Biscayne Bay barge-sailboat crash has died, yacht club says
A third child has died as a result of Monday's barge-sailboat collision in Biscayne Bay, the Miami Yacht Club announced Sunday. 'The Miami Yacht Club (MYC) and the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation (YSF) are deeply heartbroken to share that a third young sailor has tragically passed away as a result of the incident that occurred on the water earlier this week,' the Yacht Club email said. 'This devastating news comes after two young sailors lost their lives in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. 'Now, with the passing of a third sailor, the entire sailing community is shattered by grief.' READ MORE: 'Not some bougie yacht club.' Miami Yacht Club has mission of teaching kids to sail Herald sources confirm that Arielle Mazi Buchman, 10, died after spending days in Jackson Memorial Hospital. Several South American media outlets reported her death Thursday via social media. Ari's levaya or funeral is Sunday afternoon, the afternoon of Tisha B'av, which the American Jewish World Service states is 'the saddest day on the Jewish calendar.' It's a day of mourning the destruction of the first two temples in Jerusalem and Jewish deaths from religious or ethnic hate over the last 2,000 years. Among Ari's local relatives is Bal Harbour Mayor Gabriel Groisman. READ MORE: 'Heartbroken beyond words.' Family of girl killed in sailboat crash speaks out Ari's death follows the Monday deaths of 7-year-old Mila Yankelevich and 13-year-old Erin Victoria Ko Han shortly after the crash of a barge into a sailboat between Hibiscus Island and Monument Island around 11:30 a.m. READ MORE: 'Indelible mark.' Chilean school identifies girl killed in Miami sailboat crash Of the five summer sailing campers on the sailboat, three have died; one has been released from Jackson, according to the U.S. Coast Guard; and one was treated for injuries on the scene along with the 19-year-old counselor. The U.S. Coast Guard, the agency leading the investigation, tested the tugboat captain for impairment, and found no impairment. 'Our hearts are broken for these families,' The Miami Yacht Club said. 'There are no words that can ease this pain, but we stand in full solidarity with the families, counselors, and every member of the YSF during this unthinkable nightmare.'
The Star
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
500 students in Skudai benefit from RM1mil aid
(From fifth left) Tan, Wong and Ling at the mock cheque presentation ceremony by Sultanah Fatimah Foundation at Southern University College in Skudai. — Courtesy photos THE rising cost of living is particularly affecting university students who struggle to pay for their higher education. One student from Southern University College (SUC) in Skudai, Johor, has to take on part-time jobs to supplement her education expenses. Second-year mass communication student Hong Jia Qi, 21, said she often had to look for freelance photography work to earn some pocket money. 'As the eldest child in the family, I understand the burden my parents face to support me through university and also care for my two younger brothers,' she said. Hong has taken up freelance work to earn pocket money while pursuing her studies. Hong took on gigs to fund activities related to her course. This in turn required additional expenses for petrol and photography equipment. 'My upcoming semester will also involve more photoshoots as part of our coursework. 'I am grateful for the assistance given by Sultanah Fatimah Foundation (YSF), as it will help ease my family's financial burden for at least half of the year,' she said. Hong was among 500 SUC recipients who received a RM2,000 educational aid package provided by the foundation. M. Sharmini, a 22-year-old graphic design student, is also grateful to receive the aid for a second time. 'As a child of a single parent, I need to manage my university expenses like petrol, meals and stationery. 'It's a lot to think about,' said Sharmini. 'The RM2,000 not only lightens my burden for the semester, but it means I can finally get better quality drawing pads and sketching materials for my assignments,' she added. Sharmini is happy to get aid to pay for her graphic design education. YSF board member Ling Tian Soon, who is also Johor health and environment committee chairman, said the foundation allocated RM1mil to support 500 students at SUC as part of its commitment to educational empowerment. 'This is the second year that we have extended the aid to SUC students, to reflect the foundation's goal of ensuring no student is left behind in their studies,' said Ling. 'Whether it is for tuition, daily expenses or miscellaneous fees, we hope this assistance, channelled by the state government through YSF, makes a meaningful impact,' he said at the mock cheque presentation event held at SUC's Skudai campus. With Johor expected to see more rapid development in the coming years, the state government has collaborated with several higher education institutions to ensure that graduates met market needs, Ling added. The mock cheque was handed over by YSF chairman Datuk David Wong Khong Soon to SUC board of directors chairman Datuk Vincent Tan Meng Seng.
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
YSF distributes RM1 mln aid to 500 Southern UC students
JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 500 students from Southern University College (Southern UC) received RM2,000 each in education assistance today through a RM1 million allocation channelled by the Sultanah Fatimah Foundation (YSF). State Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the initiative was part of the state's ongoing efforts to support students, particularly those from B40 families. 'About 95 per cent of the recipients are Johoreans, which demonstrates that the government cares for the welfare of all segments of society in the state,' he told a press conference after the cheque presentation ceremony at the institution here. He said the state government allocated funds to YSF as a trustee to be distributed directly to students, in line with the announcement by Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi in the 2025 Johor Budget last November. 'This initiative is now in its second year. We are also asking the university to channel this assistance to students from B40 families to ease the burden of their tuition fees, which are typically higher than at public institutions,' he said. Also present was YSF chairman Mejar Cina Datuk David Wong Khong Soon, who presented the RM1 million assistance to Southern UC Board of Directors chairman Datuk Vincent Tan Meng Seng. Ling also praised Southern UC's close cooperation with the state in producing skilled and competitive graduates in line with industry needs and Johor's rapid development. 'We need more technically skilled workers, and institutions like Southern UC play an important role in meeting this market demand,' he said.
Barnama
16-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
YSF Distributes RM1 Mln Aid To 500 Southern UC Students
JOHOR BAHRU, June 16 (Bernama) -- A total of 500 students from Southern University College (Southern UC) received RM2,000 each in education assistance today through a RM1 million allocation channelled by the Sultanah Fatimah Foundation (YSF). State Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the initiative was part of the state's ongoing efforts to support students, particularly those from B40 families. 'About 95 per cent of the recipients are Johoreans, which demonstrates that the government cares for the welfare of all segments of society in the state,' he told a press conference after the cheque presentation ceremony at the institution here. He said the state government allocated funds to YSF as a trustee to be distributed directly to students, in line with the announcement by Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi in the 2025 Johor Budget last November. 'This initiative is now in its second year. We are also asking the university to channel this assistance to students from B40 families to ease the burden of their tuition fees, which are typically higher than at public institutions,' he said. Also present was YSF chairman Mejar Cina Datuk David Wong Khong Soon, who presented the RM1 million assistance to Southern UC Board of Directors chairman Datuk Vincent Tan Meng Seng. Ling also praised Southern UC's close cooperation with the state in producing skilled and competitive graduates in line with industry needs and Johor's rapid development. 'We need more technically skilled workers, and institutions like Southern UC play an important role in meeting this market demand,' he said. -- BERNAMA
