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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Fahmi extends condolences to family of RTM producer Irwan Budi
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has conveyed condolences to the family of Sarawak Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) producer Irwan Budi Annuar, who passed away last night due to kidney and lung complications. In a Facebook post, Fahmi said that in September 2023, he visited Irwan Budi at his home in Petra Jaya, Kuching, to deliver a contribution from the Kasih@Hawana Fund after being informed of the producer's deteriorating health. Fahmi said Irwan Budi served with RTM for over 20 years, making significant contributions to Malaysia's broadcasting industry, and his dedication is greatly appreciated. "May his soul be blessed with mercy and placed among Allah's righteous and faithful servants. Al-Fatihah," he said. Irwan Budi, 51, passed away at his home in Taman Sourabaya Indah, Petrajaya, Kuching, around 8 pm. He began his RTM career in 2005, working as a radio announcer, reporter, and section coordinator. Irwan Budi had been battling lung cancer and kidney disease since 2021, while attached to the RTM Limbang station in Sarawak. The final rites will be held at a mosque in Taman Sukma, with burial at Semariang Muslim Cemetery after Zohor prayers today. Irwan Budi leaves behind his wife and three sons. — BERNAMA
The Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Fahmi extends condolences to late RTM producer Irwan Budi's family
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family of Sarawak Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) producer Irwan Budi Annuar. Irwan Budi passed away last night due to kidney and lung complications. Fahmi shared his tribute in a Facebook post, recalling his visit to Irwan Budi's home in Petra Jaya, Kuching, in September 2023. During the visit, Fahmi delivered a contribution from the Kasih@HAWANA Fund after learning of the producer's declining health. Fahmi highlighted Irwan Budi's 20-year service with RTM, praising his significant contributions to Malaysia's broadcasting industry. 'May his soul be blessed with mercy and placed among Allah's righteous and faithful servants. Al-Fatihah,' Fahmi said. Irwan Budi, 51, died at his home in Taman Sourabaya Indah, Petrajaya, Kuching, around 8 pm. He began his career with RTM in 2005 as a radio announcer, reporter, and section coordinator. Since 2021, Irwan Budi had been battling lung cancer and kidney disease while stationed at RTM Limbang in Sarawak. His final rites will be held at a mosque in Taman Sukma, followed by burial at Semariang Muslim Cemetery after Zohor prayers today. He is survived by his wife and three sons. - Bernama
The Star
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Fahmi wants to see latest piece of late Ross Ariffin work completed
Fahmi says he was impressed by Ross Ariffin's creative spirit. Photos via mStar Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil expressed his sadness that his wish for a song by renowned 1990s composer Roslan Ariffin Jamil in conjunction with National Day was not realised but would attempt to get the piece completed. Fahmi said he conveyed the wish to the late Ross Ariffin last year when he visited the Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) studio where the composer showed extraordinary enthusiasm to return to work despite having suffered several strokes. He said during the visit, which was accompanied by RTM director-general Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman and RTM music director Datuk Mokhzani Ismail, the late musician also appeared excited to see various types of musical instruments. "At that time he had several verses (melody) played. We will try to find the song and try to complete it. "I still remember the words (of the deceased) it's in my head, a song that I hope will be prepared for National Day as a recognition," he told the media when met after visiting the deceased's body at the Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin Hospital, in Kajang on Sunday (Aug 3). Fahmi, who was impressed by Ross Ariffin's creative spirit, said that the ministry provided a special piano to make it easier for the composer to continue working despite facing health challenges and starting a new life. "The way he produced music was very unique, he didn't write notes but kept playing. For me, it's a miracle, hopefully the songs he created will continue to be a memory for all of us," he said. Roslan Ariffin, 63, breathed his last at 5.30pm on Saturday and left behind two children. The body was buried at the Sungai Kantan Islamic Cemetery in Kajang after the Zohor prayer. The late Ross Ariffin had composed songs for several popular artists in the country, including Datuk Aishah ( Kemaafan Dendam Yang Terindah ), Fauziah Latiff (Dia), Ning Baizura (Kau dan Aku) and Jaclyn Victor (Ceritera Cinta). After hearing of the composer's death, Fahmi took to Facebook to share his condolences. "Uncle Ross was a composer who contributed greatly to the local music industry,' he said in the post. Fahmi also shared that he had met the late composer on several occasions and described him as a resilient individual despite the many challenges he faced in life. "He faced a difficult life but remained strong in his journey as an artiste. May his soul be showered with blessings and placed among the righteous,' he said. – Bernama
New Straits Times
03-08-2025
- New Straits Times
Teen arrested after allegedly killing mother during prayer
JAKARTA: An 18-year-old girl allegedly murdered her mother while she was performing Zohor prayers at their home in Bengkulu yesterday. Tangsel Xpress reported that in the 1pm (Western Indonesian Time) incident, the victim, Yati, 49, was attacked by her daughter, identified as NR, using a mortar and a knife. It was reported that Yati died at the scene from severe injuries to her head and body. After the incident, the suspect ran to a neighbour's house and confessed to killing her mother. "She came and said she had killed her mother. We were all shocked and immediately rushed to the victim's house," the neighbour, known as Ice, was quoted as saying. The panicked neighbours rushed to the house and found Yati lifeless in a heart-wrenching condition before alerting the police. Officers from the Gading Cempaka police sector (Polsek), together with the Macan Gading Resmob team from Bengkulu city police (Polresta), arrived at the scene and arrested the teenager for further investigation. The suspect was taken to the Bengkulu police headquarters for questioning, while her two younger siblings were temporarily placed under the care of neighbours. Yati's body was sent to Bhayangkara Hospital in Bengkulu City for a post-mortem before being handed over to her family for burial. Meanwhile, Detik reported that the teenager was confirmed to have a mental disorder. Gading Cempaka police station Criminal Investigation Unit chief Inspector Putra Agung said that based on information from locals, the suspect had previously received psychiatric treatment. "According to neighbours, the suspect had been treated in a psychiatric hospital. For now, we have detained her," he said.
New Straits Times
05-06-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Haj pilgrims start early for wukuf ritual to beat midday heat
MAKKAH: After gathering in the Plains of Arafah since yesterday, haj pilgrims today began performing the wukuf ritual in pursuit of Allah's forgiveness and with hopes that their prayers will be granted. The ritual, one of the five pillars of haj, is carried out from after the sun passes its zenith, from the start of Zohor prayer time on 9 Zulhijjah, until before dawn on 10 Zulhijjah. According to observations, pilgrims took advantage of the cooler morning hours to head to Arafah, as the weather was forecast to become hotter after midday. The weather forecast indicated that temperatures in the Arafah area would rise from noon until late afternoon, peaking between 2pm and 4pm at around 41-degree Celcius. In Islam, the significance of wukuf lies in its remembrance of when Prophet Adam and Hawa were sent down from paradise to Earth for disobeying Allah's command and being deceived by the devil. More importantly, the Plains of Arafah is a place for self-reflection, to regret past sins and sincerely seek forgiveness from Allah. This refers to the site where Prophet Adam and Hawa spent years repenting until their prayers were accepted. Previously, the Saudi Arabian government announced that pilgrims would not be allowed to leave their tents, especially during the culminating rites in Arafah between 10am and 4pm, due to expected temperatures reaching between 40-degree Celcius and 45-degree Celcius. Pilgrims were also prohibited from visiting Namirah Mosque and Jabal al-Rahmah (Mount Arafat), popular locations for pilgrims, including those from Malaysia, during the same time frame to minimise the risk of heatstroke. As of now, Saudi authorities have recorded 41 cases of heat exhaustion among pilgrims. Last year, the Saudi Health Ministry reported that medical teams treated 2,764 pilgrims suffering from heat exhaustion, in addition to other heat-related conditions. Saudi Haj and Umrah Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah reportedly said that to mitigate such risks, thousands of cooling fans have been provided, along with 400 water-based cooling units. Authorities have also constructed 2.5km of newly completed shaded pathways leading towards Arafah.
