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Malay Mail
a day ago
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- Malay Mail
Teen missing in Melaka forest while searching for cows found weak but safe after 32 hours
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — A 15-year-old boy with a learning disability who went missing while looking for cattle in a forested area near Kampung Permatang Pasir, Alai, was found safe early this morning after more than 32 hours. According to the New Straits Times, Muhamad Aidil Asyraf Fadli was found lying in the undergrowth behind a house about 600 metres from the Fire and Rescue Department's control post at 2.08am. 'He was given initial treatment by medical personnel at the scene before being handed over to the police for further action,' said Melaka Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer Mohd Hafidzatullah Rashid. He said the victim was found in a weak state and unable to move, and the search and rescue (SAR) operation was officially called off at 3.52am. The operation had earlier been suspended at 7pm yesterday after a search over a 2.4-hectare area yielded no leads. A total of 31 personnel were involved in the SAR effort, including 14 members from the Special Tactical Operation and Rescue Team of Malaysia (STORM), five policemen and four Civil Defence Force personnel. Villagers also assisted in the search, along with three sniffer dogs — two from the Fire and Rescue Department and one from the police. 'The operation was divided into four sectors and expanded to include riverbanks, with aerial monitoring conducted using a Fire and Rescue Department drone,' said Hafidzatullah. He added that SAR teams also drained two artificial ponds during the search. Meanwhile, Melaka Tengah deputy police chief Superintendent Halim Abas confirmed that Muhamad Aidil is currently receiving treatment at the Emergency Department of Melaka Hospital and is in stable condition.
Malay Mail
a day ago
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- Malay Mail
Melaka teen with learning disability missing after searching for lost cow, K9 unit joins search and rescue efforts
MELAKA, June 6 — Muhamad Aidil Asyraf Fadli, a 15-year-old boy with learning disability, has been reported missing in a forest, after going to look for a missing cow in Kampung Permatang Pasir, yesterday evening. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the search and rescue (SAR) operation also involved sniffer dogs from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) K9 Unit, but the search has yet to yield any leads. 'The K9 unit deployed to track his scent has not produced any positive results, and no clues have been found as to the victim's whereabouts. 'In fact, all of the cattle under the boy's care are found to be safe and accounted for,' he told reporters here today. Dzulkhairi said there are no visible signs or clues to indicate the victim's direction of movement, and the boy's mobile phone is believed to have been switched off, further complicating tracking efforts. 'As of this evening, the search efforts are ongoing, including combing nearby rivers and ponds. The operation will continue as long as necessary,' he said. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) public relations officer Deputy Superintendent II Mohd Hafidzatullah Rashid said search efforts for Muhamad Aidil Asyraf began shortly after receiving an emergency call around 11.54 pm last night. 'The initial search was carried out around the cow shed area with assistance from the police and local residents until 1.35 am and resumed at 7 am today,' he told reporters at the scene. The SAR operation is led by Senior Fire Officer II Akhbar Abdol Karim, assisted by six firefighters from the Padang Temu Fire and Rescue Station. Meanwhile, the victim's mother, Siti Norehan Azhar, 38, said she realised that her second son out of six siblings, affectionately known as 'Gemuk', was missing when he did not return from his daily routine of tending to his uncle's 13 cows. Siti Norehan said she believes her son didn't go far, as he is not the type to loiter or hang out with friends and usually keeps to himself. 'Usually, his friends are the ones who visit him while he tends to the cows. He has been helping with the livestock for three years now, and has never gone missing like this before,' she said. — Bernama
Sky News
5 days ago
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- Sky News
'He didn't understand he was dying from cancer': Anonymous nurse reveals what her job is like
Dreaming of a new career? Each week, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today, the Money team chats to an NHS learning disability nurse - we agreed to make them anonymous so they could provide an unfiltered view of the job. I worked with a man with a severe learning disability who was dying of cancer... He didn't understand what this meant and just wanted to feel well and looked after. I worked with the oncologist, GP and local palliative care service to arrange a professionals meeting, advocating for the unique needs of this man. We were able to arrange for him to be at his "best" health for one last holiday, before being supported into a planned palliative care community bed with staff he knew, where he was supported to die with dignity in minimal pain. Without my support advocating on his behalf, he would have died in a hospital bed, without known staff, scared and alone, and would never have had the chance to have his last holiday. I will truly never forget him; it was humbling to be able to help in any way I could. You start on £30,000... Entry-level nurses start at NHS pay band 5, which equates to £29,970 (rising to £36,483). Progression is, of course, possible through developing skills and expertise, with experienced senior nurses earning £50,000+. The NHS pension is generous... Depending on salary, we can pay from 5-12% of our salary into pension, with the employer putting in 14.4% for all pensions. Pension and financial advice is also available to support retirement planning. This job is so varied... Learning disability nurses work with people who have a learning disability (and with their families and carers) to help them stay as healthy as possible throughout their lives. I could be supporting someone to understand and manage their diabetes or other complex health issues, helping someone to safely express their emotions or any distress, or supporting with future planning, which could be related to dementia, or their end-of-life wishes, and all this just in one day. A wide range of clinical skills is also required - including those relating to epilepsy, complex physical health, mental health, autism, forensic risk, dementia, and positive approaches to behavioural support. The NHS is really good with flexible working... There are so many different jobs... it can really work for different lifestyles. I work part-time currently (four days). On holidays, you start with 27 days, and after 10 years, you have 32 (plus bank holidays on top). One person I worked with had been in a hospital environment for 20 years... She described herself during that time as a flower that hadn't been watered. One of the most rewarding parts of the job is helping people to move back to their local area and live in community settings, ensuring the best support is available to maintain this. After successfully moving out of hospital, the woman later described herself as like a garden full of beautiful flowers in full bloom. If I could change one thing, it would be for people to know who we are... Learning disability nurses have the same clinical skills as other branches of nursing registrants but it is a lesser-known specialism and few people understand what we do. This means that fewer people enrol to be a learning disabilities nurse, making vacancies harder to fill. People with learning disabilities often have communication needs, anxieties, past negative experiences or other barriers to accepting help... As learning disability nurses, we pause, reflect and then try again using adapted and creative approaches to meet individuals' specific needs. Learning disability support does not get enough funding... this is a fundamental requirement if we are to support individuals to lead longer, happier and healthier lives. Capacity is always an issue... with increased demand being placed on services. Similarly, challenges in social care provision often have an impact on people's health and wellbeing, and, as a result, pressure on health services increases. There is also often a reliance on families and care providers to implement recommendations that have been made, which can prove challenging, as is ensuring that appropriate levels of support are in place. There continues to be inequitable access to healthcare generally, which learning disability nurses are instrumental in challenging to improve health outcomes for those with a learning disability. Laughter and smiles are more common than tears... when working with people who have a learning disability! One of my most memorable success stories... was supporting a young lady who needed eye surgery due to her failing eyesight. Initially, this lady declined surgery, but by using accessible information, she was able to understand why surgery was important and the impact that not having this could have on her quality of life. We discussed her fears, undertook some desensitisation work, and I worked with the hospital teams to make sure that her fears were listened to, and that adjustments to her treatment plan were made too. The operation was a success, and the lady regained some of her sight. A common misconception... is that people who have a learning disability are not able to learn new skills and are not able to make their own choices. With the right support, individuals are more than able to achieve positive change and have their voice heard.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- BBC News
Luton man with learning disability denies flats stabbing
A 27-year-old man with a learning disability has told a murder trial he did not stab a grandfather at a block of flats when trying to buy Hussain, who denies murder, told jurors that he pushed 53-year-old David Dosa after they met in Farley Hill, Luton, on 15 August said he hoped to buy drugs, but he did not have "any weapons" and had no intention of hurting Mr Crown Court has heard that Mr Dosa was seen brandishing his walking stick and chasing Mr Hussain after being stabbed in the neck outside his flat in Farley Court. Mr Hussain, who also denies possessing a bladed article, told jurors he wanted cannabis for his birthday and had travelled from his home in Cades Close in the town to see Mr said he had bought cannabis from Mr Dosa before. 'Smacked' "He was not talking to me like he normally would," Mr Hussain told jurors."He was getting a bit aggressive with me."Mr Hussain said they had gone inside the block of flats where Mr Dosa lived and the older man had attacked him."He smacked me with the walking stick," Mr Hussain told the court."He smacked me on my head."I fell to the ground, then he hit my back somehow."I just pushed him; I just opened the door and left, and he chased me." 'Someone else' Mr Hussain said he had "no idea" that Mr Dosa had been said he had seen "a man" at the "back entrance" to the block of flats."The person that I saw," he added."I thought it could have been someone else."I didn't have any weapons or anything." Judge Michael Kay has told jurors that Mr Hussain had a "communication difficulty" and had been "diagnosed with a learning disability".An intermediary has been with Mr Hussain during the trial to help him understand what was being said. 'Bleeding' Prosecuting barrister Sean Larkin KC had earlier told jurors how Mr Hussain travelled to Mr Dosa's home on an two men had been seen talking outside the home and their meeting was captured on Dosa had turned and walked along the path towards his home - followed by Mr later Mr Hussain ran back down the path followed by Mr Dosa."Mr Dosa has been stabbed," Mr Larkin told jurors. "He is now running whilst bleeding. He is chasing after Mr Hussain with his walking stick."He said Mr Dosa died shortly afterwards and the weapon used to stab Mr Dosa had never been found."The prosecution case is that Mr Hussain stabbed Mr Dosa in the neck with the bladed article that has never been recovered," the prosecuting counsel Hussain had been arrested at an address in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire after Mr Dosa died, jurors suggested that Mr Dosa, who used a walking stick "on occasions", was a drug user and involved in "some sort" of supply of cannabis, Mr Larkin trial continues. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
Man with 'learning disability' goes on trial for Luton murder
A man with a "learning disability" has gone on trial accused of Hussain, 27, denies murdering David Dosa, 53, in Luton on 15 August 2024.A judge began overseeing a trial at Luton Crown Court on Monday and gave jurors some detail about the defendant's condition. Judge Michael Kay said Mr Hussain, from Buxton Road in the town, had a "communication difficulty" and had been "diagnosed with a learning disability". The judge said an intermediary would sit with Mr Hussain during the trial and could help him understand what was being were told the accused had pleaded not guilty to murder and not guilty to possessing a bladed have said that Mr Dosa died after being stabbed outside his home on Farley Court in Kay told jurors the trial was expected to end within a fortnight. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
