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BBC News
24-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Shane O'Farrell: Irish government to apologise over fatal crash
The Irish government is to apologise to the family of a cyclist killed in a hit-and-run by a driver who should have been in jail at the time of the O'Farrell was 23 when he was hit by a car while cycling near his home in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, in driver, Zigimantas Gridziuska, had more than 40 convictions at the time, including some in Northern O'Farrell's mother, Lucia O'Farrell, told Irish broadcast RTÉ that her family is expecting a public apology to be made in the Dáil (Irish parliament) on Tuesday. The O'Farrell family have campaigned for years for a public inquiry into their son's death. "Shane's case raises serious issues about how the criminal justice system works and how it ought to work," Mrs O'Farrell told RTÉ's Colm Ó Mongáin. "We await the apology on Tuesday."The body of the young law graduate was found nearly 60 yards (54m) from the point where he was hit by a car on 2 August a Lithuanian national, left the scene of the fatal crash but the following day he handed himself into gardaí (Irish police).He had been a regular defendant in courts in Monaghan, Cavan and Louth in the years prior to the killing, according to RTÉ Prison avoided due to 'administrative error' In the January before the fatal crash, a ruling from Monaghan Circuit Court meant Gridziuska should have been in jail at the time of Mr O'Farrell's he remained on prison sentence handed down in February 2011 was also not Court Services of Ireland previously said Gridziuska's prison sentences were never served because of what it described as an administrative part of their long-running campaign, the O'Farrell family have previously travelled to Belfast and Brussels to raise their case in Stormont and the European Parliament.
Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Ex-assistant of Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee admits to faking anti-China audio clips in public apology
SINGAPORE, May 21 — The former assistant of Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee has issued a public apology for fabricating audio recordings of the star, in what she admitted was an attempt to pressure her former company into paying compensation. Lee, the daughter of veteran Mediacorp host Quan Yifeng, had earlier found herself embroiled in controversy after audio clips surfaced online in which she was allegedly heard insulting Chinese nationals. The recordings drew backlash across Chinese social media platforms. In a Weibo post today, Lee's management agency China Artiste Management confirmed that the recordings were doctored by the assistant, following a police investigation. The agency said the incident stemmed from a personal dispute and denounced the assistant's actions as a serious infringement of Lee's rights. A Weibo user going by the name 'Xiaopang', who identified herself as Lee's former assistant, released a statement of apology on the same day. Her post was reshared on the official page of Lee's agency. 'After being educated and corrected by the police, I realised that the act of maliciously editing, synthesising, and fabricating recordings of Li Kaixin 'insulting the Chinese people' and other acts of spreading false information are against the law, and have caused serious reputational damage to Li Kaixin,' she wrote, referring to Lee by her Chinese name. The user added that she recognised her mistake and apologised to the actress, whom she described as 'positive, hardworking and talented'. She denied that Lee had ever expressed disapproval of China or made the offensive remarks circulated online. In her statement, the user said she had worked as Lee's personal assistant from 2017 to 2019 at a Beijing-based media firm. After being let go in 2019, she claimed to have had ongoing disputes with the company and felt she was treated 'unfairly'. Before leaving, she secretly recorded conversations with Lee and later manipulated the clips to use in her compensation demands, which she continued to pursue over the next five years. Failing to reach a settlement and having been blocked by the company's representative, the assistant admitted that she 'lost control of her emotions' in 2024 after seeing updates about one of the agency's artistes. In July that year, she circulated the altered audio clips online 'to vent her anger' and fabricated additional content 'on impulse'. She said she did not anticipate the extent of harm caused to Lee and asked for forgiveness. 'In the three years I worked at the company, I saw Li Kaixin's growth, and witnessed the efforts she has put in,' the user wrote. 'She never expressed disapproval towards China or the Chinese people, and did not, nor could have said the insulting words towards Chinese people that appeared in the edited and synthesised recordings I made of her.'
Free Malaysia Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PAS backs firm action over Terengganu event flag gaffe
PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the authorities must carry out their duties under the law with transparency, fairness, and firmness. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : PAS has backed calls for a thorough investigation and firm action over a blunder involving an illustration of the Jalur Gemilang in the promotional material for a gathering organised by its state chapter in Terengganu. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan acknowledged the incident involving the logo for the Himpunan Teguh Memimpin Terengganu (TMT 1.0) 2025, which depicted an incomplete national flag with incorrect star points and stripes. Upon being alerted, Terengganu PAS issued a public apology and corrected the error. Disciplinary action was also taken against the personnel involved. 'However, PAS firmly agrees that an apology alone should not be accepted as a sufficient resolution for such errors. This must not become the norm,' Takiyuddin said in a statement. He said that while PAS welcomed the internal steps taken by those involved, the party also supported efforts by the authorities to carry out their duties under the law with transparency, fairness, and firmness, to prevent such incidents from recurring. 'PAS believes that all parties have a duty to show the utmost respect and pride for our national symbols at all times, as a reflection of our national identity and patriotism,' he said. On Wednesday, Terengganu PAS assistant secretary Hanafiah Mat said they could not stop those who remained dissatisfied and continued to demand further investigations despite the party's apology. Outlining the steps taken to rectify the error, he said 'there is nothing more we can say'. Government party leaders previously called for firm action against Terengganu PAS over the TMT 1.0 logo. MCA Youth information chief Neow Choo Seong said an apology should not be treated as an automatic solution each time a national symbol is disrespected or misrepresented. He also reminded the public of PAS's previous response to similar incidents involving incorrect renditions of the Jalur Gemilang, stressing that enforcement must be carried out 'without fear or favour'. Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh meanwhile called on MPs to draft specific legislation on the issue to enable stronger enforcement. Similar flag snafus had involved the education ministry, Sin Chew Daily, Kwong Wah Yit Poh, and even a Singapore-based exhibition vendor, triggering a strong public backlash and prompting PAS itself to call for firm action on the matter. Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported Terengganu police chief Khairi Khairudin as saying that 16 reports were received on the matter, and that an investigation paper had been opened.
News24
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Minnie Dlamini seeks justice - ‘Words without genuine accountability are hollow'
Minnie Dlamini says she has been in deep pain after Mac G made derogatory remarks about her in the wake of her breakup with Dr Brian Monaisa. The comments, widely criticised by the public as misogynistic and degrading, sparked significant backlash, prompting Mac G to issue an apology, which some view as lacking sincerity. In his public apology, Mac G claims that both he and Minnie had exchanged distasteful words in the past and suggested they move one and 'squash their beef'. However, Minnie firmly refutes that narrative, stating: 'I have never made any negative comments or statements about this man.' She further emphasises that the timing of the apology appears to be more about protecting reputations than taking true accountability made in response to public scrutiny rather than genuine remorse. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minnie Dlamini (@minniedlamini) Women For Change has taken a firm stand against the vile remarks made by Mac G, condemning the broader impact of his platform. The organisation criticised his podcast for having 'consistently promoted harmful narratives, disguised as entertainment, spreading sexual innuendos, encouraging victim-blaming and perpetuating blatant misogyny'. In response, they've called on sponsors and streaming platforms to take action and hold both Mac G and his team accountable for the content they continue to produce. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Women For Change (@womenforchangesa) In her statement, Minnie declares, 'As a public figure and a mother, I must act not only for myself but for every woman whose dignity is violated in the name of content and entertainment.'
