Malaysian killed in South Korea fight tried to help stop it, says sister

 

Ahmad Shah who was killed during a group fight in South Korea had gone to the scene after being contacted by a friend for help to break up the altercation, his sister claimed. PIC COURTESY OF AIN SEPHIA

KUALA LUMPUR: A man who was killed during a group fight in South Korea had gone to the scene after being contacted by a friend for help to break up the altercation, his sister claimed.

The 25-year-old woman, who identified herself as Ain Sephia, said she learned about the incident involving her brother, Ahmad Shah, from his wife, who was at the scene when it happened.

She said Ahmad Shah, 26, was contacted by a friend who sought his help after a fight broke out and wanted him to assist in breaking it up.

"At the time, my brother was asleep when he received a call from his friend, who told him there was a fight and asked for help.

"My brother went there, and my sister-in-law also decided to accompany him.

"They did not expect that there was a group of men involved, while my brother was the only friend there at the time," she said.

South Korean media reported that a Malaysian man was killed in a group fight involving foreigners in Eumseong County, North Chungcheong Province. The victim was allegedly stabbed with a knife during the incident.

Following the incident, Eumseong Police Station arrested a Malaysian man in his 40s to assist with investigations.

Ain Sephia said she was informed about the incident about 2.40am after contacting her sister-in-law.

She said her family was still struggling to come to terms with Ahmad Shah's death and hoped his remains could be brought back to Malaysia for burial.

Ain Sephia said Ahmad Shah, the eldest among her siblings, had been working at a factory and had lived in South Korea for the past seven years with his wife.

She said her brother's remains had undergone a post-mortem examination, while his wife had given a statement to police.

She added that all suspects believed to be involved in the incident had been arrested.

Ain Sephia said the family hoped to bring Ahmad Shah's remains home and peform the burial ceremony in Bandar Tasik Puteri, Rawang, as funeral costs in South Korea were higher.

"The estimated cost to bring back his remains is between RM50,000 and RM60,000, excluding other expenses.

"The hospital bill of RM18,000 has already been paid by my sister-in-law and their friends there," she said.

She described Ahmad Shah as a kind person who was always willing to help others.

"When he was sick previously, many people visited him. I never expected this would happen to him," she said.

Ahmad Shah last returned to Malaysia in 2023 but contacted their mother daily. He was expected to return home in December as the family was scheduled to perform the umrah pilgrimage in January next year. - NST

Akmal Saleh says his fight is against DAP and Pakatan, not Chinese or Indians

 

PORT DICKSON: Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh says his fight is against DAP and Pakatan Harapan, and not against Chinese or Indians.

"We have given it time and we can work together but we draw our lines – do not touch our religion, race or our rulers. If you do, it doesn't matter if you are a friend or foe, we will fight you till the end," the Umno Youth chief said during a ceramah in Linggi here on Sunday (July 26).

He said his stance had been consistent since the unity government was formed at Federal level.

He added that Umno Youth never invited Pakatan leaders to attend the 2023 Umno general assembly, which instead came from other leaders including those from the party's Wanita and Puteri wings.

"Everyone sent invitations for Pakatan to observe the assembly. We never did.

"If you want to be friends, we can but do not enter my house yet. If you sincerely want to be friends, then we will do so.

"But if you are not serious, there is no place for you in my house," he said.

Muhamad Akmal questioned if being firm on matters that touch on the special position of the Malays, the sovereignty of the Malay Rulers and the sanctity of Islam was racist.

"If doing so is racist or against the law, I challenge the government to arrest me. I am willing to be arrested if my stance is an offence," he said. - Star

The Coverup : So When Exactly Will The Report Be Made Public?

 

As of today Sunday 26 July 2026, that  report has not yet been publicly released. They said they will release it but it is still an Insha Allah situation. 

• Here's the sequence of events:
• 23 July 2026: we were told they had, in principle, decided to make the report public, subject to procedural checks bla bla. 

OSTB: What procedure? Three years have gone by still playing procedures kah?

• report not released three years earlier to avoid undermining public confidence while its finances and governance were being restructured. 
• publication could have triggered panic withdrawals by depositors.
• 23–24 July 2026: party poops publicly supported releasing report 
• so depositors and public could understand its findings.
• As of 26 July 2026 (today) no confirmation report has been published

OSTB: Firstly here is a list of Insha Allah promises still not delivered: 

• Prime minister term limited to 10 years. First tabled on 3rd March 2026. Then postponed to June 2026. Now 26 July 2026 still nothing. Insha Allah.
• Separation of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor - still Insha Allah.
• Freedom of Information Act - Insha Allah
• Ombudsman Act - WT .. is that. Another Insha Allah.
• Political Financing Act - this one I can confirm GO FLY KITES.
• MPs and senior officials publicly declare assets - NO WAY JOSE.
• Equal constituency sizes / electoral reform - GO FLY KITES

MY COMMENTS: Ok lets focus on this part

• report not released three years earlier to avoid undermining public confidence while its finances and governance were being restructured. 
• publication could have triggered panic withdrawals by depositors.

This is first class bull sh_t. 

LETS USE A HYPOTHETICAL SITUATION.  

Bank Negara Malaysia has the legal responsibility to regulate and monitor the operations of all the licensed banks in this country.

Lets say through their monitoring Bank Negara finds out that a major bank in the country is facing a liquidity crisis. Due to a. poor management b. corruption c. fraud, d. incompetence and e. all of the above the major bank is facing serious cashflow and liquidity issues. (This is just a hypothetical situation. Like a simulation ok). 

Bank Negara reports to the Ministry of Finance. So Bank Negara informs the Minister of Finance 'We have detected serious cash flow problems in one of our major banks. It will certainly undermine public confidence in the bank. It will trigger panic withdrawals by the bank's depositors.'  

Now the Finance Minister - being a politician and a chameleon and having suffered far too many embarrassing bungles (at least once every week) - he instructs Bank Negara 'Dont tell the public. Lets try to manage this without informing the public'. 

What does this mean? It means that: 

Bank depositors cannot make fully informed decisions.

Investors may continue buying shares without knowing material facts.

Delayed disclosure may allow losses to become larger.

Public confidence will be damaged when the concealment is discovered.

False or misleading statements could have been made

There could be statutory disclosure obligations applicable 

Public funds were put at risk

There was a breach of fiduciary duties by somebody along the line.

OSTB: But all this was swept under the carpet. It was a big time coverup by the politicians and the regulators. But DONT FORGET - this is just a hypothetical situation. No bank in Malaysia is facing any liquidity issues.  

The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of MMKtT.

BN-PN pact not about race, says Ahmad Samsuri

 The Perikatan Nasional chairman says Pakatan Harapan should deal with their own weaknesses instead of repeatedly pushing a narrative unsupported by facts.

PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar denied that its election campaign in Negeri Sembilan lacked momentum.

PETALING JAYA:

The cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional has nothing to do with race, says PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, dismissing PH’s claims as political propaganda.

Samsuri said PH was trying to influence voters by repeatedly pushing a narrative unsupported by facts.

“I think the people are more informed today. With information at everyone’s fingertips, they can look back at what was said five or 10 years ago, as many statements were recorded.

“So this issue does not arise. They are actually the ones who created such problems, as can be seen from past records,” he said, according to Harian Metro.

Samsuri also denied that PN’s campaign lacked momentum, saying the coalition was actively campaigning with its own strategies.

Separately, Negeri Sembilan Umno chief Jalaluddin Alias said BN and PN needed time to coordinate their campaign efforts as new partners. He said the campaign was progressing smoothly in both PN and BN-contested seats.

“It may appear slightly slower. For this kind of understanding to develop, even people getting married need time… it takes a little longer,” he said.

Bersatu and PAS ended their political ties last month, while PAS-led PN and BN later reached an electoral pact to avoid clashes in the Negeri Sembilan election. BN is contesting 25 seats while PN is contesting 11. - FMT

Anglers cleared out of popular fishing spots at Penang bridges

 The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency carried out an operation to prevent trespassing, as both bridges are gazetted as restricted areas and protected places.

MMEA and other enforcement agencies carried out an operation around Penang’s cross-Channel bridges against trespassing of the restricted areas. (MMEA pic)

PETALING JAYA:

Areas under Penang’s two cross-Channel bridges, which have long been popular fishing spots, are now clear of anglers, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said after an operation to prevent trespassing in the areas.

Patrols and checks found no trespassers beneath both bridges, which were once popular fishing spots, showing there was high compliance among the maritime community, the Penang MMEA said in a statement. It said 35 officers and personnel using two MMEA boats were involved in yesterday’s operation.

According to an MMEA statement, the operation was aimed to prevent trespassing and ensure legal compliance as both bridges are gazetted as restricted areas and protected places.

The restriction covers the entire area beneath both bridges, including a buffer zone extending 250m to the left and right of the bridge structures. Offenders face a maximum penalty of up to two years jail or a fine of up to RM1,000, or both.

MMEA said enforcement was crucial to prevent risks to public safety and safeguard the integrity of the country’s strategic infrastructure. “Illegal activities beneath the bridges could potentially disrupt communication cables and high-voltage electricity cables belonging to Telekom Malaysia and Tenaga Nasional which are located beneath the bridge structures,” it said. - FMT

Over 40 remains from landslide-affected graves at Kampung Sim-Sim cemetery reburied

 

Family members and residents gather after the reburial process of remains affected by the landslide at the Kampung Sim-Sim Muslim Cemetery in Sandakan. PIC COURTESY OF READER

SANDAKAN: More than 40 bodies from graves affected by a landslide at the Kampung Sim-Sim Muslim Cemetery three months ago were reburied in a single grave here today.

All the remains were relocated to a flat area within the same cemetery, with the operation managed by the Sandakan office of the Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAINS).

Sandakan Religious Affairs Administrative Officer Rahmin Arman said the relocation process proceeded smoothly with the cooperation of the Community Development Leaders Unit (UPPM), Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS), police, family members and local residents.

"The relocation process was carried out in accordance with the advice of the Sabah Mufti that all the remains be reburied in a single grave.

"This is in line with Islamic law and to preserve the dignity of the deceased," he said.

Rahmin said the process was also witnessed by Sabah JHEAINS director Datuk Awang Juri Ag Tahir via video call to ensure it was carried out in an orderly manner.

He said the affected cemetery area would be proposed to be gazetted as a burial-prohibited zone in the future to prevent further landslide risks and ensure public safety.

In the incident on March 11, more than 20 graves were reported damaged after a landslide occurred at the cemetery.

Apart from the affected cemetery, an elderly man, Agustine Frederick J Lingam, 76, was also reported to have died after being buried in a landslide at a hotel in Sandakan town. - NST

PKR man admits error over Sanusi claim but stands by implied meaning

 Dr N Sathia Prakash says debate over the word ‘return’ only diverts attention from the real issue of the content of Sanusi Nor's speech.

Selangor PKR’s Dr N Sathia Prakash has been accused of twisting the words of Perikatan Nasional election director Sanusi Nor.

PETALING JAYA:

Selangor PKR election director Dr N Sathia Prakash says he made a mistake when claiming that Perikatan Nasional election director Sanusi Nor had told Chinese and Indians to “go back” to China and India.

However, Sathia said the error did not affect the basis of the police report filed against Sanusi last Friday over a speech that was allegedly capable of inciting racial sentiments. He said he wanted to highlight the implied meaning of Sanusi’s entire speech.

“I admit there was an error when I repeated the speech by using the word ‘return’,” Sinar Harian quoted him as saying.

“However, I never claimed that the word was an exact excerpt from Sanusi’s speech. The debate over whether the word ‘return’ was mentioned or not only diverts attention from the real issue, which is the content of the speech that has the potential to stir racial sentiments.

“A narrative that portrays other races as threats to the rights or future of Malays could undermine the spirit of unity that forms the foundation of the country,” he said.

Sathia said he would leave it to the police to conduct a fair and professional investigation to determine whether his own remarks had violated any laws. Sathia had provided a statement to Seremban police regarding his remarks in a speech in Jempol, where he made the claim against Sanusi.

Sanusi had stirred controversy after suggesting that different ethnic groups in Malaysia could fall back on ancestral homelands outside the country. In a campaign speech in Negeri Sembilan, Sanusi was reported to have said that “the Chinese have China, the Indians have India, the Cambodians have Cambodia, and the Malays only have Malaysia”.

Earlier today, PAS Youth accused Sathia of twisting Sanusi’s remarks by claiming that Sanusi had told Malaysian Chinese and Indians to “go back” to China and India. PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said Sathia had added the word “go back” to Sanusi’s remarks, changing the meaning of Sanusi’s statement and falsely suggesting he wanted non-Malays expelled because of their race.

Sanusi has come under fire from Barisan Nasional politicians, including BN chairman and Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who said Sanusi should stay back in Kedah (where he is the menteri besar) and not campaign in Negeri Sembilan.

Last night, Umno information chief Azalina Ahmad Said reminded Sanusi that the constitution guarantees the rights and status of every citizen regardless of ancestry. “The reality is that for millions of Malaysians of Chinese and Indian descent, Malaysia is not a place of transit. Malaysia is their homeland,” she said. - FMT