Malaysia conveys sympathy, support to UAE over tension in Middle East, says Anwar

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim conveyed Malaysia's sincere sympathy and support to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has been affected by Iran's response to the attacks carried out by Israel in collaboration with the United States.

The Prime Minister brought up the matter during a telephone discussion with UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, and both leaders also exchanged views on recent developments in the Middle East, with particular regard to the regional security situation following the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.

"We expressed mutual hope that all parties will prioritize peaceful dialogue and take care to avoid any actions that could compromise regional stability and global security.

"Additionally, I expressed appreciation for the UAE government's ongoing commitment to safeguarding the safety and welfare of approximately 10,000 Malaysians currently residing in the UAE.," he said in a Facebook post today.

He also expressed hope that the month of Ramadan would foster greater unity within the ummah and pave the way toward enduring peace and stability in the region and beyond. - Bernama

Sg Buloh cops probe patrol car seen stopping at mamak in viral video

 

Police have confirmed that a vehicle seen in a viral video stopping at a mamak restaurant to receive two white plastic bags belongs to the district police headquarters here, and have vowed to take stern action against any personnel found to have engaged in misconduct. - Screengrab from Social Media

SUNGAI BULOH: Police have confirmed that a vehicle seen in a viral video stopping at a mamak restaurant to receive two white plastic bags belongs to the district police headquarters here, and have vowed to take stern action against any personnel found to have engaged in misconduct.

Sungai Buloh police chief Superintendent Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said the video, which circulated on social media on Thursday around 7.50pm, showed an MPV with the registration plate SL198 passing through the middle lane of a row of shops before stopping at a mamak restaurant for 12 seconds, during which a restaurant worker approached the vehicle and handed the driver two white plastic bags.

"The matter will be investigated and stern action will be taken against any personnel and officers involved," said Hafiz in a statement.

"The Sungai Buloh police headquarters will not compromise with any personnel and officers who engage in misconduct that could tarnish the image of the police," he said. - NST

Teen to be held at Henry Gurney School until 21 for raping minor

 

Pic for illustration purposes only. - AI GENERATED IMAGE

KOTA KINABALU: An 18-year-old man was ordered to be placed in Henry Gurney School for three years, or until he turns 21, for raping a minor.

Sessions Court Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan also imposed a three-year police supervision order under Section 27 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act, to take effect upon the youth's release from the institution.

The court made the decision after the accused, who was 17 at the time of the offence, maintained his guilty plea, and a social report from the Welfare Department was presented.

The youth had raped a 12-year-old girl at 1.30am in April 2025 in a room in Tuaran.

The offence, under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and whipping.

In delivering the order, the court considered several factors, including a plea for leniency from the youth's mother, who assured the court her son would not reoffend, the prosecution's request for a deterrent sentence, and the findings of the social report.

The court declined the welfare officer's suggestion for community service, noting that the youth and the victim were known to each other.

Judge Amir Shah stated there was no guarantee the offence would not be repeated if the offender remained in the community.

He added that temporary separation from the victim was necessary to protect her safety and emotional well-being.

"Based on the family background and social report, the court is of the view that placement in a structured institution is more appropriate to ensure rehabilitation, education, and reform, rather than returning him to his family.

"This sentence also serves as a lesson to the offender and a warning to the public against committing similar offences," the judge said.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Bryan Francis prosecuted. - NST

PAS vice-president Samsuri Mokhtar urges parties to stop linking him to reported talks on political realignment. Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar PAS vice-president Samsuri Mokhtar, who is the current PN chairman, said “any meetings or discussions associated with the matter did not involve me and have no connection to me”. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has denied being involved in any meeting in Bangkok linked to an alleged political move to reshape the country’s leadership. In a Facebook post today, Samsuri, who is Perikatan Nasional chairman, said he had no connection to the meeting that some parties had referred to as the “Bangkok Move”. “Any meetings or discussions associated with the matter did not involve me and have no connection to me,” he said, and urged all parties to refrain from speculating or linking his name to matters that did not occur. His denial comes amid claims of a meeting in Bangkok involving several political figures to discuss possible cooperation among Malay-Muslim parties. Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed earlier today that he had met opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin in Bangkok last year to discuss the issue of Malay and Muslim unity. Zahid said the meeting took place during a working visit to Thailand and stressed that there had been no recent meetings with Hamzah, the former Bersatu deputy president. Sources quoted in media reports had claimed that Samsuri and PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan were also present during the discussions. The reports surfaced amid a dispute within Bersatu after its president Muhyiddin Yassin accused Hamzah of engaging in secret negotiations with Zahid to form a new political configuration. Muhyiddin had alleged that the talks were part of efforts to restructure the government and had cited them as a reason for Hamzah’s dismissal from the party last month. Hamzah has rejected the accusations, saying he was free to meet anyone in his capacity as opposition leader and describing claims of betrayal as “childish”.

 Menteri Pengangkutan Loke Siew Fook berkata banjir kilat di KM287 PLUS di Nilai itu memerlukan pelan kontingensi serta kajian menyeluruh.

Tangkap layar video tular di menunjukkan kenderaan terperangkap dalam banjir kilat di KM287 Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan (PLUS) berhampiran Hentian Sebelah Nilai petang semalam.

PETALING JAYA:

 Menteri Pengangkutan Loke Siew Fook meminta Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) dan pihak Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan (PLUS) mengambil langkah susulan bagi memastikan kejadian banjir kilat di KM287 berhampiran henti rehat Nilai semalam tidak berlaku lagi.

Loke yang juga Ahli Parlimen Seremban berkata kejadian itu yang menyebabkan kesesakan teruk memerlukan pelan kontingensi serta kajian menyeluruh, lapor Bernama.

“Saya percaya LLM dan PLUS sudah tentu mengambil langkah susulan. Memang terdapat projek baharu di sepanjang lebuh raya yang sedang diterokai dan dibangunkan.

“Jika itu menjadi punca berlakunya banjir kilat, pihak pemaju dan kontraktor perlu mengambil tanggungjawab masing-masing,” katanya dlam satu program di Seremban.

Loke berkata kejadian banjir di lebuh raya bukan sahaja menjejaskan keselesaan pengguna, malah turut membawa risiko keselamatan yang serius.

Semalam, beratus-ratus kenderaan terperangkap selama beberapa jam selepas semua laluan empat lorong yang menghala ke utara dan selatan ditenggelami air susulan hujan lebat sejak 6.30 petang.

PLUS dalam kenyataan memaklumkan trafik mengalami kesesakan sejauh 12km dari Kajang ke Nilai disebabkan banjir kilat di KM287 yang menyebabkan semua lorong terhalang. - FMT

Samsuri denies any hand in ‘Bangkok Move’ meeting

 PAS vice-president Samsuri Mokhtar urges parties to stop linking him to reported talks on political realignment.

PAS vice-president Samsuri Mokhtar, who is the current PN chairman, said “any meetings or discussions associated with the matter did not involve me and have no connection to me”. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has denied being involved in any meeting in Bangkok linked to an alleged political move to reshape the country’s leadership.

In a Facebook post today, Samsuri, who is Perikatan Nasional chairman, said he had no connection to the meeting that some parties had referred to as the “Bangkok Move”.

“Any meetings or discussions associated with the matter did not involve me and have no connection to me,” he said, and urged all parties to refrain from speculating or linking his name to matters that did not occur.

His denial comes amid claims of a meeting in Bangkok involving several political figures to discuss possible cooperation among Malay-Muslim parties.

Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed earlier today that he had met opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin in Bangkok last year to discuss the issue of Malay and Muslim unity.

Zahid said the meeting took place during a working visit to Thailand and stressed that there had been no recent meetings with Hamzah, the former Bersatu deputy president.

Sources quoted in media reports had claimed that Samsuri and PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan were also present during the discussions.

The reports surfaced amid a dispute within Bersatu after its president Muhyiddin Yassin accused Hamzah of engaging in secret negotiations with Zahid to form a new political configuration.

Muhyiddin had alleged that the talks were part of efforts to restructure the government and had cited them as a reason for Hamzah’s dismissal from the party last month.

Hamzah has rejected the accusations, saying he was free to meet anyone in his capacity as opposition leader and describing claims of betrayal as “childish”. - FMT

Pahang university is now Universiti al-Quran

 The sultan of Pahang said the change of name was a symbol of a clear direction to make the Quran a guiding beacon for intellectual and spiritual development in the state.

Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah made the proclamation of the new name of the university, which is owned by the state government. (UniPSAS pic)

KUANTAN:

 Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah was renamed today as Universiti al-Quran, with the proclamation being made by the sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.

The declaration ceremony was held at Istana Abdulaziz in Kuantan today, at which higher education minister Zambry Abd Kadir presented the letter confirming the change to the sultan. The university is wholly owned by the Pahang state government.

The sultan had concented on Feb 6 for the university to be renamed, making it the first university of its kind in Malaysia. Al-Sultan Abdullah said the rebranding was not merely a change of name, but a symbol of a clear direction to make the Quran a guiding beacon for intellectual and spiritual development in the state. - FMT

Hold state and Dewan elections together, says Johor PH

 The state PH sets up four new committees in preparation for the coming state assembly and parliamentary elections.

Aminolhuda Hassan with members of the Johor PH leadership. He is flanked by Zaliha Mustafa of PKR (left) and Teo Nie Ching of DAP (right). (Bernama pic)

ISKANDAR PUTERI:

 Johor Pakatan Harapan will set up four committees as the coalition prepares for the next parliamentary and state assembly elections, state PH chairman Aminolhuda Hasan said.

The committees are: a Madani committee, and committees on seat allocations; issues and communications; and coordination among federal ministers.

“We have placed committee leaders who are experienced, those who have previously served as state asemblymen, to head the committees,” said Aminolhuda. “These committees are aimed at streamlining the party’s operations in facing the coming elections.”

He said the Madani committee was established to ensure the state moves in line with the Malaysia Madani concept introduced by PH chairman Anwar Ibrahim, who is prime minister. It would ensure that policies related to development, the economy, education, and political stability are delivered and understood more clearly by the people.

Aminolhuda said the Madani committee will be chaired by Johor PKR deputy chairman Ysahrudin Kusni, a former state assemblyman for Bukit Naning.

He said Johor PH had proposed that the state assembly and parliamentary elections be held simultaneously to save government expenditure, while also making it easier for the Election Commission and voters.

“If the elections are held separately, on two occasions, all parties involved would have to raise funds and carry out preparations separately, which could disrupt the smooth administration of the government,” he said.

He added that Johor PH, as the opposition bloc, will soon submit the proposal to the Barisan Nasional-led Johor state government through Johor opposition leader Andrew Chen Kah Eng.

At the elections in 2022, Johor PH won 12 seats in the 56-member state assembly, BN (40), Perikatan Nasional (3), and Muda (1). The next state assembly elections must be held by mid-June next year. - FMT