Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts seven times on Monday (March 17), spewing ash up to one kilometre

 

Indonesia's Semeru Volcano erupts seven times on Monday (March 17) morning, throwing ash to 1,000 metres. -- Photo: Vietnam News/ANN

JAKARTA (Vietnam News-ANN/Tempo.co): Indonesia's Semeru volcano in East Java province erupted seven times on March 17 morning, throwing ash up to 1,000 metres, according to a Mount Semeru Observation Post operator.

The eruption of the 3,676-metre-high volcano happened between 2.38am and 9.27am (local time), with southwesterly winds.

The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation has warned people to avoid activities within a 3-kilometre radius of the peak and 8-kilometres to the southeast.

People are also urged to avoid rivers that originate from Semeru, as they may be affected by growing pyroclastic flows and lahar floods..

Based on observations from the PGA Post located at Mount Sawit, Sumber Wuluh Village, Candipuro District, Lumajang Regency, there were six eruptions on Monday morning.

Meanwhile, based on observations in the last 24 hours until early Monday morning, several types of seismic activity were recorded. 

This includes 52 times of eruption earthquakes, 3 times of avalanche earthquakes, 19 times of gust earthquakes, 4 times of harmonic earthquakes, and 1 time of volcanic earthquake.

The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), Geological Agency, stated that the activity level of Mount Semeru remains unchanged, still at level II or Caution. 

At this level, it is recommended not to carry out any activities in the southeastern sector along Besuk Kobokan, up to 8 kilometers from the summit (eruption center).

Outside of this distance, people should not carry out activities within 500 meters from the edge of the river (riverbanks) along Besuk Kobokan because of the potential for being hit by expanding hot clouds and lava flows up to 13 kilometers from the summit.

The Centrefor Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation also recommends refraining from activities within a 3-kilometere radius from the crater/summit of Mount Semeru due to the risk of being hit by flying rocks (pyroclastic).

The public is also advised to be wary of the potential for hot clouds and lava flows along the river valleys that originate from Mount Semeru, especially along Besuk Kobokan, Besuk Bang, Besuk Kembar, and Besuk Sat, as well as the potential for lahars in small rivers that are tributaries of Besuk Kobokan. - Vietnam News/ANN-Tempo.co

Former Baling MP Abdul Azeez ends marriage with second wife, court confirms

 

PETALING JAYA: Former Baling MP Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has divorced his second wife, Marina Mohamed, by pronouncing "talak satu" at the Petaling Lower Syariah Court on Monday (March 17), Sinar Harian reports.

Marina, 50, previously represented Abdul Azeez as his lawyer in a 2021 civil forfeiture case, where the government sought to seize nearly RM16mil in assets, including a shoplot in Bandar Sunway, from the former Tabung Haji (TH) chairman’s family.

The case was later withdrawn three years ago.

Following the proceedings, Azeez left the courtroom with his lawyer, while Marina was seen in tears.

During the hearing, Syariah Judge Abdul Malik Soleh recorded the divorce at 10.45am, granting approval after nearly an hour of deliberation.

The court allowed Abdul Azeez's divorce application, filed on Dec 9, 2024, under Section 47 of the Islamic Family Law (Selangor) Enactment 2003.

Syariah lawyer Datuk Mohd Zaidi Md Zain, representing Abdul Azeez said the court recognised the divorce following a decision by the Conciliation Committee (JKP) at the Islamic Religious Office.

According to the report, the couple faced "shiqaq (irreconcilable marital conflict)", with prolonged disputes that could not be resolved.

"The defendant is his second wife, and the pronouncement was made amicably with talak satu today," he told Sinar Harian outside the court.

Meanwhile, Marina’s lawyer, Azmi Mohd Rais said the court had scheduled Monday for the divorce claim proceedings and advised Abdul Azeez to proceed with the pronouncement.

"The decision was based on the absence of 'mawaddah wa rahmah (love and mercy)' in their marriage and a lack of understanding and affection.

"Initially, my client did not agree, but after the JKP meeting, it was determined that reconciliation was not possible, leaving the right to divorce with the husband," he said.

Marina and Abdul Azeez were married in Bachok, Kelantan, on Sept 11, 2019. They have no children. - Star

Female uni student critically hurt after being stabbed by male friend on campus in Sungai Petani

 

SUNGAI PETANI: A female student was critically injured after being stabbed by a male friend in an incident at a university campus here on Monday (March 17), Sinar Harian reports.

The incident, which occurred around 10:30am, left the victim with serious injuries to her back from the stabbing.

It is understood that both individuals, aged 19, are foundation students at the university.

The incident is believed to have happened while the victim and several friends were walking towards the library when approached by the suspect, who is said to be her ex-boyfriend, Sinar Harian reported.

The suspect then stabbed the victim in the back, causing her to collapse.

During the struggle with the victim, the suspect is believed to have sustained injuries to his hand.

Meanwhile, Kuala Muda OCPD Asst Comm Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail confirmed that the suspect has been apprehended.

"Following a report made by the university's security personnel this morning, we managed to arrest the suspect when he was seeking treatment at the campus clinic," he said.

He added that the victim is currently receiving treatment at Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital (HSAH) and is in a conscious and stable condition.

The case is being investigated under Sections 324 / 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons. - Star

Video muzik 'Serumpun' Mimifly bertentangan ajaran Islam - Wanita Amanah WP

Wanita Amanah Wilayah Persekutuan mengecam video muzik lagu berjudul 'Serumpun' yang dinyanyikan Mimifly sebagai bertentangan dengan ajaran Islam serta maksud sebenar Aidilfitri.

Ketuanya, Rafiza Askolani mendakwa klip video itu bukan sahaja mencemar kemuliaan bulan Ramadan, malah ia langsung tidak melambangkan kesucian hari raya Aidilfitri.

"Walaupun tema lagu raya tersebut untuk menunjukkan perpaduan masyarakat Nusantara dalam menyambut perayaan hari raya, namun mesej dan video muzik yang digarap jelas bertentangan dengan ajaran Islam serta maksud sebenar Aidilfitri.

"Sehubungan itu, apa yang dipaparkan dalam video muzik tersebut jelas bertentangan dengan nilai-nilai suci Islam serta memberi tafsiran yang salah tentang sambutan hari raya Aidilfitri," katanya dalam kenyataan media hari ini.

Rafiza menggesa Jabatan Kemajuan Islam (Jakim) dan Kementerian Komunikasi untuk bertemu Mimifly serta pasukan produksinya bagi memberi teguran dan penjelasan tentang sambutan Aidilfitri.

"Wanita Amanah Wilayah Persekutuan juga mencadangkan agar video muzik itu diturunkan dari media sosial kerana ia jelas menghina dan mengelirukan masyarakat.

"Meskipun permohonan maaf telah pun dibuat oleh penyanyi tersebut, namun video muzik berkenaan masih kekal berada di platform media sosial dan ia akan memberi tanggapan salah tentang kesucian agama Islam serta perayaan Aidilfitri," katanya.

Mimifly, memuat naik video berdurasi dua minit 53 saat itu di Youtube pada 14 Mac lalu.

Rafiza dalam kenyataannya turut mengulas mengenai pakaian Mimifly dalam muzik video itu, mengatakan penyanyi itu 'berkemban'.

Awal hari ini, Harian Metro melaporkan penyanyi itu telah memohon maaf atas videonya.

Dalam permohonan maafnya, Mimifly telah menjelaskan bahawa dia tertarik dengan keselesaan dan gaya estetika pakaian Melayu zaman dahulu.

Selain itu, Rafiza mengkritik Mimifly berhubung tarian yang menurutnya seakan-akan Dewi Durga - dewi agama Hindu yang digambarkan mempunyai tangan yang banyak.

Sebelum pengislaman pada zaman kesultanan, sebilangan orang Melayu beragama Hindu kerana pengaruh dari Asia Selatan.

Pengaruh Hindu dan Asia Selatan masih boleh dilihat dalam tarian dan pakaian tradisional Melayu serta perkataan Sanskrit dalam bahasa Melayu.

Rafiza menegaskan bahawa Aidilfitri bukan perayaan budaya atau kaum.

"Hari raya Aidilfitri itu sendiri di dalam Islam merupakan hari untuk membesarkan Allah dengan bertakbir dan bertahmid di samping menzahirkan kesyukuran kepada Allah SWT selepas sebulan berpuasa di bulan Ramadan,” tegasnya.

Dia menggesa semua artis supaya mempertimbangkan semua sensitiviti, termasuk yang berkaitan dengan Islam, sebelum menghasilkan karya mereka. - Mkini

Terserlah kepincangan nyata siasatan kes Ismail Sabri

 

KATA MP l Saya pernah dilantik oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong untuk menjadi anggota Jawatankuasa Mengenai Rasuah (JKMR) bagi memantau perjalanan SPRM.

Saya lihat banyak perkara yang aneh yang dilakukan oleh SPRM dalam hal proses penyiasatannya terhadap mantan perdana menteri kesembilan Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Siasatan belum selesai tetapi perdana menteri kesembilan itu telah awal-awal lagi dianggap suspek.

Hassan Abdul Karim

Kalau suspek bermakna SPRM telah menangkap Ismail Sabri. Tetapi dia belum lagi ditahan.

Orang yang dipanggil untuk siasatan digelar OYDS iaitu orang yang disaman bukan ditangkap.

Jika SPRM berkata kepada Ismail Sabri anda ditangkap maka barulah dia dipanggil suspek.

Apabila dituduh di mahkamah maka dipanggil OKT - orang kena tuduh.

Pendedahan bahan bukti atau evidence lazimnya dibuat ketika perbicaraan. Tetapi dalam kes Ismail Sabri siasatan belum selesai tetapi bahan bukti telah dipamerkan pada sidang media. Apa tujuannya?

Azam Baki

Investigation papers atau kertas siasatan belum lagi SPRM hantar ke pejabat pendakwa raya, tetapi Ismail Sabri telah dibicarakan di media massa dan media sosial. Apa juga tujuannya?

Inikah modus operandi baru? Bukan trial in court of justice tetapi trial by media oleh agensi kerajaan?

Saya menyokong penuh usaha kerajaan Madani pimpinan Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim untuk memerangi rasuah.

Dalam nafas yang sama sebagai ahli parlimen yang pernah menduduki JKMR saya penuh yakin atas keupayaan SPRM untuk melaksanakan tugasnya secara professional.

Tetapi di dalam penyiasatan yang dijalankan oleh SPRM ke atas Ismail Sabri sekarang ini terserlah kepincangan yang nyata yang melanggar etika professional sebuah agensi penguatkuasa.

Ismail Sabri Yaakob

Saya berharap dalam usaha kita semua termasuk SPRM untuk membanteras rasuah maka SPRM sebagai sebuah agensi penguatkuasa yang bidang tugasnya untuk melakukan siasatan sahaja jangan terbawa-bawa untuk melaksanakan pendakwaan pula yang terletak di bawah bidang kuasa pendakwa raya.- Mkini

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HASSAN ABDUL KARIM ialah ahli Parlimen Pasir Gudang dari PKR.

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