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Free Malaysia Today
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Mounting calls for justice over Cyberjaya student's murder
The death of Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara has sparked an outpouring of grief and outrage online from politicians, activists and members of the public. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The death of 20-year-old Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, a University of Cyberjaya physiotherapy student, has sparked widespread calls for accountability and reforms to ensure student safety. Her death sparked an outpouring of grief and outrage online, with politicians, activists and members of the public demanding answers and justice. In a Facebook post, deputy housing and local government minister Aiman Athirah Sabu expressed her condolences and called the murder 'shocking'. 'I urge that the investigation be carried out transparently, fairly and urgently to ensure justice is upheld and the truth is revealed,' she said, adding she was also closely monitoring Sepang police for updates on the case. Maniishapriet, who hailed from Kuching, Sarawak, was found in her condominium unit in Cyberjaya with injuries on her body by a friend on Tuesday. This morning, Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman confirmed her death was due to blunt force trauma to the head. 'Investigations at the scene found no signs that her residence had been broken into. Checks on the victim's body found wounds on her head. 'There were no injuries consistent with rape,' he said in a statement. MIC women's leader N Saraswati said students deserve to feel safe where they live and study. 'Immediate and firm action must be taken. Let us honour her memory by demanding and pushing for better protection measures for our students,' she said. Women, family, and community development minister Nancy Shukri also visited Maniishapriet's family during the funeral proceedings at the Loke Yew Crematorium this morning. 'I extend my deepest condolences to the family on their heartbreaking loss. I trust the relevant authorities will conduct the investigation transparently and with integrity so that justice may prevail,' she said in a post on X. Meanwhile, University of Cyberjaya has faced mounting criticism on social media for its silence following Maniishapriet's death. Dozens of comments have been left on the university's official social media pages demanding accountability, with many rallying around the hashtag #justiceformaniisha. Many accused the institution of insensitivity after it posted promotional content in the hours following the incident. 'You were busy promoting the university just six hours ago. What action has been taken?' one user asked. Others described the silence as 'beyond cruel', with many users questioning the safety and management of student accommodation.


The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
TFST revives 166 private housing projects worth over RM11 bln as of April
PUTRAJAYA: The Task Force on Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) has revived 166 private housing projects, involving 19,205 houses, with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM11.58 billion from Jan 1 to April 30 this year. Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said that of the total, 49 projects were revived from April 1-30, covering 7,413 houses with a GDV of RM3.96 billion. 'Of the 49 projects that were successfully tackled in April, 45 projects received their Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) while four have resumed smooth progress,' she said in a statement after chairing TFST Meeting No 3/2025 today. He added that as of April 30, the TFST had identified and monitored 233 delayed private housing projects, 339 sick projects and 114 abandoned projects nationwide. For comparison, the TFST identified and monitored 360 sick projects and 267 delayed projects as of March 31. 'Overall, the delayed, sick and abandoned private housing projects involved a GDV of RM101.98 billion, comprising 119,964 houses,' she said. She added that the TFST will continue to play a key role as a solution platform in addressing problematic private housing project issues by proposing effective solutions to protect the interests of buyers.


The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
TFST revives 166 housing projects worth over RM11b as of April
PUTRAJAYA: The Task Force on Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) has revived 166 private housing projects, involving 19,205 houses, with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM11.58 billion from Jan 1 to April 30 this year. Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said that of the total, 49 projects were revived from April 1-30, covering 7,413 houses with a GDV of RM3.96 billion. 'Of the 49 projects that were successfully tackled in April, 45 projects received their Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) while four have resumed smooth progress,' she said in a statement after chairing TFST Meeting No 3/2025 today. He added that as of April 30, the TFST had identified and monitored 233 delayed private housing projects, 339 sick projects and 114 abandoned projects nationwide. For comparison, the TFST identified and monitored 360 sick projects and 267 delayed projects as of March 31. 'Overall, the delayed, sick and abandoned private housing projects involved a GDV of RM101.98 billion, comprising 119,964 houses,' she said. She added that the TFST will continue to play a key role as a solution platform in addressing problematic private housing project issues by proposing effective solutions to protect the interests of buyers.

Barnama
19-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
TFST Revives 166 Private Housing Projects Worth Over RM11 Bln As Of April
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Task Force on Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) has revived 166 private housing projects, involving 19,205 houses, with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM11.58 billion from Jan 1 to April 30 this year. Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said that of the total, 49 projects were revived from April 1-30, covering 7,413 houses with a GDV of RM3.96 billion. "Of the 49 projects that were successfully tackled in April, 45 projects received their Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) while four have resumed smooth progress,' she said in a statement after chairing TFST Meeting No 3/2025 today.

Barnama
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Five Sepang Schools Get RM100,000 Boost For Learning Space Transformation
PUTRAJAYA, May 14 (Bernama) -- A total of RM100,000 has been allocated to five schools in the Sepang parliamentary constituency, for school space transformation projects under the People-Friendly Project (PMR) initiative. The beneficiary schools are Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sungai Pelek, Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Dengkil, SK Tanjong Sepat, SK Kota Warisan, and SK Cyberjaya. The funding stems from a collaboration between the Sepang Member of Parliament Service Centre and the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), through its agency, Urbanice Malaysia. Urbanice Malaysia, in a statement today, said that the initiative aligns with KPKT's aspiration to promote sustainable and inclusive community development, through a people-centric approach. 'This initiative demonstrates that a high-impact approach doesn't necessarily require large-scale changes, but can be achieved through strategic and creative micro-transformations, which address the actual needs of students and teachers,' it said. Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister, Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu, who is also the Sepang Member of Parliament, presented the contribution at SMK Sungai Pelek, here, today. Aiman Athirah, in the same statement, said the initiative reflects KPKT's aspirations to ensure physical development supports human development and improve the quality of life of the people. She said that transforming school spaces not only refreshes their appearance but also reshapes how students engage with their environment - making learning more meaningful and fostering a competitive, progressive community. -- BERNAMA