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The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Six MRSM students expelled over bullying in Melaka
KUALA BERANG: Six students from a Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) in Melaka have been expelled following their involvement in a bullying incident last Friday. Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki confirmed the decision, stating that no appeals will be considered to ensure the punishment serves as a deterrent. 'The disciplinary committee meeting and investigation confirmed the students' involvement. MARA will not compromise on bullying for any reason. No excuse can justify such behaviour. How severe the bullying comes second. If you touch (bully), you go,' he said. Asyraf addressed the media after attending the Hulu Terengganu UMNO Division Meeting 2025 in Jenagor. He revealed that he had received multiple social media reports about the incident since Saturday and promptly instructed MARA's management to investigate, leading to the confirmed case. In a separate development, Asyraf announced a pilot project to recruit hostel wardens at MRSM Besut in Terengganu and MRSM Balik Pulau in Penang starting August. Each campus will have three male and three female wardens. If successful, the initiative will expand to 57 other MRSM institutions nationwide. - Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Another bullying case at MRSM, 6 students suspended
KUALA LUMPUR: Six Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) students have been suspended following another bullying incident. The Form 5 students from an MRSM in Melaka are facing expulsion, Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki revealed in a Facebook post. "Early this morning, many tagged me regarding a bullying incident at an MRSM in Melaka. I immediately requested a report from Mara management," he said. He said the six students have been suspended, and the school has proposed expelling them. "No need to appeal. You touch, you go," he said in the post. Asyraf said there was no need for those involved to try and meet him. "We have said many times that Mara will not compromise on any form of bullying." He added that Mara wanted to produce leaders with good morals and manners, not "delinquents", and that he was determined to ensure Mara institutions were bully-free. Last month, a Form 2 student at an MRSM in Besut, Terengganu, claimed he was bullied by a group of senior students in the dormitory, sustaining injuries to his stomach, ribs, and back. Six students involved in that case were expelled. In April, a video of a student being bullied at an MRSM in Seberang Perai went viral. The incident happened last year.
The Star
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (July 20, 2025)
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New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Asyraf Wajdi urges Umno to reject 'cucuk sate' politics
BUKIT GANTANG: Umno members must put an end to the culture of "cucuk sate" (satay skewering politics), which threatens the party's unity and future, its secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said. He reminded all party members that unity is fundamental to Umno's revival and success in the elections. "For Umno to regain its strength and win elections, the most crucial element is unity. "But what continues to weaken us is this 'cucuk sate' political culture, a toxic habit of inciting division and creating factions within the party," he said. He made the remarks during his opening speech at the Bukit Gantang Umno division delegates' meeting at Dewan Bunga Raya, Changkat Jering, today. Asyraf used the imagery of grilling satay, skewering, fanning and flipping to describe how certain individuals provoke internal conflict. "There's the one who skewers, the one who fans the flames, the one who grills, and the one who flips. Today here, tomorrow there, spreading gossip and stirring trouble. "Umno has lost in the past because of this kind of politics. At the top, leaders are fighting. Why? Because of the instigators at the bottom, the ones fanning the flames. "'Boss, you can take him on. You'll win, boss. No problem, boss.' That's what they keep saying. It's happening everywhere," he said. Calling for a new approach, Asyraf stressed the need for strategic unity across all levels of the party. "Umno must aim to win all 56 parliamentary seats, including Bukit Gantang. "If we succeed, we will become dominant once again and with dominance comes responsibility to protect Islam, to protect the Malays and to serve the nation," he said. He urged members to reconnect with youth, embrace digital platforms and adopt a more inclusive and modern political strategy. "We need to act like people who truly want to win. That means embracing change, being close to the youth and using social media responsibly. "Don't just click 'like' on posts that insult others. We must return to our founding slogan: Unite, Be Loyal, Serve," he said. Asyraf also reminded party members of Umno's core mission to defend religion, race and nation, and called for an immediate end to any internal culture that distracts from that goal.
New Straits Times
13-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
BN-PH seat talks for Sabah polls 98 per cent complete
TANJONG KARANG: Negotiations for seat allocation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the upcoming 17th Sabah election are 98 per cent complete, said Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. He said discussions had been held to prevent any overlapping of contested seats between the two coalitions. "This is what we have done in Sabah. Generally, I can say that negotiations for seat allocation between BN and PH are already 98 per cent complete. "This cooperation was what secured us victories in the Mahkota state seat in Johor, Ayer Kuning in Perak, and Nenggiri in Kelantan," he said. He said this during a press conference after opening the Tanjong Karang Umno division delegates' meeting at Dewan Dato Hormat here today. At the same time, Asyraf reminded party members not to become arrogant in their efforts to cooperate with others. "Umno is an open and dynamic party, as long as we never compromise our principles of struggle for religion and race," he said. Asyraf also said Umno leaders had never discussed severing ties with any party ahead of the state election. He said that while there is a possibility Umno may go solo, the party would still contest under the BN banner. "Umno has never contested alone. We began in the first general election in 1955 with a three-party coalition (MIC, MCA and Umno). "The political landscape changed in 1969, resulting in a new cooperation involving 14 parties under BN. "Today, the political landscape is changing once again, and Umno must be wise in charting its direction. "What matters is for Umno to remain strong and stay within the government structure to defend the agenda of Islam and other key matters," he said. It was reported yesterday that Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan had said that the party is ready to face the Melaka election alone if there was no final decision on cooperation with PH in the state.
