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The Star
12 hours ago
- The Star
Woman driver nearly causes a train wreck
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE, ALLISON LAI and R. ARAVINTHAN At least 15 trains were halted or forced to return to their stations after a woman was found driving her car directly on railway tracks near a station in India's Telangana state, as reported by Makkal Osai. Authorities, with the quick assistance of railway workers and the public, pursued the vehicle, successfully stopping it and pulling the female driver out. While her identity hasn't been released, it's understood she hails from the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the incident, specifically looking into whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or experiencing any other incapacitating issues that may could have led to this dangerous act. Railway officers managed to stop an express train travelling from Bengaluru to Hyderabad just in time, averting a major disaster on the very same track. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Jamal Abdillah now a successful cattle farmer
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE, ALLISON LAI and R. ARAVINTHAN THE golden voice behind hits like Kekasih Awal Dan Akhir is now hoping to expand his cattle farming to selling burgers, minced meat and meatballs, Utusan Malaysia reported. Datuk Jamal Abdillah, 66, said he started a commercial cattle farm in 2023 after his previous farm in Bagan Serai, Perak, was well received by customers. Having begun with 25 cows on a 2ha field, he said his commercial farm now has many more cows, motivating him to work harder. 'I plan to expand my business to manufacturing food products using beef, like burgers, minced meat and meatballs.' Jamal also said that he has started rearing goats and ornamental fish at his farms which he said had great potential to meet market demand. His plan is to sell his products in Teluk Intan, Perak, as it is his hometown. He also spoke of his fondness for giant freshwater prawns from Sungai Perak. 'The taste is different,' he said. > For four-year-old Nur Aisya Khadeeja, her world has been one of silence. Her father, Muhamad Razmein Abdullah, first noticed his only child was non-verbal about two years ago. 'We noticed she was unable to speak and was unresponsive to sounds,' he told Harian Metro. Muhamad Razmein, 30, was distraught when medical tests revealed narrowed auditory nerves in both of Nur Aisya's ears, severely impacting her hearing. Even with hearing aids, her condition barely improved. 'Doctors have recommended cochlear implant surgery, but we can't afford it due to the high cost which can go up to RM115,000,' said Muhamad Razmein, a delivery rider. His wife Haslinda Mohd Zamidi, 35, works as an administrative officer. The family, who live in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, has only managed to save about RM5,000 for the surgery, which is scheduled for July 17. For now, a charity organisation is collecting funds for the family. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
08-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
Upset woman poisons herself
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE and R. ARAVINTHAN A YOUNG woman in India killed herself after getting scolded for not doing household chores, Malaysia Nanban reported. Karthipriya, a 20-year-old college student in Tamil Nadu, was reportedly scolded by her father for not doing chores after classes. Upset, she then drank poison while at home alone. Neighbours alerted her parents, but she later died in hospital. Those with problems can reach out to: the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or WhatsApp 019-261 5999); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929 or visit for a full list of numbers and operating hours). The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Orang Asli villagers bridge gap to kids' studies
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE, and ORANG Asli villagers from Pos Balar in Gua Musang, Kelantan, have taken it upon themselves to build a temporary bridge to cross the torrential Sungai Balar as school holidays draw to an end, reported Berita Harian. The new bridge, made out of wood, was built with a team of 57 villagers with the primary goal of enabling their kids and teachers from the nearby villages to attend the nearby SK Balar across the river with the first term holidays ending on June 9. Orang Asli Village Development and Safety Committee chairman Hanan Anjang said the temporary bridge took nearly eight hours to complete and was the third one built at the exact crossing location. He said the bridge was a temporary measure as plans for a new permanent bridge have finally been announced to be in the works. 'We were informed that the construction of a new bridge will begin this month but while waiting for the new bridge to be completed, residents still need to cross the river to get to school. 'So, we rebuilt the temporary bridge for the third time to ease access for parents and teachers,' he said. Previously in March, a permanent steel suspension bridge crossing for the river was destroyed after heavy rains resulted in extremely strong currents that left Pos Balar villagers isolated. On June 1, the Orang Asli Development Department announced the construction of a new RM400,000 bridge for Pos Balar. > Actress Amira Othman has denied talks of her potential marriage to fellow actor Fattah Amin, Kosmo! reported. The 31-year-old singer said there were currently no wedding plans, despite appearing to have grown closer to Fattah in the eyes of their fans. 'There has been all kinds of speculation with some even saying I'd be getting married in May, but I was performing in Johor. So, it was all just playful teasing from my fans. 'There's nothing like that (getting married). 'If anything is really happening, I'll definitely share it,' she told the daily. Speculation began shortly following Fattah's divorce from Nur Fazura Sharifuddin in October last of the pair's close relationship only intensified after they were featured together in several high-profile brand campaigns, with social media photos of them together also going viral.
The Star
06-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Two teenagers apologise for torturing hamster
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE, and TWO teenagers in Johor, who were seen in a video torturing a hamster, have apologised for their behaviour, China Press reported. The gave their word that they would not repeat such a misdeed. The boys, who are from a a lion and dragon dance troupe, said that they regretted their action. It was reported that the teenagers had filmed themselves dropping a hamster repeatedly on the ground and throwing it up in the air using a ping pong paddle. They also put the hamster in a PVC pipe before blowing it out like a blowdart. Throughout the video, the teenagers could be seen laughing at their own antics. The video sparked an uproar on social media. Many netizens called for the boys to be removed from the lion and dragon dance troupe. > Sin Chew Daily ran a report quoting the United Chinese School Teachers Association (Jiao Zong) as saying that the perennial shortage of teachers in vernacular schools was due to the Chinese being uninterested in joining the teaching profession. Its chairman Cheah Lek Aee acknowledged that being a teacher was not easy, adding that many Chinese youth were put off by the sacrifices required. For example, he pointed out that teachers might have to accept postings to remote locations. As such, he said the educationist group would work closely with the government to address the issue which has persisted for decades. He noted that the Education Ministry had increased the placings for the Bachelor of Education programme specifically for Chinese vernacular schools from 784 in 2024 to 1,679 this year. With Jiao Zong's help in promoting the programme, the number of applicants rose from 4,311 last year to 6,296 this year. Cheah also urged the government to reinstate a holiday programme on teacher training. The programme was designed to allow temporary teachers to receive training during school holidays and become fully qualified teachers within a year. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
