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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Rats blamed for trader's missing liquor supply
Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN ALCOHOL traders are blaming rats for drinking the liquor from 802 bottles as authorities conduct an audit of liquor stocks in India, Makkal Osai reported. In Dhanbad city, traders who failed to account for the bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor, claimed that rats had chewed through the bottle caps and drank the alcohol. However, excise officials dismissed the claims as nonsense and said the traders involved would be sent notices to pay fines and compensate for the missing stock. The almost-empty or empty bottles suggests the liquor was sold without being officially reported, resulting in lost revenue for the state. The stock audits are being conducted as the Jharkhand state transitions from state-managed to privately licensed alcohol sales. The rats in Dhanbad were also cited as culprits behind the disappearance of 10kg of 'bhang' (marijuana edibles) and 9kg of marijuana from police custody in the city. 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
4 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Kelantan village in decade-long comms blackout
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE , and R. ARAVINTHAN NEARLY 1,000 residents of a village in Gua Musang, Kelantan, have been deprived of all telecommunications for over a decade, after the breakdown of a local signal tower, which has yet to be repaired, reported Kosmo! The residents of Kampung Sungai Relai reported that they have had to travel 15km from their village each day, in order to get mobile or Internet coverage. Razak Jali, 38, said that before 2014, the tower built on a hill at the edge of Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Berang functioned well. He believed the tower had been damaged by irresponsible individuals. 'We have to leave the area and go to the roadside along Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Krai or head to Felda Chiku just to get a phone signal or Internet coverage. 'The lack of phone and Internet access has made life difficult for us, especially in emergency situations,' he said. > The troubles of a mother of five in Johor Baru worsened when she was diagnosed with cancer, the daily also reported. Nur Hafizah Omar, 37, said she learnt that she has stage three cervical cancer after undergoing a biopsy at Sultan Ismail Hospital early last year. 'I was advised to undergo a hysterectomy to remove the uterus in addition to chemotherapy to prevent the cancer from spreading to other organs. But due to financial constraints, I couldn't proceed with the treatment. 'Even though I've received some financial aid, it's not enough to cover the full cost of treatment,' she said, adding that she only takes traditional herbs and remedies to manage the pain. Her husband, Mohd Asri Ali, 39, currently only takes home RM800 a month as a cleaner, which is barely enough to meet the daily needs of their children, aged 14, 10, eight, five, and two. (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
5 days ago
- The Star
Married for love, but punished like beasts
Compiled by DIVYA THERESA RAVI , and R. ARAVINTHAN THEY had married for love but apparently that did not sit well with some of their fellow villagers in India's eastern state of Odisha. As punishment, the young couple were made to till the land by pulling a manual plough – a task usually done by oxen, Makkal Osai reported. The bride, who was not named, had married her maternal cousin in a love marriage. While marriages between cousins are not altogether uncommon in India, the village where the woman lives apparently frowns on the practice. The villagers tied the newlyweds to the heavy manual plough and forced them to till the padi field, with videos of the incident going viral online. In the footage, a man can be seen whipping the couple with a cane while they are tied to the plough. The police have since registered cases against the villagers involved in the incident. (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
6 days ago
- General
- The Star
Inspiring feat as woman finally completes her STPM journey
Compiled by C. ARUNO and RAGANANTHINI VETHASALAM DESPITE facing learning difficulties and with no prior formal lessons in the language, a woman in Sibu, Sarawak, attained a B- in the Chinese Language subject in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024, China Press reported. Huang Yu Yin, who is a slow learner, managed to complete her journey in getting her STPM qualification despite it taking her several years to do so. According to one of Huang's teachers, the subject is challenging as it requires candidates to have knowledge of classical and contemporary literature. Candidates are also required to demonstrate their logical skills and provide an analysis. The teacher commended Huang, saying that she is a keen and diligent student. To her teachers, young people like Huang are the reason they joined the teaching profession. 'She started learning Chinese from scratch. This meant she had to read hundreds of literature texts from the pre-Qin dynasty period up to the modern era. 'Not only that, but she was required to write essays of more than 1,000 words on the subject,' the teacher said. According to her mother, Zhan Shu Quan, Huang was required to have a passing grade in the SPM Chinese Language exam before she was allowed to take the subject in Form Six. As such, Zhan arranged for her daughter, who had never attended Chinese classes, to go for a two-month intensive course during the Movement Control Order a few years ago. 'I had never imagined that learning the Chinese language could be so fun,' Huang said. The course allowed her to sit for the Chinese Language SPM exam as a private candidate. She passed and successfully enrolled in Form Six. However, her journey was not smooth sailing as she was diagnosed with depression due to stress from her Form Six studies. Despite the challenges, Huang was determined to persevere. Her mother helped her arrange for tuition, besides getting information on university enrolment requirements. Huang has now applied for a Bachelor of Education course with the hope of becoming a Chinese Language teacher one day. For those keen on a similar career path, she said: 'As long as you believe in yourself and are willing to work hard, you can succeed.' 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
08-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Fireworks factory blast kills 10 in Tamil Nadu
Compiled by C. ARUNO, SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI and R. ARAVINTHAN TEN people have died in a fire at a fireworks factory in India. Malaysia Nanban reported that a loud explosion was heard in the mixing room at the plant in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. Eight adjacent rooms collapsed and fire quickly spread through the factory. Fire departments from Sattur and Sivakasi responded and brought the fire under control. Several workers died on the spot, while at least two died in hospital after being admitted in critical condition. The people of Sattur, where the factory was located, have filed a police report over the incident. Meanwhile, the state government has announced compensation of up to 400,000 rupees for the victims' families. > A new location along the Morib-Sungai Pelek road has been identified for the long proposed Hindu funeral rites hall in Banting, Selangor, the daily also reported. A team led by state exco member V. Papparaidu visited the new location. Papparaidu said the Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) Banting branch will take the lead in submitting a proposal for the new funeral rites facility, while the Kuala Langat Municipal Council will develop the site and be in charge of operating and maintaining the building. 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.
