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The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Protests erupt over electoral roll ‘clean-up'
Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ and R. ARAVINTHAN AN estimated 6.5 million voters risked being removed from the electoral roll of India's Bihar state, Malaysia Nanban reported. These numbers included 2.2 million deceased voters and 3.5 million people who had migrated or could not be traced. Bihar is one of the most populous states in India with nearly 131 million people. Its electorate has about 78.9 million names. The latest clean-up exercise is done by the Election Commission of India, which is undertaking a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to verify and digitise the electoral roll. The exercise involved around 400,000 volunteers, 150,000 agents of recognised political parties, 98,000 booth officers and thousands of election officers. Other voters who risked being kicked out from the electoral roll are the 700,000 people who had registered in multiple locations. The move, which could affect up to 9% of the state's electorate, has triggered nationwide protests, besides being challenged in the Supreme Court. (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
7 days ago
- The Star
Owner laughs while dog attacks child
Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ, and R. ARAVINTHAN A BUSINESSMAN, who did nothing when his dog bit a boy, has been arrested, Makkal Osai reported. Instead of restraining his dog or helping the child, the man identified as Shoheil Hussein in Maharashtra state, India, had apparently laughed as his pet went after the child. The boy had injuries to his hands, thighs and jaw. Even after the terrified boy fled, it was reported that dog continued to chase him. A video of the incident was uploaded online by an unknown person, leading to outrage among the people. Shoheil was arrested following a report by the boy's father but was released on bail later. (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
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Ahmad Aslam: Polygamy is hard when you are young
Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ, and R. ARAVINTHAN I LUENCER Ahmad Aslam admitted that polygamy is difficult for him at a young age, Berita Harian reported. Aslam, whose full name is Ahmad Aslam Kasyfun Nazir Rashid, 25, said this was because he had to please many people. He sparked controversy when he married two women, one of whom was Marissa Dania, the daughter of actor Norman Hakim and ex-wife Abby Abadi. 'It's difficult, actually quite difficult. I can't comment further and in detail. I'm worried that this matter involves the sensitivities of many people,' he said at an event recently. Aslam married his first wife, Umisya Mazlan, in July 2020. The couple divorced in September 2023, before reconciling later. They have three children. He married Marissa in Songkhla, Thailand, on Dec 27, 2023. Aslam revealed that many of his followers asked him for advice on living a polygamous life each time when he went live on social media. > Residents of Pulau Aur near Mersing, Johor, are appealing for a free boat service to the island, Kosmo! reported. Most of them are forced to fork out at least RM220 each for the service presently. Hatasa Rabudin, 40, who lives in Mersing town, said the high cost of travel prevents him from visiting his mother, who resides on the island, more frequently. 'During the festive period, we have to fork out up to RM7,000 just to rent a ferry, which is shared with relatives who want to head back to the island,' he said. Kampung Pulau Aur Village Safety and Development Committee chairman Sabinah Md Salleh said the request for free boat service was justified as many were dependent on micro agriculture and seafood business. (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
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
A call to help Tamil school programmes
Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN THE Education Ministry has been urged to allocate special funds for programmes organised for Tamil students, Malaysia Nanban reported. Malaysia Council of Hindu Temples and Hindu Associations president Datuk N. Sivakumar made the call during the Gombak district-level Senthamizh Vizha competition for Tamil schools held at SJK (T) Batu Caves. Sivakumar, who also heads Dinamik Sinar Kasih Malaysia, a non-governmental organisation, said these types of events must be encouraged for the benefit of student development. The Vizha is held at district, state and national levels as a platform for Tamil school students to showcase their mastery of different skills such as public speaking and debate. The Education Ministry should allocate special funds to support such beneficial events, said Sivakumar. 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
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Foreign chef hopefuls turn failed home invaders
Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN FAILING to find jobs in Malaysia, three Chinese nationals turned to burglary in Kuala Perlis but were caught in the act by the homeowner and his neighbours. Sin Chew Daily reported that the suspects, aged between 38 and 54, have been remanded until July 24. Kangar OCPD Asst Comm Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the suspects entered Malaysia via KL International Airport last week. They then travelled by bus to Perlis in search of chef jobs but were unsuccessful, he said. He said preliminary investigations found that the men drove a rented car to a housing estate and broke into a house last Friday. 'A resident walked past his uncle's house around 10.10pm and noticed that the back door had been pried open. 'Upon being notified, the house owner checked the surveillance cameras and found three strangers inside his home,' Asst Comm Yusharifuddin said. > China Press reported that Malaysian singer Jess Lee Kar Wei secured third place in the latest round of the reality competition Singer 2025 in China. She exceeded her own expectations with a powerful rendition of Thinking of You 365 Days – a classic hit by the late Coco Lee. In 2010, Jess rose to fame after winning the talent show One Million Star in Taiwan. She shot to stardom in China with a live performance of her signature song Suffering while competing in Singer 2015. However, her career took a downturn during the Covid-19 pandemic, and she had to work as a real estate agent in Taiwan to make ends meet. The 37-year-old from Seremban, Negri Sembilan, had expressed a strong desire to return to the music scene. On July 4, she successfully earned a spot in Singer 2025. 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.
