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The Star
2 days ago
- Health
- The Star
PM ensures Port Dickson family receives aid
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for immediate assistance to be provided to a family in Kampung Baru Si Rusa, Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, who are facing hardship after the head of the household suffered a stroke. Anwar, who visited Faridah Abbas' family with his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, said the family is fully dependent on Faridah after her husband, Mohamad Ali Abdul Malek, became bedridden in 2024. "Azizah and I are deeply affected by the ordeal faced by this family. I have instructed the Implementation Coordination Unit, Prime Minister's Department to provide the necessary facilities to help Faridah and her family continue their lives," he said in a Facebook post on Sunday (July 20). He said the assistance to be channelled includes a business kiosk to be provided for Faridah to earn an income by selling local delicacies and banana fritters, as well as levelling the front portion of the family house. "Hopefully, this kindness and assistance will ease the suffering of Faridah as she has to take care of her bedridden husband and her children," he said. Anwar is in Negri Sembilan for the Madani Government Leadership Ukhuwah Programme in conjunction with the retreat for administration members and Members of Parliament. The programme involves the participation of the Madani government administration members as part of efforts to build a network of brotherhood between leaders and the people in a relaxed, inclusive setting filled with values of togetherness. – Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
PM Anwar orders urgent aid for asnaf family in Port Dickson
PORT DICKSON: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed immediate aid for an asnaf family in Kampung Baru Si Rusa, Port Dickson, following a visit where he witnessed their hardships firsthand. The family, led by Faridah Abbas, has been struggling since her husband, Mohamad Ali Abdul Malek, became bedridden after suffering a stroke last year. Anwar, accompanied by his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, expressed deep concern over the family's situation. 'Azizah and I are deeply affected by the ordeal faced by this asnaf family. I have instructed the Implementation Coordination Unit, Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM) to provide the necessary facilities to help Faridah and her family continue their lives,' he shared on Facebook. The aid includes setting up a business kiosk for Faridah to sell kuih-muih and pisang goreng, as well as home improvements to ensure better living conditions. 'Hopefully, this kindness and assistance will ease the suffering of Faridah as she has to take care of her bedridden husband and her children,' Anwar added. The prime minister is currently in Negeri Sembilan for the MADANI Government Leadership Ukhuwah Programme, aimed at fostering stronger ties between leaders and the people. - Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PM steps in to help struggling family in Port Dickson
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for immediate assistance to be provided to an asnaf (zakat-eligible) family in Kampung Baru Si Rusa, Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, who are facing hardship after the family's father suffered a stroke. Anwar, who visited Faridah Abbas and her family with his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, said the family is now fully dependent on Faridah after her husband, Mohamad Ali Abdul Malek, became bedridden last year. "Azizah and I are deeply affected by the ordeal faced by this asnaf family. I have instructed the Implementation Coordination Unit, Prime Minister's Department, to provide the necessary facilities to help Faridah and her family continue their lives," he said in a Facebook post today. Anwar said the assistance would include a business kiosk to enable Faridah to earn an income by selling kuih, as well as levelling the front portion of the family's home to ensure their comfort. "Hopefully, this kindness and assistance will ease the suffering of Faridah, who has to care for her bedridden husband and their children. We pray that Allah will ease the trials faced by this family, Insya-Allah," he said. Anwar is in Port Dickson for the Madani Government Leadership Ukhuwah (Brotherhood) Programme, held in conjunction with a retreat for members of the administration and Parliament. The programme aims to foster stronger ties between leaders and the people in a relaxed, inclusive setting grounded in shared values. – BERNAMA
Borneo Post
13-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Woman dies after hitting fallen metal bar, crashing motorcycle in Limbang
Paramedics from Limbang Hospital attending to the victim at the scene. MIRI (July 13): A 43-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident at Kilometre 3, Jalan Pandaruan in Limbang at around 9am today. Limbang police chief Supt Parum Niot said the victim, identified as Faridah Adek, succumbed to her injuries while being rushed to Limbang Hospital for treatment. 'The incident involved a motorcycle ridden by the victim and her husband, each on separate machines, travelling from Kampung Pahlawan towards Limbang town. 'The victim was riding behind her husband when she failed to avoid a metal bar which was lying across the road,' he said in a statement today. Parum said the metal bar is believed to have fallen onto the road following an earlier accident involving an excavator operating by the roadside. 'The victim's husband managed to swerve and avoid the obstruction, but Faridah, who was following closely behind, was unable to react in time. She collided with the bar and veered into the opposite lane,' he added. Faridah sustained serious injuries and was transported to Limbang Hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead en route. Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. fatal accident motorcycle accident road accident
Rakyat Post
09-06-2025
- Science
- Rakyat Post
A Rare Firefly Rediscovered In Bukit Kiara After A Century
Subscribe to our FREE A firefly species not seen for over a century has been Tan Wei Jack, a master's student in environmental science at Monash University Malaysia and a research assistant, stumbled upon the rare insect on 23 October 2023 while surveying fireflies in the area. Initially, Tan believed the firefly belonged to a group known as Colophotia. But something about its appearance stood out. Intrigued, he took microscope images of the specimen and shared them with his academic supervisor, Dr Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh. After closer analysis, they discovered it wasn't from the Colophotia genus. It was identified as a bent-winged firefly from the genus Pteroptyx — specifically Pteroptyx gombakia, also known as the Gombak bent-winged firefly. Photo: Monash University Malaysia This species was last recorded in 1921 at Genting Sempah in Gombak, Selangor. Its name, gombakia, was inspired by the location where it was first collected. The species was officially named in 2015 by Australian entomologist Lesly Ballantyne, who came across a preserved specimen at the Natural History Museum in London. Excited by the rediscovery, Tan and Dr Faridah, a firefly taxonomist and senior lecturer in biodiversity and conservation, returned to Bukit Kiara to gather more data. 'Whenever we saw their flashing lights at twilight, we would catch the fireflies, study their features, note their species, and let them go,' Tan said. What makes this find especially surprising is its location. Pteroptyx fireflies are typically found in mangrove forests and are famous for flashing in synchronized displays. Yet here was a bent-winged Pteroptyx thriving in a hill park — a first of its kind. Dr Faridah believes this could mean that the species is more adaptable than previously thought. However, unlike its mangrove cousins, P. gombakia doesn't seem to gather in large groups. This unusual behaviour has sparked new research efforts. Dr Faridah is concerned that P. gombakia may be teetering on the edge of extinction. She noted that threats such as habitat loss due to urban development and artificial night lighting are major challenges, as they interfere with the fireflies' light-based communication. Despite the risks, Dr Faridah remains hopeful. The question remains: will this rare firefly continue to glow in the dark, or will it vanish once more into history? Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
