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The Star
2 days ago
- General
- The Star
IKIM chairman's passing great loss to ummah in Malaysia, Singapore: Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore president
Chairman of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM), Professor Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, died today at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang. SINGAPORE: (Bernama) The passing of Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) chairman, Prof Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, on Thursday (June 26) is not only a great loss to the ummah in Malaysia but also in Singapore. Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore (MCAS) President, Muhammad Imran Kuna, said Muhammad Nur was one of the pioneers who helped establish the association's education system and remained an important consultant to its work until his passing. Muhammad Imran said that during a visit to Muhammad Nur's home last month when he was unwell, the former senator's parting words were a reminder to ensure that the Muslim ummah in Malaysia and Singapore remain united and continue working together. "He wanted us to be the bridge, and for the ummah to strengthen and hold hands. Insha Allah, we will continue to uphold his niat (intention) and request,' he told Bernama. Muhammad Imran added that the IKIM chairman was instrumental in fostering collaboration between MCAS and other Muslim associations and organisations in Malaysia. "He was one of those who believed in what we wanted to do and had great ideas. He was a great inspiration and will always be remembered by us. "He was supposed to be one of the pillars supporting the first Asia-Pacific Cross-Culture Conference, which we are planning to hold in Singapore in November, and also a major Quran-related project we intended to launch in Singapore,' he said, noting that he had known Muhammad Nur for 15 years. In January, MCAS, which is also known as Darul Arqam, honoured Muhammad Nur with its highest accolade at the inaugural MCAS Academic Excellence Award ceremony, in recognition of his dedication, leadership, and transformative impact on the association. As the MCAS' Islamic education consultant from 2000 to 2009, Muhammad Nur played a key role in refining the Islamic education curriculum and da'wah methodologies. According to MCAS, he was central in developing specialised courses for new Muslim converts, covering subjects such as Aqidah, Fiqh, and Sirah. His efforts also extended to revising textbooks, conducting seminars, and organising workshops aimed at enhancing the educational experiences of new Muslims from diverse backgrounds. Muhammad Nur passed away at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang at 11.27 am on Thursday at the age of 76. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
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- Barnama
IKIM Chairman's Passing Great Loss To Ummah In Malaysia, Singapore
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, June 26 (Bernama) – The passing of Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) chairman, Prof Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, on Thursday is not only a great loss to the ummah in Malaysia but also in Singapore. Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore (MCAS) President, Muhammad Imran Kuna, said Muhammad Nur was one of the pioneers who helped establish the association's education system and remained an important consultant to its work until his passing. bootstrap slideshow Muhammad Imran said that during a visit to Muhammad Nur's home last month when he was unwell, the former senator's parting words were a reminder to ensure that the Muslim ummah in Malaysia and Singapore remain united and continue working together. 'He wanted us to be the bridge, and for the ummah to strengthen and hold hands. Insha Allah, we will continue to uphold his niat (intention) and request,' he told Bernama. Muhammad Imran added that the IKIM chairman was instrumental in fostering collaboration between MCAS and other Muslim associations and organisations in Malaysia. 'He was one of those who believed in what we wanted to do and had great ideas. He was a great inspiration and will always be remembered by us. 'He was supposed to be one of the pillars supporting the first Asia-Pacific Cross-Culture Conference, which we are planning to hold in Singapore in November, and also a major Quran-related project we intended to launch in Singapore,' he said, noting that he had known Muhammad Nur for 15 years. In January, MCAS, which is also known as Darul Arqam, honoured Muhammad Nur with its highest accolade at the inaugural MCAS Academic Excellence Award ceremony, in recognition of his dedication, leadership, and transformative impact on the association.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Scholar and IKIM chairman Muhammad Nur Manuty dies at 76, praised for uniting faith, modern perspectives
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Chairman of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim), Professor Datuk Muhammad Nur Manuty, died today at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang. He was 76. His passing, at 11.27am, was confirmed by his special officer, Firhan Rosli, who described it as a significant loss to the nation and the Muslim community, especially in the fields of Islamic thought, scholarship, and da'wah. 'Let us pray that Allah showers His mercy upon the professor, forgives his sins, and places him among the righteous and faithful,' Firhan said in a statement. The funeral prayer will be held after Asar at Masjid Al-Umm in Bangi, followed by burial at the Sungai Tangkas Muslim Cemetery, also in Bangi. Muhammad Nur was appointed IKIM chairman on May 8, 2023. He previously served as chairman of the Board of Directors at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2021. On January 18 this year, he was honoured with the highest award by the Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore (MCAS) in recognition of his leadership and transformational contributions to the organisation. President of the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (Abim), Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin, described Muhammad Nur as a da'wah figure, Islamic scholar, and intellectual who dedicated his life to educating the ummah, spreading knowledge, and advocating for universal justice. Muhammad Nur's involvement in the Islamic movement began during his university years at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), where he served as secretary-general of the National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students (PKPIM) in the early 1970s. He later held the position of ABIM president from 1991 to 1997. 'During his presidency, he led ABIM through a crucial transitional period, strengthening its role in nation-building and amplifying its voice on the global stage, championing causes such as the plight of Muslims in Bosnia and Afghanistan,' Ahmad Fahmi said. He said the late professor also served as a lecturer, writer, and intellectual at UKM, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Selangor International Islamic University College (KUIS), Universiti Selangor (Unisel), and other institutions, locally and abroad. Apart from that, he said Muhammad Nur had actively presented Islamic thought at global forums such as the Parliament of the World's Religions, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva and Dhaka, and the al-Nursi Conference in Turkey. As a prolific writer and thinker, he leaves behind a meaningful intellectual legacy through works such as Islam & Demokrasi, Polemik Kalimah Allah, Islam, Politik dan Kesederhanaan, and his memoir Jejak-Jejak Pencerahan Umat. — Bernama
Indian Express
21-06-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, reveals ‘every flight has snags' but airlines have ‘habit' of ignoring safety issues
While dissecting the recent Air India Flight 171 crash, YouTuber Gaurav Taneja ruled out several theories that are being floated online. He had initially suggested that the only way a Boeing 787 could crash in the way that Flight 171 did is if it experienced a dual engine failure. In a recent video, he seemed to point in the direction of pilot error, as he suggested that one of the pilots might have killed the wrong engine after takeoff, assuming that one had already died on the runway. In the same video, he ruled out bad weather, stating the data that is publicly available about the conditions on the fateful day of June 12. Taneja also spoke about safety standards in Indian aviation. Some years ago, he blew the whistle on practices that he perceived to be unsafe at Air Asia, and was fired from his position. Taneja is a graduate of IIT Kharagpur, and worked as a commercial pilot for a decade before becoming a full-time YouTuber. In his new video about the Air India Flight 171 crash, which claimed 270 lives, he said, 'In the event of bad weather, the aircraft warns the pilots to either delay takeoff or abort takeoff… A 787 has two radars, one on the left and one on the right. For dispatch, it is necessary for at least one to be functional.' Also read – 'Pilots know something that public doesn't' about Air India 171 crash, says Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast: 'They are refusing to fly' Taneja then explained the concept of Minimum Equipment List (MEL). 'If the aircraft has 100 pieces of equipment, the rulebook says that it can function even if 30 of them have failed. For instance, an aircraft can fly safely with even one functional weather radar. This is made to operationally assist the airline. Let's go with the theory than one engine failed on the ground and the other failed after takeoff… This theory makes a little sense. But this is extremely rare. I've been researching for so many days, and it still doesn't make full sense,' he said. Taneja then moved on to the MCAS, a system that was introduced by Boeing some years ago, and was discovered to be the cause behind two 737 Max aircraft crashing. Subsequently, the entire fleet was grounded. 'Boeing was in a close battle with Airbus, and Airbus took the lead after the launch of the A320. To compete with them, Boeing unveiled the 737 Max, and decided that pilots can safely fly the aircraft with just a two-hour iPad training. They neglected to inform pilots about the MCAS system, which automatically deployed if an aircraft's nose tilted up abnormally. But pilots didn't know, and their aircraft was automatically pointing downwards because of the MCAS. This resulted in two crashes. Perhaps a different software issue could have caused the Air India crash?' Moving on to safety standards, he said, 'A pilot told me that aircraft are in 'a pathetic state'. Remember I told you about the MELs, and that a plane can fly with even one working radar? These snags are quite common. Every flight has snags. But they have a habit of overlooking these snags. The on-ground engineer will tell you that they are giving a temporary okay, they know and the airline knows that the snag will appear during the flight. Every snag that happens, a live report goes to the company. The company knows everything. The company is okaying these snags despite knowing about them, and leaving it to the pilot to deal with these snags during the flight.' Read more – 'An act of sabotage is an act of terrorism against India': Gaurav Taneja says he'll 'lose his mind' if this Air India 171 theory is true Making it clear that he wants to avoid legal trouble and that he is purely presenting theories, he continued, 'It's a sad state of affairs… 90 MELs per sector are common. They get three-page-long MEL lists; most of them have to do with issues like seats not reclining, in-flight entertainment not working, someone's remote not working… It is the pilot's job to go through that three-page MEL list and figure out what the real issues could be… It is not possible for any pilot to go through all these pages.' He cited internal politics between the departments as one of the reasons why this responsibility is handed over to pilots… It's understandable if an airline wants to hide the truth about internal issues with an aircraft, but at least they package the outside really well. If an airline can't even conceal superficial faults, imagine what's happening on the inside.' Previously, Taneja had cited MELs as a major issue, and had praised pilots for standing up and refusing to fly allegedly unsafe aircraft in the aftermath of the crash. Several flights have been cancelled in the days since the crash. On Saturday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered immediate action against three senior Air India officials following 'serious and repeated violations,' the Hindustan Times reported.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Singular Research Reports on Quantum BioPharma Ltd.'s Strategic Advances and Pipeline Progress
Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2025) - Singular Research, a leading provider of independent research on small-cap companies, today released its analysis of Quantum BioPharma Ltd.'s (NASDAQ: QNTM) continued progress across its innovative pipeline of treatments for brain disorders and alcohol health. A link to the report is available here: Clinical Development Milestones Quantum BioPharma has achieved significant progress with its FSD202 program, receiving human ethics review committee (HREC) approval for a Phase 2 clinical trial targeting nociplastic pain in patients with Idiopathic Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). The randomized, double-blind trial will enroll 60 patients who will receive FSD202 or placebo twice daily for 56 consecutive days, with the primary outcome measuring decrease in average daily pain intensity from baseline to Day 28. This advancement addresses a significant unmet medical need, as no cure currently exists for MCAS, and FSD202 has potential applications across a wide range of inflammatory diseases. The Company continues to advance its flagship Lucid-MS program, expecting to file an IND application package for Lucid-21-302 with the U.S. FDA in Q4 2025. A successful IND filing would represent a critical validation milestone and enable advancement to Phase 2 trials for this proprietary compound designed to treat progressive Multiple Sclerosis through a non-immunomodulatory approach. To support this development, Quantum BioPharma has initiated a joint study with Massachusetts General Hospital using PET imaging to evaluate Lucid-MS efficacy, with the first patient already scanned using this technique as a potential biomarker. Strategic Business Developments The Company's subsidiary Celly Nutrition has changed its name to Unbuzzd Wellness Inc. and engaged leading audit firm MNP LLP to conduct PCAOB audits in preparation for a potential initial public offering. This IPO preparation will provide access to capital for enhanced marketing and distribution of the unbuzzd™ formulation, a natural product designed to expedite alcohol metabolism and reduce Blood Alcohol Content. Quantum BioPharma maintains a 20.11% stake in Unbuzzd Wellness, positioning the Company to benefit from the subsidiary's growth trajectory. Quantum BioPharma has continued diversifying its treasury holdings toward Bitcoin, with total BTC investment reaching $5 million as of June 10, 2025. Additionally, the Company announced plans for a special dividend comprising Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) to be issued on a 1:1 basis to shareholders. These CVRs are linked to potential litigation proceeds exceeding $700 million related to alleged stock manipulation, with each CVR entitling holders to a pro rata share of 10-50% of any proceeds received. Q1 2025 Financial Performance Quantum BioPharma reported no revenues for Q1 2025 as the Company remains in clinical development stage. General and administrative expenses decreased 31% to $1.32 million compared to Q1 2024, reflecting disciplined cost management while advancing clinical programs. Research and development expenditure increased significantly to $1.65 million, reflecting reinitiated development efforts for the FSD202 drug candidate. The Company maintained cash and cash equivalents of $3.5 million as of March 31, 2025, with management confirming sufficient liquidity to advance clinical assets and meet operational requirements through Q1 2027. Pipeline Overview Quantum BioPharma maintains a robust pipeline addressing critical unmet medical needs across brain disorders and alcohol health. The Company's lead programs include Lucid-MS, a proprietary compound for progressive Multiple Sclerosis utilizing a unique non-immunomodulatory approach; FSD202, an ultra-micronized palmitoylethanolamide formulation targeting MCAS and other inflammatory diseases; and unbuzzd™, a natural formulation designed to expedite alcohol metabolism and reduce Blood Alcohol Content. Research Methodology: Singular Research conducts comprehensive analysis using risk-adjusted discounted cash flow models and peer comparable methodologies to evaluate clinical-stage biotechnology companies. The firm maintains Buy-Venture rating reflecting the early-stage nature and significant potential of Quantum BioPharma's innovative pipeline. Contact: Singular Research818-222-6234research@ About Singular Research Singular Research aims to be the most trusted supplier of independent research, providing unbiased research on small-cap companies. Visit for more information. About Quantum BioPharma Ltd. Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to pioneering treatments for critical gaps in brain disorders and alcohol health. The Company's pipeline includes innovative therapies targeting Multiple Sclerosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and alcohol metabolism enhancement. Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements and analysis based on current information. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. 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