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The Star
a day 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
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Alcohol ban on women ends
WOMEN in Sri Lanka will now be allowed to buy or sell alcohol following the government's move to lift the restriction, Malaysia Nanban reported. There has been a prohibition on women buying alcohol, drinking in bars, selling alcoholic drinks in shops or working in alcohol production since 1979 in the South Asian island nation. Back in 2018, the ban was briefly lifted by order of the finance minister but president Maithripala Sirisena reimposed the law just a day later. Activists took the matter to court. The current administration led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake later said they have issued an order repealing the ban. (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
- The Star
50 shards of glass in pupil's finger after crash
ONE of the pupils who was injured when a school van overturned in Johor Baru ended up with 50 glass shards in her finger, Makkal Osai reported. SJK (T) Jalan Yahya Awal Year Four pupil Thanusha Sree was one of 16 pupils injured in the accident which shocked the nation and raised serious questions about road and school transport safety. When doctors removed the bandages on her arms it was discovered that one of her fingers had turned black, her mother said. There were 50 shards and fragments of glass found in just one finger, she was quoted as saying. Thanusha has been transferred to Hospital Selayang in Selangor for further treatment. > Thirteen people have been arrested in Pakistan following the honour killing of a young couple, Malaysia Nanban reported. Bano Bibi and Ahsan Ullah from the Balochistan region apparently got married against the wishes of their families. The families objected to their marriage as both were divorcees with children of their own. The woman's brother allegedly complained to their tribal leader about the marriage and that she did not have his consent. The couple was kidnapped and killed in May by a mob using firearms. (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
- The Star
Temple thieves go viral with CCTV dance
Compiled by TAN SIN CHOW, DIVYA THERESA RAVI and R. ARAVINTHAN A VIDEO of two burglars dancing went viral after CCTV captured the act, Makkal Osai reported. The two thieves broke into the temple near a college campus in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Though initially focused on the donation box, they were alarmed when they spotted the CCTV camera pointing at them. However, shock gave way to mirth as the two men gyrated and gestured as if they were unconcerned about being recorded. Police are looking for the duo. > A medical student from Selangor received recognition in India for charity work, Malaysia Nanban reported. Ganesh Logeswaran, from Banting, was recognised for his social work during the 15th Karnataka Chitrashante Awards. Ganesh is no stranger to social work as he is a grandson of former Kampung Jenjarom MIC chief, the late SS Maniam. 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
- General
- The Star
Two schools left to run without headmasters
TWO Tamil schools in Hulu Selangor have not had their headmasters replaced for some time, Malaysia Nanban reported. SJK(T) Ladang Kalumpang's headmistress retired and was sent off with a small celebration in March. However, the parents did not expect to be still waiting for a replacement nearly four months later, the daily reported. Meanwhile, SJK(T) Ladang Kerling's headmaster was transferred three weeks ago but the position still remains empty. Both schools' assistant headmasters were left in charge but they are not authorised to make any decisions and have to rely on the district education office. > Twenty-two trained Carnatic students gathered for a record setting seven-hour concert on the steps of the Batu Caves Temple, Malaysia Nanban reported. The event was organised by Ipoh-based Swaralaya Sangeetha Kalalayam. They sang 272 verses from the 14th century Tamil hymns known as Thiruppugazh, one for each of the 272 steps of the iconic temple. The above article is 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 this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item.
