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New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Breaking barriers: Malay student scores top marks at Chinese-medium school
KOTA KINABALU: Sending his son to the Chinese independent school Sekolah Menengah (SM) Tshung Tsin here was a deliberate decision by academician Professor Dr Mohammad Adam Bakar to expose him to a multicultural environment. The Saito Graduate School director, who hails from Kedah, said growing up in Peninsular Malaysia shaped his awareness of ethnic silos in schools and social circles. That experience, he said, led him and his wife to choose a different path for their children. "I started by placing them in mixed kindergartens, then in SK St Simon Fung, and finally SM Tshung Tsin. It felt like the natural choice," he told the media after his son, Mohammad Arif, received the Sabah Excellence Scholarship during a ceremony at the Sabah International Convention Centre here. The father of four, who spent over two decades at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) as an academician, said Sabah's social fabric was a stark contrast to what he was accustomed to in the peninsula. "In Peninsular Malaysia, we talk about 'masyarakat majmuk' (plural society) but ethnic boundaries are still very clear. In Sabah, those lines are blurred. People interact more freely across communities. "I want them to have a mixed background, rather than having all Malay friends. They should mix with others and see other cultures. "I think Sabah is still the best place to do that," he said, adding that his wife, who is an accountant, is of Chinese descent. Asked about language barriers at SM Tshung Tsin, Mohammad Adam said his son adapted well as his Chinese friends were helpful. For 18-year-old Mohammad Arif, studying in a Chinese-medium school was once a daunting experience. But after years of adapting, he not only thrived but emerged among the top students in Sabah by scoring 9A+ and 1A in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). "At first it didn't feel good because I was adapting to a new environment. Language was a challenge. "But after a couple of years, especially after Covid-19 settled down, I managed to get a grip, do better in classes and be more social. "For a long time, I didn't know what to do, but after SPM I sat down and thought about it properly. That's when I realised this is the path I want," he said, adding that he aims to become a chemical engineer by pursuing A-Levels before applying to a university in the UK or Australia. The young student, who also represented his school in football, said his success was the result of both the school's strong academic system and his personal determination. "The system is good enough for me to get through it, and I added my own effort." Mohammad Arif was among 117 students who received scholarships from the state government.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
4-year-old raped by school van driver in Lucknow
Lucknow: A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a van driver employed by a prestigious school in Indiranagar. The accused, identified as Mohammad Arif (25), was arrested on Saturday and booked under the charges of rape, SC/ST Act and Pocso Act. The police investigation revealed that the survivor's mother had approached the school manager on July 17 with her complaint, but no action was taken. An FIR was lodged at Indiranagar police station the same evening. The survivor's mother alleged that the school manager had arranged for the van, which was used to transport her child to and from the school. DCP (east zone) Shashank Singh said the school manager's role is currently under investigation. ACP Indiranagar, Anindya Vikram Singh, said the medical examination of the girl has been completed. "We have also got her statement recorded by a magistrate," said the ACP. The child had returned home distressed on July 14, complaining of pain in her private parts. A doctor's visit revealed injuries, prompting the child to tearfully disclose the inappropriate actions of the "driver uncle" during the morning commute to the school. The woman was horrified to discover her daughter was alone in the van with the driver and immediately went to the school authorities to register a complaint. Unfortunately, the school took no action. When the woman confronted Arif, he threatened to harm the child if the family pursued the matter. Police suspect that the accused might have targeted other young girls too in the past. "Investigations are ongoing, with a team gathering information from other students who availed the van service," said an officer privy to the probe.
Express Tribune
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Dhara Dabang secure first win in KPL
Chief guest and franchise owner of Wada Hunters, Mohammad Arif, presenting Player of the Match award to Mohammad Taha of Dhara Dabang as Mohammad Saleem, Abdul Ghaffar Bheda and Imran Churi look on. PHOTO: KPL Dhara Dabang claimed their first win of the ongoing Khatri Premier League Season 3 floodlight T20 cricket tournament at the historical Asghar Ali Shah Stadium in Karachi. They defeated debutant team Wada Hunters by 5 wickets, thanks to an aggressive 44 by opening batter Usama AB, a brilliant match-winning 75 by Karachi's emerging first-class all-rounder Mohammad Talha, and a responsible 28 by captain Mohammad Shahid Sagar. At the end of the match, Wada Hunters franchise owner Mohammad Arif, the chief guest, presented the Player of the Match award to Mohammad Talha for his outstanding 75-run innings. He was accompanied by Mohammad Saleem DS, sponsor Abdul Ghaffar Bheda of Bheda Traders, and Imran Choudhry, captain of Bheda Tigers. Earlier, Wada Hunters batting first, posted 181 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs, thanks to a blistering 67 off 31 balls by Moin Ali Kachi (which included 4 boundaries and 7 towering sixes) and a quick 23-ball 28 by Shehryar Ghani (featuring 3 sixes and 2 fours). Rehan Soneja took 1 wicket for 29 runs. Asad Akhtar also chipped in with 28 runs off just 12 balls, smashing 3 sixes and 2 fours. For the winning side, Saqib Khan picked up 2 wickets, while Mohammad Ashfaq, Mohammad Nasir, and Mohammad Taha took one wicket each. In reply, Dhara Dabang chased down the target of 186 in 18.4 overs, losing just five wickets. Star performer Mohammad Taha smashed 75 runs off 67 balls (1 four, 8 sixes). Rehan Soneja bowled brilliantly, taking 2 wickets for just 8 runs, while captain Liaquat Ali and Shoaib Soneja claimed one wicket each. The match was officiated by umpires Mohammad Rehan and SM Baar, while international scorer Rashid Aslam served as the official scorer.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Man held in Barasat for anti-national posts
Kolkata: A man from Murshidabad was arrested by Barasat police in North 24 Parganas on Sunday for allegedly posting anti-national content on social media, including pro-Pakistan messages and an image showing the Indian National Flag being set on Police, meanwhile, detained two persons after they showered praises on Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor on their social media handles. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police said both Sheikh Saddam and Mohammad Arif stay near Howrah's Domjur bus Barasat, the accused, identified as Abu Bakkar, was employed at a jewellery shop near Haritala More. According to locals, Bakkar uploaded a photograph on Friday showing the Tricolour being burnt, along with several remarks in Bengali that allegedly supported Pakistan. The posts triggered outrage among his colleagues and social media noticing the content, Bakkar's co-workers confronted him when he arrived at work on Sunday. He was handed over to Barasat police, who took him into custody for interrogation. Following preliminary questioning, he was arrested. "We have launched a probe," a senior officer of Barasat District Police incident has sparked tension in the area. Local traders expressed concern, stating such actions could disturb communal harmony."We live here peacefully. But his colleagues noticed that he was making anti-India comments on social media. That's why they handed him over to the police," said a local shopkeeper. Police said further legal proceedings are A man from Murshidabad was arrested by Barasat police in North 24 Parganas on Sunday for allegedly posting anti-national content on social media, including pro-Pakistan messages and an image showing the Indian National Flag being set on Police, meanwhile, detained two persons after they showered praises on Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor on their social media handles. Police said both Sheikh Saddam and Mohammad Arif stay near Howrah's Domjur bus Barasat, the accused, identified as Abu Bakkar, was employed at a jewellery shop near Haritala More. According to locals, Bakkar uploaded a photograph on Friday showing the Tricolour being burnt, along with several remarks in Bengali that allegedly supported Pakistan. The posts triggered outrage among his colleagues and social media noticing the content, Bakkar's co-workers confronted him when he arrived at work on Sunday. He was handed over to Barasat police, who took him into custody for interrogation. Following preliminary questioning, he was arrested. "We have launched a probe," a senior officer of Barasat District Police incident has sparked tension in the area. Local traders expressed concern, stating such actions could disturb communal harmony."We live here peacefully. But his colleagues noticed that he was making anti-India comments on social media. That's why they handed him over to the police," said a local shopkeeper. Police said further legal proceedings are underway.
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Gunmen kill two security officials assigned to protect polio workers in southwest Pakistan
QUETTA: Gunmen riding on a motorcycle shot and killed two security officials assigned to protect polio workers in restive southwestern Pakistan on April 23 before fleeing the scene, police said. The attack occurred in a residential area of Mastung, a district in Balochistan, according to Mohammad Arif, a local police official. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The health workers, who were vaccinating children in a nearby street, were unharmed, the official said. Shahid Rind, a government spokesman in Balochistan, denounced the attack, which came two days after Pakistan launched a weeklong nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting 45 million children from polio. According to the World Health Organization, Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan remain the only two countries where the spread of the natural version of the potentially fatal, paralyzing virus has never been stopped. There are ongoing outbreaks in at least six African countries prompted by mutated viruses linked to the oral polio vaccine. Police and health workers are often attacked by militants who falsely claim that vaccination efforts are part of a Western plot to sterilize Muslim children. Pakistan saw a surge in polio cases last year, with 74 reported cases compared to just one in 2021. The South Asian country reported just six cases since January. Since the 1990s, more than 200 polio workers and the police assigned to protect them have been killed in attacks.
