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The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
MDMA smuggling case: efforts on to extradite Kannur man from Oman
The police have identified the key accused in the MDMA smuggling case that led to the arrest of four persons at Karipur airport recently. According to the police, a look out notice will be issued against Naufal, a native of Kannur who currently resides in Oman. Steps have been initiated to extradite him from Oman, the police added. Earlier, four persons – Surya, a native of Pathanamthitta, Muhammed Rafi, Ali Akbar and Shafeeq, all from Parappanangadi – were arrested. The police said the gang allegedly lured Surya with the promise of money and commission for smuggling synthetic drugs into Kerala. According to the police, Surya travelled to Oman on July 16 in search of a job but returned four days later with a bag containing the contraband, which was given to her by Naufal. The plan was to hand over the drugs to the men waiting outside Karipur airport, who would then escort her to Kozhikode railway station. However, police personnel at Karipur grew suspicious about two vehicles parked outside the airport and intercepted them when Surya arrived. A search led to the seizure of 1 kg of MDMA inside candy wrappers, which had slipped past airport security checks. The four were taken into custody by the police and interrogated at the airport. Based on Surya's statement, the police uncovered details of an international drug-trafficking network with Oman links. The police are now trying to trace the origin of the drugs, the intended recipients in Kerala, and possible previous deliveries. Investigators confirmed that Naufal was the key mastermind of the operation and efforts are under way to get him extradited.
The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Passenger outraged after driver's spit hits her
Compiled by DIVYA THERESA RAVI, ALLISON LAI and R. ARAVINTHAN A WOMAN took to social media to express her outrage after her e-hailing driver spat out the window – only for it to land on her, Kosmo! Online reported. She claimed the driver had been coughing non-stop since she got into the vehicle and had spit out the window multiple times. 'Just a minute into the ride, he started coughing and some of it splashed on me. I felt like crying but we were already near my house,' she wrote. The post went viral, with netizens slamming the driver's behaviour. 'This is not only dirty but also unethical,' commented Ahmad Sufardi. E-hailing driver, Qhe Fafa, said, 'I hold back even when I need to sneeze. The moment the passengers are out of the car, I sneeze. It's about making passengers feel comfortable.' > Despite growing up in poverty, 18-year-old Naufal Zulkarnain Muhammad Anuar from Temerloh, Pahang, scored 9As in his SPM, Sinar Harian reported. Raised by his disabled mother, Naufal said he's determined to change his family's fate through education. Aspiring to become a cardiologist, Naufal hopes to help Malaysians suffering from heart disease. He's currently pursuing a foundation in medicine and health sciences at Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UniSZA). > A wild elephant that has been damaging crops at a village in Kuala Lipis, is terrifying residents, Kosmo! reported. Raubah Mat Lanar, 74, who lives near an oil palm plantation, said the elephant often roams near his home at night. 'I can hear it breaking branches and walking around at night.' Another villager said efforts to chase the elephant away have failed. 'Our crops are destroyed, and we're worried it might attract more elephants,' he said, urging authorities to install an electric fence or relocate the animal. 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.
Hype Malaysia
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Malaysian EXO-L Gets Noticed By EXO's Kai For His Eye-Catching Concert Outfit
EXO (엑소) member Kai (카이) recently kickstarted his 'KAION' solo concert tour in Seoul, performing for thousands of EXO-Ls (EXO fans). However, one surprising highlight of yesterday's show was a Malaysian fan who caught the idol's attention with his eye-catching concert outfit. For context, the concert had a dress code of 'camouflage military'. As such, many fans showed up in camo print and combat-style clothing. However, one fan took it further and showed up at the concert wearing a full ghillie suit. The fan quickly went viral for the unusual yet very on-theme outfit. As it turned out, the mysterious fan was a Malaysian EXO-L based in Seoul named Naufal Omar. After learning of his identity, fans flooded Naufal's Twitter account with comments on his outfit. Many praised his dedication to the dress code, even saying he won the night with his outfit. Others also hoped that Kai would notice his hard work, noting that it's uncomfortable to wear a ghillie suit to a concert. Thankfully, Naufal's efforts were not in vain because the EXO member did notice him and even gave him a shout-out on stage. In the video Naufal shared, the singer was on stage when he said he wanted to look for the fan in the ghillie suit. After locating Naufal in the crowd, Kai cheekily asked him, 'Aren't you hot?', before telling him to take a cold shower once he returns home from the concert. Adding to Naufal's surprise, Kai remembered that the two had met three years ago for a video on the Hello82 YouTube channel. Netizens filled the comments section, congratulating Naufal for getting noticed by his idol. Some also pointed out how Kai remembered him, highlighting the 'Adult Swim' singer's love for his fans. Others said that the fan deserved the shout-out for going through the trouble of wearing a ghillie suit to the concert. Naufal was understandably elated over the interaction, even saying he could 'rest in peace' after the interaction. Congratulations to Naufal for getting noticed by his idol! Perhaps more Malaysians can catch Kai's attention during his KL concert this weekend! In the meantime, watch the moment when Naufal got a shout-out from Kai below: Sources: Twitter (1)(2)(3)
Syyaha
14-03-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
SUN SIYAM RESORTS PROMOTES AHMED NAUFAL TO GROUP DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Sun Siyam Resorts announces the promotion of Ahmed Naufal to Group Director of Business Development effective immediately. Naufal steps into this expanded position after his outstanding performance as the Group Director of Sales & Marketing. In his expanded role, Naufal will leverage his extensive experience to lead key initiatives that foster long-term growth and further solidify Sun Siyam Resorts' position in the market. He will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative strategies, drive operational efficiencies, and support the company's efforts to expand into new markets, all while enhancing the brand's presence across its luxury properties in the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Commenting on Naufal's promotion, Deepak Booneady, CEO of Sun Siyam Resorts, said, ' We are proud to promote Naufal , whose passion and strategic vision have significantly contributed to the success of our resorts. His leadership and deep understanding of the hospitality industry make him the perfect fit to guide us through the next phase of our growth. We are excited about the future under his actions , and confident his expertise will continue to take Sun Siyam Resorts to new heights.' Naufal joined Sun Siyam Resorts in 2021 as Director of Sales & Marketing at Sun Siyam Olhuveli, where he quickly demonstrated his ability to drive business success. His efforts led to his promotion to Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing in 2023, where he was responsible for managing sales activities across several key resorts, before taking on the Group Director of Sales & Marketing role in early 2024 for Sun Siyam Resorts six properties in the Maldives & Sri Lanka. His extensive career, spanning 18 years, includes leadership roles at renowned resorts such as One&Only Kanuhura, Baros Maldives, and Raffles Maldives Meradhoo. A seasoned hospitality professional, Naufal holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Tourism Management from the Maldives National University, and has further sharpened his skills with courses in Business Strategy and Revenue Management from Cornell University. To find out more visit or follow the resorts on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
National News
16-02-2025
- Sport
- National News
Anthony Naufal wins second silver medal for Lebanon in "Turkish Open Taekwondo Championship"
NNA - Lebanese national team player Anthony Naufal (under 55 kg) won a silver medal in the Kyorugi style (freestyle fighting) in the Turkey Open Taekwondo Championship. Naufal is a member of the Lebanese delegation participating under the supervision of the Iranian coach, former world champion Farzad Abdullah. Naufal succeeded in qualifying for the final round. He played six matches, winning in the quarter-finals against a Turkish player, in the semi-finals against an Iranian player, and losing in the final to a Turkish player. President of the Lebanese Taekwondo Federation, Habib Zarifah, contacted Naufal and congratulated him on the silver medal. Jane Abboud (13 years old) had earlier won a silver medal for Lebanon on the first day of the tournament. ==========
