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Daily Express
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Express
Single mum urges help to buy special back brace for daughter
Published on: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 22, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Nazihah posing with some of her certificates (Photo Credit: Nor) Kota Kinabalu: A single mother is seeking public help to buy a special back brace for her 17-year-old daughter who has a curved spine and is getting ready for her SPM exams. Nor said her daughter Nazihah has had scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves sideways since 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Back then, it was hard to get proper medical help because of the movement restrictions. 'She always complains about back pain, especially when she wakes up. She cannot stand or sit for long, cannot do heavy work and cannot play sports,' Nor said. Even with her health problems, Nazihah is still a top student studying Science subjects. She has won many awards including a Gold Award at the STEM PBL Carnival 2024 and represented Sabah at the National Science Competition 2024. She also holds important positions in school, including President of the PPIM school body and Head of the Biology Subject Committee. Her spine problem has gotten worse over time. Doctors now say she needs a special back brace instead of surgery to stop her spine from curving more. 'Sometimes she even says it is hard to breathe because her lungs are being squeezed by her curved spine,' Nor said. The back brace costs about RM7,800. This does not include the money needed for weekly treatment and X-rays, making it even more expensive for the family. As a single mother, Nor had to stop her daughter's physiotherapy sessions because she could not afford them after losing her job. 'I can only take her for treatment when I have extra money. If not, she does simple exercises at home to help with the pain,' Nor said. With SPM exams coming up soon, an important test that will decide if she can go to university, there is no time to waste. Her health problems do not just cause pain but could also affect how well she does in her exams during this important time. 'Even if we could get just a few thousand Ringgit, I would be so grateful. I hope there are kind people willing to help my daughter, especially since she is preparing for her SPM exams,' Nor said. She said doctors cautioned that if treatment is delayed, her daughter's spine could curve even more, cause more pain and lead to problems including breathing difficulties. Nor is appealing to the public for donations to help buy the essential medical equipment for her daughter. 'I really hope there are kind and generous people who would help lighten our burden by donating money to buying a scoliosis brace for my daughter. This help would mean so much to us, especially for her health and future. 'I pray that everyone who helps us will be blessed with good health, plenty of food and God's protection,' Nor said. Those wishing to contribute can make donations directly to Nor's Maybank account (Account Number: 1600 185 848 51, Account Holder: Dayangku Nor Laila Bt Pg Ahmad Tajuddin). * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Kg Iboi floods: Three years later, the pain still lingers
BALING: Even though it has been three years since the devastating water surge and floods hit Kampung Iboi, villagers of this once tranquil village at the foot of Gunung Inas near here are still rebuilding their lives as scars of the past linger on. The tragedy on July 4, 2022, caused by intense rainfall and large volume of water flowing down from Gunung Inas claimed the lives of three villagers, including an expectant mother, and caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure and livelihoods. Former Village Development and Security Committee secretary Mohamad Nor Che Husain, also known as Pak Teh, said the community's shared journey of recovery had fostered a deep sense of unity and resilience. "With the cooperation of residents and strong support from government agencies, things are progressing well. The harmony we now enjoy is genuine. "I hope this sense of unity remains strong. Let's not allow narrow political ideologies to tear apart the bonds of kinship we've built," he said during a visit to a chalet near the site of the flood. Kampung Iboi was "ground zero" of the tragedy, in which 12 homes were also destroyed and 50 others severely damaged. Despite the painful memories, recent improvements, including the nearly completed disaster mitigation infrastructure, better road connectivity and the absence of floods since early this year, had brought a sense of calm and cautious optimism for the villagers. Reflecting on the village's journey over the past three years, Nor said emotional wounds had slowly started to heal, though not entirely. "You can see the changes in the community but to say they've fully recovered, I think that will take more time." He said economic hardship remained a key challenge, especially for those reliant on agriculture and tourism in the once vibrant Lata Celak recreational park. Nor also suggested erecting a permanent memorial in the village. His proposal was supported by Village Development and Security Committee chairman Muzani Md Noh, who also urged the authorities to restore water supply and rehabilitate the farm soil damaged in the disaster. "Much progress has been made but water and soil issues need attention." Muzani said he hoped that Lata Celak could be redeveloped as a geo-disaster education and ecotourism site, which he believed could rejuvenate the local economy. Earlier, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had announced that the RM22.8 million Sabo Dam project in Sungai Kupang was progressing ahead of schedule, with a 62 per cent completion rate, compared with the projected 20 per cent at this stage. He also said 17 new homes for victims were 95 per cent complete, and set to be handed over by the end of the month. The RM3 million initiative is funded by the federal government, with the state providing land valued at RM600,000. To curb future flood risks, two phases of flood mitigation projects were underway. Phase 1 of the Baling Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB Baling) involves upgrading Sungai Kupang, construction of a crossing structure, embankment works, and other related infrastructure improvements. Putrajaya has also approved two flood mitigation projects for the Baling district — RTB Baling (Sungai Kupang) and RTB Baling Phase 2 — as part of efforts to address recurring floods in the area.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Yahoo
Neighbours thought they moved — but foul smell leads to discovery of woman and child's bodies in Penang flat
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The decomposed bodies of a woman and a child were discovered in a flat unit along Jalan Bukit Gambir in George Town yesterday. According to The Straits Times, the discovery was made after a neighbour reported a foul smell coming from the unit and alerted the authorities at around 4.41pm. A team from the Fire and Rescue Department and the police was dispatched to the scene. 'Preliminary checks found two bodies — a woman and a child — inside the unit. 'Their remains were already decomposing,' a source was quoted as saying. The woman and child are believed to have been dead for some time. According to an individual claiming to be her younger sister, who wished to be known as Nor, the 40-year-old woman had been living in the flat with her two-year-old child after divorcing her husband. She was said to be unemployed. 'The last time I saw my sister was at the end of May,' Nor reportedly told Harian Metro last night. Neighbours living on the same floor said they had not heard any noise from the unit for weeks and assumed the woman had moved out. 'She told us before that she planned to move, and I even saw her carrying things, like she was preparing to leave,' one neighbour said. 'She mentioned the flat was going to be auctioned off and that she intended to relocate to Seberang Perai. After that, we didn't see her again.' The identities of the deceased had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing. The bodies have been sent to Penang Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Malay Mail
01-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Neighbours thought they moved — but foul smell leads to discovery of woman and child's bodies in Penang flat
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The decomposed bodies of a woman and a child were discovered in a flat unit along Jalan Bukit Gambir in George Town yesterday. According to The Straits Times, the discovery was made after a neighbour reported a foul smell coming from the unit and alerted the authorities at around 4.41pm. A team from the Fire and Rescue Department and the police was dispatched to the scene. 'Preliminary checks found two bodies — a woman and a child — inside the unit. 'Their remains were already decomposing,' a source was quoted as saying. The woman and child are believed to have been dead for some time. According to a woman claiming to be her younger sister, who wished to be known as Nor, the 40-year-old woman had been living in the flat with her two-year-old child after divorcing her husband. She was said to be unemployed. 'The last time I saw my sister was at the end of May,' Nor reportedly told Harian Metro on Monday night. Neighbours living on the same floor said they had not heard any noise from the unit for weeks and assumed the woman had moved out. 'She told us before that she planned to move, and I even saw her carrying things, like she was preparing to leave,' one neighbour said. 'She mentioned the flat was going to be auctioned off and that she intended to relocate to Seberang Perai. After that, we didn't see her again.' The identities of the deceased had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing. The bodies have been sent to Penang Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Daily Express
25-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Fresh Story a new chapter for Sabah farmer's market access
Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Nor (second, right), Pauzi (second, left) and others cut the ribbon as a symbol of the launch. Kota Kinabalu: A new company, The Fresh Story Sdn Bhd, was launched on Saturday in an effort to improve the delivery of fresh produce and open up better market access for farmers in Sabah. The launch was officiated by Agriculture Department director general Datuk Nor Sam Alwi, said the company would support farmers by providing a more organised and reliable distribution system. The Fresh Story, a subsidiary of Farm Price Holdings Berhad, will handle the collection, packaging and delivery of produce directly to markets across and beyond the State. 'This cooperation allows local farmers to reach more buyers, with the help of a stronger logistics network,' she said. She emphasised that the agriculture sector must also focus on quality control, cold-chain systems and meeting food safety standards not just increasing production. Companies like The Fresh Story are encouraged to adopt certification such as myGAP, implement traceability systems, and maintain high product standards. Advertisement 'The initiative is expected to benefit farmers by helping them expand their cultivation areas, increase output and improve their income,' Nor said. Also present were Farm Price Holdings Chairman Pauzi Yaman, The Fresh Story Managing Director Tiong Lee Chian and Agriculture Department's Director of Agricultural Extension Dona Lakai. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
