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New Straits Times
24-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Student killed in crash the day she was to take her BM oral test
SEBERANG JAYA: A Form Five student who was killed in a road crash at KM136.8 of the North-South Expressway here was scheduled to sit for her Bahasa Melayu oral examination for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) trial today. According to Kosmo, Nurul Ain Nadhirah Zulkhairi, 17, a student of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Datuk Haji Ahmad Badawi in Kepala Batas, was killed after the motorcycle she was riding pillion skidded following a burst tyre at 9.47pm. Her close friend, Norsyafiqah Mawardah Che Kak, 17, said she received a phone call from a friend informing her of the accident at around 10pm. "Although we were not in the same class, we were like sisters. I've known her since Form One and I'm close to her family. "She stayed in Permatang Manggis while I'm in Pajak Song. She was supposed to sit for her BM oral test tomorrow (today)," she told Kosmo Recalling their final moments together, Norsyafiqah said they last met on Monday night when they went out for dinner in Bertam, Kepala Batas. "She persuaded me several times to go out with her that night. I was tired but I gave in and we rode our motorcycles out around 9pm. Norsyafiqah described Nurul Ain as a kind-hearted person who loved helping others. "If I was unwell, she would be the first to visit me at home. Her absence is deeply felt," she said while accompanying Nurul Ain's remains from the Forensic Department of Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ). Nurul Ain was laid to rest at the Islamic cemetery of Masjid Al-Jamiul Badawi in Kepala Batas. Meanwhile, Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief Assistant Commissioner Helmi Aris said the victim died after the motorcycle she was riding pillion with a 23-year-old man was involved in an accident on Monday night. "Initial investigation showed that the motorcycle was travelling from Juru to Sungai Dua. "When they reached the scene, the rear tyre suddenly burst, causing the rider to lose control and veer into the left lane of the road shoulder. "The rider sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Seberang Jaya Hospital, while the pillion rider, a 17-year-old girl, was pronounced dead at the scene," he said. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Family injured in Gerik crash: Mother recalls chilling phone call from son
BALING: A mother's concern over a missed call turned into heartbreak when she discovered her son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren had been involved in a road crash near Tasik Banding, Gerik. Norlian Abd, 58, said she initially tried returning a missed call from her son, Mohd Lutfi Radzi, 37, only to receive a chilling response. "He told me, 'Mak, don't be shocked. We were in an accident and are now at Hospital Baling'," she recalled. Lutfi, a teacher, was returning home from his wife's hometown in Terengganu with his wife, Nurul Ain Zakaria, 35, and their two children, Nur Aisyah Nafishah, 6, and Muhammad Ahsan Nafis, 2, when their Perodua Alza collided with a bus along the East-West Highway (Jalan Raya Timur-Barat) in the early hours of the morning. Norlian said the call came in late, at 8.39am, she believed her son delayed it because he was worried she would be overwhelmed by the news. "He even asked if I had seen the viral video of the crash. I hadn't. "But later, when I did, I couldn't bear to watch it until the end. It broke my heart," she said when met at her home in Pondok Ustaz Bakar, Parit Panjang. Norlian said she managed to visit her daughter-in-law and grandchildren at Baling Hospital later in the day. "Nurul Ain sustained serious injuries to her left ribs, while Nur Aisyah's right leg is broken. "Thankfully, Ahsan escaped with no major injuries after falling into a drain. "He has undergone an X-ray. Mohd Lutfi has been discharged but is staying on to care for his wife and children. "I'm thankful they survived, even though the car was badly damaged." She said both her son and daughter-in-law are schoolteachers who live nearby and often leave their youngest child in her care while they are at work. "They had gone back to Terengganu to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha with Nurul Ain's family. "They were supposed to be back here today," she said. However, Norlian expressed sadness that she and other family members were not allowed to visit the family in the ward due to hospital restrictions. "I only managed to drop off diapers for the little one earlier. "It was heartbreaking to learn that 15 students had died in the same crash," she said. Earlier, a tour bus carrying Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students crashed along the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, while en route from Jerteh, Besut, to Tanjung Malim, Perak.
Sinar Daily
07-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Sinar Daily
Minimalism key to mental well-being
Why less stuff means more happiness in a hectic world 07 Jun 2025 01:03pm Minimalism should be practiced in a moderate and balanced manner as discarding items excessively without considering their value can lead to a loss of identity, especially if those items represent relationships or important parts of one's life. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily KUALA LUMPUR - In today's fast-paced and high-pressure world, the minimalist lifestyle is gaining popularity as an effective way to enhance mental well-being. One of the key aspects of this lifestyle is the intentional reduction of personal possessions. But why does owning less have such a profound impact on our ability to find calm and maintain focus? Reducing personal belongings is not merely about discarding unnecessary things but about wisely choosing what holds value and meaning in one's life. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily According to Dr Nurul Ain Mohamad Kamal, a consultant psychiatrist in general and psychogeriatric psychiatry at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, reducing personal belongings is not merely about discarding unnecessary things but about wisely choosing what holds value and meaning in one's life. "When the number of possessions decreases, our physical space becomes more organised and free from clutter, thereby reducing visual distractions that can lead to stress and anxiety," she told Bernama. She said owning things in moderate quantities also helps reduce mental burden as one no longer needs to worry about maintenance, storage or making unnecessary purchases. Dr Nurul Ain said a study published in 'ScienceDirect' in 2021 showed that the minimalist lifestyle has a positive impact on emotional well-being. "It helps enhance positive emotions such as a sense of contentment and calm (flourishing) and reduces symptoms of depression. "In another study by the 'International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology' (2020), individuals who practiced minimalism also experienced benefits such as autonomy, self-efficacy, heightened awareness and more stable emotions," she said. Pointing to KonMari, a popular decluttering method introduced by Japanese consultant Marie Kondo to "keep only items that spark joy', Dr Nurul Ain said it is a form of self-reflection that helps people identify the real values in their lives and rebuild healthy relationships with their surroundings and emotions. "When we keep something solely out of guilt or fear of letting it go, it may stem from unresolved unconscious emotions. On the other hand, when an item is truly used and serves a real function, then its presence is justified," she explained. However, she cautioned that minimalism should be practiced in a moderate and balanced manner as discarding items excessively without considering their value can lead to a loss of identity, especially if those items represent relationships or important parts of one's life. Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Universiti Putra Malaysia, psychology officer Norezzati Md Hanafiah also agreed that the minimalist lifestyle not only has a positive effect on one's mental health but also contributes to physical and social well-being. According to her, a cluttered environment or one filled with too many things can negatively impact a person's emotions and productivity. It can trigger stress and anxiety due to being overwhelmed by visual clutter, along with the feeling that there are unfinished tasks. "Individuals are also more likely to feel mentally exhausted, have difficulty focusing and experience reduced productivity because a lot of time and energy is spent managing disorganised items," she said. She explained that minimalism can also improve social relationships and overall lifestyle by helping individuals appreciate the belongings they own, focusing on quality rather than quantity. "This lifestyle also encourages more mindful spending and helps avoid impulsive purchases, making one more prudent. It is particularly suitable for urban living today, where residential spaces are increasingly limited and require smart and efficient management of belongings," she added. - BERNAMA More Like This
Malay Mail
31-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Three burials and a wedding: Family bids farewell and welcomes bride in same weekend after Kuala Krai-Gua Musang crash
KOTA BARU, May 31 — Although still grieving the loss of three loved ones in a road crash, Hasmah Awang, 60, and her family decided to carry on with her son's wedding, scheduled to take place today in Besut, Terengganu. She said her third child, Muhd Syafiq Abdul Rahim, 24, solemnised his marriage, accompanied by his youngest sister, Siti Zulaika, 21, and several close friends. Other family members managed the funeral arrangements for her eldest daughter, Nurul Ain Abdul Rahim, 39, as well as her granddaughter Nur Atikah Najihah Mohd Shah Penilzain, 18, and husband, Mohamad Faris Kamaluddin, 24. The three were killed in a collision involving a Perodua Myvi and an express bus on Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang yesterday. 'We will hold a tahlil prayer tomorrow, which was initially planned as a reception to welcome our new daughter-in-law,' Hasmah told reporters at Kampung Kayu Rendang, Melor, here today. Hasmah and her husband, Abdul Rahim Mat Diah, 71, were unable to attend Muhd Syafiq's solemnisation ceremony as they were preparing for the burial, scheduled after Zohor prayers at the Kampung Jambu Merah Cemetery in Kota Bharu. She said the family is still awaiting the remains of Nurul Ain, while the bodies of Nur Atikah Najihah and Mohamad Faris are expected to be taken to Johor Bahru. Her other daughter, Siti Zubaidah, 37, said the family was shocked by the incident as they had planned to gather in their hometown for Muhd Syafiq's wedding celebration. 'I first heard about the accident from our youngest sister, but I didn't believe it until Syafiq himself called and showed me a photo of the car they were in,' she said. — Bernama
