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Free Malaysia Today
15-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Boy crushed by falling oil palm tree while resting on bridge
Police said the boy was resting on a nearby bridge after accompanying a friend carrying out drainage work. (Facebook pic) JOHOR BAHRU : A 14-year-old boy was killed after being crushed by a falling oil palm tree while resting on a bridge in Pontian. District police chief Shofee Tayib said the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. He said initial investigations revealed that the boy had accompanied a friend who was carrying out drainage work and was resting on a nearby bridge when he was crushed by the falling tree in Parit Katik, Sanglang. No foul play is suspected and the case has been classified as one of sudden death.
Malay Mail
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Fadhlina: Education Ministry refers school liquor auction probe to police, vows zero tolerance for misconduct
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 12 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is leaving it to the authorities to investigate the recent incident involving a liquor auction within a school compound that went viral recently. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry will not compromise on any form of misconduct or violation of regulations involving educational institutions. 'We have handed the matter over to the relevant authorities for investigation. We will not tolerate any misconduct or breaches of the rules. Action will be taken,' she told reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of the Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 in Terengganu today. She said investigations are ongoing, including into reports of a scuffle during the auction, and the Ministry will continue to monitor the case to ensure regulations are upheld and appropriate action is taken. The incident sparked public outrage after a primary school facility in Pontian, Johor, was used to host a liquor auction, during which a fight was also reported to have occurred. — Bernama
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Pekan Nanas school hall brawl: 18 men arrested for rioting with weapons (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Police have arrested 18 men after a brawl broke out at a school hall in Pekan Nanas, Pontian late Friday night. The incident, which occurred around 11.30pm on July 4, was reported by a member of the public who called the Pontian police headquarters. Responding swiftly, officers from the district's Criminal Investigation Division were dispatched to the scene. The suspects, all local men aged between 17 and 48, were apprehended on the spot. They are being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons, and Section 427 for causing mischief. If found guilty, they face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both under Section 148, and up to two years' jail or a fine under Section 427. The police have stressed they will not compromise when it comes to crimes that threaten public peace and safety. The statement comes as videos of the fight continue to circulate on social media, prompting concern from the public. Authorities have urged the public not to share unverified footage or information related to the case. Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Pontian police hotline at 07-6869999.
Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Pekan Nanas school hall brawl: 18 men arrested for rioting with weapons (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Police have arrested 18 men after a brawl broke out at a school hall in Pekan Nanas, Pontian late Friday night. The incident, which occurred around 11.30pm on July 4, was reported by a member of the public who called the Pontian police headquarters. Responding swiftly, officers from the district's Criminal Investigation Division were dispatched to the scene. The suspects, all local men aged between 17 and 48, were apprehended on the spot. They are being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons, and Section 427 for causing mischief. If found guilty, they face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both under Section 148, and up to two years' jail or a fine under Section 427. The police have stressed they will not compromise when it comes to crimes that threaten public peace and safety. The statement comes as videos of the fight continue to circulate on social media, prompting concern from the public. Authorities have urged the public not to share unverified footage or information related to the case. Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Pontian police hotline at 07-6869999.
New Straits Times
05-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Not impossible for BN-PH to wrest Perlis, Kedah and Terengganu from PN
LANGKAWI: A senior Umno leader believes there is an opportunity for Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) to recapture opposition-held states such as Perlis, Kedah, and Terengganu in the next general election. Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan described the Perikatan Nasional-led administrations in the three states as "unstable". The Pontian member of parliament said that half of the voters in these states still support Umno, while the rest are fence-sitters who could influence the election outcome. "We lost before, but it's not impossible for us to win these three states next time. "This means half the population supports us, and the others are in the middle... so these observers or undecided voters will play an important role," he said after opening the Langkawi Wanita Umno division delegates' meeting here today. Also present were Kedah Umno liaison committee chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid and Langkawi Wanita Umno chief Hisham Suhaily Othman. Ahmad added that if the people in the three states are dissatisfied with the PN government's performance, they are highly likely to return their support to Umno. Commenting on the three motions debated during the meeting—namely, the role of women in politics; the demand for the Langkawi parliamentary seat and two state assembly seats to be returned to Umno; and the call to defend Datuk Seri Najib Razak—Ahmad said Umno has always upheld democratic values. "At every delegates' meeting involving the women's, youth, puteri, and division wings, we always receive many motions that are discussed respectfully before being adopted. "This is our way of gathering grassroots feedback and reflects that Umno is a party that embraces democratic practices," he said.
