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New Straits Times
08-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Zahid: Mara will adopt girl who lost family in Sg Korok tragedy
JITRA: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) will adopt the 12-year-old girl who lost her family in the Sungai Korok tragedy and support her until she reaches university. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government, through Mara, would ensure Putri Qisya Nur Izzat Mohamad Azim Izat's welfare. Her parents and four siblings died after the family car plunged into Sungai Korok. Their bodies were retrieved yesterday. "I advised her to be a pious girl as the prayers of a pious child for their parents are always accepted. "I encouraged her to recite Surah Al-Fatihah and Yasin often for her late parents and siblings," Zahid said after visiting the girl and her extended family in Jerlun today. He said arrangements have been made for the girl to attend Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) next year. "I told her to study hard and get good grades. Insya-Allah, MRSM is waiting. "She has agreed and so have her grandparents, Insya-Allah. We will make every effort to ensure she gets the opportunities and support she needs." He said Mara would ensure her welfare and academic future are taken care of. On safety concerns at the site of the tragedy, Zahid, who is rural and regional development minister, said his ministry would consider installing guardrails and streetlights along the dark stretch of road there and nearby. He said he would bring the matter to the attention of relevant parties to expedite action. Six members of a family were reported missing on Saturday. The bodies of Mohamad Azim Izat Ishak, 32, his wife Nurul Hidayah Khadijah Razman Efendi, 31, and their four children, Putra Rayyan Nur, 9, Hawa Adriana Nur, 8, Annayla Humaira Nur, 7, and six-month-old Tuah Haydar, were found inside a Proton Iswara that sank in Sungai Korok. Initial investigations suggest the vehicle might have skidded off the road and into the river while the family was on the way home to Jerlun from a relative's house in Taman Seri Aman, Jitra.
The Star
05-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Brunei's Kampong Kapok folk show love for their Ruler
The national flag being hoisted. - Photo: Borneo Bulletin/ANN BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Kampong Kapok Village Consultative Council (MPK) organised a flag hoisting ceremony in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 79th birthday celebration. The event was held at the open area of the Kampong Kapok's village head's residence. The ceremony aimed to enliven the atmosphere of the Ruler's birthday celebration and demonstrate love for the monarch. Acting Brunei-Muara District Officer Pengiran Muhammad Ameer Mubaarak Pengiran Hashim hands over a national flag. - Photo: Borneo Bulletin It began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat led by head imam of Kampong Kapok Mosque imam Raffi Duming. This was followed by the flag-hoisting ceremony, accompanied by the singing of the national anthem and further enlivened by the waving of flags by students. Acting Brunei-Muara District Officer Pengiran Muhammad Ameer Mubaarak Pengiran Hashim was the guest of honour. Commanding officer of Muara Police Station, head of Muara Fire Station, headmaster of Kampong Kapok Primary School, headmaster of Kampong Kapok Religious School, village residents and teachers from Kampong Kapok School were also present. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Star
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Brunei Crown Prince graces CIPTA Award ceremony
Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Brunei in a group photo. - BB/ANN BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Brunei and Patron of the Crown Prince CIPTA Award, graced the Award 2025 Ceremony on July 2. Upon arrival at the Plenary Hall of the International Convention Centre in Berakas, His Royal Highness was greeted by Minister of Development Datuk Seri Setia Muhammad Juanda Abdul Rashid, in his capacity as Deputy Chair of the UTB Council, UTB Vice-Chancellor Datin Paduka Professor Dr Zohrah Sulaiman and Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Adeleye Falade. UTB council members, Attorney General Datin Seri Paduka Nor Hashimah Mohammed Taib and Deputy Minister (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office Datuk Seri Paduka Mohamad Azmi Mohd Hanifah were also present. The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and a Doa Selamat by Datuk Paduka Seri Setia Salim Besar. A multimedia presentation was also held showcasing the journey, achievements and milestones of the Crown Prince CIPTA Award over the past two decades. Head of the Technical Committee Dr Rafidah Petra presented a summary of the overall appraisal from the CIPTA 2025 Judges Team Leads. A new category, the Special Award for Sustainable Energy, was introduced in CIPTA 2025, highlighting the competition's commitment to environmental innovation and green technology. The award recognises outstanding projects that demonstrate exceptional innovation in sustainable energy applications, renewable technologies or energy efficiency solutions. Winning teams in all categories received cash prizes, medals, commemorative trophies and certificates of achievement. Following the announcement of the winners, the Crown Prince presented the prizes, trophies, medals and certificates to the winners of the local categories, the Smart Junior Competition and the Asean categories. A remarkable achievement was recognised at CIPTA 2025, with one innovation receiving the prestigious grand prize of the Crown Prince Special Award 2025. The award was presented to Dr Law Kah Haw and Mohammad Asri bin Puasa, both from UTB, for their winning innovation titled, 'Novel Filter-Less Single-Source Extendable Switched-Capacitor Boost Multilevel Inverter Suitable for Renewable and Industrial Applications'. The selection of the grand prize winner underwent a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process by a panel of international and local judges. This year marks the second time an innovation has received the prestigious grand prize, the first being exactly ten years ago in 2015. The Crown Prince presented the grand prize trophy, cash prize and certificate to the winners of both the Crown Prince Special CIPTA Award and the Special Award for Sustainable Energy. He received a gift from the CIPTA 2025 Organising Committee, presented by Farah Zakiah Datuk Paduka Sa Bali, a first-year Architecture Programme student from the School of Design who designed the royal gift with her peers. His Royal Highness also interacted with the top winners, who exhibited their inventions. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Star
02-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Brunei national flag hoisted marking start of Sultan's birthday celebrations
The flag hoisting ceremony in progress. - Photo: Temburong district office BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Tutong District held a flag hoisting ceremony at the open area of the Tutong District Community Hall on Monday (July 1), in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 79th birthday celebration. Deputy Minister (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office Datuk Seri Paduka Mohamad Azmi Mohd Hanifah was the guest of honour. The ceremony saw a delegation of flag bearers led by Special Duties Officer Level II Haizul Rizal Yahya accompanied by the Prisons Department's Brass Band as well as cadets from Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), Fire and Rescue Department and members of Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam with Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society. The national flag was handed over to Acting Tutong District Officer Mohammad Sofian Basri who passed the national flag to the guest of honour. The guest of honour presented the national flag to RBPF personnel to be hoisted at the ceremony. A choir from Kumpulan Koir Wira Bangsa and students from Tanjong Maya Secondary School performed patriotic songs. Meanwhile, a flag hoisting ceremony was also held at Mukim Sengkurong Community Hall in celebration of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's 79th birthday. Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Zainol Mohamed was the guest of honour. Penghulu of Mukim Sengkurong Dr Abdullah Hanif Saman, as well as village heads, members of the mukim and village consultative council, and residents were also in attendance. The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by the flag hoisting ceremony led by cadets from the Sayyidina Husain Secondary School in Kampong Sengkurong, accompanied by the singing of the national anthem. Over at Temburong district, a similar flag hoisting ceremony was held at the community hall of Mukim Bangar. Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Economy) Datuk Seri Paduka Khairuddin Abdul Hamid was the guest of honour. Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Awang Sulaiman Nasir, Acting Temburong District Officer Hassan Baha Umar, acting penghulu mukim and village heads, acting village heads and officials were also present. The ceremony saw the acting Temburong District officer handing over the national flag to the guest of honour, who presented the national flag to Royal Brunei Police Force personnel. It proceeded with the presentation of national flag to acting penghulu mukim and heads of government branches in the Temburong District. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Former Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ahmadshah dies
KOTA KINABALU: The Ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah, died at a private hospital here at 8.45 pm tonight. He was 78. Sabah State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong confirmed the news of his passing in a statement issued here tonight. 'The state government has declared a one-day official mourning period (today), during which the Sabah state flag will be flown at half-mast,' he said. Meanwhile, Ahmadshah's grandson Arfanshah Abdul Gafar called on the public to offer prayers and recite Surah Al-Fatihah for his late grandfather. 'Please recite Al-Fatihah for my grandfather, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Ahmadshah bin Abdullah, who passed away a short while ago at KPJ Hospital Kota Kinabalu. May he be placed among the faithful. Aamiin Ya Mujib,' he said in a Facebook post. Ahmadshah was sworn in as Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah on Jan 1, 2003, for a four-year term and was reappointed for a second term from Jan 1, 2007, to Dec 31, 2010. He was married to Toh Puan Dayang Masuyah Awang Japardan, who passed away in 2020, and they were blessed with four children. Born in Kampung Inanam here on Dec 9, 1946, Ahmadshah, held a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Indiana State University, United States, and last served as deputy secretary to the Sabah State Government before retiring on Dec 9, 2002. He also held several key positions in the state administration, including Director of the Sabah Public Services Department, Head of the Home Affairs and Research Division in the Chief Minister's Department, and Secretary of the Sabah Islamic Religious its inception in 1991.
