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The Sun
06-07-2025
- The Sun
Family of late UPSI student receives RM7,500 aid
KUALA LUMPUR: The family of Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who perished in a tragic bus accident in Gerik, Perak, last month, has been given RM7,500 in financial aid from various organisations. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar personally delivered the contribution during a visit to their residence in Kampung Gong Pasir, Kerandang, Jertih. The assistance aims to alleviate the family's financial strain following their loss. Mohd Na'im detailed the breakdown of the contributions in a Facebook post. The funds included RM2,000 from Yayasan Taqwa (Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council – MAIWP), RM1,000 from the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation, RM1,100 from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia-Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (JAKIM-YWM) Musa'adah Fund, and RM400 from the MAIWP Zakat Collection Centre. Additionally, the minister presented a food basket worth RM150 from the JAKIM-YWM Musa'adah Fund. He expressed his condolences, stating, 'May Allah SWT place her soul among the righteous and grant fortitude to the family she leaves behind.' The minister also reflected on the poignant moment when Nurly Sahirah was discovered holding the Quran close to her chest at the time of her passing, describing it as a testament to her deep faith. Nurly Sahirah, aged 23, was among the victims of the June 9 accident, where a chartered bus en route to UPSI's Tanjung Malim campus overturned after colliding with a Perodua Alza on the East-West Highway. The crash left 33 others injured, including the bus driver, co-driver, and occupants of the other vehicle. - Bernama
New Straits Times
06-07-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Family of UPSI crash victim Nurly Sahirah receives RM7,500 aid
KUALA LUMPUR: The family of the late Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in a bus crash in Gerik, Perak, last month, has received RM7,500 in contribution from several agencies. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar handed over the contribution to her family during a visit to their home in Kampung Gong Pasir, Kerandang, Jertih, yesterday to help ease their burden. In his Facebook post today, Mohd Na'im said the contribution comprised RM2,000 from Yayasan Taqwa (Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council – MAIWP), RM1,000 from the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation, RM1,100 from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia-Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (Jakim-YWM) Musa'adah Fund and RM400 from the MAIWP Zakat Collection Centre. "I also presented a food basket worth RM150 from the Jakim-YWM Musa'adah Fund. "May Allah place her soul among the righteous and grant fortitude to the family she leaves behind," he said. Mohd Na'im described the moment Nurly Sahirah was found clutching the Quran to her chest at the time of her passing as deeply moving and a reflection of her strong devotion to the word of God. Nurly Sahirah, 23, was one of the 15 UPSI students who died on the morning of June 9 when a chartered bus from Jertih heading to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned following a collision with a Perodua Alza on the East-West Highway. The crash injured 33 others, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the other vehicle's driver and three passengers.
The Sun
05-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
UPSI to honour late Nurly Sahirah with Quran gallery by 2027
JERTIH: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) will establish a gallery named after Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of its students who perished in the East-West Highway accident in Gerik, Perak, last month. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the Nurly Sahirah Gallery will be located in the university's new Institute of Tahfiz and Turath Islami Education (I-Furqan) faculty, expected to be completed by 2027. 'The gallery is a tribute from UPSI to this remarkable student, who, as we know, was found tightly embracing the Quran at the time of her passing. 'With her parents' consent, we hope to display her handwritten Quran manuscript alongside other copies. 'We believe this can inspire those who memorise the Quran (hafiz and hafizah) to refine their techniques, such as by copying the holy book by hand themselves,' he told reporters after visiting her family at Kampung Gong Pasir in Kerandang today. Mohd Na'im said the gallery would also showcase other copies of the Quran and religious texts as reference materials for students and the wider public. He urged the public, including private sector players, to contribute to a waqf (endowment) fund to further support and strengthen the gallery's development. Mohd Na'im also called on the public, especially the younger generation, to draw 'ibrah' (moral lessons) from the exemplary character and deep devotion to the Quran shown by the late Nurly Sahirah. Nurly Sahirah, 23, was one of the 15 UPSI students who died on the morning of June 9 when a chartered bus from Jertih heading to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned following a collision with a Perodua Alza on the East-West Highway. The crash injured 33 others, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the other vehicle's driver and three passengers. Earlier today, Mohd Na'im visited the families of five UPSI students who lost their lives, as well as five others who were injured in the tragic incident. He presented financial contributions of RM7,500 to each bereaved family and RM4,000 to each injured student. He explained that the assistance for the families of the deceased comprised RM5,000 from Yayasan Taqwa (Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council – MAIWP), RM1,000 from the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YAPEIM), RM1,100 from the Musa'adah Fund, a collaboration between the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and the Malaysia Waqf Foundation and RM400 from the Federal Territories Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP). For the injured students, the contribution included RM2,000 from Yayasan Taqwa (MAIWP), RM1,000 from YAPEIM, RM600 from the Musa'adah Fund (JAKIM-YWM) and RM400 from PPZ-MAIWP. 'For the remaining families and victims whom we could not visit today, insya-Allah, the contributions will be delivered in stages as soon as possible through the relevant agencies,' he said, adding that each family and victim visited today also received a food basket worth RM150 contributed through the Musa'adah Fund JAKIM. - Bernama
New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- New Straits Times
TH receives 85,000 appeals from depositors for 2025 haj season
ALOR STAR: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has received 85,000 appeals from its depositors to perform the haj pilgrimage this year, almost triple the 31,600 quota approved by Saudi Arabia for Malaysia for the 1446H/2025 haj season. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar expressed hope that Saudi Arabia would consider Malaysia's request for an additional 10,000 places. "We submitted the official request to the Saudi Arabian government last month. "Last night, I sent a text message to my counterpart, Saudi Arabia's Haj and Umrah Minister Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Al-Rabiah, to check on the status of our appeal. "I believe the Saudi Arabian government will give due consideration to our request," he told reporters after presenting food baskets to 100 underprivileged families in Kuala Sungai. The programme was organised by the Kedah chapter of the Malaysian Youth Council, in cooperation with Yayasan Taqwa under the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP). On Monday, TH's chief executive officer and managing director Datuk Syed Hamadah Syed Othman said the board had submitted the request for an additional 10,000 haj quota to Saudi Arabia through the government. He was reported as saying that the first flight to the Holy Land is scheduled for April 29, with the final departure on May 30. Meanwhile, Na'im said that those who had filed appeals would be considered if depositors who had been offered places to perform the pilgrimage this year were unable to proceed due to various reasons, such as health issues. During his working visit to Kedah today, Na'im also said he would be handing over two houses to underprivileged families in Baling under Yayasan Taqwa's Bait Al-Falah project, followed by the presentation of aid to 110 recipients in the district.
The Star
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
85,000 haj appeals received through Tabung Haji, says Mohd Na'im
ALOR SETAR: A total of 85,000 haj appeals have been submitted this year via Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar (pic) . He said these appeals would be reviewed to fill any vacancies left by pilgrims unable to perform the haj owing to health issues or other unforeseen circumstances. "Malaysians are eager to fulfil their sacred duty of performing the haj, and these 85,000 appeals will help fill spots left vacant by those who may withdraw for (various) reasons," he said after the Santuni Asnaf Aidilfitri programme at the Kuala Kedah Parliamentary Community Centre here on Friday (April 25). The minister added that the government is still awaiting a decision from the Saudi Arabian authorities on Malaysia's request for an additional 10,000 places in this year's haj quota. "This request is being made by many countries globally, but I am confident the Saudi government will consider Malaysia's appeal. "While I cannot predict when we will get a response, the government will continue to follow up with the Saudi authorities,' he said. Na'im said his visit to Kedah was part of the unity government's initiative to improve the well-being of rural communities and the underprivileged. "I will be visiting religious teachers and providing contributions to support (pondok schools) and their students, who play an important role in Islamic education and outreach. "Under the Ziarah Al-Falah Madani initiative, I will also be handing over two newly-built homes to asnaf families in Baling, a project under the Bait Al-Falah programme by Yayasan Taqwa,' he added. – Bernama
