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The Star
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Road closures near Perak state secretariat for Warriors' Day
Several roads near the Perak state secretariat building in Ipoh will close, and traffic will be diverted for the Warriors' Day celebration and rehearsals. Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the roads would be closed on Tuesday (July 29) and Wednesday (July 30) for rehearsals from 7.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. "On the event day, Thursday (July 31), roads will close for about an hour from 7.30 a.m.," he said in a statement on the Polis Perak Facebook page on Thursday (July 24). "The road closures are to enable programmes involving the Royal Family and dignitaries while ensuring motorists' safety," he said. ACP Abang Zainal Abidin said affected roads include Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, Jalan Kuala Kangsar, Jalan St John, Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, and Jalan SP Seenivasagam. Traffic from Medan Kidd on Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab will be diverted to Jalan St John and Jalan SP Seenivasagam. Traffic from Jalan Kuala Kangsar will be diverted to Jalan Raja Musa Aziz. "The motorcade carrying dignitaries on Jalan Sultan Iskandar will turn right onto Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab," he added. ACP Abang Zainal Abidin advised the public to plan their journeys early to avoid the affected roads during the events. "Motorists are urged to follow road signs and instructions from traffic policemen on duty and to use alternative routes. Road users are also urged to be prudent and cooperate fully to ensure the event runs smoothly and safely," he added.
The Star
22-07-2025
- The Star
Senior loses RM158,000 to fake cop
IPOH: A senior citizen lost RM158,000 after being duped by a phone scam syndicate. OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the 73-year-old victim claimed to have received a call from an insurance company, informing him that he had arrears. ACP Abang Zainal Abidin said the call was then transferred to a 'police officer' from the Petaling Jaya police headquarters. 'The victim was told he was involved in a money laundering case involving more than RM2mil and that an arrest warrant had been issued. 'The 'officer' threatened and instructed him to make various transactions to several bank accounts, supposedly to assist in the probe,' he said in a statement. The victim then made 12 transactions into 12 different bank accounts that were given to him. 'The victim finally realised that he had been cheated and lodged a police report on Sunday,' he said, adding that the case would be investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
The Star
19-07-2025
- The Star
Three injured in Ipoh night market accident only suffered minor injuries, say cops
IPOH: The three individuals who were injured after a car ploughed through several stalls at the First Garden night market on Friday (July 11) are in good condition, says Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad. He reported that all three sustained only minor injuries and did not require hospital admission. "The case is being investigated under Section 43 (1) of the Road Transport Act. The driver of the car, an 80-year-old man, also sustained minor injuries," ACP Abang Zainal Abidin said. ALSO READ: Car ploughs through Ipoh night market, injuring three women The incident occurred around 8.25pm when the driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle. Jelapang assemblyman Cheah Pou Hian confirmed that a hawker and two patrons, all women, were injured and sent to the hospital for treatment. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
The Star
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Asean's Zopfan revived thanks to China and Russia's support, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean's long-standing aspiration for a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (Zopfan) has gained renewed traction following China and Russia's readiness to sign the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ). International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Department of Political Science and Madani Studies lecturer Prof Dr Zainal Abidin Sanusi stated that this development reflects Asean's commitment to advancing the Zopfan vision by balancing security, sustainability, and inclusive growth for future generations. He noted that China and Russia's readiness to join demonstrates that Zopfan is not just historical rhetoric but an evolving framework relevant in today's strategic landscape. "This move directly reinforces Zopfan, reducing the risk of nuclear escalation in a region increasingly exposed to great-power rivalry, especially in the South China Sea," he told Bernama ahead of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) on Tuesday (July 8). Zopfan, signed on Nov 27, 1971, by Asean member states in Kuala Lumpur, aimed to keep Southeast Asia free from external powers' interference, reinforcing Asean's commitment to regional neutrality and autonomy during the Cold War. Prof Zainal Abidin suggested that this development could boost the international credibility of the SEANWFZ Protocol and intensify diplomatic pressure on other Nuclear Weapon States (NWS), notably the United States, United Kingdom, and France, to reconsider their reservations and re-engage with the treaty. "Malaysia's neutral and principled foreign policy gives it the credibility to act as a trusted bridge-builder in such complex negotiations," he added, highlighting a broader shift in Asean's diplomatic posture. "This marks a key moment in what some are calling 'sustainability diplomacy', a redefined approach to peace and security that centres on long-term cooperation in environmental protection, green growth, and inclusive development, beyond just military or geopolitical strategies," he said. Despite Southeast Asia's nuclear-weapon-free status, Asean remains vulnerable to nuclear-capable deployments by external powers. "Asean leaders believe that securing universal NWS adherence is now more urgent than ever to protect Zopfan's spirit and safeguard Southeast Asia's stability and prosperity," he said. Prof Zainal Abidin proposed that Asean establish a regional compliance and monitoring mechanism in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), modelled on the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone's commission, to strengthen transparency and confidence-building. He emphasized that environmental protection is a key pillar of SEANWFZ, as the treaty prohibits radioactive waste dumping and strictly limits nuclear energy activities, reinforcing intergenerational equity and the region's ecosystems' health. Malaysia's Asean 2025 Chairmanship theme of "Inclusivity and Sustainability" aligns with global concerns such as climate change, equitable development, and peace, linking SEANWFZ to broader issues like environmental protection and social justice. Malaysia has worked diligently through Asean committees and diplomatic channels to ensure smooth logistics and focused discussions for this year's meeting, particularly on sensitive issues such as monitoring and enforcing the treaty. He added that Malaysia could use its leadership in green technology, clean energy, and equitable economic growth to demonstrate how sustainability-anchored diplomacy can shape regional peacebuilding more holistically. "This is different from past Asean meetings that kept security and development in separate boxes. Now, Malaysia is helping Asean think across sectors, combining peace and sustainability in new ways," he said. Prof Zainal Abidin expressed that Malaysia's leadership could transform the AMM into a milestone event, not only for peace and denuclearisation but for the rise of sustainability diplomacy as a defining approach for Asean's efforts in balancing geopolitics, the environment, and development. The 58th AMM and related meetings, scheduled from July 8 to 11, are expected to gather about 1,500 delegates, including foreign ministers from Asean, Timor-Leste, Asean dialogue partners, Asean Regional Forum (ARF) participants, sectoral dialogue partners, and Asean Secretariat senior officials. Malaysia is hosting the AMM as part of its fifth Asean Chairmanship, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. - Bernama
The Star
25-06-2025
- The Star
Man remanded on suspicion of murdering father
IPOH: A 31-year-old man has been remanded for seven days starting Wednesday (June 25) on suspicion of murdering his father at their home in Taman Tasek Damai here on Tuesday (June 24) night. Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the suspect was arrested in front of the house at approximately 12.15am and is being remanded to assist investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. "A mobile phone, a car dashcam and a CCTV decoder were also seized," he said in a statement today. He added that police received a call at 8.26 pm last night regarding the 57-year-old victim found unconscious in the house. Preliminary investigations revealed the victim was found lying on his back in a pool of blood in the kitchen, while the premises' CCTV was found to be non-functional. ACP Abang Zainal Abidin said the suspect claimed that his father last responded to a text message at 2.40 pm. "At around 7.30 pm, the suspect returned home from work and found the front gate closed, but the grille and glass doors were open. He also noticed the living room sofa was in disarray. "He then proceeded to the kitchen, where he discovered the victim lying on his back in a pool of blood. Further checks confirmed that no valuables were missing,' he said. He added that a neighbour said the victim was last seen alone, smoking outside the house at approximately 11 am, and no suspicious activity was seen or heard at the time. Preliminary investigations revealed stab wounds to the right side of the victim's abdomen and a slash wound to the right side of his chest. A small knife, approximately 22 centimetres in length, was found cleaned and placed on the kitchen sink. It is believed to have been used in the murder. ACP Abang Zainal Abidin said the motive for the killing is still under investigation. - Bernama
