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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Six MRSM students expelled over bullying incident in Melaka, says MARA chairman
KUALA BERANG, July 26 — Six students of a Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) in Melaka were expelled with immediate effect after being found involved in a bullying incident last Friday, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said today. He said the decision followed a disciplinary committee meeting and investigation that confirmed the students' involvement, adding that no appeals will be entertained to ensure the action serves as a lesson to others. 'Mara will not compromise on bullying for any reason. No excuse can justify such behaviour. How severe the bullying comes second. If you touch (bully), you go,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after attending the Hulu Terengganu Umno Division Meeting 2025 in Jenagor here. Asyraf said he had received numerous social media alerts about the incident since Saturday and immediately ordered MARA's management to submit a report, which confirmed the case. Meanwhile, he said MARA is recruiting hostel wardens under a pilot project for MRSM Besut in Terengganu and MRSM Balik Pulau in Penang starting August, with three male and three female wardens to be appointed at each campus. The initiative will later be expanded to 57 other MRSM nationwide if successful, he added. — Bernama
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Osteopath under fire for calling patient 'Nora Batty' after iconic housewife character from BBC sitcom Last of the Summer Wine
An osteopath has been sanctioned for referring to a patient as 'Nora Batty' during an appointment. The reference to the Last Of The Summer Wine character – known for her curlers and wrinkled stockings in the 1980s BBC sitcom – was deemed to be 'unacceptable professional conduct'. A disciplinary panel said the remark, made by Peter Rees, was 'pejorative' and 'inappropriate'. Mr Rees was also found guilty of manipulating the patient's spine despite the risk this posed because of her condition resulting in a fractured clavicle. A professional conduct committee of the General Osteopathic Council (OPC) found Mr Rees's actions to be a 'serious departure' from the standards required and admonished him. The panel heard that Mr Rees is self-employed at a clinic in Stourbridge, West Midlands, and has been working as an osteopath for 40 years. In March 2022, he was visited by a new client, referred to only as Patient A, for treatment of her lower back pain. 'During the first appointment on March 9, 2022, Mr Rees made a comment about Patient A, referring to her as 'Nora Batty', which was a pejorative reference to a fictional character from the TV series Last Of The Summer Wine and she felt he was not empathetic,' the panel said. Ms Batty, played by Kathy Staff on the world's longest-running sitcom, was famous for being the butt of many jokes and fighting off advances from Bill Owen's Compo Simmonite – often hitting him with her broom. Despite the remark, the woman gave Mr Rees the 'benefit of the doubt' and went back for a second appointment because she felt 'locked up'. The osteopath mobilised and manipulated her spine which resulted in a loud crack and Patient A 'crying out in pain'. She told him it was painful but he did not do anything then or when she mentioned it again while paying. Three days later, an X-ray at the hospital showed her right clavicle had been fractured. At the hearing, Mr Rees admitted unacceptable professional conduct, including that he had referred to her as Nora Batty and performed the spinal manipulation which was not 'clinically justified'. The hearing was told that since the complaint the osteopath has undertaken 'bespoke training' with a doctor to improve his practice. The panel found Mr Rees's behaviour was a 'serious departure' from the standards required, adding: 'The findings demonstrated [Mr Rees] had ignored or disregarded complaints of pain and had provided inappropriate treatment that resulted in harm to her.' However, it also concluded that this was single case in a long career and an admonishment was a sufficient sanction.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Douglas Luiz: Juventus to take disciplinary measures and sell midfielder
Juventus are set to take disciplinary measures after Douglas Luiz failed to report for the first day of pre-season, which will also lead to his summer departure. Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz didn't show up for the first day of pre-season on Thursday. The Serie A giants are set to take disciplinary measures, according to Fabrizio Romano and Romeo Agresti, as the midfielder's absence had not been authorised. Juventus take disciplinary action against Douglas Luiz LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – JUNE 14: Douglas Luiz #26 of Juventus arrives at the airport prior to the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Photo by) Douglas Luiz failed to justify his €50m price at the Allianz Stadium last season as he didn't score or assist in 27 appearances and missed 20 games due to injuries. Douglas Luiz was never a regular starter under Igor Tudor or his predecessor Thiago Motta and only played for 45 minutes in the recent Club World Cup. Premier League clubs interested in Douglas Luiz MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 01: Douglas Luiz #26 of Juventus FC arrives at the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by) The former Aston Villa midfielder is clearly seeking a way out of the Allianz Stadium and has been linked with several Premier League clubs already. His agent is expected to meet with several English clubs this week. In the meantime, Juventus aim for a €40m sale to avoid a capital loss.
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Devon and Cornwall Police deputy chief constable is found guilty of misconduct after sending 'personal' messages on work phone
The deputy chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police has been given an 18-month warning after being found guilty of misconduct. Jim Colwell was the force's acting chief at the time of his offence, having replaced the former Chief Constable who had been suspended over allegations of sexual offences. Colwell's suspension came in November last year after a compulsory referral to the police watchdog by Alison Hernandez, the police and crime commissioner for Devon and Cornwall. Claims were made that he had used his work device to exchange messages of a 'personal nature' and over his handling of a force disciplinary matter. It was later found he did not have a case to answer over those allegations, but he did face a misconduct hearing for breaching the force's notifiable associations policy. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said a disciplinary meeting had found misconduct proven as Colwell had breached the force's notifiable associations policy. He was handed the written warning as a result, and is set to return to his role as Deputy Chief Constable. An IOPC spokeswoman said: 'A police disciplinary meeting has found misconduct proven against the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, Jim Colwell. 'The tribunal held on Friday July 18, chaired by the Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police, determined that DCC Colwell had breached the force's notifiable associations policy. 'He has been sanctioned with a written warning, to last for 18 months, after the misconduct tribunal found that his actions breached professional standards relating to orders and instructions and discreditable conduct.' In April, prosecutors in Northern Ireland said the former chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, Mr Kerr, would not be prosecuted. The force is currently being led by interim Chief Constable James Vaughan, who will be joined by Colwell. A spokeswoman said: 'He will be supporting Chief Constable James Vaughan and working with the executive in focusing on delivering policing services to our communities.'
BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
Misconduct proven against Devon and Cornwall Police deputy chief
A police disciplinary meeting has found misconduct proven against the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, Jim breached the force's notifiable associations policy, said police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).He has been given a written warning lasting for 18 months "after the misconduct tribunal found that his actions breached professional standards relating to orders and instructions and discreditable conduct", said the comes after the police watchdog concluded in May that there was no evidence of gross misconduct by Mr Colwell. Mr Colwell was suspended for alleged "professional standards breaches" in November over claims he used his work mobile phone to exchange messages of a "personal nature".The tribunal was held on 18 July and chaired by the chief constable of Lincolnshire Police.
