Day: July 27, 2024

KUALA NERUS, A young man from Kampung Kuala Tepuh has had his life drastically turned upside down after a concrete wall collapsed on him while he was repairing a mosque five months ago, leaving him bedridden with his intestines exposed. The incident on Feb 11, caused Abdul Mukmin Awang, 34, to suffer severe injuries including ruptured intestines and bladder, a fractured hip and complications to his liver and lungs. Previously a mechanic, Abdul Mukmin was assisting his father with repairs at a mosque in Kampung Buluh Gading near Manir in Kuala Terengganu when the accident occurred. ‘As a result of

KUALA LUMPUR, Several government and party leaders expressed their condolences to the family of former Minister of National Unity and Community Development, Tan Sri Dr. Siti Zaharah Sulaiman, who died last night. Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, in a Facebook post said Siti Zaharah, who was also a former UMNO Wanita chief, had been a close friend of his late mother. “Al-Fatihah for my late mother’s dear friend. I never heard of her being unwell. “I pray that her soul be blessed by Allah and placed among the faithful. My condolences to her

KOTA KINABALU, As many as 94.1 per cent of the adult population in Sabah suffer from cavities or caries, said state health director Dr Asits Sanna. He said the findings from the National Oral Health Survey revealed that 82 per cent of six-year-olds and 63.3 per cent of 12-year-old students also have caries problems. He said the findings also show that dental health issues are more prevalent in rural areas due to high sugar intake and a lack of emphasis on preventive dental care. ‘The Sabah Health Department (JKNS) is committed to improving oral health across the state. We are

KUALA LUMPUR, Police arrested a male teacher suspected of being involved in sexual assault on several male students in the Hulu Selangor district. Hulu Selangor district police chief Supt Ahmad Faizal Tahrim said that the physical education teacher, in his 30s, was arrested in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor, yesterday, after four reports were received by police, from 2.03 am to 10 am on the same day, regarding the incidents. ‘Preliminary investigations found that the first incident involved a 12-year-old victim, which occurred a month ago. ‘One of the locations of the incident was at a homestay in the Ulu Yam area,

KUALA LUMPUR, Police arrested a male teacher suspected of being involved in sexual assault on several male students in the Hulu Selangor district. Hulu Selangor district police chief Supt Ahmad Faizal Tahrim said that the physical education teacher, in his 30s, was arrested in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor, yesterday, after four reports were received by police, from 2.03 am to 10 am on the same day, regarding the incidents. ‘Preliminary investigations found that the first incident involved a 12-year-old victim, which occurred a month ago. ‘One of the locations of the incident was at a homestay in the Ulu Yam area,