Kes tikam pelajar tiada unsur perkauman – MB Selangor

Kes tikam pelajar tiada unsur perkauman – MB Selangor

SHAH ALAM: Kes seorang pelajar peremuan yang maut ditikam di sebuah sekolah di Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, tidak melibatkan sebarang unsur perkauman.  Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari berkata, beliau telah menghubungi Ketua Polis negeri, Datuk Shazeli Kahar yang mengesahkan sedang menyiasat kes itu dan tiada unsur berkenaan. “Sebagai seorang ayah yang turut mempunyai anak ... Read more The post Kes tikam pelajar tiada unsur perkauman – MB Selangor appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Government reviews PTPTN loan repayment exemption for first class grads

Government reviews PTPTN loan repayment exemption for first class grads

PUTRAJAYA: The government is reviewing the criteria for National Higher Education Fund Corporation loan repayment exemption for first class degree graduates. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said this review aims to ensure only truly deserving students qualify for the exemption. He stated that the policy review will reassess the actual definition and standards of the first class category. The implementation of the exemption is temporarily suspended during this review period. “This review is not to deny the rights of any party,“ he told reporters after attending the 2025 Malay Language Academic Awards Ceremony. Zambry emphasised that the ministry will ensure those who genuinely meet first class standards receive the repayment exemption. The reassessment involves aspects of quality, academic integrity and uniformity of terms of reference. This process aims to ensure fairness between public and private higher education institutions. “We do not want significant differences between universities, but there must be a solid basis for determining qualifications,“ he explained. Zambry noted that standardising the first class definition is crucial given Malaysia has over 390 private higher education institutions. He mentioned that monitoring public institutions is easier as they fall under direct government supervision. The minister stressed that the exemption policy will continue after the review process completes next year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced this exemption during the 2026 Budget tabling last Friday. The exemption applies to first class honours bachelor’s degree graduates from public institutions from low and middle income families. Approximately 6,000 borrowers will benefit from this initiative with an annual allocation of 90 million ringgit. – Bernama

Kibar bendera Israel: Penganjur program bot akan didakwa di mahkamah

Kibar bendera Israel: Penganjur program bot akan didakwa di mahkamah

KOTA BHARU – Penganjur Program 500 Pelayaran Solidariti Kelantan Untuk Gaza di Sungai Kelantan, di sini Jumaat lalu yang terpalit dengan insiden mengibar bendera Israel semasa gimik dan lakonan semula akan didakwa di mahkamah dalam masa terdekat. Ketua Polis Kelantan, Datuk Mohd. Yusoff Mamat berkata, siasatan kes tersebut selesai 80 peratus dan akan diserah kepada ... Read more The post Kibar bendera Israel: Penganjur program bot akan didakwa di mahkamah appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

'Terkejut nampak dia masuk kelas tunjuk pisau, ada darah'

'Terkejut nampak dia masuk kelas tunjuk pisau, ada darah'

PETALING JAYA - "Terkejut, berdebar bila nampak pelajar lelaki itu masuk ke kelas kami dengan memegang pisau."Itu perkongsian seorang pelajar Tingkatan Satu sebuah sekolah menengah di Bandar Utama di sini semasa menceritakan detik mencemaskan kejadian kes tikam yang berlaku pada Selasa.Pelajar enggan dikenali itu berkata, terdapat kesan darah di pisau, tangan dan baju pelajar terbabit."Dia (suspek) masuk sekejap saja. Masuk dan tunjuk pisau, tapi tak acu dan ugut kami yang lain. Lepas itu dia keluar semula... waktu itu kami rasa berdebar-debar."Saya tidak mengenali dia. Setahu saya dia ini seorang yang pendiam," katanya ketika ditemui selepas sesi persekolahan pada Selasa.Sementara itu, seorang lagi pelajar berkata, dia terdengar suara jeritan pelajar perempuan di tandas aras bawah dari kelasnya di tingkat tiga sebelum melihat seorang pelajar berlari turun ke bawah."Saya lihat ada budak lelaki berlari seperti mahu turun ke bawah (dipercayai untuk membantu). Pada mulanya saya ingatkan ada pelajar kena marah dengan cikgu atau ada kejadian lain."Sebelum itu juga saya ada nampak budak lelaki (dipercayai suspek) memegang senjata pisau," katanya.Terdahulu, seorang pelajar perempuan berusia 16 tahun maut ditikam pelajar lelaki berusia 14 tahun dalam kejadian di kawasan tandas perempuan di sekolah berkenaan kira-kira 9.10 pagi.

Tunggu anak besar sikit saya kembali berlakon – Intan Najuwa

Tunggu anak besar sikit saya kembali berlakon – Intan Najuwa

PETALING JAYA: “Menjadi suri rumah sepenuh masa adalah kebahagiaan sebenar saya.” Demikian pengakuan pelakon, Datin Intan Najuwa yang kini selesa menjalankan tanggungjawab sebagai seorang isteri dan ibu terhadap suami, Datuk Ahmad Azraf Azman serta anaknya, Imane Lunara sepenuh masa. Menurut Intan, kehidupannya juga jauh lebih tenang apabila dapat meluangkan masa bersama keluarga tersayang meskipun sudah ... Read more The post Tunggu anak besar sikit saya kembali berlakon – Intan Najuwa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Lebih 300,000 penduduk Palestin bergerak dari selatan ke utara Gaza

Lebih 300,000 penduduk Palestin bergerak dari selatan ke utara Gaza

HAMILTON: Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) melaporkan lebih 300,000 penduduk Gaza bergerak dari selatan ke utara wilayah itu sejak gencatan senjata berkuat kuasa Jumaat lalu. Jurucakap PBB, Farhan Haq, berkata hampir 310,000 pergerakan ke utara direkodkan sejak beberapa hari lalu, bersama 23,000 pergerakan lain ke arah berbeza. “Pasukan kemanusiaan kini boleh bergerak dengan lebih bebas dan ... Read more The post Lebih 300,000 penduduk Palestin bergerak dari selatan ke utara Gaza appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Kelantan fishermen urged to stay vigilant during monsoon season

Kelantan fishermen urged to stay vigilant during monsoon season

KOTA BHARU : The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency in Kelantan has reminded the fishing community and boat operators to remain extra vigilant during the upcoming Northeast Monsoon period. Maritime Captain Erwan Shah Soahdi stated that sudden weather changes during this season pose particular dangers to fishermen using small boats. MMEA advises all maritime users to prioritise safety measures including wearing life jackets and following established procedures. “Always inform immediate family members about your fishing location and operation duration before heading to sea,“ he told reporters. He further recommended that fishermen practice the buddy system by going out in pairs as a precaution. “The presence of a companion during emergencies enables immediate reporting and faster rescue response,“ he explained. Erwan Shah emphasised that MMEA will continuously monitor sea conditions and remain prepared for rescue operations. The agency maintains constant readiness to ensure maritime community safety in Kelantan waters remains guaranteed. – Bernama

Perkampungan India tidak lagi terpinggir

Perkampungan India tidak lagi terpinggir

PUTRAJAYA: Perkampungan masyarakat India yang sebelum ini kurang diberi perhatian kini mula menerima sentuhan kerajaan melalui Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT). Menterinya, Nga Kor Ming berkata, selepas lebih 60 tahun tanpa sebarang peruntukan khas, Kerajaan Perpaduan pimpinan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim telah meluluskan peruntukan sebanyak RM10 juta pada tahun lalu untuk pembangunan ... Read more The post Perkampungan India tidak lagi terpinggir appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Ironman Malaysia edisi ke-10, pikat 1,500 peserta dari 56 negara

Ironman Malaysia edisi ke-10, pikat 1,500 peserta dari 56 negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Pulau legenda Langkawi bakal kembali menjadi tumpuan dunia apabila edisi ke-10 Ironman Malaysia dijadualkan membuka tirai bermula 30 Oktober hingga 2 November ini, bakal menyambut ribuan atlet lasak dari seluruh dunia dalam cabaran triatlon paling mencabar di Asia. Menampilkan tiga disiplin ekstrem renangan sejauh 3.8 kilometer (km), berbasikal 180km, dan lari maraton 42.2km, ... Read more The post Ironman Malaysia edisi ke-10, pikat 1,500 peserta dari 56 negara appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Pelajar ditikam: KPM tubuh jawatankuasa khas, siasat secara adil

Pelajar ditikam: KPM tubuh jawatankuasa khas, siasat secara adil

PUTRAJAYA – Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) telah menubuhkan satu jawatankuasa khas bagi memastikan semua aspek terkait insiden pelajar maut ditikam di sebuah sekolah di Selangor dapat disiasat secara tuntas, telus dan adil. Menteri Pendidikan, Fadhlina Sidek berkata, kes itu kini sedang berada dalam siasatan pihak berkuasa. “Suspek telah ditahan polis. KPM akan berkerjasama penuh dalam proses ... Read more The post Pelajar ditikam: KPM tubuh jawatankuasa khas, siasat secara adil appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

National unity agenda strengthened through MExUnity

National unity agenda strengthened through MExUnity

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) continues strengthening the national unity agenda through the Ministerial Meeting on National Unity (MExUnity), held today with state-level Unity and Non-Islamic Religious Affairs executive councillors. Chaired by Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, the meeting served as a key platform for aligning policies and strategies between the federal government and state administrations to promote social cohesion. In a statement, Aaron highlighted two major initiatives discussed, namely the expansion of the Community Archives Programme and the implementation of the MADANI Integration Movement (GRIP), both aimed at fostering a shared national identity rooted in inclusivity and mutual respect. “The Community Archives initiative will be expanded nationwide beginning in 2026, focusing on multicultural, multi-ethnic, and marginalised communities. It will highlight their histories, cultures, family lineages, and personal stories. “Among the communities and locations identified for the programme are the Seri Asun Shadow Puppetry community, Traditional Food communities, Boria performers, the Selangor Royal Healer Descendants, Dondang Sayang artists, the Chinese Peranakan community, and residents of the old city quarters,” the statement read. To further promote appreciation for heritage and history, MExUNITY also agreed to establish a National Community Archives Day, to be celebrated annually as a platform to strengthen ties among Malaysians from diverse backgrounds. In parallel, the MADANI GRIP programme will be expanded to engage various segments of society, including preschoolers, school students, university and vocational students, working youth, and multi-religious, multi-ethnic communities across the country. Aaron stressed that the joint commitment shown through MExUnity reflects that national unity goes beyond policy, as it requires the will and cooperation of all stakeholders at every level. “Close cooperation between the federal and state governments is vital. Despite political differences, we must stand united on national unity as it is the foundation of a strong, resilient nation,” he added. - Bernama