Day: May 27, 2026

Sultan Nazrin officially opens Al-Muhajirin Mosque, joins in the Eid al-Adha takbir

IPOH: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, agreed to go last night to officiate the Al-Muhajirin Mosque, Kampung Ulu Chepor, Chemor here. His Majesty arrived at approximately 8.20pm and was welcomed by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim. Also present was the President of the Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council Tan Sri Mohd Annuar Zaini and the Director of the Perak Islamic Religious Department Datuk Harith Fadzilah Abdul Halim. Sultan Nazrin then agreed to draw the curtain as a symbolic opening of the mosque before joining in the takbir raya in conjunction with Aidiladha and performing the Isyak prayer in congregation with approximately 400 worshippers. The Al Muhajirin Mosque, built in 2018, has been in full use since March 2025. The mosque was built at a cost of RM6 million on a 1.9 hectare plot of land and can accommodate up to 1,200 worshippers at a time. Upholding the concept of sustainability, the mosque area is also planted with various plants including coconut, matoa and lemongrass. -- BERNAMA

IPOH: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, agreed to go last night to officiate the Al-Muhajirin Mosque, Kampung Ulu Chepor, Chemor here. His Majesty arrived at approximately 8.20pm and was welcomed by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim. Also present was the President of the […]

Four injured in accident involving five vehicles at LPT2

DUNGUN: Four people were injured, including two children, while 14 others survived an accident involving five vehicles at Kilometre 337.7 of the East Coast Highway 2 (LPT2) near the Rest Stop and Paka Treatment Centre near here last night. Paka Fire and Rescue Station Operations Commander, Senior Fire Officer II Mohd Bakri Abdul Rahman said that in the incident at 7.30pm, the four victims were in a Nissan Almera car. "All the injured victims were taken to Dungun Hospital by the Civil Defence Force ambulance to receive further treatment," he said when contacted. Mohd Bakri said the survivors involved two individuals who were travelling in a Toyota Vios and two others who were travelling in a Proton Persona. He said six others, including four children, survived in a Toyota Vellfire multi-purpose vehicle while four others, including two children, were in a Perodua Ativa car. "Members are monitoring to ensure there are no more injured victims at the location to be taken to the hospital," he said. -- BERNAMA

DUNGUN: Four people were injured, including two children, while 14 others survived an accident involving five vehicles at Kilometre 337.7 of the East Coast Highway 2 (LPT2) near the Rest Stop and Paka Treatment Centre near here last night. Paka Fire and Rescue Station Operations Commander, Senior Fire Officer II Mohd Bakri Abdul Rahman said […]

Nur Izzati Humaira’s body safely buried

TANJONG MALIM, May 27 — The body of 19-year-old Nur Izzati Humaira Azizul, who died after going missing while hiking at Bukit Changkat Asa near here last Saturday, was safely laid to rest at the Felda Trolak Utara Islamic Cemetery at 3.05am today. The burial took place after an autopsy was completed at Sungai Buloh Hospital (HSB), Selangor, at 12.19am. Earlier, the body of the second of four siblings was brought to the Ar-Riduaniah Mosque in Felda Trolak Utara for funeral prayers. Her father, Azizul Abdul Aziz, 48, personally led the funeral prayers at about 2.20am, attended by around 50 congregants. Speaking to reporters after the burial, Azizul expressed his gratitude to Malaysians and all agencies involved in the search and rescue (SAR) operation following his daughter’s disappearance on May 23. “I would like to thank all Malaysians who prayed and gave words of encouragement throughout the search for my daughter,” he said. He also urged the public not to spread unfounded speculation regarding the incident. “What our family hopes for now is that everyone will continue to pray and avoid making inappropriate assumptions,” he added. Azizul described this year’s Aidiladha celebration as especially emotional for the family following the tragic loss. “From now on, every Hari Raya will remind us of the day Angah left us. No matter what, she will always remain in our hearts,” he said emotionally. “My wife and I can testify that Angah was the best daughter to us. God willing, may she be placed among the gardens of heaven,” he said. Yesterday, SAR personnel discovered Nur Izzati Humaira’s body at about 11.59am, approximately 500 metres from the location where she was last seen and about one kilometre from the Incident Control Post (PKTK). She was believed to have gone missing at around 10.50am last Saturday while descending the hill with her family. According to reports, the teenager decided to walk ahead alone toward the foot of the hill after feeling hot and exhausted before she was later reported missing. -- MINUTESMY

TANJONG MALIM, May 27 — The body of 19-year-old Nur Izzati Humaira Azizul, who died after going missing while hiking at Bukit Changkat Asa near here last Saturday, was safely laid to rest at the Felda Trolak Utara Islamic Cemetery at 3.05am today. The burial took place after an autopsy was completed at Sungai Buloh […]

Eid al-Adha in Gaza without sacrificial animals, crisis worsens

GAZA: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are set to celebrate Eid al-Adha for the third consecutive year amid what officials and residents describe as dire humanitarian conditions. In addition, widespread livestock shortages and soaring prices have also left most families unable to afford sacrificial animals, reported Qatar News Agency (QNA). The region's Ministry of Agriculture has reported that the livestock sector has been devastated by the ongoing war since October 2023, claiming the destruction of farms, veterinary facilities and food storage sites, as well as the killing of a large number of animals. According to the ministry, imports of live animals, food and veterinary medicines have dropped to "zero" due to the continued closure of crossings. Officials said Gaza previously received between 10,000 and 20,000 cows and 30,000 to 40,000 sheep each year ahead of Eid al-Adha, but this year supplies have completely declined, affecting the market. Traders and breeders say the number of remaining livestock has fallen sharply, with some traders estimating sheep availability at no more than 10 percent of pre-war levels and stressing that rising feed costs are driving many to abandon the sector. A livestock trader told the Qatar News Agency (QNA) he lost his farm and dozens of cows during the war and now only has a fraction of his previous stock, illustrating the difficulty of keeping animals safe in the face of prolonged insecurity. Prices, according to traders, have soared, with some traders reporting a sheep that previously cost around US$300 is now selling for between US$4,000 and US$5,000. Residents said the crisis meant traditional Eid celebrations could not take place. A mother of five who is homeless and living in a tent and struggling to feed her children, said the festival now brings "sadness rather than joy." Another resident said many families had not had the opportunity to see fresh meat for years, due to high prices, while others said they were now relying on limited food aid and getting by with prayer and fasting in the first days of Zulhijjah. Calls for international organizations to launch cross-border victim assistance programs intensified, as hopes continued to be pinned on an end to the conflict and relief from the blockade. -- BERNAMA-QNA

GAZA: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are set to celebrate Eid al-Adha for the third consecutive year amid what officials and residents describe as dire humanitarian conditions. In addition, widespread livestock shortages and soaring prices have also left most families unable to afford sacrificial animals, reported Qatar News Agency (QNA). The region’s Ministry of Agriculture […]

JS-SEZ: Johor’s rural communities will produce AI, digital literate workforce

JOHOR BAHRU: The implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) will see a drastic transformation of the rural landscape in the state through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and a macro-scale digital economy starting from the grassroots level. This strategic move is to ensure that economic spillover from the international special zone is not only concentrated in urban areas, but also empowers rural communities as a competitive value chain. Pekan Nanas State Assemblyman (ADUN) Tan Eng Meng said domestic preparations need to start now as several rural and suburban areas in Pontian are now within the impact perimeter of the mega economic corridor. He said, for example, Pekan Nanas, traditionally an agricultural area, is now experiencing a rapid transition to a sector based on industry, logistics and high-tech services. "The geographical location close to rapidly developing hubs such as Iskandar Puteri and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) places this rural area as a critical spillover zone. "Therefore, the local market, including rural small and medium-sized industry (SME) players, is being driven aggressively to apply the digital economy through collaboration with Perbadanan Usahawan Johor Sdn Bhd (PUJB) , " he said in an exclusive interview with Bernama Radio for the Johor Tersohor segment, yesterday. Commenting on the modernisation of the agro-food sector, Tan said the automation and agricultural technology (Agrotech) agenda is now being streamlined to ensure that traditional farmers are able to integrate with the JS-SEZ supply chain standards without experiencing technological shock. Apart from the economic sector, the surge in highly skilled human capital has also begun at the primary school level through collaboration with the Pontian District Education Office (PPD) to expose students to the AI ​​ecosystem and strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The move is in line with the country's aspirations to produce a future workforce that meets the needs of foreign investors under the framework of the special economic zone. However, Tan assured that the passion for pursuing the status of a modern economic province will not sideline the agenda of the social safety net at the rural level. "Rural infrastructure development remains a priority to ensure that connectivity access is always balanced with urban areas. At the same time, the welfare of vulnerable groups such as the elderly, people with disabilities (OKU) and homeless patients will continue to be guaranteed through targeted support programmes so that no one is left out of this modernisation trend," he said. He said that aggressive efforts to attract new investments to the corridor will continue to be intensified to open up more quality job opportunities to increase the baseline income of the local community. -- NAMED

JOHOR BAHRU: The implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) will see a drastic transformation of the rural landscape in the state through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and a macro-scale digital economy starting from the grassroots level. This strategic move is to ensure that economic spillover from the international special zone […]