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Parents of hit-and-run victim plead for witnesses to come forward

Posted: 04 Jul 2011 11:06 PM PDT

2011/07/05
By Syed Abdullah Syed Mohamed
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Omar Mohd Jam (with songkok) and wife Junainah Hussein (beside him) being consoled by Khalid Mohamed (front row, seated second from left). — Picture by Syed Abdullah Syed Mohamed

THE parents of hit-and-run victim, Mohd Taufik Ramli, are pleading for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and shed some light on the fatal tragedy.

Mohd Taufik, 21, died after being knocked down by an unknown motorist at 2½ mile Jalan Skudai along Lido Beach last week.

The victim's stepfather, Omar Mohd Jam, said Taufik, who worked as a despatch assistant for the Syariah Court office at the Pusat Islam in Johor Baru, left his office around 2.30pm on June 27 on a motorcycle.

"As he moved past the junction of his office along Jalan Skudai, a fast-moving car hit Taufik who was thrown off from his motorcycle. The motorist sped off quickly to avoid being traced.

"Taufik was immediately rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital but pronounced dead upon arrival," said Omar, who was informed of the incident by police at his Taman Skudai Kanan low-cost flat.

Omar was speaking to an entourage of sympathisers led by Johor Baru Umno Youth chief, Khalid Mohamed.

Omar's wife, Junainah Hussein, said that her late son was obedient and affectionate towards his seven siblings.

"It's sad that he left us so unexpectedly. He had recently celebrated his birthday on June 19 and secured a reliable job only three months ago," said the teary-eyed Junainah.

Taufik was also a loyal member of the Skudai Kanan Umno Youth branch.

The bereaved family was grateful to officers from the Johor Religious Department for their assistance in the burial of Mohd Taufik.

Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Khalid who is also a Johor Baru city council member, hoped the police would speed up their investigations so that the culprit would be brought to trial.

Anyone with information on the incident can call Omar Mohd Jam at 017-781 2093/012-792 2365 or the nearest police station.

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HANDS-ON DADS

Posted: 04 Jul 2011 09:51 AM PDT

HANDS-ON DADS

2011/07/04
By Peggy Loh
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KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital's prenatal class 'graduates' show off their acquired skills at reunion party.

IN 2009, KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital (JSH) started holding prenatal classes for expectant mothers on every third Saturday of the month.

The 2pm-to-5pm class is the initiative of consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Mohanraj Krishnasamy working in collaboration with Dr Lim Keng Joo and a team of registered nurses.

Participation is not limited to JSH patients but open to first-time expectant mothers from other hospitals, private clinics and maternity homes.

"This is the most important event in their lives and it's good for first-time parents to be better informed so that they can cope better," said Dr Mohanraj as he welcomed parents with their babies and toddlers to JSH's first antenatal reunion party.

He recalled how the class started with a small group of eight to 10 participants, who were usually accompanied by their husbands.

He said it was encouraging to see a record number of 15 participants in the June class and hoped the JSH prenatal class would develop into a premier quality class to benefit more expectant mothers in Johor Baru.

Since its inception, the class has helped more than 100 first-time parents by guiding them through pregnancy, delivery and care of the newborn.

The alumni appeared quite experienced as they arrived at the reunion party with prams, pushcarts, baby bottles and diapers, eager for some fun and games.

Many of the proud parents and babies were accompanied by doting grandparents.

"Enjoy them before they grow up and leave home," said JSH executive director and chief executive officer Norita Ahmad, referring to the empty nest syndrome that parents experience when their children leave home to study or work.

She also encouraged parents to nurture their families because the future of young families is also the future of the country.

She was clearly delighted to meet the babies again and took time to appreciate how each was growing up so beautifully.

Chong Guo Huei, wife Suh Fenq and 8-month old baby Jun Jie made an attractive team in Manchester United jerseys.

"My whole life changed after the baby arrived," said Suh Fenq and went on to discuss how each time she went shopping now, her priority was to buy baby clothes.

Jun Jie is the paternal grandparents' first grandchild and it was interesting to see that the new grandmother no longer shopped but always found something nice to buy for the baby.

At 14 months, Devraj is delighting his parents Jaspreet Singh Bhuller and Baljit Kaur with his expanding vocabulary.

"His favourite word is 'shoes'," said proud dad Jaspreet. Beaming mum Baljit added that Devraj could also say "car", "papa", "mama", "hot" and even a Malay word, "jatuh"!

"He brings so much joy into our lives," said Baljit, agreeing that her son was developing so much faster as a 21st-century child.

No party is complete without some games and prizes so there was much fun and excitement as parents and their babies joined in the contests.

First, the mothers paraded with the babies for the Best Dressed Mother and Best Baby Costume contests.

This was followed by a Diaper Changing contest for fathers to race to change baby's diapers in the shortest possible time.

The panel of judges had a difficult time reaching a decision for the Best Dressed Mother and Best Baby Costume contests.

When the scores were tallied, 5-month old Keisha Nur Damia Muhammad Zikri, daughter of Nor Syazila Muin and Muhammad Zikri Sukardi, won the prize for Best Baby Costume.

The same father-and-daughter team bagged the prize for the Diaper Changing contest when Zikri changed his daughter's diaper in less than 15 seconds.

Jaspreet came in a close second as a speedy diaper changer while his other half Baljit won the prize for Best Dressed Mother.

The hospital is located at 39-B Jalan Abdul Samad, Johor Baru. For information on JSH prenatal classes, visit www.jsh.kpjhealth.com.my or call 07-225 3000.

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