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School on alert for sex fiend

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 10:54 AM PDT

2011/08/27
By Elizabeth Zachariah
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KUALA LUMPUR: One or more sexual predators on the loose in a school compound in Kepong here had allegedly molested more than 10 pupils over the last two weeks.

The latest incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when three prefects claimed they saw a man molesting three pupils.

They reported this to the school's headmaster.


The headmaster approached the man and took him to the office.

The headmaster then asked the pupils who had complained if they could identify the culprit and three of them had allegedly pointed him out.

The man, who is the parent of a student from a nearby school, was however, allowed to leave.


The three pupils, aged 10 to 12, then reported the matter to the police. It is learnt that the man was subsequently questioned by police, but he was not arrested.

Earlier, several pupils told a teacher that a man had "touched" them inappropriately. They said the man was carrying a school bag.

That man has yet to be identified.


City Criminal Investigation Department chief Datuk Ku Chin Wah confirmed the police report and said investigations were ongoing.

It is unclear if police were looking for a second suspect.

The school's headmaster, identified only as Cheng, said the incidents happened in a roofed area in the school compound.

"The area is where Year 4 to Year 6 pupils gather before school starts. It is near the entrance to the school."

Following the incident, the school's board of directors and Parent-Teacher Association decided to stop parents from entering the school compound.

"We decided that we have to take more safety measures to protect the pupils," Cheng said.

Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong said he had heard about the incident but his ministry had yet to receive a report.

The ministry could only act when it received a report, he added.

1Malaysia goods at Felda marts

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 10:53 AM PDT

2011/08/27
By T.N. Alagesh
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PEKAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday announced that some 250 Felda D'Mart provision stores nationwide will be selling 1Malaysia products at reasonable prices.

He said Felda settlers would be able to purchase products, such as mineral water, condensed milk, diapers and chilli sauce at low prices.

"This will help lessen the people's burden."


Najib also promised that the quality of goods sold at the D'Mart provision stores would not be compromised despite their lower prices.

"It is value for money. For example, a tin of Ayam brand sardines is sold for RM3 at normal shops but the D'Mart 1Malaysia store will sell it for RM1.30. While a packet of diapers at normal shops costs RM30.20, it will retail at RM18.50.

"There is a lot of difference in the prices. This is the government's efforts to help families living in Felda settlements to reduce their household expenditure," he said after the nationwide launch of the D'Mart 1Malaysia store at Felda Chini Timur 2 here.


Najib said going by the increase in prices of goods throughout the world, this new concept would bring relief to the people.

He said the 1Malaysia concept stores launched in Kelana Jaya, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras and Lembah Pantai in the Klang Valley had receive tremendous support from Malaysians and people were willing to travel from afar to the stores to purchase goods at reasonable prices.

"The 1Malaysia stores enable people to reduce their expenditure by between 30 and 40 per cent.


"The opening of the 1Malaysia stores is proof that the Barisan Nasional government is concerned about the people's welfare."

He said the strong support shown for the 1Malaysia concept stores had prompted the government to apply the same method to the D'Mart provision stores at Felda settlements throughout the country.

Present were Malaysian ambassador to the United States Datuk Seri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis and Mydin managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin.

Later, before breaking fast with settlers at the Felda Chini Timur 2 mosque, Najib announced an allocation of RM6.884 million to build and upgrade various facilities in the area.

He later performed his terawih prayers at the Batu Lapan mosque in Lepar near here.

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Terengganu checks attempts to spread Shiite teachings

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT

BESUT -- Attempts to propagate the teachings of the Shiite sect among Malaysia's Sunni Muslims have been detected in Terengganu, according to the State Religious and Information Committee chairman Khazan Che Mat.

He said the chairmen of all mosques in the state received reading material pertaining to the sect by registered mail several days ago.

Khazan said he had instructed all recipients of the material to surrender them to the Terengganu Religious Affairs Department.


"We do not want anyone to have the impression that the propagation of Shiite teachings has the blessings of the state government," he told reporters after an event organised by Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) here today to popularise its Terengganufm and Kelantanfm channels. -- Bernama

17 deaths reported on 5th day of Ops Sikap 24

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 08:42 PM PDT

Seventeen deaths were reported on the fifth day yesterday of the Ops Sikap 24 exercise to reduce road accidents during the Aidilfitri festive period, according to police.

The Bukit Aman police website reported that 11 of the dead were motorcyclists, three were motorists and three, pedestrians.

The number of deaths was less than the 24 reported the previous day.


According to the report, the 17 deaths occurred in seven fatal accidents on federal roads, six on municipal roads and one each on state roads and other roads.

It said 9,108 summonses were issued to traffic offenders yesterday.
Ops Sikap 24 will end on Sept 6. -- Bernama

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Kunanlan: Disregard Negri and you will pay

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 07:16 PM PDT

NATIONAL midfielder S. Kunanlan has warned Negri Sembilan's rivals that his team will be unbeatable in next month's Malaysia Cup.

Negri, the 2009 champions, have been drawn in Group B along with Super League runners-up Terengganu, Premier League winners PKNS FC and newcomers Sime Darby FC.

"We want to end our season on a high after a lame performance in the Super League and FA Cup. We failed in both competitions because our key players were injured," said Kunanlan yesterday.


"But it is a thing of the past as most of them have returned to training. Of course fitness is an issue for those who have just returned, but I believe they will be 100 per cent fit for the Malaysia Cup.

"We are in a tough group with Terengganu the favourites. We need to treat PKNS with caution as they have quality in them while Sime Darby will be determined to make an impact as debutants."

The Negri FA was expecting its team to make a huge impact in the Super League after signing on several top players in the pre-season.


But it did not go as planned as their progress in the league and FA Cup was hindered by injuries to key players.

Negri's poor run led to the resignation of Wan Jamak Wan Hassan as coach in March. Former national Under-23 coach Azraai Khor Abdullah was then hired but even he failed to lift Negri in Super League.

However, their Malaysia Cup campaign does look promising with the return of the Abdul Radzak twins -- Mohd Zaquan Adha and Aidil Zafuan and centre-back Norhafiz Zamani Misbah.


Zaquan and Norhafiz have both featured in recent friendly matches while Aidil, a centre-back, has started light training upon recovering from an ankle injury.

Kunanlan, who has only scored one goal this season, has been told by coach Azraai to be more aggressive in the Malaysia Cup.

"I have tried hard to score goals but luck has not been kind to me. At times I came really close but I just can't put the ball into the back of the net.

"I admit that my finishing has not been satisfactory and I really wish to address this weakness. I'm looking forward to improving on my finishing."

Negri, who signed defender Munir Amran on loan from Pahang, will kick off their Malaysia Cup campaign against PKNS at the MBPJ Stadium on Sept 6. -- AJITPAL SINGH

Progress but Europe still a universe away

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 07:12 PM PDT


EVEN as Safiq Rahim prepares for his impending trial with Cardiff City, words of caution have been expressed against getting hopes overly high.

Cardiff chairman Datuk Chan Tien Ghee, in announcing the stint, said there were numerous hurdles to be crossed and FA of Malaysia deputy president Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah echoed him yesterday.

The British, in protecting the interests of their players, have numerous restrictions in place and a player from outside the European Union has to be an exceptional talent if he hopes to seal a contract.


Even then, he has to contend with the talent that the African nations as well as South Korea and Japan churn out consistently.

The Africans, particularly, will be a major hurdle as they are blessed with talent and numerous European clubs have set up academies across the continent to ensure they get first choice at the cream of the crop.

So, where then does that leave Safiq and any other local player contemplating a footballing future in Britain and Europe, especially with Malaysians the key decision makers in Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff?


To be honest, the best they can expect is to start at the bottom of a very tall ladder for despite Malaysians controlling both clubs, we have to remember that QPR and Cardiff City are businesses.

Their owners and fans, understandably, expect the clubs to be commercially successful and in order for this to happen, they must have the best of players they can afford.

QPR, back in the top-flight of English football after a 15-year hiatus, have set English Premier League (EPL) survival this season as their target.


Cardiff, on the other hand, are desperate to taste EPL action and came agonisingly close the last two seasons -- losing in the play-offs.

With the stakes so high, no run-of-the-mill player can expect to earn a contract through the back door.

However, what should boost Safiq and other Malaysian players is that they are -- definitely -- a better crop of players than the past few generations.

The present bunch of players, in winning the Laos Sea Games gold and AFF Cup, offered new hope to a country that had forgotten how it felt when the national team won honours and that was a good start.

The fact that Safee Sali is playing in Indonesia is another plus for Malaysian football as it should motivate others to do the same.

The return of foreign players -- provided they are of the right quality -- next season should also help local players improve.

Another reason for hope must be the emergence of Kelantan and Terengganu -- alongside Selangor -- as forces to be reckoned as healthy competition is what the game needs to thrive.

A bit of all the above has resulted in better fortunes for Malaysian football but much, much more is needed if the likes of Safiq are to approach trials with big European clubs with confidence rather than hope.

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