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Malay Mail
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Malaysia's ‘Queen of Dangdut' Zaleha Hamid, dies in Johor hospital at age 70
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Veteran singer Zaleha Hamid, who rose to fame in the 1980s, died due to a lung infection at Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru at about 8.30 pm yesterday. She was 70. Her husband, Ungku Sulaiman Ungku Aziz, confirmed the news when contacted by Bernama. 'My wife was admitted to the hospital on the second day of Hari Raya Aidiladha. Around 6 pm today, she began experiencing shortness of breath while we were feeding her milk through a tube. 'She had been bedridden since suffering a stroke in 2020,' he said. Ungku Sulaiman said her remains will be laid to rest at the Kassim Noor Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Sungai Danga, Johor Bahru after Friday prayers today. Besides her husband, Zaleha is survived by three children and six grandchildren. A celebrated singer and entertainer in Malaysia and Singapore, she was recognised as one of the pioneers of dangdut music and was fondly known as the Queen of Dangdut. Among her popular songs were Jangan Segan Segan, Jangan Kau Tangiskan, Nasib Janda, Sesejuk Airmata Ibu and Dangdut Reggae. She also recorded duets such as Inang Aidilfitri with the late Datuk Sudirman, Sesuci Kasihku Semurni Cintamu with Aziz Ahmad and Joget Burung Merpati with Herman Tino. — Bernama
Independent Singapore
a day ago
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
Official says solutions are needed as parking problems in JB ‘will only get worse' because of SG workers
SINGAPORE: The lack of parking spaces in Johor Bahru because of people working in Singapore is bound to 'only get worse,' said State housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, on Wednesday (Jun 18). He told Malaysia's Star Metro that there is a need for win-win solutions for all parties concerned, which is why the local government is considering ways to address the issue, as vehicle owners seek to save money and choose not to leave their cars in pay-parking areas. Residents of Johor Bahru have highlighted the problem wherein individuals who are employed in Singapore end up hogging the city's parking bays. Mr Mohd Jafni said that more and more people, particularly business owners, have complained about the issue. Another report in The Star quoted a restaurant owner who pointed out, however, that while most of the vehicles belonged to people who work in Singapore, others have been left in parking spaces for several weeks or even longer. He sometimes resorts to placing chairs or water bottles in parking spaces to ensure that his customers have somewhere to park. 'It is not fair for us and our customers, especially since there is a proper parking area at the terminal with more than enough bays. They prefer parking here to avoid paying at the bus terminal, without caring about how it will affect others,' he told The Star. Another pointed out that the number of parking spots for JB residents living in the area isn't enough to begin with, and now they find themselves competing for these spots with those who work in Singapore. Since the parking space near her home is not fenced, she's had to park outside it during the times when all the other spaces were taken. 'It is frustrating not being able to park your car at the place you live in, because outsiders are taking up the bays,' she said/ See also Malaysia PM proposes common Asia trading currency Mr Mohd Jafni added, 'This issue was also raised during the recent state assembly sitting, and it seems to have gotten worse over time. We need to study this matter thoroughly before implementing any measures, so that we can come up with a win-win solution for all.' He added that the issue needs to be addressed sooner rather than later, as it will only worsen as more vehicles enter Johor and more residents own vehicles. 'I appeal to those involved to be more thoughtful. They could just pay a little extra to park at the many available parking areas throughout the city. They are affecting other people's livelihoods simply because they refuse to pay for parking,' he said, adding that if the government were to impose a two-hour parking limit, car owners would end up needing to pay more than if they chose to leave their car in pay-parking areas./TISG Read also: Johor Bahru eateries say they're losing customers as Singapore-bound workers fill the limited parking from 5am to 8pm See also First-Time Solo Trip to JB? We Gotchu Fam
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Johor police seek NRD's help to trace teacher Lo Kwan Fong's next-of-kin
JOHOR BARU, June 18 — Police are seeking the assistance of the National Registration Department (NRD) to locate the next-of-kin of teacher Lo Kwan Fong, whose decomposed body was discovered at her home in Skudai last Thursday. Iskandar Puteri police chief Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan said efforts are underway to identify and contact any of Lo's known family members to expedite the process of claiming her remains, currently held at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA). 'So far, the victim's remains are still at HSA, and no family members have come forward to claim them. 'There was a school that approached the authorities to claim the remains, but we did not release them. Priority is given to the next-of-kin first,' he told reporters when contacted today. Updating the media, Kumarasan said Lo was found dead in her Bandar Selesa Jaya home after being reported missing for about a month by her colleagues. Preliminary investigations revealed that Lo, who lived alone, rarely interacted with her neighbours. 'The condition of the victim's house indicated that she spent much of her time at home and seldom ventured out. 'Our investigations did not uncover any signs of foul play, and there were no criminal elements related to her death,' he said. The discovery followed reports of a foul smell emanating from her house, prompting a neighbour to alert the police. A post-mortem conducted by forensic experts at HSA determined that the cause of death was unascertainable due to the advanced state of decomposition. Lo, described as an only child, was believed to have been deceased for about a month. Both her parents had passed away several years ago.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Johor teacher's absence traced back to September as authorities uncover tragic details
JOHOR BARU, June 17 — The school authorities were mystified after chasing up various avenues to locate a female teacher who was reportedly absent from classroom duty since last September (2024), before the devastating news emerged of a decomposed body found at her home last Thursday. Johor Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the last time teacher Lo Kwan Fong, 39, contacted her school (in Johor Bahru) was on Sept 26, 2024 to inform it of her absence before she went elusive and became untraceable with futile attempts to contact her from Nov 10 of the same year. 'The teacher could not be contacted via phone calls, WhatsApp, short messaging service (SMS) and Messenger and Telegram apps. The school principal also issued a show-cause letter for the deceased's absence from duty on Nov 21 and Dec 19 last year. 'The teacher's phone number continued to be unreachable on March 12, 2025, causing the school to resort to various other ways to track her,' he said in a statement here today. Aznan said among the methods used were through letters of inquiry sent to government agencies like the Road Transport Department (JPJ), the Prisons Department, the Immigration Department and a letter requesting her address from the National Registration Department. In addition, on Dec 29, 2024, the deceased's neighbour informed that the teacher had not returned home for a long time, going by the many letters and mail stuffed into the windows and door of her house, while her car was parked on the roadside nearby. 'The deceased was an only child and lived alone after her parents died,' he said, adding that the teacher was believed to have grappled with personal problems like depression. Aznan stated that as of the night of June 13, the body of the deceased was still at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital here as no next of kin has come forward to claim it. Yesterday, police confirmed the discovery of the decomposed body of a teacher at a house in Bandar Selesa Jaya, Iskandar Puteri near here, and believed that the deceased had died about a month ago. — Bernama
Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- Independent Singapore
Singaporean woman's car window was smashed and her luggage was stolen at Paradigm Mall in JB
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman is seeking help online after her car was broken into while she was shopping at Paradigm Mall in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The thieves allegedly absconded with her luggage and backpack on Sunday afternoon (Jun 15). Revealing that the incident took place between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Facebook user Julia Lim said that she had parked her car near the lift lobby of the Paradigm Mall car park. She wrote on the My SG Road Trip – Eat, Play, Stay Malaysia! Facebook group: 'Came back to the car to find the window had been smashed and our carry-all and cabin luggage that had been placed in the boot out of sight were gone.' Seeking advice on what to do, she asked, 'Security is here and helped call the police. We have travel insurance, but we're unsure what to do at this point. Should we cancel our staycation to return straight to Singapore or proceed to get the window repaired in JB?' Netizens responding to her post gave her practical tips on what she could do. One Facebook commenter said, 'Send your family to the hotel first, then send the car to a workshop. Leave the car there and get around by Grab. Gather all receipts and claim insurance when back in Singapore.' Another commenter revealed that they had suffered a similar experience themselves. They wrote, 'If you openly opened your boot before going on your trip, someone could've been watching. That happened to us before; we left our bags out of sight, came back, and everything was gone.' Another netizen said, 'You were targeted. If you weren't, they wouldn't have taken anything even if there were valuables inside. Think about what might have made you a target.' Some commenters suggested using magnetic screens to block passersby's view into cars, while others said the driver should better conceal her items in her vehicle in the future. Some users recommended magnetic sunscreens to block out views into the car, while others reminded drivers to never leave any bags or visible items in the vehicle, even if they are empty. One commenter urged Ms Lim to enjoy what remains of her trip. They said, 'Things have already happened, even though it's frustrating. Might as well use the holiday to lift your spirits a little.'
