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Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Man pleads guilty to posting offensive comment on Perak sultan
Ariff Zulkarnain Ameer Imam was charged under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities. PETALING JAYA : A former information technology officer at a media agency pleaded guilty in the Ipoh sessions court today to a charge of posting an offensive comment on social media regarding a decree by Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah in February. Utusan Malaysia reported that Ariff Zulkarnain Ameer Imam, 50, entered his plea after the charge against him was read before judge Meor Sulaiman Ahmad Tarmizi. He was accused of knowingly posting a comment on an article on the Harian Metro Facebook page about Sultan Nazrin via the Facebook account of 'Ariff Zulkarnain Mohd. Imam'. The comment was sighted at the complaints counter of the Ipoh police headquarters at 5.45pm on Feb 25. The charge was under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities, punishable under Section 233(3) of the same Act. Ariff faces a fine of up to RM50,000, up to two years' imprisonment and an additional RM5,000 fine for every day the offence continues after conviction. The prosecution was led by deputy public prosecutors Nasrul Hadi Abdul Ghani and Nurul Hidayu Zakaria, while Ariff was represented by National Legal Aid Foundation lawyer M Saravanan. Nasrul Hadi proposed bail of RM30,000 with two sureties and the additional condition that Ariff report to a nearby police station every month and surrender his passport to the court. Saravanan requested the minimum bail, saying his client was fired for his offence and does not have a fixed income. Meor Sulaiman set bail at RM10,000 with one surety, ordered Ariff to surrender his passport to the court until the case is complete, and set July 30 for sentencing.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
From ‘cowboy town' to tourist draw: Zahid touts Bagan Datuk's hectic weekends after waterfront revamp as sign of economic revival
BAGAN DATUK, June 17 — The Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square has transformed the town, once dubbed a 'cowboy town', into an attractive tourist destination, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the development of the square has made the town one of the popular spots among domestic tourists, especially on weekends. 'It has been a game changer. This town used to be called a cowboy town, even described as a backwater, but now I get complaints about traffic congestion every weekend; that's a good 'problem' for this town,' said Ahmad Zahid, who is also Bagan Datuk MP. He said this when speaking at the official opening of the Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square here today, which was attended by over 500 guests and local residents. The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, officially opened the square, which was developed in 2019. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said the square consists of several project components, including the construction of the Bagan Datuk Tourist Jetty Terminal, recreational and leisure facilities, as well as the conservation of shoplot façades and road upgrades in the Bagan Datuk town area. 'In addition, the Waterfront Square landscape is enhanced by a coconut shell replica with a fountain, the BD Walk building and a replica of a 'jong' (ancient trading vessel), which features children's playsets and historical exhibits inside and on top of the vessel,' he said. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (second from right) tours the revamped Bagan Datuk waterfront on its official launch day June 17, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi He added that with the development of the square, both locals and visitors can now spend leisure time with their families while enjoying the sunset against the scenic backdrop of the Sungai Perak estuary. 'Other attractions such as children's ride-on car rentals, local busking groups and stalls have further enlivened the weekend night atmosphere at the square, helping boost the local community's socio-economic vibrancy,' he said. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
09-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Preventive steps a must after fatal bus crash, says Sultan Nazrin
An emotional Sultan Nazrin Shah consoles the grieving parent of one of the deceased victims at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun. (Bernama pic) IPOH : Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah wants preventive measures to be implemented given the recent frequency of fatal road accidents. According to the comptroller of the Perak royal household, Meor Hezbullah Meor Abd Malik, Sultan Nazrin said this morning's accident, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, should serve as a lesson. He ordered the authorities to identify existing weaknesses for improvement, especially in terms of law enforcement and regulation, so that such tragic accidents can be prevented from recurring. 'While it is a fact that life and death are determined by the Almighty, His Royal Highness is of the view that God urges humans to strive and make efforts to protect themselves from threats, calamities, dangers and disasters,' Meor Hezbullah said. He added that Sultan Nazrin expressed his deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims. Earlier, Sultan Nazrin and Raja Permaisuri Tuanku Zara Salim, who is also UPSI chancellor, were at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital to console the families of victims and receive a briefing on the tragedy from the hospital.
Free Malaysia Today
30-05-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
6 FRU men still in hospital, 5 in ICU
The crash that killed nine FRU personnel in Teluk Intan on Tuesday occurred when a gravel-laden lorry collided with a FRU truck transporting personnel. (Bernama pic) TELUK INTAN : Six Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) members involved in the road crash here last Tuesday are still undergoing treatment while another was discharged yesterday. Perak health director Dr Feisul Idzwan Mustapha said of the six, five are being treated at Teluk Intan Hospital (HTI) and the other at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB), Ipoh. 'Of the five patients currently receiving treatment at HTI, four are in the ICU. The other is in the surgical ward, where his condition is improving and he may be discharged soon,' he said when met by reporters at HTI today. Feisul said those in the ICU are showing good progress, with one of them requiring close observation. Earlier, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, met the family members of the FRU personnel at the hospital. Meanwhile, on the condition of the FRU officer in the ICU of HRPB, Feisul said he is beginning to regain consciousness and is showing good progress, despite suffering serious injuries. In the incident at 8.50am last Tuesday, nine FRU members were killed and nine others were injured after the truck they were in was involved in an accident with a gravel-laden lorry on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam while on the way back from here to the base in Sungai Senam in Ipoh.
Malay Mail
17-05-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Teluk Intan FRU truck crash: Six FRU officers remain in hospital, one discharged, says Perak Health director
TELUK INTAN, May 17 — Six more Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) members involved in the road crash here last Tuesday are still undergøing treatment, while another was discharged yesterday. Perak Health Director Dr. Feisul Idzwan Mustapha said that of the six, five of them are being treated at Teluk Intan Hospital (HTI) and the other at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB), Ipoh. 'Of the five patients currently receiving treatment at HTI, four of them are in the ICU while the other is in the Surgical Ward, and his condition is improving and may be discharged soon,' he said when met by reporters at HTI today. Earlier, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, met the family members of the FRU personnel at the hospital. Meanwhile, on the condition of the FRU personnel in the ICU of HRPB, Dr. Feisul Idzwan said he is beginning to regain consciousness and is showing good progress, despite suffering serious injuries. Meanwhile, he said that for patients at HTI, those in the ICU are showing good progress, with one of them requiring close observation. In the incident at 8.50 am last Tuesday, nine FRU members were killed, while nine others were injured after the truck they were in was involved in an accident with a gravel-laden lorry on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, while on the way back to the base in Sungai Senam here. — Bernama
