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Happy 79th birthday to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

Mustadio — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:35:52 +0800

Selamat hari jadi ke-79 PMX

https://www.kosmo.com.my/2026/08/10/selamat...jadi-ke-79-pmx/

PETALING JAYA – Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menyambut ulang tahun kelahiran ke-79.

Ucapan ulang tahun kelahiran buat Anwar itu dizahirkan seluruh warga Jabatan Perdana Menteri (JPM) menerusi satu hantaran di media sosial hari ini.

“Seluruh warga Jabatan Perdana Menteri merakamkan ucapan selamat ulang tahun kelahiran kepada YAB Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Perdana Menteri Malaysia.

“Semoga Allah SWT terus mengurniakan YAB Datuk Seri dengan usia yang diberkati, kesihatan yang berpanjangan, kekuatan serta kebijaksanaan dalam memimpin negara. Semoga segala urusan dipermudah dan Malaysia terus maju di bawah aspirasi Malaysia Madani,” katanya.

Anwar yang dilahirkan pada 10 Ogos 1947 merupakan Perdana Menteri Malaysia ke-10 dan mula memegang jawatan itu pada 24 November 2022.

Ucapan berkenaan turut dibanjiri komen orang ramai yang mendoakan agar Anwar dikurniakan kesihatan, kesejahteraan serta terus diberi kekuatan dalam melaksanakan amanah sebagai Perdana Menteri.

“Selamat hari lahir Datuk Seri. Semoga dipanjangkan umur dan dimurahkan rezeki, dihindari dari manusia yang bersifat khianat dan dengki, diredai Allah bergembira bersama keluarga tercinta,” kata @rodcue1234.

“Selamat ulang tahun PMX. Semoga terus berjaya, selamat dunia dan akhirat,” kata @yayang42812.

“Selamat hari lahir Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Semoga panjang umur dan dimurahkan rezeki selalu. Diberikan kesihatan yang baik untuk mentadbir urus negara. Semoga kekal maju jaya Datuk Seri,” komen @riezm_. – KOSMO! ONLINE

Anwar marks 79th birthday with wishes for good health

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nst.com.my...hes-good-health

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim marks his 79th birthday today with wishes for good health.

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO), in a Facebook post, extended birthday greetings to Anwar.

Happy International Cat Day 2026

Mustadio — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:12:05 +0800

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Stray dog dies during Port Klang capture operation

Mustadio — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:32:50 +0800

[UPDATED] Stray dog dies during Port Klang capture operation after public interference
By Naveena Uthaya Kumar
July 31, 2026 @ 12:48pm

PORT KLANG: A stray dog died during a capture operation in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah after Majlis Bandaraya Diraja Klang personnel released the loop equipment being used following an incident involving members of the public.

The operation, carried out from 8.30pm to midnight on July 29, followed official complaints from residents over safety concerns linked to an increase in stray dogs in the area.

The council said in a statement that the operation involved 11 staff members, a Health Department officer and about 50 residents.

It said 12 stray dogs were captured using loop equipment that complied with standards set by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, with the process carried out while prioritising animal welfare.

The enforcement action was conducted under By-Law 17(1) of the MPK 2007 Dog Licensing and Dog Breeding Premises By-Laws.

However, during the operation at Jalan Sama Gagah 20, a group of individuals allegedly obstructed council personnel while they were attempting to capture a dog found roaming.

The council said one individual acted aggressively by attempting to cut the loop rope with a knife and threatened to harm himself if the animal was not released.

"The struggle and commotion that occurred disrupted the efforts of council personnel to loosen and release the equipment for the safety of the animal, resulting in the animal's death," it said.

Police later arrived at the scene to control the situation. The council said it had lodged a police report over the alleged obstruction of public personnel carrying out their duties and threats involving a sharp weapon.

The council said it remained committed to carrying out enforcement professionally and responsibly while complying with animal welfare standards.

Meanwhile, the Stray Animal Association of Malaysia said it had called for a thorough investigation into Rocky's death, alleging that the dog was beaten, strangled with a cable or wire, and dragged before dying during the incident.

In a statement, the association said Rocky was captured by a group of residents while his owner arrived when the dog was still alive but suffering.

The association also questioned the role of two council officers who were allegedly present at the scene.

It urged police to investigate those involved and called on the Selangor Veterinary Services Department to examine Rocky's remains to determine the cause of death.

The association said that any licensing issue should be handled through proper enforcement channels and not through actions that cause harm to animals.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nst.com.my...operation-after

Thailand captain Pornpun targets two wins in Osaka

Mustadio — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:44:20 +0800

Thailand captain Pornpun targets two wins in Osaka

Thailand start the third and final week of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 in Osaka, Japan, today, with captain Pornpun Guedpard setting a bold target of securing two wins despite facing world-class opponents.

The Thais take on the United States in the opening match today before facing hosts Japan tomorrow, Brazil on July 12 and Turkey on July 13.

Head coach Kiatipong Ratchatakriengkrai said that this week is crucial for the team's preparations for the Asian Championship, which will take place next month.

Setter and team captain Pornpun said her goal is to lead the team to victory in at least two matches, despite facing four top-ranked teams this week.

The Americans lead the 18-team standings on 20 points after seven wins, while Brazil are second with the same number of wins and points. Hosts Japan are fifth with six wins and 16 points, and Turkey are sixth with six wins and 15 points.

Thailand, with two wins, are in 14th place with nine points. The last-placed team will be relegated.

The team for this week includes 14 main players: Pornpun, Natthanicha Jaisaen, Piyanut Pannoy, Kalyarat Khamwong, Thatdao Nuekjang, Wimonrat Thanapan, Kaewkalaya Kamulthala, Pimpichaya Kokram, Papatchaya Phonthom, Ajcharaporn Kongyot, Sasipaporn Janthawisut, Warisara Seetaloed, Nannaphat Moonjakham, and Jidapa Nahuanong, and four reserve players: Kanyarat Khunmuang, Supawadee Panwilai, Nirarach Srikuta and Serah Ankomah.

Please credit and share this article with others using this link: https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3282667/...o-wins-in-osaka. View our policies at http://goo.gl/9HgTd and http://goo.gl/ou6Ip. © Bangkok Post PCL. All rights reserved.

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Japan vs. Sweden

Mustadio — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:49:45 +0800

Japan and Sweden duke it out for a place in the last 32 of the World Cup on Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The Samurai Blue is in pole position to finish as one of Group F‘s top two having collected four points to date, following up its draw with the Netherlands by hammering Tunisia. Japan is all but certain of progression to the last 32 already, but a draw or win over Sweden would ensure it finishes as the leader or runner-up of the group.

Body with 61 stab wounds case in Kelantan

Mustadio — Sat, 02 May 2026 09:06:56 +0800

College student, 19, found dead with 61 stab wounds near Kelantan paddy field

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KOTA BHARU, May 2 — Police have confirmed that the body of a 19-year-old woman found with 61 stab wounds near a padi field in Kampung Simah, Ketereh, early yesterday morning, is that of a college student.

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the victim was a semester three student at a local college.

Speaking to Bernama last night, he said police are actively tracking down suspects involved in the case.

He added that the motive of the murder is still under investigation. — Bernama

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Jom la lepak mamak Nasi Kandar Pelita todei

Mustadio — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:40:03 +0800

https://www.instagram.com/nasikandarpelita/

The Program Sahur Penuh Barakah 2026 by Nasi Kandar Pelita is a special annual event where free nasi kandar is provided to the public for sahur.

Event Details
Date: 17 March 2026 (Tuesday).
Time: 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM.

Significance: This event is typically held to coincide with the 27th night of Ramadan.

Locations: Available at all Nasi Kandar Pelita branches across Malaysia.

Offer: Free food and drinks for everyone who attends during the specified hours.

RM10 per hour

Mustadio — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:46:42 +0800

Myanmar GROs among 11 nabbed in anti-vice raid at illegal entertainment outlet in Nilai

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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026...outlet-in-nilai

NILAI: Police raided an illegal entertainment outlet at Taman Semarak 2 near here on Friday (March 13), believed to be employing Myanmar nationals as guest relations officers (GROs).

Nilai OCPD Supt Johari Yahya said 11 Myanmar nationals - two men and nine women aged between 19 and 53, were detained during the operation.

He said the raid at about 3.30pm was conducted by the D7 Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Negeri Sembilan police headquarters, with assistance from the Nilai district police headquarters.

"Initial investigations found that the premise was operating as an entertainment outlet employing foreign nationals as GROs, who were paid RM10 per hour to accompany customers in karaoke rooms,” he said in a statement on Saturday (March 14).

Johari said further checks revealed that the foreigners had misused their social visit passes to work, while several individuals did not possess valid travel documents to remain in the country.

He said police also seized various equipment used for entertainment activities, including karaoke song selection tablets, microphones, audio systems, television sets, business record books and 49 cans of alcoholic beverages believed to be untaxed.

The case is being investigated under Section 6(1) of the Entertainment and Places of Entertainment Enactment 1998, Sections 56(1)(d) and 6(1)© of the Immigration Act 1959/63, Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963, and Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967. — Bernama

John Wick iz baaaccckkk !

Mustadio — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:58:48 +0800

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Keanu Reeves is back as John Wick, but this time in a currently untitled game from Saber, Lionsgate, and franchise director Chad Stahelski. The story will be an original script set in the John Wick timeline, and it will expand on the lore with familiar characters and brand-new ones. Get ready for "a distinct gun fu combat system, jaw-dropping camerawork, immersive driving experiences, and a variety of memorable environments."

Mekdi CNY Open House 2026 start todei

Mustadio — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:11:26 +0800

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Come celebrate with FREE Prosperity Burger™, special performances, fun games, and many more exciting activities!

Catch the main celebrations from 6:00pm onwards at:

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If you’re not near these locations, you can still enjoy the festive vibes. Just visit these outlets for FREE Prosperity Burger™, fun games and festive decorations:

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Whether you’re there to enjoy good food, good company, or good fortune, Mekdi is excited to celebrate the spirit of togetherness with you.

Let’s HUAT together at Mekdi, see you there!

You guys looking for ang pow packets ?

Mustadio — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:55:40 +0800

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Damn dirty cheap EV car - Proton e.MAS 5

Mustadio — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:31:03 +0800

Malaysia’s 1st Affordable EV launch todei

Get cheaper for early birds booking

Paedophile teacher sent nude pictures to the boy

Mustadio — Fri, 16 May 2025 11:21:57 +0800

'Dream' female teacher is jailed for violent sex acts on male pupil, 11, after victim's mother discovers naked selfies she sent the child.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail....sent-child.html

A married primary school teacher has been jailed for nine years for 'violent acts of a sexual nature' against a male pupil aged 11.

Anna Plaksyuk, then 25, forced the boy to kiss her on the lips and touch her breasts, the court in Leningrad, Russia, was told.

She kept him in after class, locked the door, and 'stroked his private parts through his clothes'.

The paedophile teacher sent nude pictures to the boy, and demanded them from him.

She was caught when the boy's mother found the explicit WhatsApp messages and photos, and immediately reported the woman to the school director in Toksovo, Leningrad, and the police.

The boy's mother accused the teacher of 'systematic flirting, stroking and kissing'.

The teacher - now 27 - confessed to the secret meetings with the underage boy in her locked classroom.

She told police the boy had 'shown signs of attention' for several months and 'made compliments' to her.

The child sexual abuse was going on for four months.

The 'popular' teacher has been in pre-trial detention for more than a year.

She was convicted of 'violent acts of a sexual nature committed against a person under 14 years of age', and was banned from teaching for one year after her release.

Her husband has not commented on his wife's dismissal from her school and conviction.

Initially, parents refused to believe the allegations against the teacher, and defended her, it was revealed.

One parent described her as a 'dream teacher' and colleagues praised her, saying they had not noticed the woman's 'dark side'.

Her social media status said: 'You can't hold a man back with anything - not with children, not with youth, not with your stomach, not with blackmail, not with hysterics.'

The boy did not go to school for a prolonged period after the teacher was detained, his mother said.

KFC Rumah Terbuka Shah Alam todei

Mustadio — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:47:52 +0800

For more info visit

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Hollywood films may soon be banned in China

Mustadio — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:04:23 +0800

Trump's global import tariffs could lead to China banning showings of US movies

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https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/trump...wings-us-movies

As the US President's tariffs on China stand at 54 per cent — and are expected to increase to 104 per cent — experts are warning Hollywood's golden ticket into the Asian market could soon become obsolete.

Variety is reporting that among a series of retaliatory tariff measures from China, there could be a ruling on American film distribution.

The publication said according to influential Chinese social media figures, China may be set to reduce or slap a complete ban on US film imports.

Experts say Chinese authorities are weighing the drastic step in direct response to Trump's tariff plans. They maintain tight control over foreign film imports, which can only be distributed through state-run enterprises, Variety highlighted.

Films are brought in either through a limited quota of 34 "revenue-share" films or as "flat fee" deals.

Hollywood's major titles, such as Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning and the upcoming Superman film, are expected to play a crucial role in reaching that target.

The absence of these marquee films, however, could severely impact those projections, Variety said.

Despite the escalating trade tensions, some believe the threat may be more rhetoric than reality. Sources close to the situation also told Variety Marvel's Thunderbolts* has already secured a China release date for April 30, suggesting the potential ban may not be imminent.

Insiders also claim the China Film Bureau has yet to issue new directives regarding the importation of Hollywood films.

Some of the biggest US movie hits shown in China include Avengers: Endgame, which grossed over US$600 million and Avatar: The Way of Water, which earned US$250 million.

Other notable successes include The Fate of the Furious, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Jurassic World.

In 2024, China's box office collected US$5.8 billion (S$7.8 billion), but projections suggest this figure will rise 30 per cent to US$7.6 billion this year.

11 year ol boy had sex with his 15 year old cousin

Mustadio — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:23:01 +0800

EDISI >Kelantan
Kanak-kanak lelaki 11 tahun hamilkan sepupu 15 tahun

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KOTA BHARU - Polis Kelantan mendedahkan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki berusia 11 tahun telah menghamilkan sepupunya yang berusia 15 tahun dipercayai atas dasar cinta bawah umur.

Ketua Polis Kelantan, Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat berkata, kejadian yang dilaporkan berlaku minggu lalu itu menyebabkan kanak-kanak lelaki terbabit ditahan bagi membantu siasatan, manakala sepupunya diserahkan kepada Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM).

"Kes sumbang mahram di Kelantan sangat membimbangkan, apabila saban tahun kejadian rogol melibatkan bawah umur yang dilaporkan adalah kerana suka sama suka, bukannya paksaan.

"Tahun lepas sebanyak 252 kes direkodkan manakala tahun sebelumnya (2023) 206 kes. Tahun ini, dari Januari hingga Mac sudah meningkat 15.6 peratus jika dibandingkan tempoh yang sama pada 2024," katanya dalam sidang akhbar di Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen (IPK) Kelantan di sini, pada Rabu.

Menurut beliau, hasil siasatan pihak polis mendapati 98 peratus kes rogol di Kelantan berlaku kerana suka sama suka.

Ujarnya, lebih membimbangkan apabila kes tersebut melibatkan mangsa di bawah umur serta terdapat trend kanak-kanak perempuan mencari lelaki.

Mohd Yusoff memberitahu, hasil pemeriksaan terhadap telefon milik kanak-kanak perempuan terbabit banyak menemukan video serta gambar-gambar porno.

"Hasil penemuan kami juga mendapati kanak-kanak perempuan ini sanggup merekod gambar atau video bogel mereka dan dikongsi kepada lelaki yang baru dikenali melalui media sosial.

"Masyarakat terutama ibu bapa, pihak sekolah diharap tidak cuba menyembunyikan kes rogol melibatkan sumbang mahram terutama kanak-kanak. Kena lapor pada kami," katanya.

Menurut beliau, pihak polis bukan hendak mendedahkan peningkatan kes rogol di Kelantan, tetapi ingin menekankan masalah sosial yang sedang berlaku di negeri ini.

Ujarnya, hasil kajian pihak polis mendapati bahawa faktor seperti konflik keluarga, hubungan cinta, pendedahan kepada video atau gambar lucah, kurangnya didikan agama, pengaruh rakan sebaya, serta penggunaan dadah antara punca utama berlakunya perbuatan terkutuk tersebut.

Beliau menambah, 30 peratus daripada kes rogol dan sumbang mahram disumbangkan oleh penggunaan dadah, berdasarkan ujian air kencing yang dijalankan.

https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/7218...sepupu-15-tahun

Rape and incest reports surge 22% in Kelantan, says cops

Wednesday, 09 Apr 20254:38 PM MYT

KOTA BHARU: The number of rape and incest cases in Kelantan has increased but investigations showed that many were consensual sex, says Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat.

He said 252 cases were reported in 2024 compared to 206 cases in 2023, an increase of 22.3%. What was more worrying was that some of those involved were as young as 10 years old.

Among the factors contributing to this situation are family conflicts, parental neglect, underage love affairs and easy accessibility of pornographic materials on mobile phones, he told a press conference here on Wednesday (April 9).

"I want to stress that police alone cannot tackle this issue effectively. It should involve all quarters, including educational institutions, the community, imams, village heads and parents," he added.

Mohd Yusoff said there were also cases of teenage girls bringing boys home without objection from their parents.

"Many students also keep pornographic photos or videos on their handphones. Some even recorded themselves naked and sent the images to their newfound friends on social media," he added. – Bernama

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025...antan-says-cops

UK provides £2.26 billion loan to Ukraine

Mustadio — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 09:08:02 +0800

Zelenskyy: UK billions will aid Ukrainian weapons production

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a UK loan of over 2 billion pounds would be used for weapons production in Ukraine. The deal in London came after the Ukrainian leader's tumultuous meeting with Donald Trump.

Zelenskyy: UK loan will 'enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities'
Following his meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on social media platform X that the pair discussed "concrete steps to strengthen Ukraine's position."

Zelenskyy hailed the loan agreement worth 2.26 billion pounds (€2.74 billion or $2.84 billion) signed by his country and the UK.

"This loan will enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and will be repaid using revenues from frozen Russian assets," he said.

"This is true justice," Zelenskyy wrote in a post on X. "The one who started the war must be the one to pay."

UK pledges loan to Ukraine, funded with seized Russian assets
The United Kingdom and Ukraine on Saturday signed a 2.26-billion-pound (€2.74 billion or $2.84 billion) loan agreement to bolster Kyiv's defense capabilities.

The two countries' finance ministers, Rachel Reeves and Serhiy Marchenko, signed the loan at a virtual ceremony. The loan will be paid back with the profits of immobilized sovereign Russian assets.

Marchenko called it "another significant step in strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities in a post on social media.

https://www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-uk-billions...n/live-71793304

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‘Constantine’ sequel is in the works at DC Studios

Mustadio — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:57:15 +0800

Keanu Reeves Says A ‘Constantine’ Sequel Is In The Works At DC Studios

The long-awaited sequel to the cult classic Constantine is officially moving forward, with the project now in the works, as confirmed by star Keanu Reeves.

https://decider.com/2025/02/23/keanu-reeves...-at-dc-studios/

In a recent interview with Inverse, the John Wick and The Matrix star revealed that after years of trying to bring a follow-up to life, the creative team is making progress.

According to Reeves, a story has finally been put together and pitched to DC Studios, which gave the green light. “We’ve [along with director Francis Lawrence] been trying to make this film for over a decade, and we just recently put a story together and pitched it to DC Studios and they said, ‘OK.’ So, we’re going to try and write a script,” he explained.

While Reeves kept details under wraps, he did confirm that Constantine 2 would take place in the “same world” as the 2005 original.

“We’re not going off that,” he added. “John Constantine’s going to be tortured even more.”

This exciting news follows comments from director Francis Lawrence last week, where he expressed that the duo are “closer than ever to being able to do a sequel.” He added that they “have a great idea,” noting that they have sifted through numerous comics over the years for inspiration.

“We’ve had the character in the back of our minds for 20 years, just kind of percolating on ideas, and stories and characters we love, and ideas we love,” Lawrence shared.

Constantine is loosely based on the Hellblazer comic series from DC Comics/Vertigo Comics, which was initially met with resistance from dedicated fans but has since gained its own iconic status.

The film, starring Reeves and Rachel Weisz, follows John Constantine, a troubled exorcist with the unique ability to travel to hell and witness the true forms of angels and demons.

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Just finish rewatching Constantine yesterday.. and saw the news

aawww man, can't wait for sequal

Man who raped stepdaughter, asked her to record

Mustadio — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:15:37 +0800

'Depraved behaviour': Jail for man who raped stepdaughter, asked her to record him and her mother having sex

The 29-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years' jail and 12 strokes of the cane by the High Court.

SINGAPORE: In addition to sexually abusing his 11-year-old stepdaughter, a man asked her to record a video of him and her mother engaging in sex.

The 29-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years' jail and 12 strokes of the cane on Monday (Feb 24) after pleading guilty at the High Court to charges of aggravated rape, sexual exploitation of a child, and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.

Another nine charges of a similar nature, including performing sexual acts of self-gratification in the presence of the girl, were taken into consideration for his sentencing.

All parties in this case cannot be named due to a gag order protecting the victim, now 13, and her mother's identity. The mother and the accused's parents were present in court for the case.

SHARED SLEEPING QUARTERS

The accused, a Singaporean, married the victim's mother and they moved into a one-bedroom flat in 2019. The victim's mother brought along her three children from her previous marriage - the victim and her two older brothers.

The two brothers took the sole bedroom, while the mother would share a mattress with the accused in the living room. The victim slept on a sofa beside them.

The offences occurred over November and December 2022.

On the first occasion, the accused woke up in the wee hours of the morning while his wife slept on next to him.

He felt frustrated as he had been interrupted by the victim, who walked into the living room when he was having sex with her mother earlier. This had resulted in a quarrel between himself and his wife.

The accused decided to watch porn on his mobile phone and to pleasure himself. He noticed the victim watching him, but did not care.

The man then made the girl perform a sex act on him and touched her despite her resistance.

"The accused told the victim to trust him, that he will not hurt her, and that he would 'make it fast'," Deputy Public Prosecutor Ng Jun Kai told the court. He stopped only after the girl complained of pain.

After the incident, the man told the victim to keep the matter to herself, adding that he only did what he did to her because she had interrupted him earlier during sex.

While she felt uncomfortable, the victim did not tell her mother about the acts as she was afraid her mother would get angry.

A few days later, the accused again woke up in the early hours and wanted to have sex with the victim's mother, but she did not respond to him. He decided to pleasure himself again knowing that the victim was awake. He asked her if she would like to "do it again" but she refused.

The accused then told her to watch and then performed sex acts on her, resulting in her feeling pain again. He also cajoled her into performing a sex act on him.

The victim felt helpless to refuse as she feared his displeasure. After the act, the man told the victim to wash her hands and apologised.

ACCUSED ASKED VICTIM TO RECORD HIM AND HER MOTHER

On another occasion, the man sent a text message to the victim, asking her to record a video of himself and her mother engaging in sex.

"The victim agreed as she felt relieved that the accused was not going to engage in any sexual acts with her," Mr Ng said.

The accused sent her a 10-second long video of himself having sex with her mother and gave the victim instructions on how he wanted the act to be recorded.

That night, the girl did as she was told while hiding under her blanket.

In December 2022, the victim confided in her brother, who told her she had been right to refuse the accused's advances. Her brother wanted to tell their mother about the acts but the victim refused, fearing that her mother's feelings would be hurt.

Meanwhile, the man sent the victim more messages asking her for sex acts. She declined to, and the man apologised.

In January 2023, the brother and the victim revealed what she had been through to their mother.

After discussing the matter, the victim agreed to forgive the accused to avoid breaking the family apart. The man continued residing with them.

DISCOVERY OF OFFENCES

The victim's plight was discovered by a tuition teacher who noticed cuts on the victim's left forearm. The victim tried to pass off the cuts as cat scratches but the teacher took her to a social worker for help.

This was when the victim revealed her feelings of worthlessness and her thoughts about overdosing on medication.

This social worker then spoke to the victim's mother, who revealed what her husband had done to the victim. She said the victim had agreed to give the accused a second chance.

The victim was subsequently brought to be examined in a hospital and a police report was lodged.

Even after the accused was arrested on May 12, 2023, the victim expressed concern that the family would be torn apart by the matter.

According to the prosecution, the victim still lives with her mother and two brothers. Her mother is not currently facing any criminal prosecution.

SENTENCING ARGUMENTS

The prosecution sought 14 to 15 years' jail and 12 strokes of the cane for the accused, while the defence sought 12 to 13 years' jail.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Kathy Chu said the accused had used the victim for his personal sexual gratification.

Ms Chu described his charge for engaging in sex in the victim's presence as "disturbing" as the man had "prematurely exposed the victim to information and knowledge she (was) not of age for".

What was "particularly perverse" was the sex act between himself and her mother, which showed that he did not care about the repercussions on her and her mother, said Ms Chu.

The accused's lawyer Teo Choo Kee said his client was "very repentant" and sorry for what he had done.

"To this date, he cannot understand what came over him to commit these acts which were clearly reprehensible," said Mr Teo, adding that his client sought forgiveness from those he had hurt.

In his brief oral remarks, Justice Aidan Xu @ Aedit Abdullah had harsh words for the accused, whom he addressed directly.

"You committed crimes against your stepdaughter which were heinous and depraved. You robbed her of her innocence when she was only 11 years old.

"She calls you papa and regarded you as her father (but you) violated her and made use of her to satisfy your lust."

The judge added that the harm and damage caused to the victim was clear in her reaction when the accused had asked her to record him and her mother.

"Rather than being repulsed (and disgusted), her reaction was that she was relieved that she was not going to be assaulted yet again. This is heartbreaking," Justice Xu said.

He called this offence "especially depraved behaviour", as the accused had not only exposed the victim to a sexual act, but one between her parents.

The judge expressed hope that the victim will recover and commended the tuition teacher and social worker for their vigilance, hoping that they and their colleagues will "continue to do their best".

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/m...ehavior-4956011

PAS don't want Grid girls at MotoGP

Mustadio — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:57:22 +0800

Grid girls at MotoGP races determined by organisers, sports minister says as PAS MP calls for end to ‘tradition’

By Malay Mail
Thursday, 06 Feb 2025 11:07 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The presence of grid girls at MotoGP races is determined by the event organiser, Spain-based Dorna Sports, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.

Responding to a question from Fawwaz Jan (PN-Permatang Pauh), Yeoh explained that these women serve as promotional staff or brand ambassadors for companies involved in the races, according to a report published today in Free Malaysia Today.

Their role includes marketing, promoting, and advertising MotoGP teams, she said.

"Sepang International Circuit’s (SIC) role (in these races) is to provide the facilities at the circuit.

"However, the ministry, through SIC, holds engagements with the organiser from time to time to improve the quality and content of the Grand Prix when held in Malaysia, taking into account religious and cultural sensitivities at the same time,” she said in a written reply to the Dewan Rakyat.

Yeoh emphasised that protecting the religious and cultural sensitivities of Malaysia’s multiracial community remains a priority for her ministry.

Fawwaz, who is also Penang PAS information chief, had asked whether the ministry planned to end the "tradition” of grid girls in motorsports events organised by the ministry or government-linked companies.

Yeoh noted that last year’s MotoGP Grand Prix in Sepang attracted 184,923 spectators, including more than 18,000 foreign tourists.

A study by SIC also found that the 2022 MotoGP contributed over RM150 million to the local economy, she said.