Monday, April 27, 2026

‘Tok Min is far better than me’: Rafizi praises Aminuddin’s humility, prays for MB and wife

‘Tok Min is far better than me’: Rafizi praises Aminuddin’s humility, prays for MB and wife

Former minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has voiced support for Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, describing him as ‘like an elder brother’ and praising his humility despite years in office. — Bernama pic

Monday, 27 Apr 2026 4:15 PM MYT

PETALING JAYA, April 27 — Former minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has voiced support for Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, describing him as “like an elder brother” and praising his humility despite years in office.

In a post on X, Rafizi said he had called Aminuddin in the morning to check in.

“He laughed and sounded cheerful, saying he had just visited two schools and planned to visit four more, but stopped briefly at a stall for breakfast with his wife,” Rafizi wrote.

Rafizi added that he was not worried about Aminuddin, whom he affectionately referred to as “Tok Min”, calling him “a good man, far better than me”. He recalled knowing Aminuddin from the time he lived in a single storey terrace house and drove a Proton Exora, noting that his character had remained unchanged even after years as Menteri Besar.

“Whatever happens, I believe Tok Min and Kak Wan will not be shaken. There is wisdom in everything. That is the strength of someone who understands that rank and position are merely a trust, a responsibility on loan,” Rafizi said.

N. Sembilan MB to remain in office after 14 Umno assemblymen withdraw support

N. Sembilan MB to remain in office after 14 Umno assemblymen withdraw support

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun will continue in office after the Royal Highness Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has advised him to carry on administering the state. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Monday, 27 Apr 2026 5:22 PM MYT

SEREMBAN, April 27 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun will continue in office after the Royal Highness Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has advised him to carry on administering the state.

He said this is despite 14 Umno assemblymen withdrawing their support for the current administration.

“I have formally presented the latest position on the state government’s backing to his Royal Highness, outlining the shift in support among 14 Umno assemblymen.

“Following due consideration, his Royal Highness has advised that I continue discharging my duties as usual pending clearer developments on the matter.

“The move is in line with legal provisions and the State Constitution, with the state administration expected to proceed as normal until there is definitive clarity on the government’s majority,” Aminuddin told reporters at his official residence here.

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RETURN LABUAN TO SABAH — PUTRAJAYA MUST ANSWER, NOT EVADE

Murray Hunter
Apr 27, 2026

RETURN LABUAN TO SABAH — PUTRAJAYA MUST ANSWER, NOT EVADE

Daniel John Jambun

RETURN LABUAN TO SABAH — PUTRAJAYA MUST ANSWER, NOT EVADE

Borneo’s Plight in Malaysia Foundation (BoPiMaFo) issues a direct challenge to the Federal Government:

Will Putrajaya respect Sabah’s rights — or continue to ignore them?

The call to return Labuan is no longer coming from activists alone.

It is now coming from the very leader who oversaw its cession — Harris Salleh.

When the architect of the decision calls for its reversal, the issue is no longer historical.

It is a matter of national accountability.

1. PUTRAJAYA CANNOT HIDE BEHIND PROCEDURE

Yes, Labuan was ceded through legal process.

But let us be clear:

- there was no referendum

- there was no direct consent of the people

- there were expectations of development that remain disputed

Procedure was followed. But trust was broken.

2. LABUAN IS PART OF A LARGER PATTERN OF FAILURE

The Labuan issue does not stand alone.

It reflects a consistent pattern:

- Sabah’s 40% revenue entitlement under Article 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution remains unresolved

- Commitments under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 continue to be diluted

- Critical national findings remain unimplemented

Sabah has given.

Putrajaya has delayed.

3. FROM REGRET TO RESPONSIBILITY — HARRIS MUST LEAD

BoPiMaFo calls for the immediate establishment of a:

LABUAN REVIEW AND RESTORATION COMMISSION

And we take a firm position:

Harris Salleh must chair this Commission.

Not as a symbol of blame.

But as a figure of accountability.

If he now says Labuan should be returned, then he must lead the process to determine:

- what was promised

- what was delivered

- what must now be corrected

4. PUTRAJAYA MUST COMMIT — OR EXPLAIN ITS REFUSAL

BoPiMaFo demands that the Federal Government:

- publicly state its position on the return of Labuan

- agree to an independent review process

- commit to consultation with Labuan residents and Sabahans

- outline the constitutional pathway forward

If Putrajaya refuses, then it must answer one question:

Why is the will of the people acceptable in theory — but ignored in practice when it concerns Sabah?

5. THIS IS NO LONGER ABOUT LABUAN ALONE

This is about:

- constitutional integrity

- federal–state balance

- the credibility of national commitments

From Labuan…

to the 40% revenue entitlement…

to the implementation of national findings…

Sabah’s rights have been treated as negotiable.

BoPiMaFo rejects this entirely.

The time for silence has passed.

The time for procedural excuses has passed.

The time for accountability has arrived.

BoPiMaFo affirms:

Sabah’s future will not be decided by historical convenience — but by present truth and constitutional justice.

“If Putrajaya can take — it must also be prepared to return.”

Daniel John Jambun

Borneo’s Plight in Malaysia Foundation (BoPiMaFo)

Break Away or Fade Away? DAP’s High-Stakes Gamble Ahead of GE16

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OPINION | Break Away or Fade Away? DAP’s High-Stakes Gamble Ahead of GE16

26 Apr 2026 • 1:00 PM MYT

Kpost
Operation Consultant who is a keen observer of politics and current affairs

Image Credit: Concept by Chatgpt, Edited by GeminiAi

As Malaysia edges closer to the next general election, a provocative question is gaining traction in political circles: should the Democratic Action Party (DAP) walk away from Pakatan Harapan (PH) and contest solo to safeguard its non-Malay support base, particularly among its traditional Chinese working-class loyalists?

The argument is as bold as it is divisive.

On one side, analysts suggest that the current political climate is drifting toward sharper ethnic voting patterns - DAP consolidating Chinese-majority constituencies while PAS strengthens its grip on Malay heartlands. If this trend holds, both parties could emerge as formidable forces in GE16, albeit on opposite ends of Malaysia’s political spectrum.

For DAP, the concern is not just about winning seats, but about preserving its identity and credibility. Once seen as a vocal political force, the party now faces the burdens of incumbency. Critics argue that by remaining within PH, DAP risks being perceived as playing “second fiddle” - despite having the largest number of MPs and being expected to wield significant influence in policymaking, it remains constrained in its public positioning. Over time, this perception could erode its support among grassroots Chinese voters who expect stronger advocacy on longstanding issues.

Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid has cautioned that DAP must carefully reassess its options. He points out that dissatisfaction is quietly brewing among Chinese grassroots groups, particularly over unresolved matters like the United Examination Certificate (UEC). Resistance from within PH itself, including elements in PKR, only compounds the frustration. As pressure mounts, DAP’s rank-and-file may demand clearer, more assertive positioning - something harder to achieve within a coalition framework.

Adding to the uncertainty is the growing internal friction within PKR, particularly the widening rift involving Rafizi Ramli’s faction. Such divisions could weaken PH’s appeal among urban and non-Malay voters, indirectly affecting DAP’s electoral fortunes. If splinter factions or alternative coalitions emerge, the vote base could fragment further, opening doors for parties like MCA, MIC, or Gerakan to stage a comeback.

Yet, going solo is no guaranteed victory.

Political analyst James Chin notes that DAP’s dominance remains largely intact due to its historically large majorities. However, he warns that credible, high-profile challengers - especially those campaigning on governance and integrity - could pose real threats in key urban constituencies. The risk is not widespread collapse, but strategic erosion.

There is also a deeper, more uncomfortable question: would a DAP exit from PH accelerate Malaysia’s drift toward race-based politics? A scenario where DAP and PAS dominate along ethnic lines may be electorally efficient, but it risks undermining the multiracial foundation that coalitions like PH were built upon.

Ultimately, DAP stands in a dilemma. Staying in PH means balancing compromise with influence - often at the cost of having clear goals but lacking the power to execute them. Leaving, however, means reclaiming independence while risking isolation in a fragmented political landscape.

GE16 may not just be a contest of seats, but a defining moment for DAP’s political soul. Will it choose a comfortable, window-dressing coalition with a few cushy positions but little real power - one that could gradually chart its downfall - or take a riskier, independent path to retain its core support? Going solo to win the election first, and then partnering with a new, like-minded coalition for pragmatism, may be a better choice.

The choice DAP makes could reshape Malaysia’s political map for the next cycle of governance.

By: Kpost

Najib drops his appeal for house arrest, court records show

Najib drops his appeal for house arrest, court records show

Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who has been a prisoner since August 2022, has cancelled his Court of Appeal bid to serve the rest of his SRC jail term at home. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Monday, 27 Apr 2026 7:00 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has stopped his court attempt to be put on house arrest in the SRC case, which means he is no longer asking the courts to enable him to spend the rest of his six-year jail term at home.

The goal of Najib’s appeal was to be allowed to serve the remainder of his term at his Kuala Lumpur home, instead of Kajang Prison.

But Najib has now dropped or cancelled this appeal, and continues to remain in prison.

Based on court documents sighted by Malay Mail, the law firm representing Najib (Shafee & Co) had on April 3 informed the Court of Appeal that it was filing a Notice of Discontinuance for the appeal.

In the notice of discontinuance dated April 2, there was only one sentence to inform the courts that Najib would no longer pursue his appeal for house arrest: “Please take note that the appellant named above wishes to terminate and withdraw this appeal against the respondents without liberty to file afresh and with no order as to costs.”

In that notice to the court, Najib did not give any reason for why he was permanently cancelling his appeal for house arrest.

On April 14, the Court of Appeal’s deputy registrar Adilah Mohtar officially recorded that the Notice of Discontinuance filed by Najib’s lawyers was in order, and recorded the appeal as being struck out.

Now that Najib has dropped his court appeal for house arrest “without liberty to file afresh”, it means that he can no longer file an appeal again in this case for house arrest.

When will Najib’s six-year jail term in SRC case end?

Najib has been a prisoner since August 23, 2022, when he began serving his 12-year jail term over the misappropriation of SRC International Sdn Bhd’s RM42 million.

In 2024, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in a Pardons Board meeting decided to reduce Najib’s jail term to six years, and also reduced his fine from RM210 million to RM50 million.

Najib’s reduced six-year jail term would end either in August 2028 or August 2029, depending on whether he pays the RM50 million fine.

Criminal lawyers previously told Malay Mail that Najib’s imprisonment in the SRC case could end even earlier in August 2026 or August 2027 (again depending on whether he pays the fine), if he is given the typical one-third remission or reduction of jail time for prisoners with good behaviour.

Najib would be either 73 or 74 by then.

Najib’s separate 15-year jail term in the 1MDB case

Separately, on Dec 26, 2025, the High Court found Najib guilty on all 25 charges involving more than RM2 billion in misappropriated 1MDB funds, and sentenced him to prison and fines.

The High Court ordered Najib to start serving his 15-year jail term in the 1MDB case after he completes his six-year jail term in the SRC case.

Najib is appealing against his conviction and sentence in the 1MDB case.

When contacted by Malay Mail after a case management last Friday, Najib’s lawyer Wan Mohammad Arfan Wan Othman confirmed that the Court of Appeal has scheduled May 22 as the next case management date for the appeal.

Arfan said the lawyers are currently waiting for the High Court’s written judgment in the 1MDB case, and the next case management would be for further updates on the status of the judgment.

On March 26, Najib’s lead defence lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah reportedly denied that his client had filed a new application for a royal pardon.

Media converge on MB’s residence as emergency meetings follow Umno’s withdrawal of support in Negeri Sembilan

Media converge on MB’s residence as emergency meetings follow Umno’s withdrawal of support in Negeri Sembilan

Media gather outside the menteri besar’s residence in Seremban. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun

Monday, 27 Apr 2026 3:22 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Media personnel have begun gathering outside the official residence of Negeri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, following Umno’s decision to withdraw support for his administration.

Aminuddin has called an emergency meeting at his residence this afternoon in response to the development, which involves all 14 Umno assemblymen in the state retracting their backing for the PKR leader.

Without Umno, Pakatan Harapan holds 17 seats, short of the 19 required to form the state government.

Separately, Negeri Sembilan DAP, which holds 11 seats, convened an emergency meeting at its state headquarters in Kemayan Square, chaired by secretary-general and state chairman Anthony Loke.

The meetings were confirmed by Nilai assemblyman Arul Kumar Jambunathan, with DAP representatives expected to head to the Mentri Besar’s residence after their discussions.

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has called an emergency meeting at his official residence in Seremban after Umno withdrew support for his administration in Negeri Sembilan. — Bernama pic

Loke said a press conference would be held later at Aminuddin’s residence, although invitations had yet to be issued at the time of writing.

Negeri Sembilan Umno chief Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said the decision to withdraw support was linked to an ongoing dispute involving four chieftains seeking to remove the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, from his position.

He added that an official letter would be submitted to the state assembly speaker and secretary.

Meanwhile, Perikatan Nasional’s five assemblymen have said they are prepared to work with Umno’s 14 representatives to form a new state government and ensure stability.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

An MACC Witness Has Now Dragged Anwar’s Name Into a Corruption Probe — And Rafizi Already Warned About a “Jho Low 2.0”

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An MACC Witness Has Now Dragged Anwar’s Name Into a Corruption Probe — And Rafizi Already Warned About a “Jho Low 2.0”

26 Apr 2026 • 4:00 PM MYT

TheRealNehruism
An award-winning Newswav creator, Bebas News columnist & ex-FMT columnist

Image credit: Malaysia Now

For years, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has positioned himself as the face of reform, transparency, and institutional accountability.

But now, a fresh controversy is threatening that image — because an individual reportedly treated as a credible witness by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has publicly uttered the names of both Anwar and his former political secretary, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, in video clip in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation.

And this is precisely the kind of political risk that Rafizi Ramli warned about months ago when he cautioned Anwar that Farhash could become his “Jho Low 2.0.”
A witness trusted by MACC is now naming names

According to reports, Parti Pejuang has urged authorities to investigate both Anwar and Farhash following the emergence of a new video clip involving businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong.

"Wasn't Sofia Rini an important witness in the case involving Shamsul Iskandar? This means the MACC (Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission) and the Attorney General believe Sofia Rini's testimony.

The MACC, PDRM (Royal Malaysia Police), and KDN (Ministry of Home Affairs) have no other choice. Farhash and Anwar must be investigated.

The MACC needs to issue a notice under Section 36 of the MACC Act 2009 in the names of Farhash and Anwar. Both of them must declare their assets," Pejuang information chief Rafique Rashid Ali said.

Sofia is not a random political commentator making allegations from the sidelines.

She has reportedly served as an important witness for MACC in a corruption case involving businessman Albert Tei and former aide to the prime minister Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.

That distinction matters.

As Pejuang information chief Rafique Rashid Ali pointed out, if Sofia is being relied upon as a witness in a corruption investigation, it suggests that both MACC and the Attorney-General’s Chambers consider her testimony serious enough to examine.

In the newly surfaced video, Sofia allegedly mentioned both Anwar and Farhash by name.

That alone does not prove wrongdoing.

But it does raise an unavoidable question:

If investigators consider her credible enough in one corruption probe, can authorities simply ignore allegations when they implicate individuals closer to the center of power?

Rafique argued they cannot.

He called on MACC, the police, and the Home Ministry to investigate both men and urged MACC to invoke Section 36 of the MACC Act 2009.

That provision allows the commission to compel individuals to declare their assets and makes it a criminal offence to refuse or provide false information.

Failure to comply can result in up to five years imprisonment and a fine of RM100,000.

That is not a trivial request.

It reflects growing pressure for authorities to demonstrate that anti-corruption laws apply equally — whether the individual involved is a businessman, an opposition politician, or the prime minister himself.
Sofia has also denied certain allegations

It is equally important to acknowledge that Sofia has denied being a proxy for Shamsul.

After earlier videos emerged last year, she said allegations made against her by Albert Tei were defamatory.

She also explicitly denied ever meeting Anwar regarding the allegations raised.

“I want to stress here that I am not a proxy for Shamsul. And I must clarify that I have never met or held any discussions with PMX regarding the allegations made by Albert.”

That denial should be taken seriously too.

At this stage, these remain allegations — not proven facts.

But denials do not eliminate the need for scrutiny.

They make scrutiny even more necessary.
Rafizi saw this danger coming

What makes this story even more politically explosive is that Rafizi had already publicly warned Anwar about Farhash.

And he used one of the most politically radioactive comparisons possible.

He said Farhash could become Anwar’s version of Jho Low.

That was not rhetorical exaggeration.

Rafizi’s warning was rooted in concerns about how politically connected individuals can leverage access to power to rapidly build corporate empires.

He described how influential but unelected figures could become middlemen between businesses and government contracts.

His warning was blunt:

“Malaysia has already been burned once by the Jho Low saga.”

He cautioned that Malaysia should never again allow an unelected individual with opaque influence to operate near the center of government.

And yet concerns surrounding Farhash continued to grow.

Since Anwar became prime minister, Farhash has reportedly accumulated stakes and positions in multiple major companies.

He became linked to HeiTech Padu Berhad, which was shortlisted for the RM1 billion National Integrated Immigration System project.

He was also tied to major mining interests that sparked public controversy.

Farhash has denied wrongdoing and has filed multiple defamation suits against critics.

But the broader issue was never merely legal.

It was political.

It was about perception.

And in politics, perception often becomes reality long before court rulings arrive.
Reform credibility is now on the line

Anwar built his political career by attacking corruption under previous administrations.

He condemned elite impunity.

He promised a cleaner Malaysia.

That is why this controversy is uniquely dangerous.

If people begin to believe that corruption investigations stop where political convenience begins, the reform narrative collapses.

And if names linked to the prime minister continue surfacing in corruption controversies, comparisons to the past will only intensify.

This does not mean Anwar is guilty.

It means the burden of transparency is now even higher.

The government cannot demand accountability from others while treating allegations involving its own inner circle as politically inconvenient noise.

The lesson of the 1MDB era was simple:

Ignoring early warning signs often creates larger disasters later.

And Rafizi’s warning may now look far less dramatic than it once did.

Police arrest bus driver for reckless driving after running red light, crashing into three cars on Jalan Klang Lama

Police arrest bus driver for reckless driving after running red light, crashing into three cars on Jalan Klang Lama

Police have arrested a bus driver in his 40s after he allegedly ran a red light and crashed into three cars on Jalan Klang Lama yesterday. — Picture via social media

Sunday, 26 Apr 2026 7:37 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Police have arrested a bus driver in his 40s after he allegedly ran a red light and crashed into three cars on Jalan Klang Lama here yesterday.

Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the suspect has been remanded for three days starting today to assist in an investigation under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.

“The suspect is believed to have run a red light around 6.20 pm yesterday and crashed his bus into three cars.

“One driver sustained minor injuries, while the other drivers were unharmed. The bus driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs during initial screening,” he said in a statement today.

Shamsudin added that police received a report about the incident at 8.06 pm yesterday.

He also urged any witnesses to come forward and assist with the investigation by contacting Traffic Investigating Officer Insp Mohd Nazar Md Kasim at 012-5653395, or the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters operations room at 03-79662222. — Bernama

PAS sets bold Melaka goal in state election, minimum 15 out of 28

PAS sets bold Melaka goal in state election, minimum 15 out of 28

PAS election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor believes his party can win as many as 21 seats out of 28 in the next Melaka state election, saying four seats currently held by DAP are challenging. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Sunday, 26 Apr 2026 4:53 PM MYT

MELAKA, April 26 — PAS is aiming to capture Melaka in the coming state election, with the floor target set at 15 of the 28 seats in total.

Its election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is confident the party can win as many as 21 seats or more, the New Straits Times reported.

“We see 24 seats as not too difficult. If the strategy is right, we can go further. The minimum target is 15 seats, but the potential is there to reach more, possibly up to 21,” he was quoted as saying at a PAS event in Bukit Katil yesterday.

Sanusi, who is also Kedah Menteri Besar, said only about four seats currently held by DAP are seen as more challenging, while the remainder present strong opportunities for PAS.

He called on party machinery to intensify preparations and strengthen grassroots campaigning ahead of the polls.

“Winning Melaka would carry significant symbolic value and boost the standing of PAS, demonstrating its capability to govern effectively,” he was quoted as saying.

In the 2021 Melaka state election, Barisan Nasional (BN) won 21 seats, Pakatan Harapan secured five, and Perikatan Nasional – of which PAS is a component – took two.

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If PAS were to win Melaka, we can say goodbye to good olde fashion Malaysian democracy.

WATCH: The World This Week — ‘War on Hold’

Consortium News
Volume 31, Number 113 — Saturday, April 25, 2026

WATCH: The World This Week — ‘War on Hold’

Former C.I.A. analyst Ray McGovern and ex-U.N. weapons inspector Scott Ritter join The World This Week to discuss the latest developments in the Iran war as Donald Trump cancels his realtors’ return to Islamabad. 8 pm EDT, Saturday.

Guests: Ray McGovern and Scott Ritter. Interviewer: Joe Lauria. Producer: Cathy Vogan.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was already in Islamabad with a written proposal to end the war to present to the United States. The Iranian foreign ministry said the proposal would have been transmitted through Pakistani mediators and not directly to Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the New York real estate agents that Donald Trump initially was sending to the Pakistani capital on Saturday.

Vice President J.D. Vance, who led the U.S. side in the failed talks earlier this month, was being held behind in Washington “on standby … if we feel it’s a necessary use of his time,” said Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary.

But on Saturday, Trump abruptly canceled Witkoff and Kushner’s departure.

“I’ve told my people a little while ago, they were getting ready to leave, and I said, ‘Nope, you’re not making an 18-hour flight to go there. We have all the cards,’” Trump said in a statement. “They can call us anytime they want, but you’re not going to be making any more 18-hour flights to sit around talking about nothing.”

Having said he would not meet directly with Trump’s envoy, Araghchi had left Pakistan before the cancellation of the U.S. delegations’ flight, according to Western and Iranian outlets. Press TV reported:

“The Iranian delegation left Islamabad before US envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, were expected to travel to the Pakistani capital to meet with mediators.

US President Donald Trump, however, later told Fox News that he had canceled the visit.

Tehran had previously said that there was no plan for the Iranian delegation to meet with the American representatives in Islamabad.”

Huge differences remain in the standoff between the two sides in a war that has been on hold since Trump blinked and extended a ceasefire “indefinitely” last Tuesday. Iran wants sanctions lifted and assets unfrozen; an end to the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports; a vow of U.S. non-aggression and the removal of U.S. troops from the Middle East.

The U.S. wants the Strait of Hormuz opened, an end to nuclear enrichment by Iran and a hidden stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium. It seems the U.S. is no longer demanding that Iran give up its ballistic missile defense.

There could be room for a deal on the enrichment issue. At the first round of talks, Iran proposed a five-year, monitored suspension of all nuclear enrichment, even though Iran is permitted to enrich under the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT). The U.S. countered with a proposal for a 20-year suspension.

Before Trump had agreed to extend the ceasefire indefinitely, he threatened to destroy Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure. Iran has vowed to retaliate in kind against Gulf Arab states and Israel. A resumption of hostilities promises to bring about extensive regional destruction that would plunge the world into a long-term economic crisis of historic proportions.

Despite saying the U.S. “holds all the cards,” the U.S. and Israel had failed to achieve all of its war aims: overthrowing the Iranian government, destroying its ballistic missiles, seizing a stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium and its capacity to enrich more.

1917 Again in Russia?

McGovern and Ritter will also discuss the battlefield in Ukraine and the domestic situation in Russia after the leader of the main opposition party, Russian Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov, told the State Duma: “If you don’t quickly take measures – financial, economic and other measures -then by autumn what await us is what happened in 1917.”

Qualifications fraud threatens integrity of Malaysian higher education

Murray Hunter
Apr 25, 2026

Qualifications fraud threatens integrity of Malaysian higher education

Having a reputation for fake certificates or slack regulation of qualifications is a direct threat to the aims of the Malaysian Higher Education Blueprint (MHEB) 2026-2035

This is my latest column in The Vibes

QUALIFICATIONS fraud is quite easy to understand, it is passing off certificates as being genuine, accredited and regulated when they are not.

For a country like Malaysia, having a reputation for fake certificates or slack regulation of qualifications is a direct threat to the aims of the Malaysian Higher Education Blueprint (MHEB) 2026-2035.

It also leaves students who have borrowed money to attend universities and colleges victims receiving certificates and diplomas that have no accreditation status in Malaysia.

Simply put, qualification fraud means misrepresenting non-regulated certificates and diplomas as being regulated by a national accreditation authority such as the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Historically, Malaysia has been very susceptible to qualifications fraud due to the proliferation of British and other overseas degrees touted by private education institutes around the country. This went unregulated until the MQA was formed back in 2007.

However, even with the assistance of the MQA there are several unaccredited foreign qualifications still on offer from both public and private higher education institutions in Malaysia.

Some institutions offer UK degrees and qualifications promoting them as being “British Accredited.”

However, investigations with the UK authorities found a different story. The UK accreditation agencies made it clear that any UK qualification offered outside of the UK by an overseas higher education institution is not regulated by the UK authorities.

In November 2024, the MQA CEO Datuk Professor Dr. Mohammad Shatar Sabran issued a stern warning.

No qualifications should be issued by local higher education institutions unless they are accredited in Malaysia by the MQA.

The latest case to gain attention are the Level 4 and 5 certificates issued by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) from the UK.

Unaccredited CMI certificates are offered through as many as 21 local higher education institutions.

It is apparent that in most cases the universities involved were not aware of the accreditation issues when they offered CMI certificates as ‘Dual Accredited’ degrees, packaging them with their own valid certificates.

Fortunately, as a direct response to the controversy, several universities have already taken decisive action.

Asia Pacific University (APU) has stopped advertising CMI certificates, the Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) has reportedly ended its contact with CMI.

It is also understood that UiTM is also reviewing their position in offering CMI certificates through their campuses.

A number of other universities are also in the process of reviewing CMI certificates following the lead of APU and MUST.

Even though the MQA has stressed that higher education institutions issuing unaccredited qualifications erodes public trust in the higher education system and may cause students to invest time and resources in credentials that lack legal and professional standing, the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has been lax in enforcing the issue of accreditation.

The ministry has been contacted several times by the writer but has so far not provided any reply or public clarification.

The ministry’s current silence is raising concerns among stakeholders who are calling for more robust regulatory enforcement to protect students and the reputation and integrity of Malaysian higher education.

Questions are also being raised about Malaysian higher education institutions relying on additional endorsement of local degrees by foreign organizations rather than emphasizing the quality of MQA regulation alone.

The dangers of qualification fraud extend beyond individual cases, posing systemic risks.

The circulation of unregulated certificates undermines confidence in Malaysian graduates and diminishes the national reputation for academic excellence.

Employers struggle to distinguish genuine qualifications from fraudulent ones, leading to unfair hiring practices and lost opportunities for deserving candidates.

Moreover, students who unknowingly pursue such credentials may face setbacks in their career progression, unable to secure jobs or further study due to invalid certification.

Some Malaysian universities are now taking the matter into their own hands by adopting blockchain-powered “Zero Fake Certificates” credentialing through a system called BlockchainCert by a local organisation called MasChain.

Such tamperproof and instantly accessible and verifiable digital certificate systems are adding integrity to Malaysian higher education.

To safeguard the future of higher education in Malaysia, stakeholders must prioritise transparency and regulation.

The MQA’s guidance highlights the importance of verifying programme accreditation and ensuring that qualifications are recognised both locally and internationally.

By addressing qualification fraud proactively, Malaysia can protect its students, uphold the integrity of its educational institutions, and maintain its standing as a centre of academic excellence in the region. – April 22, 2026

Classical move with a twist

Classical move with a twist

By Philip Golingai

Sunday, 26 Apr 2026

Who’s in, who’s out? The ‘war’ between Hamzah (left) and Muhyiddin has left the former without a party. But moves are afoot to bring Hamzah back into the opposition bloc – which could see former opposition chairman Muhyiddin exiting it. — Filepics/The Star

INSIDE Perikatan Nasional’s structure, there’s a possibility that a Trojan Horse move is being readied for partyless Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.

It is a plan to turn a Perikatan affiliate party into a custom-built political vehicle for him, his 18 former and present Bersatu MPs, and his grassroots supporters, so they can all secure a future within the opposition coalition.

The gate for Hamzah, who was sacked as a Bersatu deputy president, is being opened through Berjasa, which, alongside Pejuang, was accepted into Perikatan as an affiliate member (ahli bersekutu).

This is not the Berjasa of old. The party has undergone a strategic rebranding and constitutional shift to shed its image as a fringe Islamist group. Formerly known as Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia, the party is now positioning itself as Parti Berjasa Malaysia. By opening its membership to non-Muslims, Berjasa is ensuring that Hamzah’s transition isn’t framed as a “Malay exodus”, but as a broadening nationalist front.

This shift provides a vital legal home for Bersatu’s non-Muslim rebel MPs. This includes suspended former Bersatu vice- president Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee (MP for Beluran in Sabah) and Datuk Ali Biju (MP for Saratok in Sarawak). By becoming a multi-ethnic vehicle, Berjasa allows these non-Muslim Bornean politicians to become members of the party.

Berjasa has come a long way. It started in 1977 as a PAS splinter party founded by Datuk Muhammad Nasir during a leadership crisis in Kelantan. If it is elevated to a full component of Perikatan, it would mark a historic homecoming – a return to its PAS-aligned roots. Pejuang, headed by Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, is also expected to be accepted as a full component party within Perikatan.

This will further cement a new power bloc that bypasses the Bersatu leadership. The power dynamic within the coalition has shifted decisively, and it is now firmly under PAS’s control. The chairman is Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar of PAS, and the secretary-general is Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan of PAS.

Bersatu and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin lost control of the coalition when the Bersatu president was forced to resign as chairman early this year. Furthermore, the secretary-general post is no longer held by a Muhyiddin loyalist, as Datuk Seri Azmin Ali was replaced by Takiyuddin.

With 19 MPs (Hamzah plus his 18 loyalists), a rejuvenated Berjasa will instantly become the second-largest party in Perikatan, dwarfing what remains of a hollowed-out Bersatu, which has about six MPs.

In the standard Trojan Horse move devised by Odysseus, you hide something inside a gift to get it through a guarded gate.

In this scenario, the gate is Perikatan, a tattered Bersatu could be deemed the guards, the gift is the political shell of Berjasa, and the hidden soldiers are Hamzah and his legion of MPs, assemblymen, and supporters.

But in this case, I call it a Reverse Trojan Horse because Hamzah isn’t outside the gates trying to sneak in; he is already inside the coalition structure as an MP backing Perikatan and who is backed by PAS, which has taken control of the coalition.

The brilliance of the possible Berjasa manoeuvre lies in its cunning against Bersatu. For Muh-yiddin, staying in Perikatan after the move would mean acknowledging that archrival Hamzah has successfully entered Perikatan. Muhyiddin’s party would be relegated to third place in the coalition, behind PAS and Berjasa. Bersatu would also have to give up contesting incumbent seats held by former and present Bersatu MPs who join Berjasa.

If the Berjasa Reverse Trojan Horse manoeuvre happens, Bersatu and Muhyiddin must decide whether they want to remain in the opposition coalition. If the party leaves, Muh-yiddin would like King Priam, who was left to watch his Troy (Bersatu) burn from the inside before being forced to abandon the throne of his kingdom.

In the classics, the Trojan Horse was a “gift” from Odysseus that ended a 10-year stalemate. In 2026, Hamzah’s Berjasa manoeuvre serves a similar purpose, breaking the deadlock between the opposition’s warring factions.

But unlike the Greeks who sacked Troy and sailed away, the “Odysseus” from Larut has no intention of leaving. If the Reverse Trojan Horse move happens, and Hamzah bypasses the guards – ie, Bersatu – and gets inside, he will simply have to wait for the old leadership (Bersatu) to depart so he can claim the keys to the kingdom.

In this reverse twist, the horse wouldn’t just bring an end to the war, it would bring a new king.

Ensure mosques manage Friday prayers traffic - don tells authorities

Ensure mosques manage Friday prayers traffic - don tells authorities

Published: Apr 26, 2026 11:19 AM
Updated: 1:45 PM

Islamic architecture professor Tajuddin Rasdi has urged religious authorities and local councils to step up enforcement to address traffic congestion linked to Friday prayers, warning that the issue risks fuelling racial tension.

This comes after the incident that prompted objections to Friday prayers at the Taman Seraya Surau in Ampang. Friday prayers have been held there since 2019.

In a statement, Tajuddin, a member of the National Unity Advisory Council, said traffic congestion has long been a source of friction among communities.

Alluding to a 2017 reported riot at Taman Austin Perdana in Johor Bahru, he said such issues have “always sparked racial tension and even non-Muslims have been beaten up for honking to clear traffic”.

Impose fines

Commenting on the Ampang incident, Tajuddin called on state Religious Affairs Departments to monitor surau and mosques granted permission to hold Friday prayers, to ensure there is no obstruction of residential driveways or nearby premises.

He also urged municipal councils to closely oversee the matter and impose fines on both places of worship and vehicle owners involved in such infractions.

“Surau and mosques must hire women People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) members to manage traffic flow during Friday prayers and ensure no blocking of driveways.

“The Religious Affairs Department must reprimand any surau or mosques that cause traffic disruption and blockages, and if need be, cancel the permission for Friday prayers to be held if the violations persist,” Tajuddin said.

On Friday, the surau management at Taman Seraya lodged police reports against an individual who allegedly objected to the azan (call to prayer) and the holding of Friday prayers there.

Teratai assemblyperson Yew Jia Haur’s service centre - which tried to mediate the dispute - had also lodged a police report against the person.

New MACC chief must probe ‘corporate mafia’ claims, says DAP’s Gobind

New MACC chief must probe ‘corporate mafia’ claims, says DAP’s Gobind

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo delivers a speech during the Leadership Digital Symposium for National-type Tamil School Headmasters at the Freeport A’Famosa Outlet Convention Centre in Alor Gajah on April 23, 2026. — Bernama pic

Saturday, 25 Apr 2026 5:03 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo today challenged the incoming Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief to investigate allegations of a “corporate mafia” within the agency and resolve the shareholding controversy involving his predecessor, Tan Sri Azam Baki.

The call comes after the government announced today the appointment of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new MACC chief commissioner, effective May 13.

In a statement, Gobind, who is also the digital minister, said Abdul Halim’s first priority must be to restore public confidence by outlining a clear reform roadmap.

A key part of this, he said, is tackling serious allegations of a “corporate mafia” operating within the MACC, where officials are suspected of being involved in corporate manoeuvres during investigations.

“These serious claims impact the MACC’s integrity and credibility. They must be addressed without fear, favour, or delay,” Gobind stated, calling for clear timelines for the investigations.

Gobind also stressed the need to conclude the investigation into the share ownership controversy involving the outgoing chief, Azam Baki.

He noted that while the Cabinet had directed action on the matter over a month ago, the issue remains unresolved.

He argued that the new MACC chief should begin his tenure without such “lingering allegations” hanging over the commission.

“As a special committee led by the Attorney General has already presented its findings to the Cabinet, this matter must be finalised quickly,” he said.

Gobind added that accountability and transparency are paramount, and the initial steps taken by the new chief commissioner will define the trajectory of his leadership and signal whether genuine reforms are underway.

Inside the Trump press gala shooting: What happened and what’s next

Inside the Trump press gala shooting: What happened and what’s next

This image released by US President Donald Trump via his Truth Social account (@realDonaldTrump) shows a person he claims to be the alleged suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on the ground after being apprehended on April 25, 2026. — AFP pic

Sunday, 26 Apr 2026 1:27 PM MYT

WASHINGTON, April 26 — US President Donald Trump and other attendees were evacuated last night after gunshots were fired at a glitzy media gala in Washington.

As details continue to emerge and investigations are underway, here is what we know about the shooting:

What happened in the ballroom?

Shots were heard after the welcoming speech at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association being held at the Washington Hilton Hotel, according to AFP reporters and other witnesses.

Tactical security teams with guns drawn took position on the stage where Trump was seated alongside his wife Melania, Vice President JD Vance and other officials, who were swiftly evacuated.

Hundreds of guests in black tie in the ballroom took cover under tables and later made their way into the hotel lobby and then outdoors as the event was postponed.

Authorities said no dignitaries or gala guests were hurt.

How did the shooting unfold?

A “sole gunman” rushed through a security checkpoint in the hotel lobby just outside the ballroom where the dinner was taking place around 8:36 pm (0036 GMT), according to authorities.

Trump shared footage on his Truth Social platform which appeared to show the suspect charging at the checkpoint before being swarmed by officers.

“He was armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives,” Metropolitan Police Department interim chief Jeffery Carroll told reporters.

Law enforcement exchanged gunfire with the suspect and “intercepted that individual.”

A uniformed Secret Service officer was “struck in his vest” and taken to hospital, but was doing well, Carroll said.

The suspect was not hit by gunfire, but was taken to a hospital to be evaluated.

He was in custody and due to be arraigned on Monday in a federal court.

A long gun and shell casings were found on the scene, FBI Director Kash Patel said, adding that the agency was carrying out witness interviews as part of its probe.

Who is the suspect?

Trump shared photos of the suspected shooter, shirtless and in handcuffs facedown on a carpeted floor, in what appears to be the Hilton lobby.

Authorities are yet to publicly confirm his identity, but US media reported that the suspect was a 31-year-old named Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California.

Based on preliminary information, “we do believe he was a guest here at the hotel,” Carroll told reporters.

The detained man is believed to be the only suspect in the case, officials said.

He is being charged with two counts currently: using a firearm during a crime of violence, and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.

Other charges could still be brought as the investigation proceeds.

“My impression is he was a lone wolf,” Trump said, adding that the suspect’s motivation was not yet clear but he believed the gunman was “sick.”

Were there security failures?

Questions swirled regarding the security at the reception and how a gun was brought into the hotel.

Attendees pointed out that there was a magnetometer placed outside the ballroom, but there was no such screening before that or at the entrance to the hotel itself.

Trump initially said it was “not a particularly secure building,” but later said the ballroom where the event was being held was not breached by the gunman and was “very, very secure.”

The checkpoint that the suspect tried to charge past was “right outside the ballroom,” authorities said.

“Because that checkpoint worked, there was no one who was injured,” Pirro said.

“We’ll go through video across the hotel to figure out how the gun got in, how it got down here,” Carroll added.

According to Trump, the security services did a “much better job than Butler,” where he was the target of an assassination attempt in 2024 during a campaign rally in the state of Pennsylvania. — AFP

PN will exploit pig-farming controversy, warns Loke

PN will exploit pig-farming controversy, warns Loke

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Mohamad Fadli

The DAP leader says Perikatan Nasional will make use of the issue to portray DAP as disrespecting the royal institution

Speaking at a fundraising dinner, DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook said the party has always respected the royal institution and the Sultan of Selangor.

PUCHONG: The opposition is likely to frame a proposal by a DAP assemblyman on modernising pig farming in Selangor as an example of the party disrespecting the royal institution, party leader Loke Siew Fook said today.

Loke, who is DAP secretary-general, said Perikatan Nasional would seize the opportunity to exploit the controversy sparked by the proposal.

“They will claim that DAP does not respect the Sultan of Selangor. But I want to emphasise that DAP has always respected the royal institution and the Sultan of Selangor,” he said at a fundraising dinner here.

Earlier this week, Seri Kembangan assemblyman Wong Siew Ki had called for a modern, closed pig farming system to be implemented in the state.

She said the issue of pig farming touched on the right to equality under the Federal Constitution and argued that pig farming should not be singled out from other forms of livestock farming.

Her proposal triggered criticism from the opposition, who said it contradicted Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s call for a complete end to pig farming in the state.

Loke said Wong had merely presented an “alternative view” in a respectful manner. “It is the duty of an elected representative to do so, and the DAP leadership will defend our assemblymen’s right to provide constructive criticism in the state assembly.”

He urged other DAP assemblymen in Selangor and its allies in Pakatan Harapan to highlight PN’s hypocrisy.

Wong came under a barrage of opposition criticism, with Selangor PAS Youth demanding that she be suspended from the state assembly, while assemblyman Dr Afif Bahardin from Bersatu attempted to table a motion to refer her to the rights and privileges committee, and Umno’s Jamal Yunos called for her to “get out of Selangor” for disagreeing with the sultan.

However, Wong has stood by her proposal, saying it was based on feedback from residents in her constituency.

Trump cancels envoys’ trip to Iran talks in Pakistan

Trump cancels envoys’ trip to Iran talks in Pakistan

The US president's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff were scheduled to leave on Saturday for a second round of peace talks

US President Donald Trump said there is ‘tremendous infighting and confusion’ within Iran’s leadership. (EPA Images pic)

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had ordered his envoys not to travel to Pakistan for peace talks with Iranian officials, but also that the move didn’t mean resuming the war.

Trump made the announcement in individual phone calls with reporters, and later in a post on social media, shortly after Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi departed Islamabad.

Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff had been scheduled to leave for Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, on Saturday for a second round of peace talks with Iran.

“I just cancelled the trip of my representatives going is (sic) Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranians. Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work!” he wrote on his Truth Social media platform.

“Besides which, there is tremendous infighting and confusion within their ‘leadership.’ Nobody knows who is in charge, including them,” he continued.

However, Trump left the door open to further negotiations, saying if the Iranians “want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!”

Asked earlier Saturday by Axios whether the cancellation of the envoys’ trip meant he would resume the war, Trump said: “No. It doesn’t mean that. We haven’t thought about it yet.”

The US has extended indefinitely a truce with Iran that took effect on April 8.

Speaking Saturday afternoon on the tarmac at Palm Beach airport in Florida, Trump said the Iranians “gave us a paper that should have been better, and interestingly, immediately when I cancelled it — within 10 minutes — we got a new paper that was much better.”

When asked by a journalist what was in the new document, he said: “We talked about they will not have a nuclear weapon, very simple.”

Iran’s state television said Tehran’s envoys had no immediate plans to hold face-to-face talks with the Americans, and that Pakistan would serve as a bridge to convey Iranian proposals.

50 years on, RMAF veterans recall Kedah helicopter shootdown

50 years on, RMAF veterans recall Kedah helicopter shootdown

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Theevya Ragu @ FMT Lifestyle

Major (Rtd) Peter Yeow and Lt-Col (Rtd) Sam Munisamy Arumugam share memories of that dark day during Ops Gubir

The incident on April 26, 1976 marked the first time insurgents shot down an armed forces helicopter. (Muhammad Rabbani Jamian @ FMT Lifestyle)
KUALA LUMPUR: On April 26, 1976, a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) helicopter was shot out of the sky by communist insurgents near Gubir, Kedah.

The event marked the first time a helicopter had been brought down by insurgents, making it one of the deadliest single incidents for the air force during the Second Malayan Emergency (1968-1989).

Fifty years later, Major (Rtd) Peter Yeow still recalls that day.

“There are incidents you remember and incidents you would like to forget. This particular incident is etched in my mind,” said the 79-year-old, who served in the armed forces for 24 years.

“I was an operational helicopter pilot with the No. 10 Squadron. In 1976, there were intense counterinsurgency operations against the communists. Ops Gubir was ongoing, and my crew happened to be flying in that area in support of army operations.”

Missions were being carried out in areas with a strong communist presence to supply troops with provisions and evacuate casualties, among other objectives.

Major (Rtd) Peter Yeow says the memory of that day remains etched in his mind. (Muhammad Rabbani Jamian @ FMT Lifestyle)

Lt-Col (Rtd) Sam Munisamy Arumugam, too, shared his memories. The 80-year-old, who grew up in Kuala Lumpur, joined the air force in 1967 and retired in 1998.

“I was serving in Kuching while operations were ongoing in Gubir. The squadron in West Malaysia was short of aircrew, so they called for a relief crew from Kuching,” he recounted.

During his interview with FMT Lifestyle, Sam pulled out his carefully kept logbook that detailed every flight he undertook, including on the day of the tragedy.

At around 10am, he said, he was alerted to the situation.

“I had a call saying one of the aircraft had given out a mayday, a distress call when an aircraft is in trouble. But after that, contact was lost. They summoned me to go and look for what had happened to my colleagues.”

Lt-Col (Rtd) Sam Munisamy Arumugam was among the first to arrive at the crash site. (Muhammad Rabbani Jamian @ FMT Lifestyle)

The helicopter had vanished into thick jungle and was only located late in the evening, amidst heavy rain, when rising smoke revealed its position.

All 11 personnel on board were killed – six from the RMAF and five from the army.

The discovery left them stunned. “We were hoping to find an aircraft that had force-landed. No one suspected it would have been downed by enemy fire,” said Sam, who had been among the first to arrive at the site.

“Just the night before, we were joking around after dinner and telling stories. That was the last time I saw some of those air force officers.”

Yeow noted that while their aircraft had come under fire before, this was the first time one had been shot down. It was also the first time they had to evacuate their own squadron mates.

Sam’s logbook details every flight and mission he undertook, including Ops Gubir. (Muhammad Rabbani Jamian @ FMT Lifestyle)

When Sam radioed the findings back to base, additional support was deployed. Yeow was among those sent to help recover the bodies, which could not be moved immediately due to the intense heat from the still-burning wreckage.

Recovery efforts had to continue the next morning. But even after the mission ended, the weight of the tragedy lingered.

“It was only later, when we returned to our respective bases, that we learnt our families underwent trauma because they were not immediately informed as to who was killed in the crash,” Sam said.

Some families were even surprised to see their loved ones alive, he shared, adding that it was a “great relief” when the Communist Party of Malaya surrendered.

For Sam and Yeow, it is an honour to have been able to serve the country. (Muhammad Rabbani Jamian @ FMT Lifestyle)

Yeow, who is part of the Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association, has since been involved in documenting war stories in the book “Memoirs – Malaya and Borneo at War” to ensure such experiences are not forgotten.

“Being a military person, you take it in your stride – life goes on, the job goes on. We carried on our duties as if nothing had happened. We had to rise above our emotions and put our country first,” he concluded.

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The 2 Nuri pilots who perished were Chinese, at a time when Dr Akmal wasn't born yet

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Israel kills four in southern Lebanon in defiance of a three-week extension of a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Israeli attacks kill four in southern Lebanon

Raids on a truck and a motorcycle in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif kill four people, state media report.

By Al Jazeera Staff

⁠Israeli attacks have killed at least four people in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district, the state news agency reports, as Israel continues to pummel the country in defiance of a three-week extension of a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

In a statement on Saturday, Lebanon Ministry of Public Health’s emergency operations centre said two Israeli raids on a truck and a motorcycle in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif killed four people, the Lebanese National News Agency reported.

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