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- Muhyiddin hopes Deepavali will help overcome obstacles to racial unity
- Girl killed by falling tree branch
- Gaharu poachers strike again
| Muhyiddin hopes Deepavali will help overcome obstacles to racial unity Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:08 AM PST KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hopes that Deepavali or the Festival of Lights for the Indian community will help overcome obstacles to unity between various races in this country. He said this is to ensure that the people enjoy a harmonious life based on the tolerance policy that is very important in a multi-racial country like Malaysia. In conjunction with the festival celebrated not only by the Indian population but other ethnic groups, he urged the people to be united in building a peaceful and developed Malaysia. "Deepavali which is a public holiday and falls during the school holidays is the best chance for us to visit and appreciate the contribution of the Indian community which plays a role in developing our beloved country Malaysia." In his Deepavali message on Monday, Muhyiddin said Deepavali is a symbol celebrating victory of good over evil and light over darkness. "May the Deepavali celebration this year light up the Indian community in the country to enjoy a better life and lasting prosperity. "To all Malaysian Hindus, I wish them a Happy Deepavali," he added. - Bernama |
| Girl killed by falling tree branch Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:04 AM PST BALING: An eight-year-old girl, Nurhanis Abdul Rahman, was killed when a dead tree branch fell on her while she and two others were playing under the tree in Kampung Keda Banggol Petai, Mukim Bogor, here on Monday. She died about 3pm during treatment at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB)in Alor Setar. Her father, Abdul Rahman Ismail, 42, said the incident occurred about 8.15am in front of the family home. "My daughter was injured on the shoulder and head and was unconscious. We sent her to the Baling District Hospital, where she was then transferred to HSB for further treatment, but died later," he said when contacted by Bernama. He said his daughter's two friends were slightly injured in the incident. Abdul Rahman said he was not at home when the incident occurred. Baling district police chief Supt Mat Daud Md Hassan confirmed the incident when contacted. - Bernama |
| Posted: 12 Nov 2012 05:46 AM PST GEORGE TOWN: Two Cambodian men were caught red handed stealing prized gaharu (agarwood) wood by felling the trees in Mount Erskine here. The men, believed to be in their late 20s, were nabbed by the State Forestry Department at around 5pm who ambushed them at the forest following a tip-off from Penang Hash House Harriers runner Gurdial Singh. Two other men, also believed to be Cambodians, managed to flee the scene. One of the suspects then led the State Forestry Department officers to their site where the wood will be sort into smaller pieces. The officers also recovered items such as axes, machetes and chisels. According to the suspects, there were six of them operating in the forest and the buyer of the gaharu wood is a local. Sunday Star, in its exclusive report on Feb 12, highlighted local syndicates with foreign connections were allegedly felling agarwood trees illegally in the rainforest near the Penang Botanic Gardens here and in other places. The gaharu resin, whose oil extract is much sought after in the Middle East, can fetch lucrative prices of up to RM20,000 per kg. Related Stories: |
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