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Toddler dies after alleged abuse by mum's boyfriend
Badrul: O&G hub in Pengerang will not affect Iskandar Malaysia
Two brothers feared drowned in Kuala Kedah estuary

Toddler dies after alleged abuse by mum's boyfriend

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 07:54 AM PST

ALOR SETAR: A two-year old boy died after he was believed to have been abused by his mother's boyfriend at a house in Kampung Berjaya, here, on Monday.

The victim, Muhammad Faiz Iqhmal Iskandar, died at 3.30pm while being treated at a clinic.

It was believed that there were elements of abuse based on the bruises on his face and injury to his testicles.

His grandmother, Padzilah Ismail, 46, said she received a call from her daughter Norhafiza Osman, 25, that Muhammad Faiz had fallen down the stairs and was taken to a nearby clinic for treatment.

She believed her first grandchild died not because he fell down the stairs but due to abuse by her daughter's boyfriend who is jobless.

Padzilah said she looked after the boy since birth and his parents separated when he was five months old.

It is learnt that over the past several months, the victim's mother sent him every one or two weeks to be with her.

The victim's aunt, Norhanisha, 23, said she and the boy's mother, who worked in a restaurant, lodged a police report after the boy was abused by the mother's boyfriend in August, based on the bruises, bite marks and scratches seen on his body.

The boy's body was sent to HSB for a post-mortem before being claimed by his family for burial at the Akar Peluru Mosque cemetery, here, late tonight.

Meanwhile, Kota Setar CID chief, DSP V.Saravanan, when contacted, said police were waiting for the result of the post-mortem before deciding on the next course of action. - Bernama

Badrul: O&G hub in Pengerang will not affect Iskandar Malaysia

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 07:40 AM PST

JOHOR BARU: The oil and gas hub being developed in Pengerang, at the south-eastern tip of Johor, will not affect the environmentally-friendly development being carried out in Iskandar Malaysia.

Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) state commissioner Dr Badrul Hisham said specific zones had been marked within the state for development.

"We are careful about managing man-made developments and eco-tourism development in the region.

"The oil and gas refinery project is located in east Johor while the western part of the state is dedicated to eco-tourism developments," he said Monday.

The heart of Pengerang's development is Petronas' RM60bil Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development, due to begin by the middle of 2013 and operational in 2016.

The other project is Pengerang's RM5bil deep-water oil terminal, a joint venture between Dialog Group Bhd, Rotterdam-based Royal Vopak N.V. and the Johor government.

Dr Badrul said eco-tourism was a community-based industry and the authority had adopted Kampung Sungai Melayu, popular for birdwatching activities, as IRDA's pilot project to develop the sector.

"On top of hospitality skills, the locals would be educated on how to differentiate between local and migratory birds and ensure correct information to bird lovers as the village is one of the annual stops for thousands of migratory birds from Russia.

"Locals need to realise the potential that their village has to offer and use it as an asset to help boost the economy," he said.

Dr Badrul said IRDA was committed towards striking a balanced development between Johor's eco-tourism sector and the state's man-made attractions.

He added that while Iskandar Malaysia was currently experiencing vast economic development, it was important to create a sustainable metropolis.

"This is why we are placing emphasis on developing eco-tourism in Iskandar Malaysia as an alternative attraction to the theme parks, such as Legoland Malaysia and the Puteri Harbour family theme park," he said.

About 150 local and international delegates, including those from Indonesia and New Zealand are attending the three-day eco-tourism summit to discuss ways to develop the industry in Johor.

Two brothers feared drowned in Kuala Kedah estuary

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 07:39 AM PST

ALOR SETAR: Two brothers are feared to have drowned after falling from a boat after it tilted while out on a fun ride at the Kuala Kedah estuary, near here, Monday

In the 4.30pm incident, Mohammad Hafiz Anuar, 4, and Mohammad Asyrik, 9, fell into the river with their uncle Md Affendi Ismail, 27, as well as Mohammad Asyrik's twin, Mohammad Asyraf, while their uncle was turning the boat to return to the jetty.

Md Affendi and Mohammad Asyraf were saved by a fisherman while Mohammad Hafiz and Mohammad Asyrik were missing and have not being found.

"I took them for a boat ride at about 4.10pm and advised them not to play with the water.

"But as I was turning the boat to return to the jetty, the twins played with the water, causing the boat to tilt and all of us fell into the river," he said when met by reporters at his mother's house in Taman Kota Nelayan, here, Monday.

Md Affendi said when they were in the river, he managed to hold the three children before he himself almost drowned.

"In the moments when I was drowning, I inadvertently let go of Asyrik and Hafiz's hands. Asraf and I were rescued by a fisherman nearby while Asyrik and Hafiz went under," he said.

Mohammad Asyraf was brought to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for treatment.

Jalan Raja Fire and Rescue station chief, Mohd Izham Abdul Rahim said eight firemen rushed to the location after receiving a report at 5.07pm.

"We have informed the scuba unit to assist in the search and rescue of the two missing children," he said.

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Isnin, 17 Disember 2012

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