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Inqilab Moncho vows to protest until justice is served
That protest group says they'll camp out at Shahbagh for a month if they have to. Inqilab Moncho's member secretary, Abdullah Al Jaber, stated they would continue demonstrations there as long as needed to get justice for their killed spokesperson, Sharif Osman Hadi. He said even a promise from Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus would not stop their movement. Jaber added that they will only call off the protests after actually seeing justice served for the murder. The group also held rallies in several other cities. Activists staged demonstrations in places like Khulna, Sylhet, Chattogram, and Kushtia on Saturday.
Khaleda Zia in critical condition, doctor says
BNP leader Khaleda Zia's health is in a really bad way right now. Her personal doctor, AZM Zahid Hossain, said her condition is extremely critical and she is facing a severe crisis. He gave a surprise update outside Evercare Hospital around midnight Sunday. The physician, who also sits on the BNP's Standing Committee, stated her physical state has not gotten better. He added that only divine intervention could see her through this dangerous period, suggesting a positive outcome is possible if she survives it.
Bersatu denies ordering MB ouster in Perlis
Bersatu says it never told its Perlis reps to sign anything against the MB. Party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin stated they did not order assemblymen to submit declarations withdrawing support for Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli. He said Bersatu only gave a suggested candidate name after the Perlis Palace asked for it. Muhyiddin, who leads the Perikatan Nasional coalition, added that they respect the Raja of Perlis's authority and the state constitution. He hopes the matter gets fixed within the PN family. The crisis started when five Bersatu and three PAS lawmakers pulled support for Mohd Shukri. PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang defended the former MB, saying he was victimized for refusing pressure about projects and...
Don’t ditch MRSM offers, aid is available, says MARA chief
MARA's boss tells poor kids not to turn down their science college spot. Chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said students getting offers to MARA Junior Science Colleges, or MRSM, should not say no just because of money problems. He posted on Facebook that help exists through programs like BUDI MARA. He mentioned a specific family in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, where the father is injured and the mom cares for four kids. Their child got into MRSM Jeli, but they thought about refusing due to the costs. Asyraf Wajdi, who is also Umno's Secretary-General, said he acted fast. He called the local Umno division head, Datuk Noor Hariri Mohamed Noor, to pay the upfront fees. He promised to handle the rest of the expenses himself while working with...
Pahang weighs Cameron Highlands railway proposal
Pahang will check out that Cameron Highlands train idea if it makes sense. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said his government is ready to review a proposal for a railway line there, but nobody has sent an official plan yet. He stated they would consider it if it really helps the public and improves local infrastructure. He spoke after an event for the Pahang Makmur Initiative funding for religious sites. Recent rumors suggested a rail line connecting Tanah Rata, Brinchang, and Blue Valley to fix the area's brutal traffic. At the same event, Wan Rosdy detailed the current state spending. He said they allocated nearly seven million ringgit this year for six hundred ninety-seven mosques and suraus used for Friday prayers...
Anwar hails Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire deal
Malaysia's PM is cool with that Cambodia-Thailand truce. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gave a thumbs up to the immediate ceasefire that started Saturday at noon. He posted on Facebook, saying that stopping the fight shows that both sides get that civilians come first. He pointed out that the agreement has practical steps, like having an ASEAN observer team check things and setting up direct talks between defense officials. Anwar thinks this gives everyone a foundation for stability if they actually follow through. He mentioned that Malaysia is passing the ASEAN Chair role to the Philippines soon. He said Malaysia will back any work to make sure both countries keep their promises. The goal is to protect ASEAN's reputation as a...
Burglars busted with fake plates, cannabis stash
Cops chased down some dumb burglars in Ruiru. Officers from the Gatong’ora police station stopped a break-in at a shop in Ruiru's Destiny area, Kiambu county, on Saturday. They saw five suspects trying to force their way inside before dawn. The guys ran to a waiting car when they spotted the patrol. Police chased the saloon car and shot out its rear tires to stop it. The suspects bailed and ran off on foot into the neighborhood. Cops found a whole crime kit inside the abandoned car. They recovered fake license plates already on the vehicle, extra counterfeit plates, a toy gun, two crowbars, six master keys, three rolls of what looked like weed, and other sketchy stuff. The police impounded the car and are still trying to track down the...
Sally MonteCarlo vanished, but her legend lives on
Remember that super-rich socialite from back in the day? Nobody knows what happened to Sally MonteCarlo. The Ghanaian personality, born Salamatu Kambonaba, was the original flex queen in the early 2000s before people like Cheddar. She was famous for her insane wealth, a mansion in Spintex with a waterfall, a fleet of cars with custom plates like MONTECARLO, and even a private jet. Her life crashed around 2012 when she vanished after a trip. Rumors spread that she got arrested in the UK for drugs and was held at Yarl's Wood Detention Centre. She was deported back to Ghana years later and completely disappeared from public life. Her story started in Bawku. After her parents split, she moved around with her civil servant father, even...
Priest warns - Don’t party your health away
The priest tells everyone to go easy on the holiday partying. Reverend Father Albert Kyei Danso, a chaplain in Italy, advised Ghanaians to watch their mental, emotional, and physical health during Christmas and New Year celebrations. He called for moderation in eating, drinking, and social events to avoid problems later. He said personal responsibility for well-being is critical, especially for young people addressing mental health. Father Danso stressed the need to enter the new year in good health despite recent struggles. He noted that people sometimes need help from professionals or trusted friends to heal psychological pain. Counseling, therapy, and spiritual support can restore emotional balance, according to him. The priest...
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