๐ค This Week's Recap - 29 Nov
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๐ Najib Razak
๐ค Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and ex-Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah have been granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in their RM6.6 billion criminal breach of trust case. The High Court ruled that the prosecution failed to comply with the Criminal Procedure Code, resulting in excessive delays since the case began in 2018. The judge noted that this DNAA does not prevent future charges against them, and their bail money will be returned.
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๐ Kelantan Floods
๐ค Severe flooding in Kelantan has displaced over 59,000 residents, with conditions worsening and potentially surpassing the catastrophic floods of 2014. Continuous heavy rain has led to rising water levels, prompting the establishment of numerous relief centres for affected families. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as further rainfall is expected, raising concerns about additional evacuations and damage.
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๐ Ananda Krishnan
๐ค T. Ananda Krishnan, the billionaire founder of Maxis and Astro, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on 28 November 2024. His investment firm, Usaha Tegas, announced his death, highlighting his significant contributions to Malaysia's corporate landscape and philanthropy. Known for his low-profile lifestyle, Ananda was ranked as the sixth-richest person in Malaysia, with a net worth of approximately USD 5.1 billion.
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๐ Medical Insurance Price Hike
๐ค Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has urged insurance companies to review recent hikes in medical insurance premiums, which have raised public concern. Insurers are instructed to adopt more reasonable repricing strategies, potentially spreading increases over time and providing meaningful options to policyholders.
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๐ UiTM Palapes Cadet
๐ค A 25-year-old cadet at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) has died, allegedly due to bullying during military training. His father claims he suffered abuse, including being stomped on and left unconscious in the sun. The incident has sparked outrage, prompting UiTM to enhance monitoring of its co-curricular activities. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, which has raised serious concerns about safety and treatment within military training programmes in Malaysian universities.
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๐ Datuk Seri Vida
๐ค Cosmetics mogul Datuk Seri Vida, real name Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, faces asset seizure as the Kuala Lumpur High Court confiscated her mansion and four luxury cars over a RM1.06 million debt related to renovation work. The court's decision follows her failure to repay the debt since 2018, prompting a writ of seizure. Vida has until December 9 to settle the outstanding amount or risk having her assets auctioned.
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๐ Animal Cruelty
๐ค This week, two alarming cases of cat abuse have emerged in Malaysia. A man was arrested for dragging a cat by its neck with a rope at an Old Klang Road condominium, sparking outrage online. Meanwhile, three cats were found brutally stabbed in the head at TARUMT Setapak campus, leaving the community horrified. Authorities are investigating both incidents, highlighting the urgent need for stricter measures against animal cruelty in the country.
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๐ UPNM
๐ค Five cadet officers from Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) have been expelled for their involvement in bullying incidents, as confirmed by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin. The cadets, who also faced termination from the Malaysian Armed Forces, were ordered to pay compensation to the government for expenses incurred during their studies. This decision follows a review of three separate cases of abuse, including one where a cadet was burned with a hot iron.
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