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Interpol help sought to record statements of missing woman’s children KUALA LUMPUR: Police are preparing to record statements from the children of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh in Singapore as part of an ongoing investigation into her abduction in Putrajaya last month. Malaysian High Commission in Singapore in the near future,” he said in a statement issued on Saturday. He added that 25 witness statements have been recorded. well as several other individuals in Singapore who may have relevant information. Commission headquarters in Putrajaya to provide a statement linked to an ongoing investigation. confident that Ling is still alive and in the country.

Rusdi was also reported as saying that based on immigration records, Ling’s last trip abroad was to Singapore in January, adding that there were no indications that Ling had left Malaysia via legitimate channels. Police are continuing their search for Ling and the perpetrators, working closely with Singaporean authorities and Interpol to find any leads. – Bernama Plants worth millions seized KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) has seized a large consignment of ornamental plants in Kampung Lalang Pepuyu, Tanah Merah, believed to have been smuggled from Thailand. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the 9th Battalion confiscated the items from a lorry during Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan at about 4.15pm last Friday. “Inspection of the lorry revealed landscape plants of the Eugiena species, 1,500 climbing plants and 2,000 Busida plants. “The total value of the seized items, including the vehicle, is estimated at RM5.5 million,” he said in a statement yesterday. He said the 26-year-old male driver was detained after failing to produce any documentation for the plants. The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976. “The suspect and all seized items have been handed to the Kelantan Agriculture Department for further action.” In a separate case, the GOF 8th Battalion, in collaboration with the Kota Bharu municipal council, foiled the sale of unlicensed electronic cigarettes at a premises on Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab at 5.15pm on Saturday. “A 36-year-old man was present at the premises, and checks revealed 4,064 units of vape liquid and devices without valid documentation. The total value of the seizure is estimated at RM284,000.” – Bernama Missing girl found drowned KUANTAN: A seven-year-old girl who went missing at the Sungai Balok estuary was found drowned yesterday night. Pahang Fire and Rescue Department director Mohd Razam Taja Rahim said Nur Afia Ramadhannie Zolkurnain was found about 1.5km from where she was last seen. “She was located by firefighters on a sandbank at 12.43am,” he said in a statement yesterday. Kuantan police chief ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said the girl, who had gone to the site with her family to swim and search for clams, went missing at around 4pm on Saturday. He added that a preliminary examination did not reveal any injuries or signs of foul play, and the body had been sent to the Forensic Department of the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital. – Bernama

According to police, she was travelling in an e-hailing vehicle when the incident occurred. A report regarding her disappearance was lodged at 3.02pm that day. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the abduction, including potential links to a corruption probe. It was reported that police are

Rusdi said the authorities would consider summoning Ling’s husband for a second statement if new leads emerge or clarification is needed. The case, which has drawn significant public attention, began on April 9 when 42-year-old Ling was reported missing. She was abducted while on her way to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption

Investigators have also managed to compile a photo-fit of one suspect, which bears a 40% resemblance, based on eyewitness accounts. On Thursday, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa confirmed that officers were working towards interviewing Ling’s three children as

Putrajaya district police chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed said police have sought assistance from Interpol to facilitate the process. “Interpol is currently making arrangements for the statements of the victim’s children to be recorded at the

Vaping dangers laid bare in ex-airman’s final videos o Commentary on social media draws widespread attention to health threats caused by electronic cigarettes

his experience through videos on his TikTok account @radzi.rock.riders. In the clips, he spoke candidly about life in the ward, the pain from repeated blood oxygen tests, and shared heartfelt messages for his children. In one video, he congratulated his daughter on her SPM results and expressed pride in her achievement. A post on the Saja Viral Facebook page revealed further details of his condition – his lungs had to be drained of fluid and pus, and his heart was functioning at just 3%. “People have read and heard about vape risks, but most don’t take it seriously until it happens to someone close to them. Usually, stories about vaping end with the person recovering. So, people think they can just get treated and be fine. But my cousin’s story didn’t go that way,” said Mohd Kamal. He said Mohd Radzi hoped his videos would serve as a stark warning to others.

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before his hospitalisation. “He had quit smoking but kept using vape. Only after his condition worsened and he was admitted to hospital did he stop completely.” Mohd Radzi remained hospitalised at the Sultan Ismail Hospital for nearly a month. In the first week, doctors had advised placing him in an induced coma due to his deteriorating condition, but he refused. Being the only conscious patient in the ward reportedly took a heavy emotional toll on him. “He told me it was hard being the only one conscious. He was constantly worried about his children,” Mohd Kamal said, adding that his cousin had six children, three of whom are still in school. During his hospital stay, Mohd Radzi began documenting

to his cousin, Mohd Kamal Firdaus, 37, by phone. He said Mohd Radzi had served for about 20 years in the Royal Malaysian Air Force before retiring and settling down in Johor, where he ran a used vehicle business. He said Mohd Radzi had a passion for music and drawing, and also remained active in social circles, including among the local rider communities. “My cousin was always close to the family. Whenever someone was going through hardship, he would be the first to show up.” Mohd Radzi was known to have underlying health conditions, including heart problems and diabetes. Mohd Kamal said his cousin’s health began visibly declining earlier this year, although he continued vaping until shortly

PETALING JAYA: The death of former air force serviceman Mohd Radzi Mustafa, 44, has sparked public concern after social media posts that were widely circulated linked his demise to serious lung and heart complications from prolonged vaping. Mohd Radzi died at the Sultan Ismail Hospital in Johor between 3am and 4am on May 7. His story drew widespread attention through a Facebook post and a series of TikTok videos recorded during his hospital stay, in which he detailed his condition and urged viewers to stop vaping while they still had the chance. theSun reached out to Mohd Radzi’s family via TikTok and spoke

Firefighters brought the blaze under control and prevented it from spreading to other premises in the area. – PIC COURTESY OF FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Fire razes two factories in Butterworth BUTTERWORTH: A mattress factory and a recycling plant in Kampung Tok Sani in the Sungai Lokan Industrial Area were destroyed in a fire on Saturday. Penang Fire and Rescue from the Butterworth fire and rescue station arrived at the scene 12 minutes later. “Upon arrival, firefighters found that the two factories located next to each other were ablaze. Each factory is estimated to cover an area of 11,900sq ft. “When the first unit arrived, the fire Department director Mohamad Shoki Hamzah said there was an emergency call at 10pm, and the first fire engine

firefighters, helped in fighting the blaze. Mohamad Shoki said the mattress factory is believed to have stored chemicals on the premises. He added that there were no casualties, and the cause of the fire and estimated losses were still under investigation. – Bernama

was raging, with about 60% of the mattress factory and 70% of the recycling plant destroyed. We brought the blaze under control by 10.50pm and prevented it from spreading to other premises in the area.” He said teams from the Jalan Perak, Perai and Sungai Bakap stations, along with nearby volunteer