15/10/2025

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Wan Saiful, four division leaders sacked

‘Blind box’ leads to RM13m jackpot

Ű BY THE SUN TEAM newsdesk@thesundaily.com

PETALING JAYA: What began as a romantic gesture turned into a life-changing windfall for a young Selangor couple after a “blind box” figurine gift inspired their RM13.26 million Magnum 4D Jackpot win. The man, a working adult from Selangor, said he had bought a System Play 05 ticket with the winning numbers 9523 and 5763, chosen based on his girlfriend’s date of birth and the serial number on a blind-box figurine he had given her as a surprise. “When she unboxed it and actually got the one she wanted, it just felt right,” he said, recalling the moment that led to their lucky pick. “I decided to pair those two numbers on my ticket, along with a few other meaningful ones. We never expected this. It is surreal. Maybe this is what people feel when they get the ‘secret’ prize from a blind box but for us, it is life-changing.” The couple’s ticket went on to win RM13,256,447 in the Magnum 4D Jackpot, making it one of the company’s most heartwarming stories of the year. “I do not really understand blind boxes since it’s more her thing, but I just wanted to make her happy.” “She never stops me from playing Magnum 4D even though she does not play herself. We may have different hobbies, but now we share the same joy.” A Magnum 4D spokesperson congratulated the couple, adding that it was wonderful to see how joy could come from the simplest moments, whether through a blind box, a game or a lucky draw. “The key is always to enjoy these moments responsibly, within one’s means,” the spokesperson said. “Who knows, maybe one day Magnum 4D might even launch its own blind box trend.” Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder KUALA LUMPUR: An unemployed man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court yesterday to two charges of attempting to murder two policemen. Quah Mun Foo, 49, was charged with ramming a car into Cpl Imanuil Soineh, 34, and Sub Insp Mohd Nor Erzuwan, 38, knowing that the act could cause their deaths, at the entrance of an apartment in Jalan Tasik Permaisuri and at a junction in Bandar Tasik Permaisuri, Cheras, between 11.30pm and 11.40pm on Aug 30. The charge, framed under Section 307 of the Penal Code, carries a maximum imprisonment of 10 years and a fine, and if the act causes injury, the sentence may extend to 20 years in jail. DPP Adiba Iman Md Hassan proposed bail of RM15,000 in one surety for each charge, but the accused, who was unrepresented, appealed for a lower amount. Judge Noridah Adam granted the accused bail of RM20,000 in one surety for both charges and fixed Dec 15 for mention. – Bernama

o Expulsions deepen rift within Bersatu leadership, and spark questions over

Despite his suspension, Fayhsal affirmed his loyalty to the party, adding that he is exploring legal and internal options. He also criticised the timing and judgment behind the disciplinary action. He pointed out that opposition leader and Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin’s Budget 2026 speech was gaining traction with the public on Monday. “Today (Tuesday), that momentum has been overshadowed by this episode. “We sense something unhealthy is happening within the party.” He added that both he and Wan Saiful would not back down, adding that they remain elected MPs entrusted by the people to represent their voices. Four other Bersatu division chiefs, Mohd Azrudin Md Idris, Mohd Faizal Asmar, Mohd Fahdli Ismail and Mohd Isa Mohd Saidi, were also sacked by the party. All were summoned by the Disciplinary Board on Oct 8, and action was taken after what the party said was a thorough investigation under Clause 9.1.4 and the Members’ Code of Ethics and Conduct. Wan Saiful had earlier been investigated over his alleged involvement in the signing of statutory declarations purportedly linked to efforts to unseat party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

“This opens the door for more appointed members to dominate the council,” he said at a press conference in Parliament that was broadcast live yesterday. “We will review and consider our next steps.” He predicted that a council meeting may be held soon, even while both Fayhsal and him remain within their 14-day appeal window and are barred from attending. He said both of them remain loyal to Bersatu’s founding struggle, despite the disciplinary action. “We remain steadfast in our fight for Bersatu. “This is the party we helped build with the grassroots and division leaders, sacrificing much to strengthen it from the ground up. “We will stay with the party and go through its internal processes.” Meanwhile, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal said he received his suspension notice at about 10.30pm yesterday. He questioned the integrity of the Disciplinary Board, alleging family ties between its members and certain party leaders. “I also question the governance of the board in how it conducts investigations. “When I was summoned last week, the accuser was not even present. Is that Bersatu’s standard?”

party governance Ű BY IKHWAN ZULKAFLEE newsdesk@thesundaily.com

PETALING JAYA: Following his expulsion from Bersatu, Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan asserted that the party and Perikatan Nasional do not belong to any individual and must never be used as a vehicle to “save oneself or one’s family”. He confirmed receiving official notification of his sacking from Bersatu’s Disciplinary Board via WhatsApp at 10.45pm yesterday. The Tasek Gelugor MP also raised concerns about the implications of the disciplinary move, adding that both he and fellow MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, who was suspended from the party for one term, are elected members of the Supreme Leadership Council. “With one of us sacked and the other suspended, the number of (council) members elected by the grassroots has decreased.

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Penang reports 36 influenza clusters since beginning of year GEORGE TOWN: A total of 36 influenza clusters have been reported in Penang as of the 41st from Sept 28 to Oct 4, 10 clusters involving 418 cumulative cases were reported. Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the latest developments and to determine whether additional support is required, either through existing funds or the allocation of new resources for the programme.”

out in accordance with procedures and guidelines set by the Health Ministry to safeguard the wellbeing of students, teachers and school staff. The ministry announced last Thursday that 97 clusters of influenza A and B infections were reported in ME 40, compared to only 14 clusters the previous week, with the majority involving educational institutions. It also said all states recorded an increase, with the highest number of clusters reported in Selangor (43), followed by Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya (15), Penang (10), Johor (9) and Kedah (5). – Bernama

measures to curb the spread of influenza would be discussed in detail at the state Executive Council meeting this Friday. He said the meeting would also review the latest situation report from the Selangor Health Department and deliberate on the possible procurement of influenza vaccines. “Under the Selangor Sihat initiative, we have allocations that could be utilised for the purchase of vaccines, including for influenza. “We will discuss this in the meeting

“For ME 41, covering the period from Oct 5 to Oct 11, 17 clusters were recorded, bringing the total number of clusters reported since the beginning of the year to 36,” he told reporters after officiating at the State Disaster Command Centre at Komtar yesterday. Also present was the National Disaster Management Agency deputy director-general (Post-Disaster Division) Hussain Moh. Meanwhile, Selangor Menteri

epidemiological week (ME), involving educational institutions such as kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, as well as institutions of higher learning. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said no deaths or new virus mutations have been detected, and all identified clusters are currently under control. “Based on the report from the state Health Department, a total of nine influenza clusters were recorded between ME 1 and ME 39. For ME 40,

He was speaking after officiating at the two-day Shah Alam Urban Forum 2025 at the Shah Alam City Council Convention Centre yesterday. Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad recently said 6,000 school students nationwide have been infected with influenza, leading to several schools being temporarily closed on the advice of their respective district health offices. He said the closures were carried