22/02/2026

NATIONAL 5 theSun on Sunday FEB 22, 2026

Govt agencies mobilised to assist Sabah flood evacuees

SEREMBAN: A woman who was arrested after allegedly stabbing her mother in the neck in Kampung Segineh Inas, Johol on Friday has been remanded to facilitate investigations into the case. Kuala Pilah district police chief Supt Muhammad Mustafah Hussin said the seven-day remand order, which began yesterday, was issued by Magistrate Mohamad Redza Azhar Rezali. “It is to facilitate further investigations under Section 326 of the Penal Code,” he said in a statement. The woman, in her 50s, was arrested after allegedly stabbing her elderly mother in the neck using a sharp object, believed to be a can opener, during a fight at their house at about 7pm yesterday. The victim, in her 80s, was taken to Rembau Hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition. Muhammad Mustafah said the suspect may have mental health issues, but the motive is still under investigation. – Bernama Body of drowned Chinese national found ALOR SETAR: The body of a Chinese national who was feared drowned while swimming at Tanjung Rhu Beach in Langkawi on Friday was recovered yesterday morning. Langkawi police chief ACP Khairul Azhar Nuruddin said the body of Mingfei Lan, 48, from Shanghai, China, was found by the Malaysian Civil Defence Force at about 9.45am. He said the victim, who was holidaying with his wife and son, was said to have gone alone towards Pulau Cabang to swim at about 5.30pm. “His son realised at around 6pm that his father had not resurfaced and alerted the hotel management, following which a search operation was conducted by the Langkawi Fire and Rescue station at about 9pm,” he said in a statement yesterday. He said the search operation found the victim lying face down in the water near Pulau Cabang, about 50m from where he was last seen. – Bernama Woman remanded over allegedly stabbing mother that he no longer holds shares in any company and that all past shares transactions were conducted transparently and in full compliance with government regulations. He also said his trading account is inactive and can be verified with Bursa Malaysia. – Bernama

“These preparations are not only for disaster management but also to provide mental health support to affected communities. “For assistance registration, in areas without internet access, the district office will step in to ensure evacuees receive appropriate aid,” she said after the “Mindness Tour Kaunseling Kasih Pusat Sokongan Sosial Setempat” event and the presentation of zakat and food baskets to asna f individuals in the Bako Zone at Kampung Selabat yesterday. On the flood situation in Sabah, Nancy said the ministry remains prepared for any eventuality following inundation of several areas due to continuous rainfall. She added that the focus was on frontline preparedness, especially in rural areas. “So far, frontline stock supplies are sufficient as various forms of aid have already been prepared,” she said.

A total of 47 villages were also affected, namely 30 in Pitas, 12 in Kota Marudu and five in Paitan, after floods hit the three districts since 6am on Friday following continuous rain over the past few days. Meanwhile, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said a total of 5,744 Social Welfare Department volunteers and 976 members of the Psychological Support Team have been placed on standby nationwide following unpredictable weather conditions caused by the northeast monsoon, particularly the risk of flooding. She said the priority is to ensure readiness in several key areas, including online registration of victims, distribution of essential items and food supplies, health and hygiene management, security, as well as activities at evacuation centres nationwide.

Measures taken to ensure evacuation, rescue and aid distribution operations carried out quickly, systematically and effectively: Deputy PM

GEORGE TOWN: The mother of the late soldier, trooper K. Indiran, has urged the public to stop speculating about her son’s death, which could tarnish the image of the Armed Forces. S. Usha, 52, said her eldest son, one of four siblings, was neither bullied nor abused and the post-mortem showed no physical injuries. “When I received the shocking news that my son was in critical condition, I feared the worst. But the post-mortem confirmed he had not been bullied, beaten or harmed. His physical condition was perfectly normal. So, don’t tarnish the Armed Forces with false bullying claims. We’ll have to wait for the investigation,” she said at her home in Taman Sri Nibong yesterday. Usha said further internal investigations are underway and are expected to take three to four months. She said Indiran was healthy when he joined the Armed Forces, so his death came as a shock, adding that the family has accepted his passing. Usha also said she understands KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on the people to pray for the wellbeing of Sabah residents, who are facing floods during the month of Ramadan. In a Facebook post yesterday, he said the flood situation has affected the homes, safety and daily lives of the people in the state. Ahmad Zahid said all federal and state government agencies have been mobilised to ensure that evacuation, rescue and aid distribution operations are carried out quickly, systematically and effectively. “Our priority is the safety of

that tough training in the military is normal. “His late father served in the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and went through tough training. Indiran had told me that the drills were hard and demanding.” Usha said losing two loved ones during service has been deeply painful, but she would not stop her children, particularly her third child, from joining the uniformed forces. Grief filled the home as the Armed Forces vehicle carrying Indiran’s body arrived at 1.45am for a final tribute. He was laid to rest beside his father at the Batu Lanchang Indian Cemetery at about 2pm yesterday. Indiran was the son of Mejar C. Kayamboo, an RMAF pilot who died in 2016 when his Beechcraft B200T crashed near the munitions terminal at the RMAF base in Butterworth,Penang. On Feb 18, Indiran, 22, who was undergoing an Armour crew course at Kem Batu 10 in Kuantan, Pahang, was found unconscious. and was rushed to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital, where he died the following day. – Bernama the people, the welfare of the victims and the recovery of the affected areas as soon as possible. I remind everyone in the affected areas to be vigilant and follow the instructions of authorities,” he said. The number of flood evacuees in Sabah increased to 3,685 from 1,593 families as of 8am yesterday, compared with 406 from 124 families on Friday evening, Bernama reported. The State Disaster Management Secretariat said in a statement 18 temporary evacuation centres were operating in the three affected districts, namely Kota Marudu, Pitas and Paitan. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said an investigation paper has been opened and police are in the process of recording statements from relevant parties to facilitate the probe. “ Insya-Allah , I will provide updates on this matter from time to time, and the investigation

‘Please stop speculating on death of my son’

Usha said she understands that tough training in the military is normal. – PIC COURTESY OF AIR TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Police to query individuals in MACC chief shares ownership probe KUALA LUMPUR: Several Bukit Aman

Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar was reported as saying that the case is being investigated by the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit under the Prosecution/Legal Division of the Bukit Aman CID. Azam had previously stated

papers will be submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers soon,” he said after a zakat presentation event at the Cheras district police headquarters yesterday. Earlier, police confirmed that a report regarding the publication of an article by Bloomberg had been received.

individuals will be called to provide statements to assist in the investigation into alleged shares ownership involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, which was reported by international media outlet Bloomberg.