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UiTM to review endurance event safety after student dies, 8 hospitalised in Jengka
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) will review safety procedures for its Komander Kesatria Endurance Challenge after a 21-year-old student died and eight others were hospitalised. The incident occurred at UiTM's Jengka campus in Pahang, with the student succumbing at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital in Temerloh. Preliminary investigations point to heat-related problems and a lack of oxygen.
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UniSZA to offer MMEA cadet programme from next year
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) in Terengganu will become the fifth university to offer the Malaysian Maritime Cadet Corps (Paskam) next year. The announcement was made at a commissioning ceremony for 127 cadets from three universities held at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah's (UMPSA) Pekan campus.
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Delivery man charged with six counts of mismatched QR code payment fraud
A 26-year-old delivery man was charged at the Kuantan Magistrate's Court with six counts of deceiving two individuals by showing mismatched QR code payment transactions. Mohammad Ruzaini Ruzi pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM12,000. The case is set for mention on September 25.
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Brother closes Secangkir Cafe in Kuantan after sister dies in accident
Mohd Hafiz Rifqi Mohd Kazwan has decided to close Secangkir Cafe, owned by his late sister Nur Atiqah Sofiya, in Kuantan, Pahang, following her death in an accident. The cafe had its final day of operation today to clear remaining stock before handing over the premises to a new tenant.
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Kilauan Emas champion Ali suffers stroke
Mohd Ali Norpiah Mohd Johar, 61, winner of the first season of reality TV show Kilauan Emas, is hospitalized at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital in Kuantan after suffering a stroke. His wife says he had long neglected treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure, and hopes he will follow doctors' advice after recovery.
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Pahang confident of collecting over RM1 billion in revenue this year, fifth consecutive time
Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail expressed confidence that the state will collect over RM1 billion in revenue for the fifth consecutive year, having collected RM950 million so far. He made the statement after launching the YP Commercial Centre (YPCC) in Tanjung Lumpur, a development by YP Land Sdn Bhd covering three commercial centers in Kuantan.
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Kuantan High Court upholds MMEA officer's conviction for RM28,000 bribe
The Kuantan High Court has upheld the conviction and six-month jail sentence of a senior Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency officer, Sulhan Zainon, for receiving RM28,000 from a shipping company director. Judicial Commissioner Samry Masri ruled the conviction under Section 165 of the Penal Code was safe, dismissing the officer's claim that the money was a friendly loan.
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Two Premises on Jalan Mahkota, Kuantan Catch Fire
Two premises in an old building on Jalan Mahkota, Kuantan, caught fire last night, destroying most of the upper floor of a clothing store. Firefighters from four stations responded, and the owner reported significant losses, including new stock for the festive season. An investigation into the cause is underway.
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National Day celebration in Kuantan lively
Over 20,000 people attended the 69th National Day celebration at Padang MBK 4 in Kuantan, Pahang, which was graced by the Sultan of Pahang and other dignitaries. The event featured a parade with over 7,000 participants and various assets from the armed forces and police. Lucky draws gave away a Proton Saga, a Perodua Bezza, and three Modenas motorcycles to attendees.