Mother shocked the police post bicycles, clothes spirit children

By Syafini (left) could not hold back tears when he received a visit from a friend who helped her husband. Thumbnail: Afiq Shuhairie.

SAN FRANCISCO - A teenager drowned while bathing together eight partners in Ulu Kinta Recreation Center near Sultan Azlan Shah Dam yesterday.

In the incident at about 1 pm, the victim, Shuhairie Afiq Abdullah Sani, 14, who hails from Unity Park here, suddenly disappeared while bathing in the river.

However, the victim managed to be found 10 minutes later by a group of 15 trainees from 69 Commando who incidentally are undergoing training near the scene.

North Bridged Duty Officer General Operations Force (GOF), Sub Inspector Saidu dating Mohamad said the group led 69 Commando Sergeant Major Omar Jayus her friend heard a scream before aid with Aboriginal near.

"The victim was found about 10 minutes later before being sent to Tanjung Rambutan Health Clinic and the victim was pronounced dead at around 1:20 pm. FUNERAL then sent to the Forensic Department, Hospital Raja Musa (HRPB) for autopsy, "he said.

Meanwhile, the victim's mother, Syafini Ku Ku Ahmad, 31, was shocked to find out that his eldest son's death when police send his bike and clothes after he came home from work.

"Only GOD knows the feeling of that moment when the police send bikes and clothes belonging to the sister (call winter) and inform him died drowned in the river.

"I continue to Tanjung Rambutan Clinic before you see the corpse sister. I did not know he was bathing in the river, "he said when met at the lawn HRPB here.

She said her eldest son would be brought to my hometown in Jitra, Kedah for burial after her husband, Abdullah Sani Azizan, 34, who served in Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) return.

Number of victims of the earthquake in Nepal continues to increase - 1,805 people

Earthquake Research Center, United States (USGS) said strong tremors felt in the Himalayan country and parts of India.

KATHMANDU: The number of casualties caused by the powerful earthquake in Nepal on Saturday reported more than 1,805 people and involving at least 4,718 people were injured.

The number of casualties is expected to continue to increase due to many who feared trapped in the rubble.

A police spokesman was reported as saying rescue work during an earthquake is performed by all personnel.

"The deaths were reported from all regions of the country except in the far western region. All security personnel have been sent for rescue work and help those in need, "said national police spokesman, Kamal Singh Bam told AFP.

Following the disaster, the government of Nepal was declared a national state of emergency in the Himalayan mountains.

A strong earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale occurred on Saturday at 2.45pm Malaysian time, so has led to destruction of property and loss of life.

Meanwhile, news reports also report some reliable team of climbers lost due to avalanche on the highest mountain in the world, following the earthquake.

Neighboring countries of Nepal, India, also felt the strong tremors, especially in the northern region of India following the earthquake centered about 77 kilometers from the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu.

Some damage has been reported including reports of collapsed buildings in Kathmandu.

Recently, reports CNN-IBN, a nine-storey building in ruins until almost a mirage caused by the earthquake.

About 400 people were reported trapped in the rubble.

Meanwhile, a Malaysian tourists, Citanurhani Hussin, who was on holiday with her friends, also felt the tremors that despite being in Agra, India.

He was at a hotel in the area said, diners at the hotel were rushed out immediately after feeling the tremors.

Dozens reported missing climbers on Everest

Description aftermath of an avalanche in Everest Base Camp in Nepal following the earthquake.

Six climbers Universiti Teknologi Malaysia which is now in base camp at an altitude of 5,364 meters, it was reported safe. - Bernama photo


HIMALAYA - NEPAL. Dozens of Britons among individuals who lost in the earthquake tragedy in Nepal, reported the portal Metro.co.uk yesterday.

At least 18 climbers removed from the ruins of Mount Everest, while the status of about 70 other British climbers still uncertain.

Said the climbers were buried and trapped once the avalanche that occurred as a result of the earthquake bury their overnight camp.

In the meantime, Nepal Tourism Ministry spokeswoman said the number of people missing may be increased.

"Individuals who are lost may include tourists and foreigners," he said as quoted by the report.

Meanwhile, six climbers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) who was climbing Mount Everest in Nepal, are safe in the powerful earthquake that occurred in the country.

Assistant Registrar, Office of Corporate Affairs UTM, Sabri Ahmad said the group, which consisted of four students and two coaches, travel to Kathmandu, March 28th.

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An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale that rocked Nepal today not only killed more than 1000 people but also nearly destroyed several centuries-old buildings in the capital Kathmandu and the surrounding area.

The earthquake has claimed 1,130 lives were reported across four countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.

Justin Bieber settles with photographer over 'assault'

Bieber has had numerous run-ins with the law in recent years, including in his native Canada, where he has been accused of assault.

MIAMI: Justin Bieber has resolved a lawsuit with a photographer who said he was assaulted by a bodyguard of the pop star, an attorney for the Canadian heartthrob said Friday.

Bieber's attorney Jeremiah Reynolds refused to give details, saying only: "The case has settled."

Photographer Jeffrey Binion filed a lawsuit against Bieber in 2013, accusing the 21-year-old of ordering the bodyguard to assault the paparazzo as he tried to take shots of the singer in Miami Beach.

The photographer alleged that the bodyguard threatened him with a pistol and removed his camera memory card.

Bieber has had numerous run-ins with the law in recent years, including in his native Canada, where he has been accused of assault.

Nepal quake death toll jumps to 1,805

The Nepal earthquake death toll has reached 1,805, with at least 4,718 injured.

KATHMANDU: The death toll in Nepal from a massive earthquake that ripped through the Himalayan nation has risen to 1,805, the government said on Sunday.

"The toll has reached 1,805, with at least 4,718 injured," home ministry spokesman Laxmi Prasad Dhakal told AFP.

After 55 years of separation ...

Mohd Zin (right) and Rais showed pictures of them while undergoing training at Recruit Training Centre in Port Dickson in 1956.

Figure Mohd Zin (left) and Rais taken in 1956.

CAPE KLING - Two former soldiers who served pre-independence did not expect to have the opportunity to meet again after 55 years of severed ties.

Both of them, Mohd Zin Husain and Rais Buyong, each 79 years old, reunited after, the Daily Herald newspaper display biodata one of them in a special room.

Mohd Zin, who now lives in Kampung Batang Tiga, here, said he previously really looking at it but did not expect his sudden read in a column in the Daily Herald about his retirement ceremony which served as Chairman of the Development Committee and Security Committee (JKKK) Kampung Pulau in Sri Awaits.

"I was an avid reader of the Daily Herald since the beginning, did not expect a sudden I read a story about Rais three months ago. In the report, also displays the phone number, so I continued to call him but missed.

"After failing to reach him by phone, I went to Sri Faithfulness to look through the address stated in the press and finally we meet again," he said when the two met at the home of the child to Rais in Kampung Keling, here, today.

Mohd Zin said, once met each tells the story of a family including recalls memories while serving in the military at one time.

"I'm married, blessed with seven children living in Batang Tiga while Rais was blessed with six children and live in Sri Johor, Negeri Sembilan.

"Interestingly, I have a son who follow in my footsteps into the military and is now retired, while child soldiers and also Rais be retired," he said.

Recalling the second beginning in the military field, Mohd Zin said they joined the Royal Malay Regiment after training recruits at Recruit Training Centre in Port Dickson, in January 1956. At that time, both 18 years old.

"After six months, we completion of the course, me and Rais placed in the 5th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment in Camp Rock 3 Kluang, Johor. We are both in one company, together operating hunting the remnants of communist terrorists in Kluang, Johor, Slim River and several other locations.

"Most are not forgotten when on duty in Seremban, my company every success, when communist guerrillas killed four, including a woman in 1958.

"Once free, we were assigned in Kuala Lumpur in the control unit culture Yang di-Pertuan Agong First time.

"In 1960 when we parted Rais Infantry Regiment stationed in Singapore but after Singapore out of Malaysia in 1965, Rais changed to the 10th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment.

"While I was serving in the military police unit (MP) in Kuala Lumpur in 1964 before retiring four years later, but the second I most remember also during the race riots occurred on May 13, 1969, where I was assigned to escort VIPs," he said.

Meanwhile, he said, he began to retire in 1977 at Camp Shade, Melaka.

"I thank the Daily Herald that displays on my retirement ceremony after serving as Chairman of JKKK for nine years and due to the report, we can meet again.

"I also want to thank the Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Association for help to get a hearing aid for my use," he said.

According to Rais, he would greatly appreciate if there are friends who still live first ever to be met by calling 019 692117 (Mohd Zin) and 06 4976137 (Rais).

Earthquakes Nepal: All Malaysians are safe

Earthquakes Nepal: All Malaysians are safe according to Wisma Putra - Photo AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry confirmed that all Malaysians residing in the earthquake that has hit Nepal and Northern India region are in a safe condition.

In a statement the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, initial reports had been received from the Malaysian Embassy in Katmandu and the Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi who have contacted Malaysians registered and everything is safe.

"The Malaysian Embassy in Katmandu also reported there is still a small vibration-vibration persists in some parts of Katmandu.

"Despite the avalanche, a team climbing Everest Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), which are at Everest Base Camp also reported to be safe," the statement said.

Said the statement, the Foreign Ministry and the Malaysian Embassy in Katmandu also urged Malaysians residing in Katmandu and regions involved to remain calm.

"Everything should be in place to ensure a safe and fully cooperate with the authorities and follow directions Nepal.

"It's because of telecommunication services and other services are fully mobilized to assist in the rescue operation is underway," said the statement.

Previously, the Foreign Ministry Secretary General Datuk Othman Hashim told the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu is seeking confirmation from the local authorities in Nepal whether there are Malaysians involved in the earthquake that devastated the country.

He said the embassy would try to check all hospitals, clinics and shelters other information with the relevant authorities to ensure that if there are Malaysian citizens who become victims.