Putrajaya - The Prime Minister, Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak gave a speech for the Malaysia Green Forum 2010 at Sri Siantan Conference Hall on 26th April 2010.
This forum is to allow the government with an opportunity to reiterate its resounding commitment towards environmental sustainability in Malaysia. The forum's aim of establishing an action-oriented network that deals with environmental issues in a holistic manner is indeed refreshing and most welcomed.
The Prime Minister recognized that the critical contribution by Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for bringing 14 agencies from 4 different ministries when he established the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in 2004 that paved the way for a more comprehensive and cohesive approach in tackling environment issue. MGF2010 has drawn the participation of senior government officials, industry captains, society leaders and academic experts from Malaysia.
"I hope a meeting of these brilliant mind would be able to come up with creative, innovative and pragmatic solutions to the green issues we face today, taking full consideration of the country's inherent strengths and weakness, opportunities and threats," he said.
The government has consistently affirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability over the years and the Prime Minister pledge to continue this throughout administration.
"I strongly believe it is our generational responsibility to ensure that we bequeath to our children a Malaysia that is as pristine as we inherit from our forefather," he added.
Friday, 30 November 2012
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Newswriting Assignment - Earthquake Story
Aleutian Islands - A strong earthquake measured 6.6 on Richter scale in the North Pacific about 40 miles east of the village of Nikolski and 850 miles southwest of Anchorage on Sunday night.
According to George Carts, a seismologist at the Alaska Tsunami Warning Center, the quake was felt strongly in the towns of Unalaska, Dutch Harbor and Nikolski which are located on western islands in the Aleutian chain for three minutes. Nikolski had very minor damage after the quake, with items knocked off shelves and small item damaged..
The official said that the 20 aftershocks; one measured 5.0 on the scale was not powerful enough to cause a tsunami.
The quake hit at 7.01 p.p. PST with 6.6 magnitude that can cause severe damage if it hits populated areas. thus, there were no reports of injuries or major damage.
the Richter scale measures ground motion and is recorded on seismograph; each increase of one number means a tenfold increase in magnitude; example, 7.5 is 10 times greater than 6.5. Official categories: 3.5 can cause slight damage; 4, moderate damage; 5, considerable damage; 6, severe damage; 7, major earthquake, can cause widespread heavy damage; 8, great quake.
According to George Carts, a seismologist at the Alaska Tsunami Warning Center, the quake was felt strongly in the towns of Unalaska, Dutch Harbor and Nikolski which are located on western islands in the Aleutian chain for three minutes. Nikolski had very minor damage after the quake, with items knocked off shelves and small item damaged..
The official said that the 20 aftershocks; one measured 5.0 on the scale was not powerful enough to cause a tsunami.
The quake hit at 7.01 p.p. PST with 6.6 magnitude that can cause severe damage if it hits populated areas. thus, there were no reports of injuries or major damage.
the Richter scale measures ground motion and is recorded on seismograph; each increase of one number means a tenfold increase in magnitude; example, 7.5 is 10 times greater than 6.5. Official categories: 3.5 can cause slight damage; 4, moderate damage; 5, considerable damage; 6, severe damage; 7, major earthquake, can cause widespread heavy damage; 8, great quake.
Monday, 8 October 2012
5W 1H, Element of Newsworthy - 5
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Liow: Mental health among adolescents worsening
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry views seriously the worsening trend concerning mental health issues involving adolescents aged 15 and below, said its Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
Liow said statistics showed mental health problems involving the group rose to 13 percent in 1996, 19.4 percent in 2006 and 20 percent in 2011.
"We are very worried about the worsening trend on mental health of teenagers and children because this will affect national development as they are national assets," he told reporters after opening the national-level World Mental Health Day 2012 here Sunday.
He drew attention to the fact that teens and children today were heavily influenced by the Internet and communications technology to the point it was leading to less parent-child interaction while parents are busy with their careers were also treating lightly the supportive role they needed to play when it came to their children.
As such, Liow said the Ministry would make efforts to tackle the problem including preparing a national strategic plan on mental health and increasing the number of Community Health Centres from next year.
Liow said the plan among others would stress on the aspects of promoting mental health and smart partnerships involving various agencies and NGOs.
According to him, opening up more Community Health Centres would enable patients to receive treatment in a more conducive environment as compared to hospitals.
He said services like psychological support, counseling and information on mental health were available at such centres.
The first Community Mental Health Centre in the country was launched in Presint 11, Putrajaya last year. - Bernama
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/7/nation/20121007160220&sec=nation
Where- Kuala Lumpur
What - Mental health issue of adolescents worsening
Who - Adolescents aged 15 and below and Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai
When - Sunday, October 7
Why - Heavily influenced by Internet and communications technology
How - Leading to less parent-child interaction while parents are busy with their careers
Element of newsworthy - Consequence
Liow: Mental health among adolescents worsening
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry views seriously the worsening trend concerning mental health issues involving adolescents aged 15 and below, said its Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
Liow said statistics showed mental health problems involving the group rose to 13 percent in 1996, 19.4 percent in 2006 and 20 percent in 2011.
"We are very worried about the worsening trend on mental health of teenagers and children because this will affect national development as they are national assets," he told reporters after opening the national-level World Mental Health Day 2012 here Sunday.
He drew attention to the fact that teens and children today were heavily influenced by the Internet and communications technology to the point it was leading to less parent-child interaction while parents are busy with their careers were also treating lightly the supportive role they needed to play when it came to their children.
As such, Liow said the Ministry would make efforts to tackle the problem including preparing a national strategic plan on mental health and increasing the number of Community Health Centres from next year.
Liow said the plan among others would stress on the aspects of promoting mental health and smart partnerships involving various agencies and NGOs.
According to him, opening up more Community Health Centres would enable patients to receive treatment in a more conducive environment as compared to hospitals.
He said services like psychological support, counseling and information on mental health were available at such centres.
The first Community Mental Health Centre in the country was launched in Presint 11, Putrajaya last year. - Bernama
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/7/nation/20121007160220&sec=nation
Where- Kuala Lumpur
What - Mental health issue of adolescents worsening
Who - Adolescents aged 15 and below and Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai
When - Sunday, October 7
Why - Heavily influenced by Internet and communications technology
How - Leading to less parent-child interaction while parents are busy with their careers
Element of newsworthy - Consequence
5W 1H, Element of Newsworthy - 4
Sunday, October 7, 2012
PM hoping for strong mandate in upcoming general election
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak hopes he will be given a strong mandate in the general election so that he could turn Malaysia into a fully developed nation by 2020.
“The next five years are crucial for the Government to fulfill commitments and promises made by previous leaders to the nation,” the Prime Minister said in an interview with Martin Soong on CNBC Conversation, which was aired on Astro CNBC yesterday.
“Crucial, because you're talking about the last lap. You're talking about going down the stretch and this is the most critical part because we really have to deliver,” said Najib.
Najib said the transformation was a firm commitment made by former prime ministers Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Now, said Najib, it was his turn to deliver to the people.
Najib agreed that achieving sustainable and inclusive economic growth without upsetting the politicial landscape too much was one of the challenges Malaysia faced in becoming a developed nation.
However, he stressed, the key to making Malaysian society more equitable was to get growth to redistribute income back to the people. “Without growth, it will be a lose-lose situation.” - Bernama
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/7/nation/12137980&sec=nation
Where - Kuala Lumpur
What - PM hopes to give strong mandate in the election
Who - Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
When - Saturday, October 6
Why - Turn Malaysia into a fully developed nation by 2020
Element of newsworthy - Prominence
PM hoping for strong mandate in upcoming general election
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak hopes he will be given a strong mandate in the general election so that he could turn Malaysia into a fully developed nation by 2020.
“The next five years are crucial for the Government to fulfill commitments and promises made by previous leaders to the nation,” the Prime Minister said in an interview with Martin Soong on CNBC Conversation, which was aired on Astro CNBC yesterday.
“Crucial, because you're talking about the last lap. You're talking about going down the stretch and this is the most critical part because we really have to deliver,” said Najib.
Najib said the transformation was a firm commitment made by former prime ministers Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Now, said Najib, it was his turn to deliver to the people.
Najib agreed that achieving sustainable and inclusive economic growth without upsetting the politicial landscape too much was one of the challenges Malaysia faced in becoming a developed nation.
However, he stressed, the key to making Malaysian society more equitable was to get growth to redistribute income back to the people. “Without growth, it will be a lose-lose situation.” - Bernama
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/7/nation/12137980&sec=nation
Where - Kuala Lumpur
What - PM hopes to give strong mandate in the election
Who - Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
When - Saturday, October 6
Why - Turn Malaysia into a fully developed nation by 2020
Element of newsworthy - Prominence
Sunday, 7 October 2012
5W 1H, Element of Newsworthy - 3
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Local party leader remanded for kidnapping case
ALOR SETAR: A 52-year-old branch head of a political party has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a 13-year-old son of a dermatologist two weeks ago.
Kedah CID chief Assistant Comm Zakaria Ahmad confirmed the arrest, saying that the man was arrested in front of a restaurant in Jalan Sekerat in Sungai Petani at about 6pm on Saturday.
He said the man was detained following interrogation of the five suspects arrested earlier.
“He has been remanded for five days until Oct 11 to facilitate investigation,” ACP Zakaria said.
The man was among six men who were picked up in connection with the case. The others were arrested on Sept 27 and Sept 28.
Police also recovered RM349,700 of the ransom money paid by the boy's father to the abductors.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/7/nation/20121007131252&sec=nation
Where - Jalan Sekerat, Sungai Petani
What - Head of political party remanded in a kidnapped case
Who - Head of political party and son of dermatologist
When - Saturday, October 6
Element of newsworthy - Prominence
Local party leader remanded for kidnapping case
ALOR SETAR: A 52-year-old branch head of a political party has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a 13-year-old son of a dermatologist two weeks ago.
Kedah CID chief Assistant Comm Zakaria Ahmad confirmed the arrest, saying that the man was arrested in front of a restaurant in Jalan Sekerat in Sungai Petani at about 6pm on Saturday.
He said the man was detained following interrogation of the five suspects arrested earlier.
“He has been remanded for five days until Oct 11 to facilitate investigation,” ACP Zakaria said.
The man was among six men who were picked up in connection with the case. The others were arrested on Sept 27 and Sept 28.
Police also recovered RM349,700 of the ransom money paid by the boy's father to the abductors.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/7/nation/20121007131252&sec=nation
Where - Jalan Sekerat, Sungai Petani
What - Head of political party remanded in a kidnapped case
Who - Head of political party and son of dermatologist
When - Saturday, October 6
Element of newsworthy - Prominence
5W 1H, Element of Newsworthy - 2
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Four killed after two sports cars ram into tree
KUANTAN: Two speeding sports cars were involved in a collision along Jalan Haji Ahmad here Sunday killing four people, including a woman from China.
The crash occurred at about 4am as both the Nissan GT-R cars were believed to be speeding shortly before they skidded and rammed into a tree.
At the scene of the wreckage
The dead have been identified as driver Tan Kah Yong, 24, a businessman from Klang and Bao Shanshan, who was from China and seated in the front passenger seat.
Two other passengers in the car, both from China, were warded at the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital for serious injuries.
Also killed were the driver of the second car businessman Go Haw Wei, 20, from Alor Akar, and Koay Khor Liang, 21, a mechanic from Bukit Sekilau.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/7/nation/20121007124126&sec=nation
Where - Kuantan
What - Four people killed in an incident when the speeding sports cars rammed into tree
Who - Tan Kah Yong, Bao Shanshan, Go Haw Wei and Koay Khor Liang
When - Sunday, October 7
Why - Speeding sports cars
How - Sports cars rammed into a tree
Element of newsworthy - Timeliness
Four killed after two sports cars ram into tree
KUANTAN: Two speeding sports cars were involved in a collision along Jalan Haji Ahmad here Sunday killing four people, including a woman from China.
The crash occurred at about 4am as both the Nissan GT-R cars were believed to be speeding shortly before they skidded and rammed into a tree.
At the scene of the wreckage The dead have been identified as driver Tan Kah Yong, 24, a businessman from Klang and Bao Shanshan, who was from China and seated in the front passenger seat.
Two other passengers in the car, both from China, were warded at the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital for serious injuries.
Also killed were the driver of the second car businessman Go Haw Wei, 20, from Alor Akar, and Koay Khor Liang, 21, a mechanic from Bukit Sekilau.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/7/nation/20121007124126&sec=nation
Where - Kuantan
What - Four people killed in an incident when the speeding sports cars rammed into tree
Who - Tan Kah Yong, Bao Shanshan, Go Haw Wei and Koay Khor Liang
When - Sunday, October 7
Why - Speeding sports cars
How - Sports cars rammed into a tree
Element of newsworthy - Timeliness
5W 1H, Element of Newsworthy - 1
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Italy coastguards rescue migrant boat
ROME (Reuters) - Italian coastguards rescued 166 people on a wooden migrant boat that got into difficulty off the southern coast of the Sicilian island Lampedusa, officials said on Sunday.
The boat, which set off from Libya, sank shortly after the rescue operation, which took place late on Saturday night in Maltese territorial waters.
Video footage released by the coastguard showed the operation, which involved vessels from the Guardia de Finanza frontier police and the Italian navy.
Thousands of people have died attempting the dangerous crossing from North Africa to Europe in overcrowded and frequently unseaworthy vessels.
On Saturday, Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki called for the creation of a regional task force to coordinate the response to the crisis.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/7/worldupdates/2012-10-07T150703Z_1_BRE8960BO_RTROPTT_0_UK-ITALY-MIGRANTS&sec=Worldupdates
Where - Rome
What - Italian coastguards rescued 166 people on a migrant boat.
Who - Italian coastguards
When - Saturday, October 6th
Why - The migrant boat got into difficulty off the southern coast of the Sicilian island Lampedusa.
Element of newsworthy - Consequence
Italy coastguards rescue migrant boat
ROME (Reuters) - Italian coastguards rescued 166 people on a wooden migrant boat that got into difficulty off the southern coast of the Sicilian island Lampedusa, officials said on Sunday.
The boat, which set off from Libya, sank shortly after the rescue operation, which took place late on Saturday night in Maltese territorial waters.
Video footage released by the coastguard showed the operation, which involved vessels from the Guardia de Finanza frontier police and the Italian navy.
Thousands of people have died attempting the dangerous crossing from North Africa to Europe in overcrowded and frequently unseaworthy vessels.
On Saturday, Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki called for the creation of a regional task force to coordinate the response to the crisis.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/7/worldupdates/2012-10-07T150703Z_1_BRE8960BO_RTROPTT_0_UK-ITALY-MIGRANTS&sec=Worldupdates
Where - Rome
What - Italian coastguards rescued 166 people on a migrant boat.
Who - Italian coastguards
When - Saturday, October 6th
Why - The migrant boat got into difficulty off the southern coast of the Sicilian island Lampedusa.
Element of newsworthy - Consequence
Sunday, 30 September 2012
News article 3
Published: Sunday September 30, 2012
Younger generation in tune with Mid-Autumn fest traditionGEORGE TOWN: More of the younger generation are joining in the Mid-Autumn Festival tradition, with many making last-minute preparations to spend quality time with their families.
For student Celine Fong, the Mid-Autumn Festival which falls today is just like another Chinese New Year a time to be spent with family.
“It's the time for my family members to gather for a reunion,” said the 18-year-old.
“After the dinner, we will go outdoors to enjoy the scenery while feasting on mooncakes and lighting up lanterns together.”
Sweet delights: Saw (left) and Fong admiring the mooncakes at Tai Tong Restaurant in Lebuh Cintra, George Town. Fong and her friends, Saw Phaik Yean, 23, and Lee Zi Qi, 21, were spotted purchasing lanterns and mooncakes at the Tai Tong Restaurant in Lebuh Cintra yesterday and were spoilt for choice with the various designs and colours.
The restaurant's manager James Lee said lanterns had become very popular this year.
“We've sold more than 5,000 lanterns already, with the dragon and Angry Birds ones proving to be a hit among customers.
“I have tourists coming from as far as China, Hong Kong, Canada, the United States, Australia and Britain to buy my lanterns in bulk,” he said, adding that he had also sold some 8,000 mooncakes over the past month.
The festival also known as the Mooncake or Lantern Festival marks the fifteenth day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar.
Since the Shang Dynasty over 3,500 years ago, the eighth lunar month in autumn was deemed the most auspicious day for celebrating the harvest and families would venture out to admire the moon.
During the Yuan Dynasty when China was ruled by Mongolians, legend has it that rebels would pass messages hidden in mooncakes.
There will be a Mid-Autumn FestoRama in Beach Street today from 10am to 10pm, featuring various events such as Creative Lantern Competition, Creative Mooncake Competition, a parade, games and contests.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/9/30/nation/12105147&sec=nation
Summary
The younger generation are taking part in the Mid-Autumn Festival tradition, many making last-minute preparations to spend quality time with their families. Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Mooncake or Lantern Festival. It marks the fifteenth day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Since the Shang Dynasty, the eighth lunar month in autumn was the most auspicious day for celebrating the harvest. Families would go out to admire the moon. During the Yuan Dynasty, when China was ruled by Mongolians, legend said that rebels would pass messages by hiding them in mooncakes.
Opinion
It is good to see that the younger generation is taking part in traditional festivals. Since the younger ones lives a more 'modern' life, it is quite difficult to have them participate in traditional festivals like this. By taking part in festivals like this, younger ones can leanr more about the culture and tradition. Besides, it is a good time for family to bond. This can also make families grow closer to each other.
News article 2
Published: Sunday September 30, 2012
Mother appeals to daughter to return after going missing for second time
KUALA TERENGGANU: A distraught mother in Chendering here appealed to her 17-year-old daughter who has gone missing for the second time this year to return home.
Zakiah Abdul Majid, 49, said her daughter, Noor Farah Hieza Mokhtar first went missing in May.
She has then gone missing again since Aug 20 and had left the house dressed in a t-shirt and pants about 2pm.
The girl was found in Johor Baru, 17 days after she disappeared the first time, she added.
"I believe she left with only her identity card as her purse and mobile phone are here," said Zakiah, here Sunday.
"We don't know if she has a boyfriend as she spent most of her time with us since dropping out of school after Form Three and helped with our small business," she said.
Meanwhile, the girl's father Mokhtar Harun, appealed to anyone with information on his daughter's whereabouts to contact him at 014-8324040. - Bernama
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/9/30/nation/20120930185852&sec=nation
Summary
After 17-year-old Noor Farah Hieza Mokhtar went missing for the second time this year, her mother, Zakiah Abdul Majid, 49, appealed for her to return home. The girl was believed to have ran away with her identity card. The girl's father Mokhtar Harun, appealed the public to contact him on his daughter's whereabouts.
Opinion
I think it is very important for parents to talk to their children and pay attention to them. No matter what it is, parents and their children should be able to talk it out. This practice, of course, must be practiced since the children are young. That would make everything easier. When the parents know what is going on in their children's life, it would be easier to monitor them.
Mother appeals to daughter to return after going missing for second time
KUALA TERENGGANU: A distraught mother in Chendering here appealed to her 17-year-old daughter who has gone missing for the second time this year to return home.
Zakiah Abdul Majid, 49, said her daughter, Noor Farah Hieza Mokhtar first went missing in May.
She has then gone missing again since Aug 20 and had left the house dressed in a t-shirt and pants about 2pm.
The girl was found in Johor Baru, 17 days after she disappeared the first time, she added.
"I believe she left with only her identity card as her purse and mobile phone are here," said Zakiah, here Sunday.
"We don't know if she has a boyfriend as she spent most of her time with us since dropping out of school after Form Three and helped with our small business," she said.
Meanwhile, the girl's father Mokhtar Harun, appealed to anyone with information on his daughter's whereabouts to contact him at 014-8324040. - Bernama
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/9/30/nation/20120930185852&sec=nation
Summary
After 17-year-old Noor Farah Hieza Mokhtar went missing for the second time this year, her mother, Zakiah Abdul Majid, 49, appealed for her to return home. The girl was believed to have ran away with her identity card. The girl's father Mokhtar Harun, appealed the public to contact him on his daughter's whereabouts.
Opinion
I think it is very important for parents to talk to their children and pay attention to them. No matter what it is, parents and their children should be able to talk it out. This practice, of course, must be practiced since the children are young. That would make everything easier. When the parents know what is going on in their children's life, it would be easier to monitor them.
News article 1
Published: Sunday September 30, 2012
Kidnappers nabbed, RM350,000 ransom recovered
ALOR SETAR: Five men who allegedly kidnapped the teenage son of a skin specialist on Tuesday, spent merely RM300 out of RM350,000 ransom as they were promptly arrested by the police.
Following the release of the 13-year-old schoolboy, the police detained two men here on Thursday night, and the rest at a temple in Sungai Petani, the following night.
Kedah police chief Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said Sunday, RM349,700 of the ransom ransom was seized from the suspects, including a Myanmar national.
"This indicates that quick action by the police to nab the suspects gave them little time to spend more of the ransom money," he said, adding that the kidnap case was solved within 48 hours.
He said the suspects were remanded to facilitate investigations under Section 3 of the Kidnap Act 1961, which carries the mandatory death sentence upon conviction.
Ahmad said the victim was kidnapped while returning home from a tuition class about 10pm in Jalan Kampung Pisang on Sept 25.
"An hour later, the teenager's family received a call from a man, demanding for RM500,000 ransom to secure his release. Following negotiations, the ransom was reduced to RM350,000," he told reporters here.
He said the next day, the family lodged a police report and paid the ransom.
The teenager was released after the kidnappers took the money. - Bernama
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/9/30/nation/20120930194605&sec=nation
Summary
Five men who kidnapped the 13-year-old teenage son of a skin specialist on Tuesday. The victim was kidnapped while returning home from a tuition class about 10pm in Jalan Kampung Pisang. The kidnappers spent about RM300 out of RM350,000 ransom before they were arrested by the police. After the release of the schoolboy, the police detained two men on Thursday night, and the rest at a temple in Sungai Petani, the following night.
Opinion
Recently, there are so many cases of kinapping, murdering and raping. I think that the public - young or old, men or ladies should be very careful of their surroundings. From the news above, we are once reminded to take more precaution especially at night. It is best to walk somewhere with a company or hold something that can be used as a weapon - umbrella/pepper spray. With cases like this increasing, people should consider taking self defense classes to protect themselves.
Kidnappers nabbed, RM350,000 ransom recovered
ALOR SETAR: Five men who allegedly kidnapped the teenage son of a skin specialist on Tuesday, spent merely RM300 out of RM350,000 ransom as they were promptly arrested by the police.
Following the release of the 13-year-old schoolboy, the police detained two men here on Thursday night, and the rest at a temple in Sungai Petani, the following night.
Kedah police chief Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said Sunday, RM349,700 of the ransom ransom was seized from the suspects, including a Myanmar national.
"This indicates that quick action by the police to nab the suspects gave them little time to spend more of the ransom money," he said, adding that the kidnap case was solved within 48 hours.
He said the suspects were remanded to facilitate investigations under Section 3 of the Kidnap Act 1961, which carries the mandatory death sentence upon conviction.
Ahmad said the victim was kidnapped while returning home from a tuition class about 10pm in Jalan Kampung Pisang on Sept 25.
"An hour later, the teenager's family received a call from a man, demanding for RM500,000 ransom to secure his release. Following negotiations, the ransom was reduced to RM350,000," he told reporters here.
He said the next day, the family lodged a police report and paid the ransom.
The teenager was released after the kidnappers took the money. - Bernama
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/9/30/nation/20120930194605&sec=nation
Summary
Five men who kidnapped the 13-year-old teenage son of a skin specialist on Tuesday. The victim was kidnapped while returning home from a tuition class about 10pm in Jalan Kampung Pisang. The kidnappers spent about RM300 out of RM350,000 ransom before they were arrested by the police. After the release of the schoolboy, the police detained two men on Thursday night, and the rest at a temple in Sungai Petani, the following night.
Opinion
Recently, there are so many cases of kinapping, murdering and raping. I think that the public - young or old, men or ladies should be very careful of their surroundings. From the news above, we are once reminded to take more precaution especially at night. It is best to walk somewhere with a company or hold something that can be used as a weapon - umbrella/pepper spray. With cases like this increasing, people should consider taking self defense classes to protect themselves.
Journalism!
What is Journalism? First thought of me for journalism is all about writing. Therefore, I felt bored when i knew that I'm taking journalism class in this semester because I hate writing. As a Mass Communication's student, it is the step that I must take through in my college life. I have no other choice to not to take this subject. A journalist need a good basic in English and no grammar error. I hope it can improve my grammar by taking this class. So, I try to make myself to have interest in the class because I come college to study. After knowing that journalism is not only about writing, I got more motivation in the class. Most important for me to taking this class is to have fun and not being so stress as well as get more information from this course.
Who Am I?
A girl from Klang and currently eighteen now. Cherry's here, fruit from a small family with parent, elder brother and sister. My full name is Ong Cherry, which is also the name in the IC. A Buddhist who believes in God but seldom pray. I laugh a lot with friends. My personalities show that I'm talkative and I like to shout or even speak loud. I'm a girl without any talent but I still can speak in different language - Mandarin, English, Malay, Hokkien and Cantonese. I want to learn other languages as well. If there is a chance for me to learn other languages, it will be Korean, Spanish and French.
When it is boring or free time, television will always be my best friend. I startes to watch TV since I was still a children about 5 year old. Hong Kong's dramas are always the best in my life. It attracts me by the good actors and good storylines. Taking photos is fun for me. I like to take photo whenever I free using the smartphone. I listen to music everyday, it can calm me and reduce my tension. I use to listen different songs which are English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean songs. I like Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift. All of their songs are awesome and nice. I'm not a K-pop fan but I listen to K-pop because of BIG BANG. I'm a super fan of Big Bang because they have nice songs and nice voices. It's rock!
When it is boring or free time, television will always be my best friend. I startes to watch TV since I was still a children about 5 year old. Hong Kong's dramas are always the best in my life. It attracts me by the good actors and good storylines. Taking photos is fun for me. I like to take photo whenever I free using the smartphone. I listen to music everyday, it can calm me and reduce my tension. I use to listen different songs which are English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean songs. I like Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift. All of their songs are awesome and nice. I'm not a K-pop fan but I listen to K-pop because of BIG BANG. I'm a super fan of Big Bang because they have nice songs and nice voices. It's rock!
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