Malaysia’s legendary singer Datuk Sharifah Aini, 61 dies

Malaysia’s legendary singer Datuk Sharifah Aini, 61 dies
5.7 quake hits northeast Japan: USGS
Local arts enthusiasts bleed to save humanity
Pijak, kelar isteri
Tetal syukur walaupun daif
Pencuri lapar

Posted: 04 Jul 2014 06:18 PM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR: She is best remembered for her melodious voice and her signature tunes that have tugged at the heartstrings of music fans from all walks of life, Astro Awani reported.

Fans of this songstress would recall her memorable renditions of the haunting Seri Dewi Malam' and 'Hapuslah Airmatamu'.

Malaysia's legendary songstress, Datuk Sharifah Aini died after suffering from lung fibriosis at Damansara Specialist Hospital at 1.26am early Saturday morning. She was 61.

She was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the specialist hospital after suffering from breathing complications.

Sharifah, who turned 61 on July 2, was diagnosed with lung fibrosis, also known as interstitial lung disease two years ago. The condition is rare and causes hardening or scarring of the lungs.

Born at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru, Sharifah who was fondly known as Kak Pah was raised by her grandparents at Kampung Majidee.

Her sheer talent for singing was discovered after she won Bintang RTS, a singing contest in Singapore in 1968 where she sizzled judges with the beautiful rendition of 'Tiga Malam'. A year later, Sharifah signed a singing contract with EMI. Her debut album titled, 'Seri Dewi Malam' received critical acclaim from music pundits in Malaysia and Singapore.

Her legacy remains evergreen, and the kind-hearted and good-natured as well as dedicated artiste will be fondly remembered by her fans in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

She was regarded one of the pioneers who had made the country proud with her perseverance and persistent and successfully collaborated with some of the country's heavyweights including Sudirman Haji Arshad, Latiff Ibrahim as well as Indonesia's Broery Marantika,

After she has carved a name as a singer, Sharifah also made a name as an in various films including 'Hapuslah Airmatamu', 'Sumber Ilhamku' and 'Bintang Pujaan'.

Sharifah, who was awarded the title of the First Lady of Songs, broke Malaysia's recording history by becoming the first artiste to have recorded a whopping 93 albums including seven English albums.

She was survived by her son Aliff Omar Ali Bakar.

Her body will be brought to At-Taqwa Mosque in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Petaling Jaya after the Subuh prayers for the final rites. She will be buried at Bukit Kiara Muslim burial ground before the Zuhur prayers.

5.7 quake hits northeast Japan: USGS

Posted: 04 Jul 2014 05:24 PM PDT

TOKYO: A 5.7-magnitude quake hit off the coast of northeast Japan on Saturday, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

The earthquake struck at 7:42 am (2242 GMT Friday) eight kilometres (five miles) east-northeast of the city of Miyako at a depth of 44 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said.

The Japan Meteorological Agency measured it at 5.8 and said there was no risk of a tsunami.

Japan is situated at the conjuncture of several tectonic plates and experiences a number of relatively violent quakes every year.

But thanks to strict building codes, even powerful quakes that might wreak havoc in other countries frequently pass without causing much damage.

In May a strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook buildings in the capital Tokyo, injuring 17 people. - AFP

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Local arts enthusiasts bleed to save humanity

Posted: 04 Jul 2014 05:21 PM PDT

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: By only spending less than ten minutes of our time, we may be able to save a life with one pint of donated blood. The country is fortunate to have those who are ready to come forward to donate blood voluntarily, Brudirect reported.

During this month of Ramadhan, the Blood Donation Centre is holding a drive only after the Iftar in the evening to give the public the opportunity to donate blood and help boost the blood bank collection for patient needs during Ramadhan.

Just last night, Persatuan Penggiat-Penggiat Seni Tanah Air Brunei (PESTAB) participated in blood drive with local artistes and fans in a bid to extend their good deeds in the fasting month as well as assisting those in need.

Prior to the donation, each donor will first undergo health examination for hypertension and is overall health condition. Every donor is allowed to donate one pint of blood. Members of the public who wish to donate blood can go to the Blood Donation Centre at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital today, as well as on the 14th, 17th and 21st of July between 8.30 pm. and 10:30 pm.

Pijak, kelar isteri

Posted: 04 Jul 2014 03:49 PM PDT

Oleh Michael Ubam//

SIBU JAYA: Pertengkaran sepasang suami isteri di kediaman mereka di sebuah rumah pangsa di sini semalam berakhir dengan tragedi selepas si isteri dipercayai dikelar di bahagian leher oleh suaminya.

Mangsa yang dikenali sebagai Jara Jimbat, 52, berasal dari Rumah Jais, Nanga Kelangas, Sungai Merurun, Julau disahkan meninggal dunia di kaki lima tingkat tiga rumah pangsa tersebut dipercayai akibat kecederaan parah yang dialaminya.

Difahamkan, mangsa dikatakan bergaduh dengan suaminya (suspek) yang berumur 23 tahun di rumah mereka sekitar jam 12 tengah hari semalam.

Pihak polis yang dihubungi orang awam mengerahkan tiga anggotanya untuk melakukan pemeriksaan di lokasi kejadian dan berjaya meredakan pergaduhan di antara mereka.

Selepas beredar, pihak polis menerima satu lagi panggilan orang awam menyebabkan anggota polis berpatah balik ke lokasi kejadian dan mendapati mangsa terbaring berlumuran darah di kaki lima tingkat tiga rumah pangsa berkenaan pada jam 1 petang.

Siasatan awal polis mendapati suspek dipercayai telah memijak-mijak badan isterinya sebelum mengelar lehernya dengan senjata tajam.

Mengikut laporan, si isteri dipercayai keluar dari rumahnya sebelum rebah dan meninggal dunia.

Terdahulu, suspek dipercayai cuba merampas telefon bimbit isterinya, sekali gus menyebabkan berlaku pergelutan di antara mereka.

Suspek yang bekerja sebagai operator mesin berat di Putai, Kapit dikatakan terus ke Balai Polis Sibu Jaya dengan menaiki teksi untuk menyerah diri.

Kes pembunuhan tersebut dipercayai akibat perasaan cemburu dan suspek hanya sekali-sekala pulang ke sini dari Putai, Kapit.

Pasangan tersebut yang berkahwin pada 31 Mei 2012 mengikut adat Iban mempunyai seorang anak lelaki berumur tiga tahun dan mereka mendiami rumah pangsa berkenaan sejak setahun lalu.

Hasil siasatan, suspek mengakui dirinya gila dan menggunakan parang untuk mengelar leher isterinya dan senjata tersebut dipercayai telah dibuang dalam perjalanan menuju ke balai polis.

Mayat mangsa telah dibawa ke rumah mayat Hospital Sibu sekitar 3.30 petang.

Ketua Polis Daerah Sibu ACP Mohd Kamal Kordi ketika dihubungi mengesahkan kes tersebut.

Kes dijangka disiasat mengikut Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan kerana kesalahan membunuh dan jika sabit kesalahan boleh dihukum mati.

Tetal syukur walaupun daif

Posted: 04 Jul 2014 03:47 PM PDT

KUCHING: Berbuka puasa hanya mengharapkan juadah makanan pemberian keluarga dan jiran sekampung sudah menjadi asam garam kehidupan Saadiah Maree, 54, dan ayahnya Maree Mion, 105, setiap kali Ramadan.

Disebabkantiada pekerjaandanhanya mengharapkan bantuan kebajikan, mereka berdua tidak mampu berbuka puasa secara mewah seperti orang lain atau membeli makanan di bazar Ramadan.

Sebaliknya, setiap juadah makanan pemberian orang ramai sudah memadai bagi mereka berdua berbuka puasa, malah ada kalanya tiada makanan langsung untuk dinikmati.

Menurut Saadiah, mereka berdua hanya berbuka puasa ala kadar mengikut pemberian orang ramai.

"Kami tidak seperti orang lain yang berbuka puasa dengan pelbagai jenis juadah.

"Apa yang orang ramai beri, itulah juadah berbuka puasa kami setiap hari," katanya kepada Utusan Borneo semalam.

Saadiah yang mengalami masalah buah pinggang berkata, kadang-kadang abangnya yang bekerja sebagai tukang kebun ada menghantar makanan.

"Gaji abang tidak seberapa dan tidak dapat memberi makanan kepada kami setiap hari," ujarnya.

Akibat kesempitan hidup dan tidak mampu untuk membayar sewa rumah, dua beranak itu terpaksa tinggal di rumah uzur yang dibina di kawasan milik ketua kampung di Kampung Stapok.

Saadiah menjelaskan, mereka berdua terpaksa menumpang di atas tanah milik ketua kampung yang dijadikan tempat berteduh sejak 40 tahun lalu.

Disebabkan tanah tersebut bukan milik mereka, maka bekalan elektrik dan air bersih tidak dapat disambungkan, sebaliknya hanya menyambung elektrik dari rumah jiran serta air menerusi tangki takungan.

"Dahulu, saya memang bekerja membantu membersihkan rumah orang, namun selepas menghidap penyakit buah pinggang saya tidak lagi bekerja.

"Kami dua beranak hanya mengharapkan belas kasihan daripada keluarga dan orang ramai," jelasnya.

Saadiah menjelaskan, mereka berdua tiada pendapatan tetap dan hanya bergantung kepada bantuan yang diberikan Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) dan Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS).

"Hanya menggunakan bantuan ini kami dua berbelanja. Namun kami berdua bersyukur kerana duit ini boleh menampung untuk membeli makanan harian," katanya lagi.

TBS sejak April 2012 menyalurkan bantuan sara hidup kepada keluarga terbabit bernilai RM150 sebulan.

Semalam, Timbalan Pengurus Besar TBS Bolhassan Iskandar Taibi tampil menyerahkan bantuan tersebut kepada Saadiah.

Pencuri lapar

Posted: 04 Jul 2014 03:45 PM PDT

KUCHING: Sepasang suami isteri ditangkap selepas dikatakan cuba mencuri 15 tin kari ayam dan sebungkus 'Mee Sedap' di Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M) di Demak Laut di sini, kelmarin.

Menurut sumber, pasangan berkenaan yang masing-masing berusia 22 tahun ditahan apabila dilihat memasukkan kesemua tin kari ayam tersebut ke dalam beg tangan melalui kemera litar tertutup (CCTV) sekitar jam 8 malam.

"Mereka ditahan oleh pengawal keselamatan sebaik sahaja keluar dari kedai tersebut dan hasil pemeriksaan telah menjumpai tin-tin kari ayam tersebut bersama dengan sebungkus 'Mee Sedap' yang disembunyikan di dalam beg dan poket seluar," kata sumber.

Mereka kemudian diserahkan kepada pihak polis untuk tindakan lanjut.

Laporan polis berhubung kejadian juga telah dibuat oleh pihak pengurusan kedai berkenaan bagi membantu siasatan.