SNAPSHOT | Budget to address student hunger, debt; pilot's detention extended

SNAPSHOT | Budget to address student hunger, debt; pilot's detention extended KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today. 6pm Budget 2027 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that Budget 2027 will include... KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today. 6pm Budget 2027 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that Budget 2027 will include measures to help university students struggling with hunger and debt. Anwar, who is also finance minister, said the government was paying close attention to concerns raised by youths, particularly those in higher education. “There are university students who say, ‘We want to study, but we are hungry.’ We are focusing on that. I will announce it during the Budget. “There are poor students who cannot afford it and are forced to take on debt. These are things we have to listen to and address,” he said at the National Youth Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur today. Anwar did not elaborate, saying details would be announced when Budget 2027 is tabled on Oct 9. Drug smuggling A Malaysian pilot detained in Jakarta over a drug smuggling investigation will remain in custody after Indonesian authorities extended his detention beyond the initial 60 days. Berita Harian reported that Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Hussein Omar Khan said the pilot had completed the initial 60-day detention and was now being held for another 30 days under a court order. The additional 30 days can be extended by a further 30 days, meaning the pilot could be detained for up to 120 days in total. Hussein said Malaysian police were informed of the extension by Indonesian narcotics authorities, adding that the case remained under investigation. Meanwhile, another pilot and six others detained in Malaysia over alleged links to the same drug syndicate have been placed under 60-day detention orders under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985. READ MORE: Bukit Aman completes questioning pilot detained for drug smuggling Court The family of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, who was fatally stabbed by a schoolmate at a Bandar Utama school last year, has filed a civil suit alleging that warning signs and mental health concerns were not adequately addressed before her death. Yap’s mother, Wong Lee Ping, confirmed in a statement that the suit, filed at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Oct 1, names several government agencies, the schoolmate, and his parents as defendants. The family alleged that the agencies failed to take adequate preventive measures to address mental health issues in schools, arguing that Yap’s killing could have been prevented if the relevant parties had acted appropriately. They also alleged there were clear warning signs involving the boy, and said his parents had a responsibility to take reasonable care to ensure he did not harm others. On Sept 14, the Shah Alam High Court acquitted the then 15-year-old boy of murder after finding him of unsound mind, but ordered his detention at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta. The Attorney-General’s Chambers filed an appeal on Sept 24. Previously at 2pm | Fahmi: PJ MP's resignation won't disrupt services to constituents; 'channel grouses on press reporting to media council' 11am | Focus on constituents, PJ PKR says following MP's resignation; respect Dr M family's privacy - Fahmi Governing today and tomorrow is getting harder. Should we be led by AiRobots? I think that will be better. Report this comment Are you sure you want to delete this comment? This action cannot be undone.