KUALA LUMPUR: Social activist and philanthropist Kuan Chee Heng, better known as “ Uncle Kentang ”, has received a prestigious award from the Queen of England as recognition of his exemplary voluntarism and service to the community. Kuan was presented with the Commonwealth Points of Light award by British High Commissioner Charles Hay on Queen Elizabeth II’s behalf in a simple ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. The 57-year-old said he was surprised when he was first informed of the news.“ When I began th

PETALING JAYA: Popular social activist Kuan Chee Heng, fondly known as Uncle Kentang, is warded at Serdang Hospital as a Category 4 patient of Covid-19. Kuan informed his Facebook followers of his condition and apologised for being unable to attend to phone calls, in a post on Monday.“ Sorry, my phone will be switched off for seven days as I am currently in Serdang Hospital.“ Our office will also be closed for four days starting today( Feb 7) with our hotline being switched off apart from ambula

After that, the uncle took the girl to a room, and the next morning, the daughter was found dead in her bed.... Subsequently, she was buried quietly to cover up the murder. The mother informed the police that her brother-in-law told her in the presence of her husband that her daughter had eloped with someone and he gave her poisonous pills.... — Hamid Asghar in Gujjar Khan contributed to this reportPublished in Dawn, February 13th, 2025....

KUALA LUMPUR( Bernama): Social activist Kuan Chee Heng hoped that the Commonwealth Points of Light Award bestowed to him in recognition of his exemplary service to the community will pave the way and inspire more individuals, non-governmental organisations and corporate companies to come forward in extending welfare and humanitarian assistance not only to fellow Malaysians, but also to refugees and UNHCR cardholders on humanitarian grounds. Kuan, 57, better known as' Uncle Kentang', said the awa

Join our Whatsapp channel LONDON: The stepmother and uncle of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, whose death has revealed a harrowing tale of prolonged abuse, have refused to testify in their defense, it emerged on Monday. Beinash Batool, 30, and Faisal Malik, 29, alongside Sara’s father, Urfan Sharif, 42, are on trial at the Old Bailey for charges of murder and causing or allowing the child’s death. The decision not to testify came as the trial reached a critical juncture, with Mr Justice Cavanagh remind

TANGKAK: Police have arrested a 36-year-old unemployed man for allegedly murdering his uncle at their family home at Kampung Serom 3 in Sungai Mati here. Tangkak OCPD Supt Mohd Fadhil Minhat said police were notified about the murder involving a 72-year-old senior citizen at 1. 19pm on Monday( July 12).“ We received a report from a man saying that his brother-in-law was lifeless after being stabbed by the suspect using a knife inside their house.“ A team of police immediately went to the scene a

The uncle of one of the girls killed by rapist Colin Pitchfork has said his release is a “ very big risk ” to children.... Pitchfork, who was released from prison on Wednesday, was jailed in 1988 for raping and murdering 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire.... Dawn’s uncle, Philip Musson, told ITV News that Pitchfork’s crimes deserved a “ life-tariff ”....

LUMUT: A 51-year-old man died after he was allegedly seriously injured by his nephew with a grasscutter after a misunderstanding at a house in Sitiawan here. The victim was reported to be unconscious when taken to hospital before being pronounced dead. Manjung OCPD Asst Comm Nor Omar Sappi said the police received a report of the incident at 4am on Tuesday( May 3). According to Sinar Harian, he said that the victim, who was in a drunken state, was allegedly fighting with a 34-year-old male suspe

Leneal Frazier, the uncle of the teenager who recorded a video of George Floyd’s death.... Darnella Frazier, his niece, wrote on Facebook that the death of her uncle was “ the most horrible news ”.... “ I honestly can’t believe I’m making this post right now … I’m so hurt … nothing feels real, ” the teenager, who recorded a video of the death of George Floyd that was viewed around the world, reportedly wrote on Tuesday night....

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for Feb.... James Alex Hurley, 12, was found beaten to death earlier this month at a home in West Yellowstone, Montana.... The uncle said he found Hurley standing over Batts with a knife, according to the court records....