(Terang, Manjit, Azmi & Hardip Singh Advocates and Solicitors)
Johor Bahru | Village: Sandhra
She is a devoted and loving wife, daughter, sister, mother. She is also a very wise and compassionate lawyer who was trusted and sought by many. She has always believed in the concept of sewa and was willing to go to great lengths to help others
| Entry: 27 June 2025; Updated: 29 June 2025 | Source: Family
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“With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother, son and uncle whose love, strength and wisdom shaped the lives of all who knew him. His memory will forever remain in our hearts. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Parents: Dalip Singh s/o Bela Singh & Bibi Harnam Kaur
| Entry: 27 June 2025; Updated: 28 June 2025 | Source: Family
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A Nation in Mourning and Reflection After the Tragic Death of Manishapriet Kaur Akhara
By Dr. B. S. Bains | Opinion |
Malaysia, known for its diverse culture, warm hospitality, and modern ambitions, is today grappling with a question that has shaken the very conscience of the nation: Is Malaysia safe?
This pressing concern has been brought into heartbreaking focus by the recent murder of 20-year-old Manishapriet Kaur Akhara, an aspiring physiotherapy student who had just stepped into the threshold of her dreams. She had chosen a noble path — to heal, to care, and to contribute to Malaysia’s healthcare system. But her journey was cut short in the very place that was meant to protect and nurture her — her university dormitory in Cyberjaya.
A Place Meant for Safety, Not Horror
University campuses are sanctuaries — spaces that should represent opportunity, growth, and security. When a student entrusts her life to such an institution, when parents hand over their children to academic institutions, they do so with an unspoken trust. That trust has now been shattered. Manishapriet was violated and brutally killed in her own dorm — a space that should have been off-limits to danger.
This wasn’t just a crime. It was a breach of societal duty, institutional responsibility, and national safety.
Not Just One Girl — A Symbol of Many
Manishapriet’s story is not isolated. Her death is a harrowing reminder that gender-based violence continues to haunt our society. That women — even in the most seemingly secure spaces — are vulnerable to the worst horrors imaginable.
She wasn’t just a victim. She was a daughter, a dreamer, a healer in the making. Her life mattered. Her voice is now forever silenced, but her story must not be.
Is Malaysia Safe?
This is the question echoing across every parent’s heart, every student’s mind, and every concerned citizen’s conscience. Safety is not simply about reducing crime statistics — it’s about creating a culture where crimes like this are unthinkable.
Malaysia has achieved much in infrastructure, education, and global partnerships — but have we lost our moral fabric in the process? Are our surveillance systems effective? Are background checks stringent enough? Are mental health red flags being ignored? Are female students safe when lights go out and doors lock?
These are not questions to be postponed. These are questions to which answers must be demanded, and actions must follow.
Accountability Must Follow Tragedy
Manishapriet’s murder should not dissolve into another media headline. The institution must take responsibility for every security failure. Authorities must ensure justice is swift, transparent, and uncompromising. The Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development must conduct urgent audits of all student accommodations across the country.
The suspect or suspects must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and systemic negligence must be penalized.
A National Wake-Up Call
This is no longer just about one university or one young woman. This is a national wake-up call.
Parents deserve transparency.
Students deserve protection.
Women deserve respect and safety — always and everywhere.
If Malaysia is to move forward as a modern, just society, it must begin by protecting its most vulnerable. We must all — as citizens, lawmakers, educators, and professionals — ask ourselves: What kind of country are we building?
A Candle That Must Not Burn Alone
Let us not allow Manishapriet’s dreams to die with her. Let this tragedy ignite reforms. Let her name echo in policy rooms and reform committees. Let her memory shape a safer, more compassionate Malaysia.
Because only then can we begin to answer — with honesty and resolve — the question that now haunts us all: Is Malaysia safe?
May Manishapriet Kaur Akhara rest in peace. And may her story awaken a nation.
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Dr Balwant Singh Bains is a Malaysia-based kirtan enthusiast and a practicing physiotherapist with a chain of physiotherapy clinics.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sardar Daya Singh. A man of great warmth, generosity and gentle humour. A dedicated and loving husband of the late Sardani Suvinder Kaur. His love, kindness and laughter will be remembered always and deeply missed by family, friends, and all whose lives he touched.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all his siblings, relatives and friends for their love, care, and unwavering support during this difficult time.
Please join us in offering prayers for the departed soul, and in cherishing the memories that will forever remain in our hearts.
WAKE AND CREMATION SERVICE 28 June, 2025, Saturday 10 am – 12 noon Shamshaan Bhoomi, Jalan Loke Yew Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur
PATH DA BHOG 5 July, 2025, Saturday 10 am – 12 noon Gurdwara Sahib Ampang (Ulu Kelang)
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Successive governments have tried to control immigration but that has not worked. There are daily reports of boats crossing the English Channel with hundreds of migrants arriving with greater frequency. Right wing politicians argue that these migrants threaten to destroy your quality of life.
A report by the Centre for Policy Studies, argues that the scale and composition of recent migration have failed to deliver the significant economic and fiscal benefits its advocates promised, while putting enormous pressure on housing, public services and infrastructure. According to Home Office figures, the annual asylum cost reached £3.96 billion in the year up to 2023 double that of the previous year and six times higher than 2018.
One, rather selective, analysis showed that 17 councils are accommodating up to 10 times more asylum seekers than ‘local’ homeless people. About seven million people from very diverse backgrounds arrived in the UK in the last two decades. Directly or indirectly, this is the result of uncontrolled mass immigration. Such reports and rumours, depending on the sources, do not inspire much public confidence in the border control system and encourage extreme right-wing politics. International asylum laws are being questioned.
It cannot be denied that there is now visible negative impact of mass migration on smooth integration, community cohesion, education, health, housing and other services. Right wing Reform Party is gaining political ground while public opposition to mass immigration is growing.
Yet, UK is a country of immigrants. It is not so much the statistics but visible evidence around us which tells us that uncontrolled immigration is beginning to cause serious environmental and socio-political problems. For example, within an area of about 500 yards square next to the Southall Railway station and Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Park Avenue Gurdwara, there are about 10 high-rise flats being built. Each block is about 25 to 30 floors high. With average families of four, that gives us at least four to five thousand men women and children in an over-congested area.
Most of those who have been allocated these flats so far, are people from very different cultures, creeds and countries. It is unlikely that many can speak fluent English. They need interpreters at hospitals and when using public services. So, issues about employment, education, health and smooth integration into the British way of life and values are raised with justification. Mass immigration has made gradual integration impossible. That has prevented successful integration.
When earlier immigrants arrived in the UK, they made special effort to adjust to the British way of life. They looked around and learnt. They worked hard and were known to be law-abiding. Those who were better educated, moved on from menial jobs to work with potential for progress. They did not preach extreme ideologies. They brought up well educated children. They did not throw litter in the streets!
Today, earlier generations are seeing a very different environment and social behaviour in areas affected by mass immigration which has not allowed for smooth integration.
We are looking for security and social harmony in our daily lives. Social harmony has been described as a state of peaceful and cooperative coexistence within a society, characterized by mutual respect, understanding, and a sense of unity among its members. It is essential for a sense of belonging and good and stable inter-community relations in a plural society in which diversity is celebrated. Only regulated migration will ensure social harmony.
Gurmukh Singh OBE, a retired UK senior civil servant, chairs the Advisory Board of The Sikh Missionary Society UK. Email: sewauk2005@yahoo.co.uk. Click here for more details on the author.The article first appeared at Panjab Times, UK
* This is the opinion of the writer, organisation or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of Asia Samachar.
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Sadden to inform the passing of, Sardani Sukhdev Kaur (W/O Late Sdr Amar Singh Bedi) on 25 June 2025.
LAST RITES 26 June 2025, Thursday 1.00pm onwards: Last respects at Gurdwara Sahib Johor Bahru (GSJB) 2.45 pm: Cortege leaves from GSJB 3.30pm: Saskaar (cremation) at Hindu Crematorium, Jalan Kebun Teh 4.00pm: Kirtan Sohila 4 30pm: Alahnia path at GSJB Langgar will be served at GSJB
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LAST RITES Friday, 27 June 2025 1.00pm: Cortège leaves from No 49, Lorong Sri Damak 58, Taman Sri Andalas, 41200, Klang, Selangor 2.00pm: Saskaar (cremation) at Simpang Lima Crematorium, Klang
AKHAND PATH Gurdwara Sahib Klang 29 June (Sunday) to 1 July (Tuesday) Akand path will commence at 5pm on 29th June, Sunday Akand Path Bhog on 1st July, Tuesday (5pm-7pm)
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A devoted daughter, a caring sister and much loved and cherished granddaughter, niece and cousin. Very much loved by everyone who knows her and shall forever be remembered and her memory etched in our hearts.
Parents: Terjinder Singh Akhara & Hervinder Kaur
Grandparents: Late Jail Singh Akhara & Madam Jaswant Kor (Paternal) Late Hajura Singh Brar & Late Tejinder Kaur (Maternal)
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| Entry: 25 June 2025; Updated 29 June 2025 | Source: Family
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(1935 – 2025) EX-LLN / TNB Village: Alisher, Mansa, India
With profound grief & sorrow, we inform the passing of our beloved father HARI SINGH CHEHAL. He passed away peacefully at home. He leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth & loads of wisdom.
SASKAR / CREMATION DATE: 27th June 2025 (Friday) TIME: 1pm LOCATION: NIRVANA Memorial Park Shah Alam (Jalan Pusaka 21/1, Off Persiaran Jubli Perak, Seksyen 21, 40300 Shah Alam)
Cortege leaves from residence at 12 noon: (17, Jln Anggerik Eria 31/111, Kota Kemuning 40460 Shah Alam)
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With profound grief and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, who departed this life peacefully by Waheguru’s Hukam on 13th June 2025 in Brisbane, Australia.
He was the dearly cherished son of the late Sardar Jodh Singh and the late Sardarni Mahinder Kaur, and the devoted husband of the late Sardarni Ajit Kaur.
He leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth, and will be deeply missed by:-
Children (Spouses) Mdm Jagdish Kaur (Late Dr. Jagjit Singh Dulku) Rajinderpal Kaur (Dr. Veerinderjit Singh) Dr. Mandev Singh (Eashvinderpal Kaur) Mundeep Kaur (Narinder Singh Chemay) Veerinder Kaur
Also fondly remembered by his nephews, nieces, extended family, and all who had the honour of knowing him.
To be his children is to carry a legacy—a legacy of kindness, resilience, and quiet strength. It is a privilege that has blessed every part of our lives and one that will continue to guide us long into the future. We are proud to be his children, and even more than that, we are deeply grateful.
PATH DA BHOG & ANTIM ARDAAS
Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (16, Rosemary Street, Inala, Brisbane, Australia) 28th June 2025, Saturday, 10.00 am to 12.00 pm followed by Guru Ka Langgar.
Your presence, prayers, and support during this time are deeply appreciated.
For more information, kindly contact: Dr. Mandev Singh at +61416840795
Condolence messages may be sent to: vednam99@hotmail.com
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