Villagers in Kampung Kemat, Kuala Berang, Terengganu, are feeling anxious after multiple sightings of a large sun bear in their area, as reported by Harian Metro. Kamaruddin Ali, aged 61, shared that the animal had been seen five times in the past week, mostly during the night. The first person to spot it was a school canteen operator on his way to work at 4am. Two days ago, political party workers also witnessed the bear while returning home after putting up election posters and flags. The villagers have informed the Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department, hoping that the wild animal can be captured and relocated to ensure the safety of the community.
In another news highlight, Utusan Malaysia brings attention to Fatimah Romli from Perlis, who has dedicated 50 years to making kekabu pillows. Fatimah, aged 61, learned the craft from her mother’s pillow-production business at the age of 10 in 1972. With the desire to pass on the tradition to her own children, Fatimah continues the legacy. She mentioned that the prices of her pillows range from RM20 to RM40 and can sell up to 40 pillows per month, with higher sales during school holidays. Fatimah, a mother of three, has now entrusted her 26-year-old daughter Diana Abdullah to take over the business. Kekabu pillows are filled with a special fiber found in the seeds of mature kapok fruits. This natural fiber offers a softer and cooler sleeping experience, lasting up to five years compared to synthetic pillows.
Moving on to entertainment news, singer and actress Anis Al-Idrus announced her divorce from her husband of six years, as reported by Sinar Harian. Anis expressed that she has no hard feelings regarding the separation and is ready to embrace a new chapter in her life. In an Instagram post on July 28, she mentioned that she believes everything happens for a reason. Anis got married at the age of 29 in 2017.
Please note that the article above is compiled from various vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, and Tamil dailies). The paragraphs beginning with the “>” sign indicate separate news items.
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