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by HIDAYATH HISHAM

GLOBAL Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 participants detained at Ktziot Prison have reportedly been subjected to severe abuse by Israeli forces, including repeated use of tasers, physical assault and mental humiliation.

The Legal Centre for Arab Minority Rights in Israel, also known as Adalah, which represents the GSF 2.0 participants, said it received a large number of complaints after visiting the detainees at Ashdod Port.

“The violence resulted in serious and widespread injuries, including at least three individuals who were hospitalised before being released. Lawyers also recorded dozens of participants suspected of suffering fractured ribs, causing difficulty breathing,” it said in a statement.

Adalah said reports also showed the frequent use of tasers against participants, as well as injuries caused by rubber bullets when the flotilla was intercepted and while they were transferred to military boats.

The legal group said the detained activists were subjected to severe violence on board the vessels and throughout the transfer process between the boats and the port.

“Israel also forced activists into physically stressful positions while moving them around the port, where they were made to walk fully bent over while their backs were roughly pressed down by guards,” it said.

Adalah said participants were also forced to remain squatting on their knees in the boats for long periods.

It said the abuse was not limited to physical violence, as participants were also subjected to severe humiliation and sexual harassment, particularly involving women.

Adalah said it would continue to closely monitor the situation, with participants expected to be brought before a tribunal tomorrow pending their deportation process.

It said it would demand to be present during the proceedings to provide legal representation to the detainees.

Adalah also reiterated its call for all flotilla participants it described as being unlawfully detained to be released immediately and unconditionally.

The fate of 428 GSF 2.0 participants from 40 countries, including 29 Malaysians, remains unknown after they were intercepted by Israel two nights ago.

Sumud Nusantara Command Centre director-general Datuk Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby said the last vessels detained were Zefiro and Alcyone, which were reportedly at the front of the flotilla and about 80 nautical miles from the Gaza coast.

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PNUEMONIA and cardiovascular disease remain among the most common health cases recorded among Malaysian haj pilgrims in Mecca.

Hajj Operations chief physician Dr Muhammad Taufiq Rosli said the decline in pilgrims’ immune systems was among the main factors increasing the risk of infection, particularly pneumonia.

“When the immune system weakens, germs can easily attack. On top of that, we have millions of pilgrims here from all over the world. 

“There are many viruses that our bodies may not yet have antibodies against. This situation causes pneumonia cases to be frequently reported throughout the haj season,” he told Utusan Malaysia.

Dr Muhammad Taufiq said the large gathering of pilgrims from various countries also increased exposure to new viruses, making respiratory infections more common.

He said there had also been a slight increase in stroke and heart attack cases, largely linked to uncontrolled blood pressure.

“Do not wait until the condition becomes serious. Come early for treatment so that we can prevent complications,” he said.

He also reminded pilgrims to drink enough water and follow their medication schedule as part of key preventive measures during the haj season.

Dr Muhammad Taufiq said the 1447H haj medical delegation is now on high alert ahead of the peak masyair period, which is regarded as the most challenging phase of the haj operation.

He said the medical team, comprising specialists in respiratory medicine, cardiology, psychiatry and orthopaedics, had been arranged to ensure optimum healthcare services for pilgrims.

Each maktab is also supported by medical officers, paramedics and emergency teams operating around the clock.

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THE fate of 428 participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 mission from 40 countries, including 29 Malaysians, who were intercepted by the Zionist regime’s military on May 18 and 19 remains unknown.

Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) director-general Datuk Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby said the last vessels detained were Zefiro and Alcyone, which were reported to be “at the front” and positioned 80 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza.

He said all vessels in the humanitarian aid mission had faced aggressive action, including being illegally intercepted, surrounded and, in some cases, attacked while attempting to continue their journey to Gaza.

“Initial reports and visual evidence showed that the Sirius vessel was attacked using high-pressure water cannons, in addition to being aggressively rammed by an Israeli naval vessel identified with the identity A833D.

“Shots were also recorded being fired at the Girolama and Elengi vessels during the incident.

“All the activists, comprising doctors, media practitioners, captains, crew members and human rights defenders, are believed to have been detained from their respective vessels under armed threat before being forcibly transferred to the regime’s warships,” he said at a press conference on May 20.

Sani Araby said all the activists involved were believed to have been taken to Ashdod Port.

He said based on confirmation from the SNCC operations room, four more Malaysians had been confirmed to be among those detained.

“They are Muhammad Hareez Adzrami and Chin Shiau Weai, who were on the Alcyone vessel; Syed Amirul Syafiq Syed Iskandar from Don Juan; and Noor Thanisah Mohammad Tajudin from Zefiro,” he said.

Meanwhile, 87 activists on board the detained GSF vessels were reported to have launched a hunger strike in protest against their detention and as a sign of solidarity with Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

In a post on X, GSF said that for the second time in three weeks, the Israeli military had abducted their colleagues in international waters.

According to GSF, in protest against the unlawful abduction and in solidarity with more than 9,500 Palestinian detainees held in Israeli prisons, at least 87 GSF participants had pledged to launch a hunger strike until they are released. 

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SHAH ALAM — Two investigation papers involving the voluntary acquisition of IJM Corporation by Sunway Berhad remain open and active following the discovery of elements related to alleged irregularities in the matter.

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman said investigations found elements that could be investigated under the MACC Act 2009 as well as the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA), involving two individuals.

He said that so far, the MACC had recorded statements from 13 individuals to assist in the investigation.

“The investigation papers for this case are still active because through investigations conducted by the MACC, we found elements that can be investigated under the relevant laws,” he told Bernama after a working visit to the Selangor MACC office here yesterday.

Commenting on another development, Abd Halim confirmed that the MACC’s investigation into IJM Corporation chairman Krishnan Tan had been classified as “No Further Action” after finding no elements of criminal conduct, misconduct or breaches of corporate governance.

He said investigations found that the proposed acquisition was carried out in accordance with the legal and regulatory framework set by the Securities Commission, although the proposal was later cancelled by Sunway Berhad.

Meanwhile, he said investigations into allegations of RM2.5 billion in money laundering were also found to be baseless after the MACC conducted joint investigations with Bank Negara Malaysia, the Inland Revenue Board and the United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office.

“The investigation found that it involved minor assets in the form of legitimate financial investments through international banking institutions and managed professionally through lawful channels,” he said.

He said the UK’s Serious Fraud Office had also confirmed that it had never conducted any investigation related to the alleged flow of funds.

Last March, the MACC announced that it had opened investigation papers concerning several issues involving the company, including financial transactions and overseas investments worth approximately RM2.5 billion. — BERNAMA

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