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28 February 2022
Last-minute candidacy change made in the spirit of BN - Hasni
Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud today received his instrument of appointment to continue his service for another two years from the YDP Agong
Abdul Taib continues service as Sarawak governor for another two years
Court upholds ex-DBKL senior deputy director's acquittal in graft case
BN unfazed by court cluster narrative in Johor election - Mohamad
eWages to monitor prompt payment to foreign workers
Datuk Seri M. Saravanan
28/02/2022 04:10 PM
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 -- The Human Resources Ministry has proposed the implementation of eWages as a salary monitoring system for foreign workers, said its minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
"The eWages initiative will be implemented soon to monitor prompt payment of wages to foreign workers," he said in a statement today on the management of foreign workers, adding that the proposed system was agreed by the Cabinet on Jan 12 this year.
Saravanan said as a member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Malaysia strictly observed its 11 indicators on forced labour which also cover the aspect of conducive living conditions for workers.
The ministry has made it compulsory for employers to fully comply with the Standard Minimum of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) as a mandatory requirement to employ foreign workers, he said.
"Moving forward, the ministry is in the midst of planning to regulate and introduce a Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ) within a span of five years for an effective and coordinated supervision of foreign workers," he said.
Saravanan said his ministry was in the process of concluding the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Indonesian Domestic Workers after getting the official nod from the Cabinet on Feb 23.
The MoUs with Vietnam, Cambodia, India and Sri Lanka are currently in the final stages of discussion, all of which have lapsed during the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he said.
He said that so far the ministry has concluded and signed MoUs with 10 source countries and is in the midst of finalising the MOUs that have expired.
-- BERNAMA
Russian President Vladimir Putin Orders Nuclear Deterrent Forces In Russia To Be On 'High Alert'
Washington (CNN)White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to put Russia's deterrence forces, which includes nuclear arms, on high alert are part of a wider pattern of unprovoked escalation and "manufactured threats" from the Kremlin.
"This is really a pattern that we've seen from President Putin through the course of this conflict, which is manufacturing threats that don't exist in order to justify further aggression -- and the global community and the American people should look at it through that prism," Psaki told ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "This Week."
Additionally, a senior administration official told CNN on Sunday that Putin's move was "yet another escalatory and totally unnecessary step," a senior administration official said Sunday.
Putin orders Russian deterrence forces onto high alert as troops battle for control of Ukrainian cities
"At every step of this conflict Putin has manufactured threats to justify more aggressive actions -- he was never under threat from Ukraine or from NATO, which is a defensive alliance that will not fight in Ukraine," the official said.
"The only reason his forces face a threat today is because they invaded a sovereign country, and one without nuclear weapons. This is yet another escalatory and totally unnecessary step," they added.
Putin's move comes in the face of universal condemnation from Western powers over Moscow's unprovoked assault on Ukraine, now in its fourth day.
"Top officials in leading NATO countries have allowed themselves to make aggressive comments about our country, therefore I hereby order the Minister of Defense and the chief of the General Staff to place the Russian Army Deterrence Force on combat alert," Putin said in a televised meeting with top Russian defense officials.
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Putin also said the Western sanctions placed on Russia were unlawful.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield similarly cast Putin's actions as unnecessarily escalatory on Sunday, telling CBS News that he "is continuing to escalate this war in a manner that is totally unacceptable."
"We have to continue to condemn his actions in ... the strongest possible way," she told CBS News. "Putin has tried every means possible to actually put fear in the world in terms of his action, and it just means that we have to ramp up our efforts here at the United Nations and elsewhere to hold him accountable."
US will not use American troops to create no-fly zone in Ukraine, says UN ambassador
Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova, meanwhile, cast Putin's move as "one more example of the terrorist behavior of Russia," telling CNN's Dana Bash on Sunday on "State of the Union" that Russian forces "attacked our country, they are scaring everyone."
And NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called Putin's allegations against NATO "dangerous rhetoric," adding that "this is a behavior which is irresponsible."
"The new statements from President Putin just added to the very aggressive rhetoric we have seen from Russia for many months, and especially the last couple of weeks, where they are not only threatening Ukraine, but also threatening NATO allied countries," he told Bash earlier on the same program.
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The last group of Malaysians who managed to leave Ukraine is scheduled to return home from Warsaw, Poland on Monday
Ukraine: Last group of Malaysians scheduled to return tomorrow
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Ahmad Zahid issues demand letter to Dr Mahathir, Muhyiddin | Video
Bernama
Februari 27, 2022
UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has issued letters of demand to former Prime Ministers Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin over defamatory statements made against him. - BERNAMA
JOHOR BAHRU: UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has issued letters of demand to former Prime Ministers Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin over defamatory statements made against him.
Messrs. Shahrul Hamidi and Haziq, representing Ahmad Zahid issued two separate media statements on the matter.
According to the statement, Dr Mahathir was alleged to have issued the statement during a question and answer session after the launch of Aspirasi Pejuang for the Johor State Election in Putrajaya on Feb 23 while Muhyiddin, in his speech at Felda Tenggaroh, Johor on Feb 16.
Following that, a letter of demand was issued and served on Dr Mahathir and Muhyiddin on Feb 25 and Feb 23 respectively.
"To date we have not received any response from them," read the statement.
The letter of demand among others demanded that the two leaders stop making the remarks and remove the published statements within seven days.
In addition, the notice demands that a written open apology be issued to Ahmad Zahid with a promise that they would not repeat the same statement again.
-- BERNAMA
Malaysians affected by flood in Queensland, Australia relocated - Wisma Putra
Bernama
Februari 27, 2022
Flooded scenes at Rocklea on Brisbane's Southside, Queensland, Australia, February 27, 2022. - AAP Image/Jason O'Brien via REUTERS
PUTRAJAYA: The Foreign Ministry, through the Malaysian High Commission in Canberra, Australia, is closely monitoring the situation of Malaysians in Queensland following the heavy rains that hit the region since Feb 25.
The ministry, in a statement tonight, said Malaysians affected by the floods had been evacuated by local authorities to temporary shelters in the province.
It also advised Malaysians in Queensland to remain vigilant and abide by the instructions issued by local authorities from time to time.
Malaysians in the affected areas and in need of consular assistance can contact the Malaysian High Commission in Canberra by phone or email as follows: Malaysian High Commission in Canberra, Australia, 7, Perth Avenue Yarralumla ACT 2600; Tel: +61261 200 300/310, +61416 334 901 or email: mwcanberra@kln.gov.my.
According to international news reports, heavy floods following heavy rains that hit the region over the past week have killed six people so far.
-- BERNAMA
Ajil assemblyman Maliaman Kassim endures a harrowing experience when the APM lorry he was in was carried away by floodwaters
Ajil assemblyman nearly swept away during flood aid mission
Bernama
Februari 27, 2022
Ajil assemblyman Maliaman Kassim endured a harrowing experience when the APM lorry he was in was carried away by floodwaters close to Sungai Kampung Lebak near Hulu Terengganu while on an aid mission today. - BERNAMA
Ajil assemblyman nearly swept away during flood aid mission
Ajil assemblyman Maliaman Kassim endured a harrowing experience when the APM lorry he was in was carried away by floodwaters close to Sungai Kampung Lebak near Hulu Terengganu while on an aid mission today. - BERNAMA
HULU TERENGGANU: Ajil assemblyman Maliaman Kassim endured a harrowing experience when the lorry he was in was carried away by floodwaters close to Sungai Kampung Lebak near here while on an aid mission today.
He was with 13 members of the Terengganu Civil Defence Force when strong currents swept the lorry away. The party was subsequently rescued by a Civil Defence Force team in a boat 15 minutes later.
Maliaman apologised to flood victims in Hulu Berang as all the food aid, including rice, sardine cans and clothing destined for them were lost in the 2.15 pm incident but he promised to arrange assistance as soon as possible.
He also informed Bernama this evening that hundreds of flood victims from the Felcra Gunung Menerong resettlement project near Ajil in Hulu Terengganu who sought refuge in a nearby hilly area after their houses were flooded have been safely rescued.
Mohd Naqiuddin Hakimi Khairul Anuar, 31, a family member of one of the flood victims, said that he managed to contact his sister, Fazeera Izyanie, 29, at around 6 pm and was informed that residents from Kampung Felda Tersat had banded together and brought boats to ferry those trapped in the area.
The plight of the trapped victims became known after photos and videos showing hundreds of them escaping the floods went viral this morning. Residents in other areas of Hulu Terengganu were also not spared, with many of them forced to evacuate in a hurry as floodwaters rose rapidly.
Meanwhile, in KELANTAN, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department's rescue operation was hampered when 300 residents from three villages - Kampung Pengkalan Pauh, Daram Buaya and Kampung Wakaf Bunut - all in Pasir Puteh, refused to be evacuated to relief centres.
Pasir Puteh Fire and Rescue Dept chief Azhar Elmi Mustofar said the villagers feared that their houses would be broken into and did not believe that the floods would reach their homes.
Also, 204 Jeli Polytechnic students reported in at their campus in Jeli for the 2021/2022 academic session today despite flooding in the state since Thursday, Jeli Polytechnic director Ulaimi Yahya said.
To prevent the possibility of spreading COVID-19, the polytechnic implemented a drive-through process for registration, which went smoothly despite the lack of staff due to floods, after which the students were immediately sent to their designated rooms. Parents were only allowed to help with bringing down their children's luggage and belongings from their vehicles.
Meanwhile in Pasir Mas, the Rantau Panjang Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) has been closed due to floods that hit the town and nearby areas since yesterday, Kelantan Immigration Department director Azhar Ab Hamid said.
He asked that all commercial vehicles use alternative routes to the Bukit Bunga ICQS in Tanah Merah, which was still open as usual.
-- BERNAMA
Selangor (JAIS) State's Right to only allow those who have completed two doses and booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines to perform Friday prayers
Selangor's right to set SOP on Friday prayers - Idris
Bernama
Februari 27, 2022
Idris said said that this was within the state's rights and that the decision on the SOP for the Friday prayers in Selangor was made by the state Islamic religious council and not a directive from the MOH. - BERNAMA
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad said the federal government respected the Selangor government's decision to only allow congregants who have completed two doses and booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines to perform Friday prayers at mosques and surau in the state.
He said that this was within the state's rights and that the decision on the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Friday prayers in Selangor was made by the state Islamic religious council and not a directive from the Ministry of Health (KKM).
"Religious affairs come under the respective state Islamic religious councils, KKM does not issue directives on such matters.
"The recent Cabinet meeting also did not issue such a directive ... I cannot intervene and must respect the decision because it is the state's right," he told a press conference after handing over schooling aid to 50 students here today.
Earlier today, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) deputy director-general (Policy) Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff in a statement in Kuala Lumpur said the ruling on completion of two doses and booster dose to be able to perform Friday prayers was only applicable to Selangor.
On Tuesday (Feb 22), the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) through a circular letter dated Feb 21 set the two-dose and booster dose requirement to be able to perform Friday prayers at mosques and surau in the state effective Feb 25.
-- BERNAMA
27 February 2022
Parliament opens tomorrow, Azalina's replacement to be elected
Parliament opens tomorrow, Azalina's replacement to be elected
9 Malaysians together with two of their dependents and a Singaporean have been evacuated from Kyiv in Ukraine
27/02/2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 -- Nine Malaysians together with two of their dependents and a Singaporean have been evacuated from Kyiv in Ukraine and have arrived safely in Poland early today, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
He said the convoy, led by Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Malaysian Embassy in Ukraine Fadhilah Daud, was received by two officials from the Malaysian Embassy in Poland and is now heading to the country’s capital.
"They are heading to Warsaw at the moment and are expected to return to Kuala Lumpur soon,” he tweeted.
Meanwhile, Wisma Putra tweeted that the convoy safely arrived at Korczowa-Krakovets border of Ukraine and Poland at 5.45 am Malaysian time (Feb 26, 10.45 pm local time).
"Wisma Putra is in constant contact with officials of the embassies on their location, safety as well as of the accompanying convoy," it said.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Embassy of Malaysia in Kyiv was currently undertaking evacuation of the remaining Malaysian nationals from the country.
He said 13 Malaysians had already left Ukraine in the past weeks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a special military operation in the Donbas region, eastern Ukraine.
Following that, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared a state of emergency throughout the country.
Ukraine has also announced the closure of its airspace for public use, due to the ‘high risk’ to civil aviation.
-- BERNAMA
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