Women's Squash team delivers Malaysia's third gold medal in Asian Games

Aira Azman, Aifa Azman, Rachel Arnold and S. Sivasangari won women's team gold for Malaysia at Asian Games Hangzhou. Aifa Azman delivered the winning point after beating Chan Sin Yuk 11-5, 11-8, 11-13, 11-8. Hong Kong was the defending champion from the last Asiad in Indonesia five years ago


Squash delivered the third gold medal for Malaysia in the Hangzhou Asian Games after the women's team came from behind to beat Hong Kong 2-1 at HOC Squash Centre on Saturday (Sept 30).


Rachel Arnold lost the first match 11-7, 7-11, 11-8, 8-11, 6-11 to Tong Tsz Wing.


However, S. Sivasangari put Malaysia back in the game when she beat Ho Tze Lok 11-5, 11-8, 11-6.

Asian Games: South Korea beats Malaysia's Speedy Tigers 4-3

Asian Games: South Korea beats Malaysia's Speedy Tigers




September 30, 2023

Tiga pasukan ketika ini berkongsi sembilan mata iaitu Malaysia, Korea Selatan dan China, namun anak buah Arul Selvaraj masih mendahului buat masa ini dengan perbezaan jaringan. - Gambar/ Stadium AstroAsian Games: South Korea's Speedy Tigers qualify for early semi-finals

Three teams currently share nine points, namely Malaysia, South Korea and China, but Arul Selvaraj's men are still leading for now with the difference in goals. - Photo/ Astro Stadium

HANGZHOU: The national men's hockey squad's desire to qualify for the semi-finals early was blocked by South Korea, after losing 3-4 in the fourth Group B match of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium here, today.

In a fierce clash that saw both teams exchange goals, the national squad coached by A. Arul Selvaraj, nicknamed 'Speedy Tigers', took the lead as early as the fifth minute through Mohamad Ashran Hamsani's finisher.

South Korea equalized after their star player Jang Jong Hyun, who has extensive experience playing in the local league scene with the Terengganu Hockey Team (THT), converted a penalty kick in the 11th minute.

Malaysia took the lead again when Faizal Saari calmly finished off a penalty corner in the 30th minute, but Shin Seokkyo's opposing team once again managed to equalize through Lee Nam Yong, two minutes into the third quarter.

The score was again tied at 3-3 in the short term, when Jang's penalty corner denied Muhammad Razie Abd Rahim's penalty kick that saw both goals scored in the 44th minute.

In the fourth quarter, Muhammad Razie missed a golden opportunity to put Malaysia back in front, after failing to complete a penalty kick before South Korea scored the winning goal through Yang Jihun's penalty five minutes before the final whistle.

This is Malaysia's first defeat in the group after beating Thailand 9-0, Oman (11-1) and Indonesia 9-2 before.

"There were some simple mistakes made such as in terms of concentration and what I want to remind the players is the sensitivity around the field. This is our weakness because our sensitivity is a bit sluggish.

"If we play with high sensitivity, the movement of the ball is good, but today, it is a little slow because we are not sensitive on the field," said Arul Selvaraj after the match while refusing to blame Muhammad Razie, after failing to complete the penalty hit.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Razie admitted to being disappointed with his failure and determined to rise in the must-win match against China, in the last action of the group next Monday (Oct 2).

"I take responsibility for not being able to score that last penalty and for today's result. I hope we will rise and do our best for the last action," said the 26-year-old.

Three teams currently share nine points, namely Malaysia, South Korea and China, but Arul Selvaraj's men are still leading for now with the difference in goals.

Senior official corruption case: MACC awaits DPP decision

KSM senior official corruption case: MACC awaits DPP decision




September 30, 2023

Azam said, his side is still waiting for further decisions from the TPR

KAJANG: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has submitted an investigation paper to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (TPR) in the case of bribery in the recruitment of foreign workers involving a senior official of the Minister of Human Resources, V Sivakumar.

However, MACC Chief Commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki said, his side is still waiting for a further decision from the TPR.

"The case has been submitted to the TPR and we are still waiting for their decision.

"We have completed the investigation in the last two months and we are still waiting for the TPR," he told reporters after the MACC Shooting Program with the Media at the Malaysian Prison College Target Range here on Saturday.

Last May, the media reported that Sivakumar confirmed that five of his officers who were investigated by the MACC had their contracts terminated.

Sivakumar reportedly said that the dismissal of five of his officers was done to ensure that the ministry could function smoothly.

Last April, the MACC arrested two senior officers of Sivakumar in connection with a corruption issue in a foreign recruitment agency

A man connected to Tupac Shakur @ 2Pac's death has been arrested and charged with murder

 Man Arrested and Charged in Tupac Shakur Murder Case in Surprise Breakthrough

Las Vegas police apprehended Duane Keith “Keefe D” Davis months after executing a search warrant on his wife’s home




Tupac Shakur aka 2Pac, July 1993 (Barry King/WireImage)

September 29, 2023

Tupac Shakur aka 2Pac

A man connected to Tupac Shakur’s death has been arrested and charged with murder with use of a deadly weapon, marking an unlikely breakthrough in a case that has vexed investigators since the rap icon was shot dead on the Las Vegas Strip in 1996.

Nevada police detained Duane Keith “Keefe D” Davis today (September 29), and a grand jury indicted him in the killing of Shakur, The Associated Press reports. Davis, who has long been known to investigators, has admitted in interviews and in his 2019 memoir, Compton Street Legend, that he was in the Cadillac with Shakur’s shooter. He is now the first person to be arrested in direct connection with the killing.

In court today, a prosecutor announced that Davis was also charged with the intent to promote, further, or assist a criminal gang.

Davis’ arrest and indictment follow the execution of a search warrant in Henderson, Nevada, in July, related to the ongoing investigation. (The house that police investigated belongs to Davis’ wife.) Las Vegas police have long maintained their case was hampered by a lack of cooperation from witnesses, though independent investigations have unearthed significantly more information than what has been revealed by law enforcement.

The case originates in May 1996 when Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson allegedly assaulted Travon “Tray” Lane, associate of Death Row Records boss Suge Knight, at a shoe store. On September 7, after a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Lane told Shakur he saw Anderson in the lobby. Shakur then led an assault on Anderson that security cameras captured. He returned to his hotel room at the Luxor before departing with Knight for Club 662, where he was scheduled to perform at a charity event.

En route, a white Cadillac pulled up to the passenger side of Shakur’s car. The shooter rolled down the rear seat window of the Cadillac and fired a .40 S&W Glock 22, hitting Shakur four times. One bullet entered Shakur’s right lung, and the musician was taken to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada to receive treatment. He died six days later after the removal of his right lung caused respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.

Anderson was arrested in a “gang sweep” one month later. Investigators interviewed Anderson and identified him as the man in the surveillance footage, but did not charge or arrest him, believing the person in the footage could not have killed Shakur. Lieutanent Larry Spinosa told reporters, “At this point, Orlando Anderson is not a suspect in the shooting of Tupac Shakur.”

Two months after the shooting, in November 1996, Yaki Kadafi—a New Jersey native and member of Shakur’s group Outlawz—was murdered in a housing project in Irvington, New Jersey. Kadafi, who famously appeared on the diss track “Hit ’Em Up,” was riding in the car behind Shakur’s and witnessed the shooting. He initially refused to cooperate with police, but later said he could possibly identify the assailants. He died before he was interviewed.

Outlawz member E.D.I. Mean and Shakur’s bodyguard Frank Alexander told the Los Angeles Times in March 1997 that they were in the car directly behind Shakur’s at the time of the murder. Alexander said he saw the killer’s face, while E.D.I. Mean said he saw all four men in the vehicle. Police told the Times that the two men’s accounts could lead to a breakthrough in the case. By September 1997, one year after the shooting, Las Vegas Metro Police had no leads. Lead investigator Sergeant Kevin Manning told the Las Vegas Sun, “We’re at a standstill.”

Anderson, who was briefly a suspect but never arrested or charged, sued Shakur’s estate, claiming he suffered physical injuries and severe emotional and mental distress from the assault at the MGM Grand. Days later, Tupac’s mother Afeni Shakur, frustrated by the lack of progress in the murder case, sued Anderson for wrongful death. Her lawyer, Richard Fishbein, said, “The Las Vegas police have as much interest in solving this crime as the man on the moon.... I believe I cannot do any worse than they have.” Anderson was shot and killed in a shootout at a car wash in Compton, California, in May 1998—18 months after Shakur’s murder.

The Los Angeles Times’ Chuck Philips was behind a September 2002 feature with new details about the case. Immediately after the shooting, he reported, the LAPD’s Compton gang unit had been flooded with tips implicating the Crips and “Baby Lane”—Anderson’s nickname. A week later, the Compton gang unit told Las Vegas police they believed the Southside Crips were responsible for the murder and that Anderson was the shooter.

In 2009, Duane “Keefe D” Davis, the man arrested today, was questioned by Los Angeles police in connection with the murder of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace. Davis was a Crips member and Anderson’s uncle. He confessed that he was involved in Shakur’s 1996 murder. In a recording of the interview, Davis fingered Anderson as the shooter, telling police “[Anderson] leaned over and rolled down the window and popped him.” He said his aim was not good enough, so he gave the gun to Anderson and said he then fired the shots that killed Shakur.

The interview was a proffer session, in which individuals are allowed to give statements about a crime without it being used against them in court. In November 2019, Greg Kading, a retired Los Angeles police detective who worked on the Notorious B.I.G.’s murder case, confirmed to CBS News Los Angeles that Davis confessed to his involvement in Shakur’s murder while being questioned in connection with his investigation of the Notorious B.I.G.’s murder.

Former Death Row bodyguard James "Mob James" McDonald claimed in April 2017 that he saw Anderson and other Southside Crips arrive at Club 662 in a white Cadillac before the shooting. In the USA Network documentary Unsolved, aired in February 2018, Davis said he was in the front passenger seat of the car that carried Shakur’s murderer when shots were fired, but he declined to name the shooter. He claimed the car was driven by Terrence “T-Brown” Brown, that Anderson and DeAndre “Dre” Smith were in the backseat, and that the shooter was in the backseat. By then, all three men had died.

Polis tahan sukarelawan polis buat komen mengaibkan di Facebook

Polis tahan sukarelawan polis buat komen mengaibkan di Facebook

Bernama

September 29, 2023
Polis menahan seorang sukarelawan polis wanita malam tadi, selepas disyaki meninggalkan komen bersifat mengaibkan dalam satu hantaran di laman sosial Facebook. -FB polis johor

Polis tahan sukarelawan polis buat komen mengaibkan di Facebook

Polis menahan seorang sukarelawan polis wanita malam tadi, selepas disyaki meninggalkan komen bersifat mengaibkan dalam satu hantaran di laman sosial Facebook. -FB polis johor

JOHOR BAHRU: Polis menahan seorang sukarelawan polis wanita malam tadi, selepas disyaki meninggalkan komen bersifat mengaibkan dalam satu hantaran di laman sosial Facebook.

Ketua Polis Johor, Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat berkata, Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Johor Bahru Selatan (JBS) menerima laporan polis yang dibuat seorang pegawai kanan polis yang melayari laman sosial Facebook dan menemui satu hantaran ditularkan pada pukul 10.22 malam tadi.

"Terdapat satu komen dibuat seorang pemilik akaun yang merujuk kepada seseorang atau individu yang dipercayai bermotif mengaibkan dan keterlaluan," katanya dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.







Beliau berkata siasatan awal mendapati wanita yang membuat komen itu berkhidmat di Mersing dan semakan melalui Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) sudah dihantar bagi siasatan lanjut ke atas pemilik akaun terbabit.

Polis kemudian menahan wanita berusia 39 tahun itu pada pukul 10.58 malam tadi di kawasan Endau, Mersing, katanya.

Beliau berkata kes disiasat di bawah Seksyen 504 Kanun Keseksaan, Seksyen 233 Akta Komunikasi dan Multimedia 1998 serta Seksyen 14 Akta Kesalahan-kesalahan Kecil 1955.

Dalam pada itu, Kamarul Zaman menasihatkan orang ramai supaya berhati-hati ketika menggunakan media sosial agar tidak mengeluarkan ayat-ayat yang menghina sesiapa sehingga mendatangkan kegusaran masyarakat.

Terdahulu, tular satu hantaran di Facebook yang menjadi trend terkini bertanyakan mengenai apa yang terlintas di fikiran apabila menyebut tentang sesuatu nama.

Berdasarkan hantaran tular itu yang menanyakan tentang "Bila sebut Madani, apa yang terlintas di fikiran anda?"

Suspek kemudian dilihat meninggalkan komen bersifat mengaibkan yang dipercayai ditujukan kepada seseorang.

Bagaimanapun, komen itu dipercayai sudah dipadam.

-- BERNAMA

Astro wins 16 awards at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards

Astro won 16 awards at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards


September 29, 2023
Astro is proud to be recognized globally once again by taking home 16 awards at this year's Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAAs), held in Singapore on 28 September 2023.

Astro won 16 awards at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards

Astro is proud to be recognized globally once again by taking home 16 awards at this year's Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAAs), held in Singapore on 28 September 2023.

Astro is proud to achieve global recognition once again by taking home 16 awards at this year's Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA's), held in Singapore on 28 September 2023. 

Among the notable awards won include One Cent Thief for Best Drama Series, Polis Evo 3 for Best Feature Film, Mechamato Movie for Best Animated Program or Series (2D or 3D) and Debunk for Best Comedy Program. Wild, Astro's series adapted from the BAFTA nomination of the same name, took home the award for Best Adaptation of an Existing Format.

Agnes Rozario, Astro Content Director said, "We are honored and humbled to be recognized by our comrades in arms. Astro is synonymous with creating premium local content and bringing real stories to Malaysians. From popular content to Astro Originals, we see audience engagement continue to grow across all screens and our programs spark conversations on social media. We aspire to be the No. 1 Entertainment Destination. 1 to all Malaysians with a variety of streaming services and content. We are innovating to continue our mainstays from original content including series and movies, competition and variety programs, to children's content, sports leagues and of course, news.”

Astro has won 16 national awards across 36 categories in this year's inaugural event. This recognition has given Astro the honor of representing Malaysia in these categories, competing with 16 other countries in the Asia Pacific region. The awards stage is set for the Grand Awards and Final Gala where Astro will compete for the prestigious AAA gold trophy at the historic Chijmes Hall in Singapore, on 6 December 2023.







The Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA's) were established to recognize the creative industry as the pinnacle of their achievements in content creation and media production. Open to the entire Asia Pacific region, AAA recognizes excellence across multiple platforms including television, film, digital, mobile, streaming and any new technology.

Astro received recognition in the following categories:

1. Best Drama Series - One Cent Thief

2. Best Screenplay - Alfie Palermo, One Cent Thief

3. Best Adaptation of an Existing Format – Liar

4. Best Actress in Leading Role - Tiz Zaqyah, Liar

5. Best Non Scripted Entertainment - Sandbox

6. Best Feature Film - Polis Evo 3

7. Best Animated Programme or Series (2D OR 3D) - Mechamato Movie

8. Best Children's Programme (One off/Series) - Legenda Puteri Qaseh

9. Best Comedy Programme - Debunk

10. Best Infotainment Programme - Are You Okay?

11. Best Lifestyle Programme - Travel with Mommy

12. Best Music or Dance Programme – Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2022

13. Best Promo or Trailer - Malaysia Memilih (PRU 15)

14. Best Short Form Content - Borak Dulu Baru Kamu

15. Best Cinematography - Danny Lala, The Patient

16. Best Direction (Non-Fiction) - Abid Hussain, Star vs Food Malaysia Season 2

MAHB appoints Gordon Andrew Stewart as COO

MAHB appoints Gordon Andrew Stewart as COO
BERNAMA
September 29, 2023 19:27 MYT

Stewart is Global Project Director at DAA International, a Dublin-headquartered global airport management, consultancy and investment group that manages international airports around the world. -Trade News

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has appointed Gordon Andrew Stewart as Chief Operating Officer for Malaysian airport operations effective 1 Oct 2023.

Stewart is Global Project Director at DAA International, a global airport management, consulting and investment group headquartered in Dublin, Ireland that manages international airports worldwide, including in Europe and the Middle East.

"He brings with him 33 years of experience in various industries including aviation, rail and information technology," according to MAHB in a statement today.

 
Stewart joins the company at a significant turning point in its strategic growth journey, as it continues efforts to take its core business operations to the next level, said its Managing Director, Datuk Seri Iskandar Mizal Mahmood.

"I am confident that he will assist in leading us towards innovative and sustainable operational excellence in our efforts to become a world-class airport operator," he said.

Pegawai, anggota polis antara enam ditahan larikan seorang penganggur

Pegawai, anggota polis antara enam ditahan larikan seorang penganggur

Bernama

September 29, 2023 

Ketua Polis Daerah Cheras ACP Zam Halim Jamaluddin

Pegawai, anggota polis antara enam ditahan larikan seorang penganggur

kesemua suspek berusia 27 hingga 42 tahun itu ditahan di Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Cheras. - Gambar hiasan

KUALA LUMPUR: Lima staf Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) terdiri daripada pegawai dan anggota pasukan itu antara enam ditahan kerana disyaki melarikan seorang lelaki tempatan dari sebuah kedai makan di Desa Petaling di sini, Selasa lepas.

Ketua Polis Daerah Cheras ACP Zam Halim Jamaluddin berkata kesemua suspek berusia 27 hingga 42 tahun itu ditahan di Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Cheras, keesokan harinya.

Beliau berkata pihaknya menerima laporan daripada mangsa yang berumur 26 tahun mengenai kejadian itu pada 5.48 petang, hari yang sama.







"Dalam laporannya, mangsa yang tidak bekerja mendakwa dilarikan sekumpulan lelaki ketika berada di sebuah kedai makan di Desa Petaling, pada 3.45 pagi.

Bertindak atas maklumat, sepasukan pegawai dan anggota Bahagian Siasatan Jenayah IPD Cheras menahan kelima-lima pegawai dan anggota berkenaan termasuk seorang lagi suspek," katanya dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.

Susulan itu, Zam Halim berkata satu kertas siasatan dibuka mengikut Seksyen 365, Seksyen 342 dan Seksyen 323 Kanun Keseksaan.

"Siasatan terperinci sedang diteruskan bagi mengenal pasti motif kejadian dan kertas siasatan yang lengkap akan dikemukakan kepada Timbalan Pendakwa Raya untuk arahan lanjut.

Kesemua suspek direman satu hari sehingga semalam dan dibebaskan dengan jaminan polis," katanya.

Beliau berkata orang ramai dinasihatkan agar tidak membuat sebarang spekulasi berhubung kes berkenaan yang boleh menimbulkan kegusaran dan ketenteraman awam.

Mereka yang mempunyai sebarang maklumat berhubung kejadian ini diminta menghubungi talian penting Polis Cheras di 03-9284 5050/ 5051, talian penting Polis Kuala Lumpur di 03-2115 9999 atau mana-mana balai polis berdekatan.

-- BERNAMA

Mohammed Shazalli kini pengarah bukan eksekutif AirAsia X

Mohammed Shazalli kini pengarah bukan eksekutif AirAsia X

Bernama

September 29, 2023
AirAsia X Bhd mengumumkan pelantikan Datuk Seri Mohammed Shazalli Ramly sebagai pengarah bukan eksekutif berkuatkuasa pada hari ini. - BERNAMA

Mohammed Shazalli kini pengarah bukan eksekutif AirAsia X

AirAsia X Bhd mengumumkan pelantikan Datuk Seri Mohammed Shazalli Ramly sebagai pengarah bukan eksekutif berkuatkuasa pada hari ini. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd mengumumkan pelantikan Datuk Seri Mohammed Shazalli Ramly sebagai pengarah bukan eksekutif berkuatkuasa pada hari ini.

Dalam kenyataan kepada Bursa Malaysia, syarikat penerbangan itu berkata Mohammed Shazalli, 62, sebelum ini menyandang jawatan sebagai pengarah urusan kumpulan Boustead Holdings Bhd pada Disember 2020 hingga Disember 2022.

Beliau pernah bertugas sebagai ketua pegawai eksekutif dan pengarah urusan Telekom Malaysia Bhd bagi tempoh April 2017 hingga Jun 2018 dan berkhidmat sebagai ketua pegawai eksekutif serantau dan naib presiden eksekutif korporat Axiata Group Bhd pada September 2016 hingga Mac 2017.

Mohammed Shazalli merupakan lulusan Sarjana Pentadbiran Perniagaan St. Louis University, Missouri dan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Pemasaran) Indiana University Bloomington di Amerika Syarikat.

-- BERNAMA

Murid 11 tahun maut ditimpa palang gol ketika aktiviti kokurikulum

Murid 11 tahun maut ditimpa palang gol ketika aktiviti kokurikulum
Bernama
September 29, 2023 23:31 MYT

Seorang murid berusia 11 tahun meninggal dunia selepas ditimpa besi palang gol ketika aktiviti kokurikulum bersama-sama rakan sekelasnya di Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Anthony, pagi tadi. - Gambar fail

BINTULU: Seorang murid berusia 11 tahun meninggal dunia selepas ditimpa besi palang gol ketika aktiviti kokurikulum bersama-sama rakan sekelasnya di Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Anthony, di sini, pagi tadi.

Ketua Polis Daerah Bintulu Supt Batholomew Umpit dalam satu kenyataan mengesahkan Balai Polis Pusat Bintulu telah menerima laporan kemalangan itu pada 7.24 pagi.

"Seorang murid warga tempatan telah terlibat dalam kemalangan dan mendapat kecederaan parah di kepala akibat ditimpa besi palang gol di tempat kejadian yang dipercayai patah semasa aktiviti kokurikulum.

 
"Mangsa telah dibawa ke Hospital Bintulu dan disahkan meninggal dunia oleh pegawai perubatan," katanya.

Katanya hasil siasatan awal mendapati tiada sebarang unsur jenayah dan kes diklasifikasikan sebagai kematian mengejut.

Beliau menasihati orang ramai supaya tidak membuat sebarang spekulasi atau menyebarkan berita yang tidak benar berkaitan kes itu.

Individu yang mempunyai sebarang maklumat berkenaan kejadian diminta menghubungi pegawai penyiasat kes Sarjan Ahmad Amir Youb Bahari di talian 013-5653756 atau bilik Gerakan IPD Bintulu di talian 086-318304.

-- BERNAMA

Customs Dept foils attempt to smuggle drugs worth RM2 mil at KLIA

Customs Dept foils attempt to smuggle drugs worth RM2 mil at KLIA
Bernama
September 29, 2023

The drugs were concealed in three packages declared as 'vehicle spare parts', at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Air Cargo Terminal, Free Trade Zone in Sepang. - BERNAMA/Filepic

PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) foiled an attempt to smuggle 61 kg of drugs, with an estimated value of about RM2 million, concealed in three packages declared as 'vehicle spare parts', on Sept 5 at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Air Cargo Terminal, Free Trade Zone in Sepang.

Central Zone JKDM Enforcement Operations director Wong Pun Sian said a total of 60 green packages containing methamphetamine were found during an inspection.

In a statement today, Wong said there were writings such as 'refined Chinese tea' and several other Mandarin writings on the said packages which contained crystal powder.

"The modus operandi used was by declaring the packages as containing vehicle spare parts and hiding the drugs in plastic tea bags to dodge the authorities," he said, adding that further investigations are underway to track down the suspects.

Wong also said that preliminary investigations found the packages were addressed to a recipient in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 which provides for the death penalty or life imprisonment and whipping not less than 15 strokes upon conviction.

Wong added that the quantity of the drugs that were seized could be used by about 305,000 drug addicts.
--BERNAMA

Sukan Asia Hangzhou: Pasukan skuasy wanita mara ke final

Sukan Asia Hangzhou: Pasukan skuasy wanita mara ke final

Bernama

September 29, 2023 17:04 MYT

Sukan Asia Hangzhou: Pasukan skuasy wanita mara ke final

S. Sivasangari menewaskan Lee Jihyun 11-4, 11-4, 11-5 untuk kemenangan selesa. - Gambar fail/Bernama

HANGZHOU: Pasukan skuasy wanita negara meneruskan cabaran mereka untuk merampas semula pingat emas acara berpasukan Sukan Asia, selepas menewaskan Korea Selatan 2-0 dalam separuh akhir di Gelanggang Skuasy Pusat Sukan Olimpik Hangzhou hari ini.

Malaysia yang merupakan pilihan kedua, bermula dengan Aifa Azman yang hanya mengambil masa 20 minit untuk menundukkan Eum Hwayeong 11-4, 11-1, 11-8 bagi memberikan mata pertama kepada negara.

S. Sivasangari kemudian menewaskan Lee Jihyun 11-4, 11-4, 11-5 untuk kemenangan selesa, sekali gus membolehkan ahli pasukan lain, Rachel Arnold dan Aira Azman tidak perlu bermandi peluh.







"Aifa bermula dengan baik, pukulan beliau lebih tajam dan yakin berbanding semalam, yang turut melonjakkan keyakinan kami. Saya masuk gelanggang dengan yakin bagi meraih 3-0, seboleh mungkin saya cuba kekal positif untuk menang," kata Sivasangari ditemui selepas perlawanan.

Bagaimanapun, dalam usaha merampas semula gelaran juara berpasukan, pemain bakal berdepan ujian getir menentang pilihan utama dan juara bertahan, Hong Kong yang menyingkirkan pemenang pingat perak edisi lepas, India 2-1 dalam satu lagi aksi separuh akhir.

Mengenai perlawanan esok, Rachel berkata mereka sudah biasa dengan Hong Kong selepas bertemu dalam banyak kejohanan.

"Kita akan balik dan buat analisis terhadap permainan kita dan pihak lawan sebagai persiapan. Diharap kita dapat buat dengan baik," katanya.

Sejak acara berpasukan diperkenalkan di Sukan Asia Guangzhou 2010, Malaysia yang ketika itu diketuai bekas jaguh negara, Datuk Nicol David memenangi pingat emas dalam dua edisi berturut-turut iaitu 2010 dan 2014 di Doha, tetapi terpaksa berpuas hati dengan pingat gangsa pada edisi 2018 di Jakarta-Palembang selepas tewas dengan India di separuh akhir.

-- BERNAMA

IHH Group CFO Joerg Ayrle has been ordered to go on leave from 30 Sept 2023

IHH Group CFO Joerg Ayrle has been ordered to go on leave from 30 Sept 2023

BERNAMA

September 29, 2023
Ayrle was appointed as group CFO on 1 Feb 2021. - Photo IHH Healthcare

IHH Group CFO Joerg Ayrle has been ordered to go on leave from 30 Sept 2023

Ayrle was appointed as group CFO on 1 Feb 2021. - Photo IHH Healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR: IHH Healthcare Bhd Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Joerg Ayrle has been ordered to take leave from 30 Sept 2023 until the end of his employment contract in Malaysia by 31 Jan 2024.

In a brief announcement on Bursa Malaysia today, IHH said Ayrle will also be on leave until his work contract in Singapore ends.

The official website of the integrated healthcare provider shows that Ayrle was appointed as group CFO on 1 Feb 2021.







With a wealth of international experience from the United States, Germany, Singapore, China and Thailand, Ayrle will be responsible for providing financial leadership including strategic guidance for IHH and its operations in addition to developing business plans.

-- NAMED

Mohd Nasri appointed acting Director of JSPT - Ayob Khan

Mohd Nasri appointed acting Director of JSPT - Ayob Khan

Named

September 29, 2023
Mohd Nasri (right) assumed the position of Bukit Aman JSPT Director replacing Mat Kasim (left) who retired on Saturday

Mohd Nasri appointed acting Director of JSPT - Ayob Khan

Mohd Nasri (right) assumed the position of Bukit Aman JSPT Director replacing Mat Kasim (left) who retired on Saturday. - Photos of Sinar Harian

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) Deputy Director Datuk Mohd Nasri Omar has been appointed as Acting Director of JSPT, effective today.

The appointment of Mohd Nasri to replace Datuk Seri Mat Kasim Karim who will retire tomorrow.

The JSPT Director's handover ceremony was completed by Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Center today.







Ayob Khan in his speech said that with the knowledge and extensive experience that he has, Mohd Nasri is believed to be able to perform the duties and responsibilities entrusted to him perfectly.

Mat Kasim joined the Royal Malaysian Police in 1988 as a Probationary Insp and served for over 35 years.

Among the positions he has held are Head of Databank/DNA Unit, Chief Assistant Director (Telecommunications and Information Systems) in the Logistics and Technology Department, Melaka Police Chief and Deputy Director of Management (Administration) Bukit Aman.

Appeal's Court reinstates businessman's 10 years prison term for physically sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepson, two years ago.

Sexual assault: The court returned a 10-year prison sentence against the trader

Named

September 29, 2023
Judge Vazeer said taking into account sentencing trends, a 10-year prison sentence was appropriate for the offence. - File photo/Bernama

Sexual assault: The court returned a 10-year prison sentence against the trader



PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here today returned the decision of the Sessions Court which sentenced a businessman to 10 years in prison for physically sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepson, two years ago.

The 40-year-old man was also given four strokes of the cane.

This follows the decision of a panel of three Court of Appeal judges consisting of Datuk Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera, Datuk Azhahari Kamal Ramli and Datuk SM Komathy Suppiah who allowed the prosecution's appeal to reinstate the Sessions Court decision.

The prosecution filed an appeal against the High Court's decision which reduced the man's sentence to seven years in prison.

In setting aside the High Court's decision, Judge Vazeer said the High Court had erred when it reduced the prison sentence from 10 years to seven years.

He said the seven-year prison sentence was low and the High Court should have considered the family relationship between the offender and the victim.

Judge Vazeer said taking into account sentencing trends, a 10-year prison sentence was appropriate for the offence.

On 15 July 2021, the man pleaded guilty to two charges of physical sexual assault on the Year Six student at a house in Banting, Selangor on 17 April and 9 May of the same year and the Sessions Court sentenced him to 10 years in prison with two lashes for each charges.

However, the court ordered the two sentences to run concurrently, meaning the man had to serve 10 years in prison and receive four lashes.

He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offenses Against Children Act 2017 and read together with Section 16(1) of the same act. Section 14(a) provides for a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and caning on conviction.

On June 28 last year, the High Court allowed the man's appeal and reduced the prison sentence to seven years. However, the court upheld the lashing sentence, prompting the prosecution to file an appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Deputy Public Prosecutor P. Sarulatha said the High Court did not take into account Section 16(1) of the Sexual Offenses Against Children Act.

The section states that a person who has a family relationship with the child, in addition to the punishment for the offence, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years and shall be subjected to whipping of not less than two lashes.

Lawyer Muhamad Izwan Ishak from the National Legal Aid Foundation who represented the man asked the court to uphold the seven-year prison sentence.

He said it was based on a case by the Ipoh High Court which sentenced an accused who faced the same charges as his client to eight years.

-- BERNAMA

Injuring Indonesian maid with vacuum cleaner, Businessman pleads not guilty

A businessman pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today to the charge of injuring an Indonesian maid using a vacuum cleaner.

Lee Chee Huat, 46, was charged with intentionally causing injury to her maid, Darsinih, 29, in an apartment unit in Metro Prima, Sentul here, at about 10.30am, last Friday (Sept 22).

The charge is made under Section 324 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years or with a fine or whipping or any two of those punishments, if convicted.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Nadia Eleena Jamaluddin Akbal did not offer bail because the offense cannot be bailed, but lawyer Vincent Chew who represented the accused asked for minimum bail to be imposed on his client.

Magistrate Atiqah Mohamed @ Mohamad Saim allowed the accused to be bailed at RM2,500 with one surety with an additional condition that the accused must report to the nearest police station once a month until the case is completed and set the case to be mentioned again on 3 November.

Last Wednesday, the media reported that the victim was seen at the door of the apartment house for 15 minutes while watching the workers of a logistics company move goods into his neighbor's house.

The woman then dared to ask for help from the workers involved to help save her by calling the authorities.

Jalan Sungai Besi to be closed in phases from Oct 2 till Oct 1, 2024

Jalan Sungai Besi to be closed in phases from Oct 2 till Oct 1, 2024

Bernama

September 29, 2023
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said in a statement today that the road closure was to allow the widening, renovation and construction of a bridge at the Loke Yew Roundabout to be carried out. - BERNAMA/Filepic

Jalan Sungai Besi to be closed in phases from Oct 2 till Oct 1, 2024

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said in a statement today that the road closure was to allow the widening, renovation and construction of a bridge at the Loke Yew Roundabout to be carried out. - BERNAMA/Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: Jalan Sungai Besi leading to Sungai Besi/ Petaling Jaya (opposite Fraser Business Park) and the Loke Yew Roundabout, which was to be closed to all traffic in stages from Sept 30, 2023, to Sept 29, 2024, has been postponed to Oct 2 (2023) to Oct 1, 2024.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said in a statement today that the road closure was to allow the widening, renovation and construction of a bridge at the Loke Yew Roundabout to be carried out.

"The DBKL administration has appointed Tetuan Pertama Makmur Sdn Bhd to carry out the construction work on the widening of Jalan Yew which started in October 2021 and is expected to be completed on Dec 31, 2025, and construction work is actively being carried out on-site," according to the statement today.

Accordingly, road users can use some of the traffic diversions provided.

Traffic from the Kampung Pandan Roundabout to Sungai Besi/Petaling Jaya will be diverted into two parts, one through the road next to Federal Bakery and the other, the contraflow lane in the adjacent lane.

The Jalan Yew traffic route from Kampung Pandan Roundabout to Jalan Kinabalu and Jalan Kuching will be closed during the construction period, therefore the alternative route is through Jalan Kampung Pandan, Jalan Imbi and Jalan Hang Tuah.

Meanwhile, to enable the demolition of the ramp and the reconstruction of the bridge at Pudu Roundabout leading to Jalan Sungai Besi (next to Pudu police station), the ramp from Jalan Pudu to Jalan Yew will be closed to all traffic during the same period.

"The alternative route is through Jalan Sungai Besi, Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Jalan Satu, Jalan Dua and Jalan Tiga," said the statement.

Therefore, DBKL advises all road users to obey the signs and traffic police instructions as a guide and safety measure to avoid any confusion and inconvenience.

-- BERNAMA

Sembilan lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah merusuh

Sembilan lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah merusuh

Bernama

September 29, 2023
Kesemua tertuduh dibawa ke Mahkamah Sesyen Ayer Keroh di sini hari ini. - Foto Bernama

Sembilan lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah merusuh

Kesemua tertuduh dibawa ke Mahkamah Sesyen Ayer Keroh di sini hari ini. - Foto Bernama

MELAKA: Sembilan lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen Ayer Keroh di sini hari ini atas dakwaan merusuh menggunakan senjata tajam sehingga menyebabkan kecederaan terhadap dua lelaki lain.

P. Kogilanathan, 24; A. Loges, 30; V. Megan, 26; R. Thiven, 26; D. Mahendran, 43; P. Thanabalan, 33; N. Murthy, 37; D. Thivendran, 33; dan M. Kugan, 28. Mahendran dan Murthy juga merupakan mangsa dalam kes berkenaan.

Kogilanathan dituduh dengan dua pertuduhan iaitu menyebabkan cedera parah ke atas Mahendran dan Murthy dengan menggunakan sebilah parang iaitu satu senjata yang boleh menyebabkan kematian jika digunakan sebagai senjata salah.







Dia dituduh melakukan kedua-dua kesalahan itu di persimpangan Taman Ayer Merbau, Jasin pada 12.32 tengah malam, 11 Sept lalu.

Kogilanathan dituduh melakukan kesalahan di bawah Seksyen 326 Kanun Keseksaan yang membawa hukuman penjara maksimum 20 tahun dan denda atau sebat.

Sementara itu, lapan lagi tertuduh iaitu Loges, Megan, Thiven, Mahendran, Thanabalan, Murthy, Thivendran dan Kugan pula dituduh secara bersama merusuh dengan menggunakan senjata seperti parang, besi dan kayu sehingga menyebabkan cedera di kepala dan badan.

Mereka dituduh melakukan kesalahan itu di tempat, masa dan tarikh yang sama.

Kesemua tertuduh didakwa mengikut Seksyen 148 Kanun Keseksaan yang membawa hukuman penjara maksimum lima tahun atau denda atau kedua-duanya.

Pegawai Pendakwa ASP Nora Yaacob memohon agar mahkamah mengenakan jaminan sebanyak RM25,000 bagi setiap pertuduhan ke atas Kogilanathan manakala RM15,000 bagi lapan tertuduh lain.

Bagaimanapun, tiga peguam tertuduh iaitu Jason Anthony, V. Segaran dan S.A. Amritpal Singh memohon agar kesemua tertuduh dibenar diikat jamin dengan jaminan rendah memandangkan mereka masih menanggung keluarga masing-masing.

Jason mewakili Kogilanathan; Segaran mewakili Loges, Megan, Thiven dan Kugan manakala Amritpal Singh mewakili Mahendran, Thanabalan, Murthy dan Thivendran.

Hakim Elesabet Paya Wan membenarkan Kogilanathan dibenar diikat jamin RM12,000 bagi kedua-dua pertuduhan manakala lapan yang lain masing-masing diikat jamin RM7,000 serta menetapkan 7 Nov ini sebagai sebutan semula kes.

-- BERNAMA

Open payment system on 11 highways officially begins today

Open payment system on 11 highways officially begins today

Bernama

September 29, 2023
Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi launched the implementation of the Open Toll Payment System (SPT) at the Loke Yew Toll Plaza (east direction) today. - BERNAMA

Open payment system on 11 highways officially begins today

Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi launched the implementation of the Open Toll Payment System (SPT) at the Loke Yew Toll Plaza (east direction) today. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the Open Payment Toll Collection System (SPT) which allows highway users to pay tolls using debit and credit cards, officially began today on 11 highways.

The highways are the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Expressway (AKLEH), the Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), the Sungai Besi Expressway (BESRAYA), the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE).

Others include the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP), Skim Penyuraian Trafik Kuala Lumpur Barat (SPRINT), Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), SMART Tunnel, Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway (MEX) and Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE).

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the implementation of the SPT would provide new alternatives to existing toll payment methods such as Touch 'n Go, Smart Tag and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).

"Our objective is to provide payment options for users since previously there were only one or two systems; sometimes their (Touch'N Go) card(s) balance is not sufficient (for toll payment).

"Road users now have another option, namely the SPT, this is also the first step towards implementing the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) system in the future," he said after officiating the Implementation of the SPT at the Loke Yew Toll Plaza on BESRAYA today.

He said that so far, 12 highways have agreed to implement the SPT, however, the implementation of the system on the Penang Bridge (JPP) is expected to begin at the end of this year to allow the concessionaire to conduct further study on it.

In the meantime, Nanta said discussions are ongoing to expand the implementation of the SPT on other highways in the country.

The implementation of the SPT system is part of the MYjalan campaign initiative undertaken by the Works Ministry, the Malaysian Highway Authority and highway concession companies to provide convenience to road users.

-- BERNAMA

Several areas of Penang experience water supply disruptions

Several areas of P.Pinang experienced water supply disruptions

BERNAMA

September 29, 2023
Chow Kon Yeow held a press conference after attending a group marriage registration ceremony in conjunction with the Mid Autumn Festival and National Registration Day at the Penang Chinese Assembly Hall, today

Several areas of P.Pinang experienced water supply disruptions

Chow Kon Yeow held a press conference after attending a group marriage registration ceremony in conjunction with the Mid Autumn Festival and National Registration Day at the Penang Chinese Assembly Hall, today. - Named

GEORGE TOWN: Penang residents are asked to save water for daily use as some areas in the state are facing water supply disruptions following the high level of water turbidity in Sungai Muda.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the high level of turbidity was due to the flood incident in Baling, Kedah and similar incidents had happened before.

"According to the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP), at 3 this morning, the water turbidity of Sungai Muda could still be controlled, but at 5 am, the water turbidity had risen sharply.







"This situation causes the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (LRA) to be unable to treat water from Sungai Muda because the plant is at risk of damage if it receives the water to be treated," he told reporters here today.

He said PBAPP had already announced that the treatment capacity at the Sungai Dua LRA was only 30 percent and it was expected that there would be water disruptions for users today in most areas in the state.

Meanwhile, PBAPP in a statement informed that Sungai Dua LRA is the largest and most important LRA in Penang because it supplies water to approximately 465,004 users.

"When PBAPP detected very turbid water at the mouth of Lahar Tiang, PBAPP had to reduce the abstraction of raw water from Sungai Muda and has caused the production of treated water at Sungai Dua LRA to decrease by 30 percent to 715 million liters per day (JLH) at 9 am from the average 1,019 JLH.

"Therefore, the supply of treated water to 70 percent of consumers has been affected in the George Town area; South of Bukit Dumbar to Balik Pulau (Betong Island, Bukit Penara, Pondok Upeh and Bandar Balik Pulau); Seberang Perai Tengah (southern area of ​​Rumah Pam Bukit Minyak) and Seberang Perai Selatan," according to the statement.

Emas ke-2-Mohd Qabil pahat sejarah hadiahkan emas sulung Malaysia dalam ekuestrian

Mohd Qabil pahat sejarah hadiahkan emas sulung Malaysia dalam ekuestrian

Bernama

September 28, 2023
Mohd Qabil yang kembali bersama dengan kudanya Rosenstolz cemerlang mengumpul keseluruhan 75.780 mata. - Facebook Hannah Yeoh

Mohd Qabil pahat sejarah hadiahkan emas sulung Malaysia dalam ekuestrian

Mohd Qabil yang kembali bersama dengan kudanya Rosenstolz cemerlang mengumpul keseluruhan 75.780 mata. - Facebook Hannah Yeoh

HANGZHOU: Mohd Qabil Ambak Mahamad Fathil mencipta sejarah membanggakan apabila menghadiahkan emas pertama Malaysia dalam sukan ekuestrian selepas mengungguli acara dressage individu di Sukan Asia Hangzhou 2022 hari ini.

Pada saingan di Pusat Ekuestrian Tonglu, Mohd Qabil yang kembali bersama dengan kudanya Rosenstolz cemerlang mengumpul keseluruhan 75.780 mata untuk meraih emas pertamanya di pentas Sukan Asia.

Mohd Qabil menewaskan juara bertahan Jacqueline Siu dari Hong Kong yang terpaksa berpuas hati dengan perak selepas meraih 73.450 mata manakala Anush Agarwalla dari India membawa pulang pingat gangsa selepas mengumpul 73.030 mata.


Sebagai rekod, Mohd Qabil meraih perak pada edisi 2018 di Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia selepas mengumpul dua gangsa masing-masing pada edisi 2010 di Guangzhou, China dan edisi 2006 di Doha, Qatar dalam acara sama.

Emas dimenangi Mohd Qabil adalah emas kedua kontinjen negara selepas atlet pelayaran wanita Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif mencuri tumpuan dalam acara ILCA 6, semalam.

-- BERNAMA

PayNet beri penjelasan berhubung pengenaan yuran transaksi DuitNow QR

 PayNet beri penjelasan berhubung pengenaan yuran transaksi DuitNow QR

Bernama

September 28, 2023 

Ia berkata 1 Oktober 2023 adalah permulaan kepada penamatan pengecualian MDR yang sepatutnya dilakukan lebih sembilan bulan yang lalu

PayNet beri penjelasan berhubung pengenaan yuran transaksi DuitNow QR

Ia berkata 1 Oktober 2023 adalah permulaan kepada penamatan pengecualian MDR yang sepatutnya dilakukan lebih sembilan bulan yang lalu. -Gambar fail/Sinar Harian

KUALA LUMPUR: Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) hari ini menjelaskan mengenai pengenaan yuran transaksi untuk pembayaran DuitNow QR dan transaksi yang dibuat dengan kad kredit berkuat kuasa 1 Nov 2023.

Dalam satu kenyataan hari ini, pengendali DuitNow QR itu mengesahkan bahawa vendor akan dikenakan yuran transaksi untuk pembayaran yang diterima melalui platform kod DuitNow QR tetapi terdapat beberapa kekeliruan yang perlu dijelaskan.

"Kebimbangan dibangkitkan mengenai kesan yuran yang bakal dikenakan ke atas peniaga dan impak kepada harga barangan dan perkhidmatan boleh difahami.

"Bagaimanapun, dua jenis e-pembayaran yang berbeza telah disifatkan oleh media sebagai sama, iaitu kadar diskaun pedagang (MDR) dan yuran 50 sen untuk transaksi melebihi RM5,000.

"Liputan tersebut telah secara tidak tepat menggambarkan dua jenis e-pembayaran yang berbeza sebagai satu yang sama," katanya dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.

PayNet berkata demikian sebagai mengulas mengenai laporan media tentang sebuah institusi perbankan tempatan yang memaklumkan pelanggannya mengenai pengenaan yuran transaksi untuk pembayaran DuitNow QR dan transaksi yang dibuat dengan kad kredit berkuat kuasa 1 Nov 2023 dan beberapa bank kononnya tidak tahu menahu perkara ini.

PayNet berkata seorang peniaga akan menerima bayaran yang dibuat oleh pelanggan mereka selepas ditolak MDR.

"Pada masa ini pembayaran kad debit dan kredit dikenakan MDR manakala terdapat penepian MDR pada pembayaran QR.

"Mulai 1 Oktober, penepian MDR untuk pembayaran DuitNow QR ini akan ditarik balik," katanya.

Sebaliknya, ia menambah yuran 50 sen untuk urus niaga melebihi RM5,000 adalah sebenarnya untuk pemindahan dana rakan setara (peer-to-peer) daripada QR peribadi ke QR peribadi lain, bukan pembayaran kepada peniaga.

"Ini sama sekali tidak berkaitan dengan pembayaran QR kepada pedagang dan kedua-dua yuran tidak akan dikenakan untuk transaksi yang sama dalam apa-apa situasi," kata PayNet.

Ia seterusnya menjelaskan MDR terkumpul akan dikongsi antara PayNet dan bank pemeroleh yang berkaitan atau pemeroleh pihak ketiga untuk menampung penyelenggaraan rangkaian serta kos ditanggung oleh bank dan pemeroleh pihak ketiga untuk memperoleh penyertaan peniaga bagi menikmati perkhidmatan ini.

"Sebagai insentif galakan penggunaan ketika tempoh pengenalan pembayaran QR pada 2019, MDR telah diketepikan.

"Penepian ini dilanjutkan lagi berikutan penularan pandemik COVID-19. Ia bukanlah suatu yuran baharu mahupun caj tambahan," jelas pengendali itu.

Ia berkata 1 Oktober 2023 adalah permulaan kepada penamatan pengecualian MDR yang sepatutnya dilakukan lebih sembilan bulan yang lalu.

Selain itu, dana rizab bakal diwujudkan dengan MDR yang dikutip oleh PayNet untuk memberi insentif kepada pemeroleh supaya tidak mengenakan sebarang MDR kepada para peniaga kecil.

"Walaupun PayNet tidak berada dalam kedudukan untuk menentukan harga pasaran yang dikenakan kepada peniaga, beberapa bank pemeroleh dan pemeroleh pihak ketiga berhasrat untuk sama ada terus menangguhkan pengenaan MDR atau menyerapnya untuk peniaga kecil.

"Dalam hal ini, peniaga perlu menyemak dengan bank atau pemeroleh pihak ketiga mereka untuk mengesahkan perkara ini," katanya.

Mengenai caj 50 sen pula, PayNet menjelaskan adalah tidak tepat untuk menyatakan caj dikenakan kepada pembayaran yang dibuat kepada peniaga dan juga tidak tepat untuk menyatakan MDR dicaj untuk pemindahan dana menggunakan QR peribadi.

"Caj 50 sen itu adalah untuk pemindahan dana melebihi RM5,000 menggunakan DuitNow QR peribadi," katanya

PEMBELIAN GUNA KAD KREDIT, DEBIT SUDAH TERTAKLUK KEPADA MDR

PayNet turut menjelaskan pembelian menggunakan kad kredit dan debit sudahpun tertakluk kepada MDR. Produk dan perkhidmatan yang dibeli dengan kad kredit atau debit adalah pada harga yang sama dengan pembelian tunai.

"Oleh itu, kami tidak menjangkakan harga barangan dan perkhidmatan akan terjejas oleh pembelian menggunakan DuitNow QR selepas MDR dikenakan," tegasnya.

Berkaitan dakwaan urus niaga secara tunai adalah percuma, PayNet berkata kajian oleh firma penyelidikan global Roubini Thoughtlab pada 2018 mengesahkan bahawa tanggapan ini jauh tersasar kerana anggaran faedah dari tanpa penggunaan tunai kepada para perniagaan jauh melebihi kos.

"Manfaat bersih terkumpul 15 tahun (2017-2032) dianggarkan sekitar US$4.2 bilion (US$1=RM4.705) berikutan penjimatan daripada pengurangan kerja manual dan faedah dari e-pembayaran (iaitu peningkatan faedah/kadar keuntungan bank yang diperoleh, tiada penyesuaian manual, tiada kerugian berkaitan kekurangan, pengurangan keperluan pekerja dan penjimatan daripada mengendalikan wang tunai)," katanya.

Menurut PayNet, sebarang perbincangan atau dialog mengenai perkara ini harus berteraskan pemahaman yang tepat, betul dan termaklum sepenuhnya berasaskan fakta sahih dan cara sebenar bagaimana industri pembayaran digital beroperasi.

-- BERNAMA

More Than 100 Dead In Deadly Wedding Fire- Mourners demand accountability

Mourners demand accountability, bury loved ones after Iraq wedding inferno

Reuters

September 28, 2023
Mourners carry a coffin during the funeral of victims of the fatal fire at a wedding celebration, in Hamdaniya, Iraq, September 28, 2023. - REUTERS/Ahmed Saad

Mourners demand accountability, bury loved ones after Iraq wedding inferno

Mourners carry a coffin during the funeral of victims of the fatal fire at a wedding celebration, in Hamdaniya, Iraq, September 28, 2023. - REUTERS/Ahmed Saad

HAMDANIYA, Iraq: Calls for accountability grew on Thursday for the victims of a deadly fire at an Iraqi wedding celebration in a Christian town as grief-stricken mourners attended a packed memorial service and families buried their loved ones.

More than 100 people died and at least 150 were injured on Tuesday evening in an inferno that government officials have said was enabled by a lack of safety and security measures and the use of highly flammable materials in the building.

In a sermon interrupted at times by the wails of women clad in black, a priest at Al-Tahira Church in Hamdaniya - also known as Qaraqosh - told mourners that Iraq had been united in grief but criticized officials for "your corruption, your favouritism."

"Nothing is up to standard in this country," he said as mourners, some crying, others holding pictures of the deceased, listened on.

"We have to hold those who are responsible accountable… enough, enough!"

Criticism of a lax approach to public safety is common in Iraq, a country where the state has been weakened by recurring conflict since the 2003 U.S. invasion, and where services are impaired by pervasive corruption for which few senior officials are ever held to account.

The tragedy has revived memories of deadly fires that swept through two hospitals in Iraq in 2021, killing at least 174 people in all, that were at the time blamed on negligence, lax regulations and corruption.

Government officials have announced the arrest of 14 people over Tuesday night's fire, including the owners of the events hall, and promised a swift investigation with results announced within 72 hours.

The government has also ordered immediate inspections of large public gathering spaces such as hotels, schools and hospitals.

"There is no such thing as destiny in Christianity; this is manmade," said Botrous Kareem, a local resident who lost five cousins in the fire and was on his way to a cemetery to attend more burials. "God has nothing to do with this."

Gardenia KL asked to justify increase in price of bread product - KPDN

Gardenia KL asked to justify increase in price of bread product - KPDN

Bernama

September 28, 2023
Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh said the notice was issued yesterday and the company needed to respond, as an unreasonable price increase could burden consumers. - BERNAMA/Filepie

Gardenia KL asked to justify increase in price of bread product - KPDN

Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh said the notice was issued yesterday and the company needed to respond, as an unreasonable price increase could burden consumers. - BERNAMA/Filepie

KUANTAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has issued a notice asking bread producer Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd (Gardenia KL) to provide an explanation regarding the price increase of 30 types of its bread range from Oct 1.

Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh said the notice was issued yesterday and the company needed to respond, as an unreasonable price increase could burden consumers.

"Gardenia needs to respond to the notice within six days because we want to know all the costs involved such as the price of flour used, transport costs, wholesale and retail. The entire supply chain needs to be explained," she said.

Fuziah said this after attending the Tanjung Lumpur State Constituency Mobile Rahmah Sale at the Pinggiran Putra People's Housing Project (PPR) here today.

She said KPDN would do a comprehensive tally after receiving Gardenia KL's explanation later to determine whether the increase in the price of food items was rational or justified.

Fuziah said the KPDN could not prevent a company from raising the price of their goods but it could be controlled through the Price Control and Anti-Profitability Act.

Previously, Gardenia KL through a media statement confirmed that 30 of its products would see a price increase of between 10 and 40 sen, after reviewing the prices of selected items.

However, the bread manufacturer said the price of white bread, whole wheat (wholemeal) bread and Toast'em bread would remain unchanged to ensure that the increase does not burden the majority of customers.

In the Mobile Rahmah Sale programme today, two lorries carrying a load of food items and basic needs with a subsidised value of RM34,000 were placed in the area to make it easier for the public to purchase them.

-- BERNAMA

America's Got Talent 2023 Shocker- Adrian Stoika and Hurricane Wins AGT, Anna DeGuzman- Second, Murmuration- Third, and Putri Ariani - Fourth Respectively

 

It's the moment you've all been waiting for. The winner of #AGT is... pic.twitter.com/ihU5BCBdUa

— America’s Got Talent (@AGT) September 28, 2023

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America's Got Talent has officially crowned a new champion!




After weeks of intense competition, trainer Adrian Stoica and his dog Hurricane were declared the season 18 winner on Wednesday night's much-anticipated NBC finale.




The dog trainer and his faithful canine companion walked away with a grand prize of $1 million and a headlining act as part of the America's Got Talent Presents Superstars Live show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Adrian and his border collie proved to be an instant crowd-pleaser from the beginning of their AGT journey.

For their audition, the dynamic duo — who have performed together all over the world — put on a display of various impressive tricks set to "Better When I'm Dancing" by Meghan Trainor.

They once again impressed the judges at the live show, during which they performed a routine set to Smash Mouth’s cover of “I’m a Believer” and Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” They received standing ovations and unanimous praise.




“I think in terms of stepping up from the audition to the live show, this is the best act we've seen tonight,” judge Simon Cowell declared. “This was live, and that was a tricky routine. She was amazing."




“I think Hurricane is ready for Vegas,” fellow judge Sofía Vergara added enthusiastically, unknowingly teasing what was to come.




Then, in Tuesday's finale, the duo pulled out all the tricks for a performance set to Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," and even called up Vergara to help with their act.




Adrian and Hurricane were up against a fierce roster of talent, which included 10 other promising candidates: synchronized dance group Murmuration, stand-up comedian Ahren Belisle, singer-musician Putri Ariani, head-balancing duo the Ramadhani Brothers, magician Anna DeGuzman, singer Lavender Darcangelo, dance group Chibi Unity, the Mzansi Youth Choir, the 82nd Airborne Division Chorus and the all-women Japanese dance group Avantgardey.




During Wednesday's finale, the top 5 acts were announced as the Ramadhani Brothers, Putri Ariani, Adrian Stoica and Hurricane, Anna DeGuzman and Murmuration.

Though Mzansi Youth Choir did not make it into the top 5, they learned shortly after their elimination that Coldplay had invited them to perform with them live at their upcoming show.

From there, Ramadhani Brothers finished in fifth place, Putri Ariani in fourth, Murmuration in third, and magician Anna DeGuzman in second.

Aside from the contestants, Wednesday's finale show boasted several notable guests, including pop and R&B singer Jason Derulo, musician John Batiste, singer Leona Lewis, Iron Chef's Cat Cora, legendary songwriter Diane Warren, the band Thirty Seconds to Mars and AGT season 17 winner The Mayyas.

Each of the contestants got a chance to perform with one of the guests for one final time on the AGT stage.

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UM's ranking rose 100 places, remaining to be the best university in Malaysia

THE World Rankings: UM's ranking rose 100 places, remaining the best university in Malaysia


September 27, 2023
The data released by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 also places UM as one of the 15 percent best universities in the world.

THE World Rankings: UM's ranking rose 100 places, remaining to be the best university in Malaysia

The data released by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 also places UM as one of the 15 percent best universities in the world. - Image file

KUALA LUMPUR : Seven local universities are listed among the top 500 universities in the world, including Universiti Malaya (UM) which continues to maintain its first position in the country.

In fact, the position of the 118-year-old university continued to jump 100 steps to position 251, compared to position 351 last year.

The data is as released by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 which also places UM as one of the 15 percent best universities in the world.


The second best university in Malaysia is Universiti Teknologi Petronas which also recorded an excellent performance jumping to rank 301 in the group of 350 best rankings in the world, compared to rank 401 last year.

While also listed in the group of the world's best universities from 401 to 500, are Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Universiti Utara Malaysia.

Universiti Putra Malaysia is in the range of 501-600 best universities in the world.

This year, THE World Rankings assessed a total of 1,904 universities, up from 1,799 universities last year and this number includes educational institutions from 108 countries.

The assessment was carried out by THE World Rankings in a comprehensive manner involving 18 indicators and the university's performance covering the basics of teaching, research, knowledge sharing and international aspects.

The Super League throne belongs to JDT for the 10th time in a row

 The Super League throne belongs to JDT for the 10th time in a row

September 28, 2023 

JDT Bergson player Gustavo Silveira Da Silva takes a kick when blocked by PDRM FC player Muhammad Hadi Fayyadh Abdul Razak during a Super League match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri, 27 Sept 2023. --photoBERNAMA

The Super League throne belongs to JDT for the 10th time in a row

JDT Bergson player Gustavo Silveira Da Silva takes a kick when blocked by PDRM FC player Muhammad Hadi Fayyadh Abdul Razak during a Super League match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri, 27 Sept 2023. --photoBERNAMA

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) won the Super League championship for the 10th time in a row, after beating PDRM FC 4-0 at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, here last night.

JDT proved their effectiveness even though there were still four games left, by collecting 64 points after defeating The Cops squad.

The success also saw the squad coached by Estaban Solari create history in national football, when it emerged as the only football club to win the championship for 10 consecutive seasons, after first winning it in 2014.

In fact, JDT also achieved a 'treble' success after previously winning the Sumbangsih Cup and FA Cup trophies.

In last night's match, South Tigers took a 2-0 lead in the first half through Brazilian sensation Bergson Da Silva and midfielder Juan Muniz in the 37th and 40th minutes respectively.

The second half saw a mistake by PDRM FC defender Izaaq Izhan Yuswardi, bringing down Arif Aiman ​​Mohd Hanapi in the penalty box which resulted in a penalty, when JDT was awarded a penalty kick by referee Fitri Maskon.

Arif Aiman ​​easily completed the penalty kick in the 54th minute, thus scoring the third goal for the Harimau Selatan team.

Esteban Solari's men, however, did not take long to add to the score through a powerful shot by Argentine striker FernandoForestieri, three minutes later.

The fourth goal completed the night for JDT to celebrate last night's victory.

-- BERNAMA

Malaysia remains neutral despite cooperation with China and the US

Malaysia remains neutral despite cooperation with China and the US
BERNAMA
September 27, 2023
Malaysia has never changed that stance and even the two superpowers remain the biggest investors in the country.

Malaysia remains neutral despite cooperation with China and the US

Malaysia has never changed that stance and even the two superpowers remain the biggest investors in the country.

BEIJING: Malaysia remains a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) country despite establishing international trade cooperation with two competing superpowers, namely China and the United States.

Yang Dipertua Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul said Malaysia has never changed its position and even the two superpowers remain the biggest investors in the country.

He said following the economic paradigm shift to the Asian region, Malaysia should also strengthen trade relations with China, which is increasingly advanced in the field of economy and technology.







"Anyone who wants to do business with us, we do business... but it is more important when there is now a wave of economic exchange to Asia.

"If the 19th century belonged to the British and Europe, the 20th century to the United States and now the 21st century, a change occurred when economic development showed that Asia was the place to be.

"If Malaysia does not take advantage of this Asian economic wave, there is definitely something wrong with us," he said in a special interview with Bernama in conjunction with his official visit to Beijing, China.

He said this when answering a question about how Malaysia balances the world's perception of the country's actions that establish diplomatic cooperation and international trade with China and the United States.

Johari said Malaysia as the host country of the ASEAN Summit in 2025 must have a clear direction in line with the wave of economic change to the region.

Thus, he said cooperation and diplomatic relations with China open opportunities for Malaysia to set a direction in leading ASEAN.

"Imagine when we become Chairman, what and how will we lead ASEAN if we don't talk about the rise of Asia and its economy.

"We don't want to talk about politics and war... for me, what we will highlight, debate and do when the time comes in 2025 is that we aim for the great position of our people and this region," he said.

He described the agenda and direction as noble and good, therefore the country should collaborate with China to maximize Malaysia's potential in the region.

Johari, who led the Malaysian Parliament delegation, ended his official visit to the republic at the invitation of his counterpart, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress of China (NPC) Zhao Leji, today.

During the visit since Sept 23, Johari held a bilateral meeting with Zhao, Chairman of the Chinese People's Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Huning and Chinese President Xi Jinping in addition to attending the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games and visiting several large companies in the country in the field of technology, renewable energy, agriculture and artificial intelligence (AI).

Plan Your Journey on 29 and 30 September- More than 29 routes closed in conjunction with two international events

 29 roads around KL are closed this Saturday and Sunday

26 September 2023,

 

KUALA LUMPUR: City residents are advised to plan their journey wisely following the closure of more than 29 routes around the nation's capital here in conjunction with two international events scheduled to take place on September 30 and October 1.

The two events in question are the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2023 which is expected to be attended by 25,000 participants and Le Tour De Langkawi (LTdl) which will end at KLCC on September 30.

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid said the route will be closed from 12 midnight until 11 am.

"For KLSCM 2023 on September 30, 12 roads will be closed involving Jalan Raja Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Ampang towards the city center and Jalan P Ramlee.

"Other than that, Jalan Kuching leads to Dato Onn roundabout, Parliament Jalan both ways, Jalan Kinabalu towards Dato Onn roundabout, Jalan Cenderawasih to Jalan Lembah and Hishamuddin roundabout to Jalan Raja," he said in a statement today.

According to him, on September 30, nine routes will be closed in conjunction with LTdl, namely from Jalan Jelatek to Jalan Ampang towards the city center and towards Jalan Kampung Pandan and the route towards Ampang Town Centre.

He said that on October 1, 29 routes will be closed, including Jalan Raja Dataran Merdeka, Dato Onn roundabout to Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) to Jalan Tun Perak, Jalan Tun Perak to Dato Onn roundabout, Jalan TAR and from Chow Kit to Dataran Merdeka.

"Also closed, Jalan Raja Laut to Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Kuching to Jalan Sultan Ismail from the north and south, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah from the direction of Sentul to Jalan TAR - Jalan TAR from Pahang Circle - Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, and from Chow Kit to Raja Abdullah Intersection.

"In addition, Jalan Raja Abdullah second - two-way up to Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan P. Ramlee to Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Raja Chulan to Jalan Bukit Bintang from the direction of Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Raja Chulan to Jalan Bukit Bintang," he said. .

Accordingly, he asked for the cooperation of the public to obey the instructions of the police to ensure smooth traffic and the event.

"People who have any questions can contact the KL Traffic Hotline at 03-20719999 / 03-20719777 or the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-21159999.

"The public can also visit the Kuala Lumpur Police Facebook page or the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Facebook page for more information," he said.

Mahkamah tolak permohonan lepas tanpa bebas Datuk Seri kes rasuah RM15 juta projek agensi KDN

Mahkamah tolak permohonan lepas tanpa bebas Datuk Seri kes rasuah RM15 juta projek agensi KDN

Bernama

September 27, 2023
Sim antara lain didakwa meminta suapan wang berjumlah RM15 juta daripada Pengarah Urusan Asia Coding Centre Sdn Bhd, Hep Kim Hong melalui Syed Abu Zafran Syed Ahmad. - Gambar fail

Mahkamah tolak permohonan lepas tanpa bebas Datuk Seri kes rasuah RM15 juta projek agensi KDN

Sim antara lain didakwa meminta suapan wang berjumlah RM15 juta daripada Pengarah Urusan Asia Coding Centre Sdn Bhd, Hep Kim Hong melalui Syed Abu Zafran Syed Ahmad. - Gambar fail

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini menolak permohonan seorang pengarah syarikat bergelar Datuk Seri untuk dilepas tanpa dibebaskan daripada empat pertuduhan meminta dan menerima rasuah RM15 juta bagi mendapatkan projek milik agensi di bawah Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN).

Hakim Rozina Ayob memutuskan demikian selepas mendapati pertuduhan tersebut boleh diperbaiki dan tidak memprejudiskan Datuk Seri Sim Choo Thiam, 53, selaku pemohon.

"Selepas meneliti segala kertas kausa, permohonan pemohon (Sim) untuk mengetepikan empat pertuduhan ditolak," katanya.







Mahkamah juga menolak permohonan pemohon supaya pendakwa raya selaku responden menyerahkan kepadanya pernyataan bertulis fakta yang memihak kepada pembelaan.

Kes itu dikendalikan Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Nor Asma Ahmad manakala peguam Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik mewakili Sim.

Sim yang memfailkan permohonan itu pada 4 Julai lepas, memohon supaya beliau dilepas tanpa dibebaskan daripada kesemua pertuduhan itu kerana pendakwa raya telah melanggar kewajipan statutori mereka di bawah Seksyen 153 dan 154 Kanun Tatacara Jenayah (KTJ) dan siasatan kes itu tidak lengkap.

Ahli perniagaan itu juga memohon, supaya responden menyerahkan kepadanya pernyataan bertulis fakta yang memihak kepada pembelaan, di bawah Seksyen 51A (1)(c) KTJ dalam masa tujuh hari dari tarikh perintah mahkamah.

Menurut Sim, fakta yang memihak kepada pembelaan iaitu Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM), hanya merekodkan kenyataan bekas Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin pada petang 10 Mei, selepas beliau didakwa pada hari yang sama.

Perbicaraan kes itu telah ditetapkan selama 10 hari bermula 6 hingga 10 dan 13 hingga 17 Mei 2024 dan pihak pendakwaan akan memanggil 20 saksi untuk memberi keterangan.

Sim didakwa meminta suapan wang berjumlah RM15 juta daripada Pengarah Urusan Asia Coding Centre Sdn Bhd, Hep Kim Hong melalui Syed Abu Zafran Syed Ahmad.

Ia sebagai dorongan untuk seorang pegawai badan awam, Hamzah yang ketika itu Menteri Dalam Negeri, membantu Asia Coding Centre untuk mendapatkan apa-apa projek milik agensi di bawah KDN.

Sim juga berdepan tiga lagi pertuduhan menerima bagi dirinya suatu suapan, iaitu wang tunai berjumlah RM15 juta daripada individu sama (Hep), sebagai dorongan untuk Hamzah melakukan perkara serupa.

Perbuatan itu didakwa dilakukan di pejabat Shaas Holdings dan di kawasan letak kereta di Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1 di sini antara Jun 2021 dan 30 Julai 2021.

Pertuduhan mengikut Seksyen 16 (a)(B) Akta SPRM 2009 yang boleh dihukum di bawah Seksyen 24(1) akta sama, yang membawa hukuman penjara maksimum 20 tahun dan denda tidak kurang lima kali ganda jumlah atau nilai suapan atau RM10,000 mengikut mana lebih tinggi, jika sabit kesalahan.

-- BERNAMA

No discussions regarding a Cabinet reshuffle in today's Cabinet meeting.

No discussion on cabinet reshuffle - Fahmi

Bernama

September 27, 2023 17:22 MYT

No discussion on cabinet reshuffle - Fahmi
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today's Cabinet meeting focused on discussing and finding solutions to rice price and supply issues. - BERNAMA

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today's Cabinet meeting focused on discussing and finding solutions to rice price and supply issues. - BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil today said there were no discussions regarding a Cabinet reshuffle in today's Cabinet meeting.

"No discussion on Cabinet reshuffle," he said briefly when asked about the rumours of potential Cabinet changes in the Unity Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

It was reported that there would be a Cabinet reshuffle in Anwar's administration with several ministers expected to be dropped after the Pelangai by-election on Oct 7.

Fahmi, who is also the Unity Government's spokesperson, said today's Cabinet meeting had focused on discussing and finding solutions to rice price and supply issues.

"I was made to understand that the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu will hold a press conference later to announce the details of several decisions made regarding the issues. Let's wait for that," he said.

In another development, Fahmi said the government also has no plan to reinstate the Anti-Fake News Act 2018.

"As of now, there were no discussions on the plan to reinstate the Act, so it is a non-issue.

"Prior to this, my deputy (Teo Nie Ching) and I did mention that the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 was being reviewed, but we are not ready to bring it to Parliament as the engagement process is still ongoing," he said.

The Anti-Fake News Act 2018 was tabled in Parliament on March 27, 2018, and was passed on April 2 of the same year.

The Act, however, was repealed on Dec 19, 2019, in line with the government's commitment at that time to repeal oppressive laws and ensure that the media has the freedom to carry out checks and balances on the government's administration.

-- BERNAMA

: Teka-teki sama ada akan berlaku rombakan Kabinet Kerajaan Perpaduan, atau sebaliknya masih belum dapat disahkan.

Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, beliau sedang mempertimbangkan perkara tersebut, di sebalik desas-desus bahawa akan berlaku rombakan dalam masa terdekat.

“Saya tengah fikir dulu (rombakan Kabinet),” katanya ringkas ketika ditanya berhubung perkara itu di sini pada Rabu.

Sebelum itu, beliau hadir merasmikan Majlis Penutupan Sidang Kemuncak Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (ICT) Malaysia anjuran Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd, di sini pada Rabu.

Sidang kemuncak dua hari yang bermula semalam bertujuan menggalakkan pembangunan inovasi dan prasarana ICT, selain mendorong lebih banyak peluang pertumbuhan ekonomi digital mampan serta peningkatan perindustrian Malaysia.

Sebelum ini media melaporkan Anwar bersedia membuat rombakan dalam masa terdekat, antaranya melibatkan Kabinet, Ketua Setiausaha (KSU), anggota birokrasi, kakitangan awam, dan pejabatnya sendiri.

Desa-desus rombakan Kabinet timbul selepas jawatan Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup kosong kerana kematian penyandang, Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.

Sementara itu, Menteri Komunikasi dan Digital Fahmi Fadzil hari ini dilapor berkata tiada perbincangan mengenai rombakan Kabinet dalam mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri.

"Tentang rombakan, tiada perbincangan," katanya.

2022 Hangzhou : Sailor Nur Shazrin bags Malaysia's first gold at games

ASIAD: Sailor Nur Shazrin bags Malaysia's first gold

Bernama

September 27, 2023 16:00 MYT

Malaysia won their first gold in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games through Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif in the women's ILCA 6 sailing event on the fourth day of medal competition today. - BERNAMA

ASIAD: Sailor Nur Shazrin bags Malaysia's first gold

Malaysia won their first gold in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games through Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif in the women's ILCA 6 sailing event on the fourth day of medal competition today. - BERNAMA

HANGZHOU: Malaysia won their first gold in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games through Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif in the women's ILCA 6 sailing event on the fourth day of medal competition today.

After a pulsating wait, the 25-year-old athlete from Pasir Gudang confirmed her top spot in the competition which was held in challenging sea conditions at the Ningbo Xiangshan Sailing Centre, more than 170km from here.

Nur Shazrin, who was in the top position with 25 penalty points after 11 races as of day five of competition yesterday, was installed as the winner after the final race today was cancelled due to a lack of winds to conduct the event at Dongqian Lake.

She had won bronze at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games.

The Asian Games victory has also secured Nur Shazrin a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Hong Kong's Stephanie Norton (37 points) took silver while Singapore's Victoria Jing Hua Chan (38 points) won bronze.

Yesterday, Asnawi Iqbal Adam clinched Malaysia's first medal when he won bronze in men's ILCA 4 while Tengku Nurani Ezaty Tengku Khairudeen also won bronze in women's Windsurfing RSX.

-- BERNAMA