BN to use its own symbol in GE16, MyPPP is part of "Friends of BN" Only - Zahid Hamidi

 BN to use its own symbol in GE16 - Ahmad Zahid

30/06/2024 

MARAN: Barisan Nasional (BN) will use its own symbol in the 16th General Election (GE16) despite entering into political cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH).

AI Summary

Barisan Nasional (BN) will continue to use its own symbol in the 16th General Election (GE16) despite political cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH). PH will use their own symbol, and BN will use the BN symbol.

BN and PH will make sure not to contest in the same area, avoiding a clash between the two parties in GE16. BN will only contest in areas not contested by PH and vice versa.

BN only has four main component parties, namely UMNO, MIC, MCA, and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah. The People's Progressive Party (MyPPP) is part of 'Friends of BN' and is not an official component. The decision to accept any new party in BN requires 100 percent consensus.

BN chairman, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, BN's failure in the last election did not prevent the party from continuing to use the symbol in question.

"PH competes with their (PH) symbol, we (in turn) compete with our symbol, but in terms of cooperation we (still) work together," he said.

He said this when officiating the Maran Division UMNO meeting at the Maran Division UMNO Hall, Pekan Tajau here on Sunday.

Also present was the UMNO Head of Maran Division, Datuk Shahaniza Shamsuddin.

Ahmad Zahid also explained that BN will not contest in areas contested by the PH party.

"As long as the area we (BN) are competing in is not contested by them (PH) and we will not compete in the area they (PH) are competing in," he explained.

Responding to the latest status of the People's Progressive Party (myPPP), Ahmad Zahid said there are 11 parties in the coalition including MyPPP as 'friends of BN'.

The reason is that BN only has four component parties consisting of UMNO, MIC, MCA and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah.

"We are all equal... they (MyPPP) are part of Friends of BN, not a component (party).

"In the BN Constitution, it states that the decision to accept any party must be 100 percent 'consensus'... if any party does not agree, then we will not accept," he said

Police investigating the spread of photos of Zayn Rayyan's alleged injuries

 Police investigating the spread of photos of Zayn Rayyan's alleged injuries

30/06/2024 

Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the investigation was carried out in accordance with Section 203A of the Penal Code, which is disclosure of information, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and Section 8 of the Official Secrets Act 1972.

SHAH ALAM: Police are investigating the spread of photos showing the state of injuries on the body of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin.

AI Summary

The police investigated the distribution of the photo of the dead body of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin on the Telegram application, which was classified as confidential information.

The investigation is conducted in accordance with several laws including Section 203A of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, as well as Section 8 of the Official Secrets Act 1972.

The public is asked not to share this secret content as it could interfere with investigations and prosecutions, with legal action being taken against those involved.

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the investigation was conducted in accordance with Section 203A of the Penal Code, which is disclosure of information, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and Section 8 of the Official Secrets Act 1972.

"The public is asked not to share any content classified under the Official Secrets Act.

"This kind of act not only interferes with the investigation but also the prosecution process in court. Legal action will be taken against any individual found sharing the content," he told Sinar Harian on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Petaling Jaya District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Shahrulnizam Ja'afar said, a report was made by a senior police officer at 12.15pm on Sunday.

Based on the viral statement, it is believed that the photo was taken during the post-mortem procedure.

The picture was uploaded on the smartphone application, Telegram since last night.

On December 6 last year, Zayn Rayyan's body was found in a creek near the Idaman Damansara Damai Apartment area at 10pm.

The victim's body was found by a group of residents who carried out a search operation before the police confirmed that the victim was believed to have been killed following an autopsy finding injuries to the child's neck and body that were related to criminal acts.

Following that, on May 31, the police confirmed the arrest of Zayn Rayyan's parents before being charged at the Petaling Jaya Court on June 12 under the Children Act 2001.

Previously, the child murder investigation paper went viral on the same application.

On June 14, Sinar Harian reported that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) will work with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to investigate the spread of investigation papers into the death of an autistic child, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, on the Telegram application.

Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil, explained that the parties who spread the investigation papers can be taken action because the case involved is now at the court level

POLICE INVESTIGATING FACEBOOK POST LINKING TUNKU MAHKOTA ISMAIL TO A CORRUPTION CASE

Menurut Kumar, polis sedang menjalankan siasatan berhubung satu hantaran Facebook Kelab Penyokong Pas Malaysia yang mengaitkan Pemangku Sultan Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail dalam tuduhan rasuah.

CORRUPTION ALLEGATION: POLICE INVESTIGATING FACEBOOK POST LINKING TUNKU MAHKOTA ISMAIL  

30/06/2024 

JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 (Bernama) -- The police have confirmed receiving a report and are conducting an investigation regarding a Facebook post by the Kelab Penyokong PAS Malaysia that implicates the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, in an allegation of corruption involving another individual. 

Johor police chief CP M Kumar said that the post alleged Tunku Mahkota Ismail claimed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Division director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, requested a bribe of RM20 million from Qatar Holdings on Jan 28 last year. 

Kumar said that a report concerning the allegation was made at the Bandar Penawar police station in Kota Tinggi at 4.05 pm

 “The investigation is being conducted by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit, Prosecution/Legal Division of the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department, under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. 

“The case is still under investigation, and the public is advised to be responsible social media users and not to use the platform unlawfully,” he said in a statement today. 

He said stern action will be taken against any party that sends, transmits, or shares information that is seditious, slanderous, and false, especially if it affects public order and national security. 

According to Kumar, the post titled ‘TMJ dah bersuara, takkan PMX masih senyap?’ (TMJ has spoken, will PMX remain silent?) can be accessed at the link https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ng2tb1hMJqScCj41/?mibextid=K35XfP.

Yesterday, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi reportedly said that Johor views the issue as an attempt at malicious incitement to undermine the royal institution and that the state government has filed a police report on the matter. -- BERNAMA 

PM Anwar led the award recipients in conjunction with the Sultan of Kedah's Birthday

Overturned bus Genting Highlands: Tour company license temporarily suspended

Overturned bus Genting Highlands: Tour company license temporarily suspended

King Sing spoke to reporters after visiting the eight victims who were treated at Kuala Lumpur Hospital on Sunday.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) temporarily suspended the license of the tour company involved in the incident of a bus carrying Chinese tourists overturned at Kilometer 16.5 of Jalan Genting Highlands on Saturday.

Summary of AI

MOTAC temporarily suspended the license of the tour company involved in the overturned bus incident on Jalan Genting Highlands, which claimed two lives.

A thorough investigation is underway, including a special meeting with the Ministry of Transport and JPJ on July 2, to determine next steps.

Bus drivers have been remanded, and tour companies may lose their licenses if found guilty, with an emphasis on tourist safety and SOP compliance.




Its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said the operating license was temporarily suspended until a comprehensive investigation into the incident that claimed two lives was completed.







According to him, a special meeting involving his ministry together with the Ministry of Transport and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be held on July 2 for that purpose.

"I have asked for a full investigation to be carried out in terms of the travel company which is understood to have appointed a third party.

"I also received complaints from tourists about the buses provided being unsuitable for use when the buses were changed three times during the six days and five nights of the holiday.

"This proves that the bus is not well maintained, it has problems with no air conditioning and noise," he said after visiting the eight victims who were treated at Kuala Lumpur Hospital on Sunday.

All the victims who received treatment are in a stable condition and are undergoing further examination until they are allowed to leave.

Also present, the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing.

He said that his side apologized following the incident and did not hesitate to withdraw the tourism company's license if found guilty.

He said, so far the bus driver has been remanded to help the investigation.

"The safety of tourists is our priority because the ministry often reminds tourism companies to cooperate in doing the necessary steps for that purpose.

"Don't take the lives of tourists for granted just to make a profit in business," he said.

At the same time, he said, JPJ was urged to enforce strict monitoring of compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) of tourist bus services to avoid similar incidents.

Meanwhile, Bentong District Police Chief, Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar informed that the 32-year-old bus driver was remanded for four days from Sunday to assist in the investigation.

On Saturday, Sinar Harian reported that the bus carrying 21 passengers consisting of 18 Chinese tourists and three locals including the bus driver, assistant and tour guide overturned.

The bus involved crashed into the middle wall of the road divider before overturning.

As a result of the incident, two Chinese passengers, Wang Shuhong, 49, and Zhang Ping, 58, were confirmed dead at the scene while 13 others were injured.

Eight victims received treatment at HKL and the remaining received treatment at Bentong Hospital.

Genting Overturned Tour Bus: Driver arrested at 10.30pm last night and remanded for 4 days

A sightseeing bus carrying 21 passengers including the driver overturned claiming the lives of two Chinese male tourists. - Image file

BENTONG: The tour bus driver who was involved in an accident at Kilometer 16.5 of Jalan Genting Highlands that claimed the lives of two Chinese tourists on Saturday has been remanded for four days starting Sunday.

Bentong District Police Chief, Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the 32-year-old man was remanded in accordance with Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

"We arrested the suspect at about 10.30pm on Sunday at IPD (District Police Headquarters) Bentong," he said in a statement on Sunday.

Previously, Zaiham informed the bus driver that he did not have a driver's license and had 27 previous summons records.

A sightseeing bus carrying 21 passengers including the driver overturned claiming the lives of two Chinese male tourists.

The bus driver, two local tourist guides and 16 Chinese passengers who were reportedly injured were successfully taken out and sent to hospital for treatment.

A total of 13 victims were sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) and another six were treated at Bentong Hospital. -

Kerajaan MADANI hormati hak rakyat walaupun PM dimaki hamun - Saifuddin

Kerajaan MADANI hormati hak rakyat walaupun PM dimaki hamun - Saifuddin

Bernama

30/06/2024
Penganjuran himpunan "Rakyat Tolak Anwar" di Putrajaya, pada Sabtu tidak akan menjejaskan 'mood' kempen jentera Pakatan Harapan (PH) untuk Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sungai Bakap, kata Saifuddin. - Gambar Bernama


Kerajaan MADANI hormati hak rakyat walaupun PM dimaki hamun - Saifuddin

Penganjuran himpunan "Rakyat Tolak Anwar" di Putrajaya, pada Sabtu tidak akan menjejaskan 'mood' kempen jentera Pakatan Harapan (PH) untuk Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sungai Bakap, kata Saifuddin. - Gambar Bernama

NIBONG TEBAL: Penganjuran himpunan "Rakyat Tolak Anwar" di Putrajaya, pada Sabtu tidak akan menjejaskan 'mood' kempen jentera Pakatan Harapan (PH) untuk Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sungai Bakap.

Sebaliknya, Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata, penganjuran himpunan itu membuktikan bahawa Malaysia adalah negara yang menghormati hak orang ramai untuk berhimpun secara aman serta menegur dan mengkritik pemerintah.

Beliau berkata, ia juga memberikan gambaran bahawa sesiapa pun berpeluang untuk bersuara tanpa diganggu-gugat.







"Kebebasan yang mereka nikmati hari ini adalah bukti segala-galanya bahawa kerajaan Malaysia di bawah teraju (Perdana Menteri) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dan pendekatan MADANI membuka (peluang) atau menghormati hak setiap rakyat, walaupun beliau dimaki hamun," katanya.

Saifuddin Nasution berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas merasmikan Program Xpresi Generasi Kita: Solidariti Bersama Dadah anjuran Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan (AADK) di Sungai Bakap, di sini, malam tadi.

Petang Sabtu, kira-kira 250 peserta berbaju hitam berhimpun di kawasan letak kenderaan pekarangan Kompleks Seri Perdana bagi mengemukakan lapan tuntutan kepada kerajaan, antaranya menuntut subsidi diesel dikembalikan serta tidak menaikkan harga petrol RON95 dan gas. - BERNAMA

Lelaki ditahan langgar MPV polis

Lelaki ditahan langgar MPV polis

Bernama

29/06/2024
Beliau berkata pasangan berkenaan yang berjaya ditahan selepas itu didapati bertindak sedemikian kerana takut ditangkap khalwat. - Gambar fail/Bernama

Lelaki ditahan langgar MPV polis

Beliau berkata pasangan berkenaan yang berjaya ditahan selepas itu didapati bertindak sedemikian kerana takut ditangkap khalwat. - Gambar fail/Bernama

MELAKA: Seorang lelaki ditahan selepas melanggar kereta peronda polis (MPV) di Jalan Sungai Tuang, Kuala Sungai Baru, semalam.

Ketua Polis Daerah Alor Gajah Supt Ashari Abu Samah berkata kejadian kira-kira 9.45 malam itu berlaku gara-gara lelaki berusia 44 tahun dan pasangannya berusia 25 tahun itu takut ditangkap khalwat oleh anggota unit MPV Bahagian Jenayah dan Keselamatan Komunti daerah yang melakukan rondaan cegah jenayah.

"Pasangan itu yang menaiki pacuan empat roda jenis Ford Ranger didapati berada dalam keadaan mencurigakan di kawasan sunyi dan gelap.


"Dua anggota unit MPV yang melakukan rondaan kemudian menghentikan kenderaan mereka di belakang pacuan empat roda itu dengan menyalakan lampu mata arah, namun pemandunya enggan bekerjasama dan cuba melarikan diri dengan mengundurkan kenderaan itu hingga melanggar MPV itu," katanya dalam kenyataan malam ini.

Beliau berkata pasangan berkenaan yang berjaya ditahan selepas itu didapati bertindak sedemikian kerana takut ditangkap khalwat.

Menurut Ashari rempuhan kuat itu menyebabkan pintu hadapan MPV itu rosak dan tingkapnya pecah.

Kedua-duanya yang tidak memiliki rekod jenayah dan negatif terhadap dadah, katanya disiasat mengikut Seksyen 186 Kanun Keseksaan kerana menghalang tugas penjawat awam.

-- BERNAMA

Genting accident: Police Say Tour bus driver has no licence, 27 traffic violations

 

The driver of the tour bus that crashed on the way down from Genting Highlands at about 11am on Saturday (June 29), killing two tourists from China, does not have a driving licence and has a record of traffic violations.

Bentong police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said further investigation into the 32-year-old bus driver revealed that he had 27 previous traffic summonses for various offences.

The two male victims who died at the scene were identified as Zhang Ping, 58, and Wang Shuhong, 49.

Anti-govt rally takes place in Putrajaya amid heavy police presence opposite the Prime Minister's official residence at the Seri Perdana Complex

 

Two Chinese nationals die, 19 survive in Genting Highlands bus accident

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Two Chinese nationals died when a tour bus carrying 21 people landed on its side while descending from Genting Highlands at about 11 am today. Pahang Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Dr Wan Mohamad Zaidi Wan Isa said both male victims suffered head injuries. “Their bodies were sent to Bentong Hospital, Pahang,” he said when contacted.

He added that the 21 people on board included 18 Chinese

nationals, the bus driver and two tour guides.

Earlier, a 21-second video showing the situation after the accident

went viral, with several emergency responders already at the

scene.

Wan Mohamad Zaidi said six injured victims were also taken to

Bentong Hospital, while the rest to Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

A Bernama check at Bentong Hospital found that the bus driver

and one of the tour guides left the hospital at around 3.15 pm after

receiving treatment.

It is learnt that four Chinese nationals are still being treated there.

Meanwhile, Bentong district police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar

said the bus is yet to be removed from the scene as the vehicle

meant to lift it is stuck in traffic congestion.

“The congestion starts from the Gombak Toll Plaza, and I urge

anyone planning to go to Genting Highlands to postpone their trip

or change their route.

“The police and Genting Highlands management are working hard

to speed up the process of removing the bus,” he said in a

statement today.

-- BERNAMA

Escalator malfunctions after loud noise at KL’s Mid Valley Megamall causing some parts to pop out

 

As the post’s author stepped onto the escalator, there was a sudden, loud noise, and some parts “popped out” of the top of the escalator. PHOTOS: XIAOHONGSHU

Shopper ‘escapes death’ when escalator malfunctions at KL’s Mid Valley Megamall

The Straits Time

SINGAPORE – A malfunction caused some parts of an escalator to “pop out” at Kuala Lumpur’s Mid Valley Megamall on June 28, according to a social media post.

The post on Xiaohongshu titled “Midvalley KL escape from death” was uploaded at 4.13pm on June 28.

According to the post’s caption, which is written in Chinese, the user had taken the escalator at the shopping mall earlier that day.

As the post’s author stepped onto the escalator, there was a sudden, loud noise, and some parts “popped out” of the top of the escalator, the caption said.

The social media user, together with other shoppers, then ran down the escalator, it added.

No one was injured, according to the caption.

The user, who still feels afraid thinking back on the incident, reminded others to stay alert while riding escalators and not to listen to loud music so they can react quickly if something were to happen.

The post, which had about 2,500 likes as at 9pm on June 28, includes four photos of the aftermath of the incident. A step appears to have come off at the top of the escalator.

It is unclear what caused the malfunction.

The Straits Times has contacted Mid Valley Megamall for more information.

In May 2023, a fire broke out at the mall, forcing its operators to shut the shopping centre for a day. The fire was believed to have been caused by overheating of oil that is used to cool an electrical transformer at the mall’s main power substation, a fire department official told reporters.

The management of Mid Valley Megamall has launched investigations after a shopper yesterday claimed that parts of an escalator at the mall malfunctioned and “popped out”.

IGB Real Estate Investment Trust apologised over the incident and stressed it would ensure all precautionary measures were implemented to resolve the matter as soon as possible to prevent future occurrences.

It said it would work closely with the occupational health and safety department and their maintenance operator, Toshiba Elevator (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, to identify the cause of the malfunction.

“We are relieved there were no injuries and will continue to advise all mall patrons to exercise caution when using the escalators,” it said in a statement.

Source: FMT

KKM will release the revised SOP details for COVID-19 in the near future

The Ministry of Health will release the revised SOP details for COVID-19 in the near future

Bernama

29/06/2024



Dr Dzulkefly speaking to reporters during a press conference at the launch of the Malaysian Nutrition Month Celebration 2024 in Nilai, today.- Photo Bernama

VALUE: The Ministry of Health (KKM) will release details of the revised standard operating procedures (SOP) related to COVID-19 in the near future following the country's transition to the phase of living with the pandemic.

Summary of AI

Revision of SOP COVID-19: The Ministry of Health (KKM) will release details of the revision of standard operating procedures (SOP) related to COVID-19. This SOP involves three things: the surveillance and observation order (HSO), the wearing of face masks, and the declaration of local areas of infection.

Transition to Living With the Virus: The Ministry of Health decided that Malaysians are now in the phase of living with the COVID-19 virus. This view considers COVID-19 like any other virus, and countries trying to move out of the endemic transition to living with the virus.

Healthy Eating and the War on Sugar: The Malaysian Nutrition Month Program aims to change mindsets and raise awareness about healthy eating. The prevalence of obesity and overweight in the country is increasing, and more than half of adults are at risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to obesity.




Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, said it included three things, namely the surveillance and observation order (HSO), the wearing of face masks and the declaration of local areas of infection.







He said the Cabinet had agreed on the revision of the SOP for COVID-19 and the Director General of Health was expected to announce the matter on a date to be set later.

"The details (SOP) are technical. For example, previously the HSO was at home for five days (positive for COVID-19) and had to update the symptoms in MySejahtera. When the (SOP) is reviewed later, it may change. We are waiting for details from the chief director later.

"In that way, it is an era where we start treating COVID-19 like any other virus. We used to move from a pandemic to an endemic transition. Now we want to get out of an endemic transition to living with a virus," he said.

He told reporters after inaugurating the Ministry of Health Malaysian Nutrition Month 2024 with the theme 'Change Minds, Prevent Nutrition-Related Diseases' here today.

Dzulkefly was previously reported as saying that the Ministry of Health has decided that Malaysians are now in the phase of living with the COVID-19 virus and towards continuing life as usual.

Regarding today's program, he said it aims to change minds and increase community awareness about the importance of practicing healthy eating to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCD) related to nutrition.

He said this is because the current prevalence of NCDs in the country is very worrying with the results of the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 showing the prevalence of obesity and overweight increased to 54.5 percent last year compared to 50.1 percent in 2019.

"Consistently for the past decade, for every two Malaysian adults, one is overweight while one in six adults has diabetes, showing that more than half of adults are at risk of getting NCDs due to uncontrolled obesity," he said.

Dzulkefly said the Ministry of Health is also drafting a Strategic Plan for Reducing Sugar Among Malaysians (2024-2030) to ensure that more aggressive and targeted activities can be implemented in an integrated manner at various levels.

"It is to deal with excessive sugar consumption through the planning of the War Against Sugar initiative that will be launched in the near future," he said.

Therefore, he called on the representatives of the people to jointly make the War on Sugar one of the activities or programs that need to be carried out in their respective areas in line with the nationwide approach.

-- BERNAMA

Kenderaan pacuan empat roda milik Jabatan Hal Ehwal Orang Asli (JHEOA) dilaporkan terbabit dalam satu kemalangan

Kenderaan pacuan empat roda milik JAKOA terbabit dalam kemalangan
Astro Awani
28/06/2024 

Perlanggaran itu menyebabkan kenderaan pacuan empat roda milik JAKOA itu terbalik, mengakibatkan beberapa penumpang tercampak keluar. Gambar -X/@HezeriSamsuri


KUALA LUMPUR: Sebuah kenderaan pacuan empat roda milik milik Jabatan Hal Ehwal Orang Asli (JHEOA) dilaporkan terbabit dalam satu kemalangan di laluan Kuala Lumpur-Karak di kawasan Hutan Lipur Lentang.

Dalam sebuah video yang dimuat naik ke platform X oleh Hezeri Samsuri, kenderaan itu dilihat bergesel dengan sebuah kenderaan Toyota Avanza berwarna biru.

Kemalangan itu menyebabkan kenderaan itu terbalik, mengakibatkan beberapa penumpang tercampak keluar.

 
Tiga mangsa dilihat terbaring di atas jalan, termasuk seorang kanak-kanak.
Astro AWANI sedang menunggu kenyataan rasmi daripada pihak polis.

Showing Off Police Vest: Senior Officer in the process of being subject to disciplinary action by the Department of Integrity and Standard Compliance (JIPS).

Police confirmed the man showing off the police safety vest in a clip that went viral on social media recently was a senior officer. Northeast District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Razlam Ab Hamid said that the member is in the process of being subject to disciplinary action by the Department of Integrity and Standard Compliance (JIPS).

Singapore's Zermatt Neo breaks the record of eating a plate of nasi kandar rice worth RM300, Netizens are amazed!

 

The Immigration Department is looking into claims that the company's director was beaten during operations

The Immigration Department is looking into claims that the company's director was beaten during operations

BERNAMA

RUSLIN: If there is a violation of SOP or abuse of power by the officers involved, strict action and punishment will be taken. - File photo/BERNAMA

RUSLIN: If there is a violation of SOP or abuse of power by the officers involved, strict action and punishment will be taken. - File photo/BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Immigration Department will cooperate fully transparently and fairly with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), regarding the incident of a director of a foreign worker company who claimed to have been beaten by an Immigration officer, while detained in the department's enforcement operation recently.

Director General of Immigration Datuk Ruslin Jusoh in a statement yesterday informed that, at the same time, the department is waiting for a complete report from the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Immigration and will further investigate the allegations.

"If it is found that there is a violation of SOP (standard operating procedure) or abuse of power by the officers involved, strict action and punishment will be taken.

"Immigration takes serious cases of abuse of power involving officers and will not compromise on any of its officers who violate SOPs, thereby tarnishing the good name and image of the department," he said.

The statement was issued by the department, following a news portal that reported a director of a foreign worker company believed to be involved in masterminding a beggar syndicate, claimed to have been beaten by Immigration officers while detained in an enforcement operation on 25 June.

-- BERNAMA

Syed Husin Ali died at the age of 87 early this morning

 


Syed Husin Ali died at the age of 87 early this morning.


KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Chairman of the PKR Advisory Council Dr Syed Husin Ali died at the age of 87 early this morning.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who posted the sad news on his social media account, also informed that the deceased was admitted to Selayang Hospital since the second Hari Raya Hajj.

Earlier, the condition of the deceased was reported to be critical and unconscious.

 
The matter was shared by his son, Muhammad Ali who informed that his father's health deteriorated suddenly.

During his lifetime, the deceased, who is also the former PKR Deputy President, served as a Senate Senator, the President of the Malaysian People's Party and a professor at the University of Malaya.
The deceased contributed a lot to the party and the people, having published many books including 'Two Faces: Speechless Detainee' which tells the story of his experience of being detained under the ISA and 'History and Basis of the Struggle for Justice'.

Syed Husin is also heavily involved in various elections as well as being one of the senior figures who have been fighting in the country's politics for a long time.

Fahmi also shared that he had helped the deceased's campaign in the 2004 general election when he contested in Petaling Jaya Selatan.

Malaysia To Send 15 Participants to "TVET Olympics" WorldSkills Competition 2024 from 7-16 September 2024 - "Road to Lyon 2024"

 

The government is providing special incentives to Road to Lyon 2024 participants who win the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) in Lyon, France next September 7 to 16.

According to Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, the gold medalist will receive RM40,000 in cash, the silver medalist RM20,000 and the bronze medalist RM10,000.

He said, participants who successfully achieve excellent performance and collect gold, silver and bronze medals will receive recognition in the form of a Malaysian Advanced Diploma of Skills (DLKM) certificate by the Skills Development Department.

He added that participants who obtain the Medallion for Excellence will also receive a cash incentive of RM4,000.

The incentive was announced at the Road to Lyon 2024 launch ceremony which took place tonight. Also present was Deputy Minister of Public Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

"I hope that with the support given, the participants will give the best performance while performing at the WSC Lyon 2024 later in order to make the country and TVET education proud," he said.

The national team will be represented by 15 skilled youth consisting of students from Public Skills Training Institutions and Higher Education Institutions across the country.

They will compete in 14 of the 62 skill areas contested.

Participants are selected from among those who achieved excellent results at the WorldSkills Asia Abu Dhabi 2023 Competition, WorldSkills ASEAN Singapore 2023, Worldskills Malaysia Youth Competition (WSMB) 2022 and 2023.

OKU Mom arrested after Video of girl seated on car door window of moving car goes viral

A woman with a disability (OKU) was arrested to assist in the investigation regarding acts of endangering children in vehicles on the road.

Kajang Police Chief, Naazron Abdul Yusof, said the 46-year-old woman was arrested at IPD Kajang when she appeared with her husband to testify at 4.50pm.

"Today, at 11.15am, a police report was received regarding a 28-second viral video believed to have taken place in Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Kajang, Selangor that was uploaded by the owner of the Tiktok account.

"The video shows the dangerous actions of a girl sitting in the open window next to the driver's left front door of a vehicle," he said in a statement.

He said the woman who was arrested was the mother of the child in the car and the car was also confiscated to help the investigation.

"Further investigation revealed that the arrest was confirmed of a physically disabled person blind in one eye, while the eight-year-old girl who went viral in the video was also a disabled child," he said.

He said the case was investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Children's Act and Section 336 of the Penal Code.

Naazron advises parents and the community not to do things that could cause danger to children and other road users, and to be more cautious on the road.

PM Anwar spends time meeting Indian 'superstar' Kamal Haasan

Anwar spends time meeting 'superstar' Kamal Haasan
Astro Awani
29/06/2024 

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on his Instagram page, the meeting lasted for 30 minutes. - Anwar Ibrahim's Instagram photo


KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister spent time meeting with India's famous artist, Kamal Haasan on Friday.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on his Instagram page, the meeting lasted for 30 minutes.

"In between official assignments, I had time to spend time with India's famous artist and 'superstar', Kamal Haasan.

 
"The 30-minute opportunity was used to talk and exchange views related to the film industry, including strictness against corruption," he said.

Anwar and Kamal once met at an undisclosed location in Kuala Lumpur on 29 May 2022.

Two Colombians were charged with stealing RM7 million worth of goods belonging to a businessman

 Two Colombians were charged with stealing RM7 million worth of goods belonging to a businessman

bernama

28/06/2024

Yeyson Andres Rocha Garzon and Julian David Serna Pena were charged with housebreaking and stealing goods belonging to Indra Izwaan Mohd Yusof. - Named Photo

KUALA LUMPUR: Two Colombian men pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to the charge of breaking into a businessman's house and stealing goods worth RM7 million from the residence, last month.

Yeyson Andres Rocha Garzon, 39, and Julian David Serna Pena, 22, were charged with breaking into a house and stealing goods belonging to Indra Izwaan Mohd Yusof, 45, worth RM7 million at the victim's residence in Bukit Damansara, here at 10pm, 31 May last.

The charge is made in accordance with Section 457 of the Penal Code and read together with Section 34 of the same code which carries a maximum prison sentence of five years and a fine and if the offense is theft, then the prison term can be extended up to 14 years and for a second or subsequent offence, can be fined or whipped .

Deputy Public Prosecutor Siti Nursyuhada Abd Rauf did not offer bail as the two accused did not have valid travel documents.

Lawyer Datuk Wan Azmir Wan Majid, who represented the two accused, said his side would send a representation regarding the charges faced by his client.

Judge Dr Azrol Abdullah did not allow the two accused to be released on bail and fixed August 5 for the re-mention of the case.

Following the case, the police managed to arrest eight members of a burglary gang orchestrated by Latin Americans and confiscated various stolen goods worth more than RM4 million.

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa was reported to have said that six foreign men and two local women aged between 20 and 40 were arrested around the capital and Bangkok, Thailand.

One dead, flights cancelled after roof collapses at Delhi airport

 One dead, flights cancelled after roof collapses at Delhi airport

Reuters

28/06/2024

A roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds at the main airport in India's capital New Delhi on Friday, killing one person. Photo credits - www.aci-asiapac.aero

A roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds at the main airport in India's capital New Delhi on Friday, killing one person and leading to the cancellation of flights from a domestic terminal, officials said.

A portion of the canopy at the departure area of Delhi airport's Terminal 1 collapsed early in the morning and flight operations were shut down until 2 p.m. (0830 GMT), India's aviation minister told reporters.

The entire terminal, one of three at the country's busiest airport, has been evacuated and an inquiry ordered into the collapse, said the minister, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu.

At least 10 flights were cancelled and 40 were delayed, according to data from flight tracking platform Flightradar24.

Eight injured people were taken to hospital and the rescue operation had been completed, said Atul Garg, the director of Delhi Fire Service.

Visuals from Indian TV channels showed a taxi crushed under a wrecked metal pillar at the entrance area of the terminal, which is mostly used by low-cost carriers IndiGo and SpiceJet SPJT.BO for domestic flights.

Indigo is operated by Interglobe Aviation INGL.NS.

The incident happened at 5 a.m. (2330 GMT Thursday), usually a busy time for domestic flights carrying people across the country, a statement from the airport posted on X said.

The airport area received about 148.5 millimetres of rain over three hours in the early morning, more than the average for all of June, according to India's weather office.

Many other parts of Delhi were flooded as well and cars trapped in thigh-deep water. Metro services were affected and traffic snarls were reported from several parts of the city.

Several residents in Delhi also complained of power cuts.

In India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, at least 20 people died in various rain and flood-related incidents in the last 48 hours, including seven due to lightning strikes, officials said.

GMR Airports Infrastructure GMRI.NS, which operates Delhi International Airport, is also its top shareholder with a 64% stake. Its shares fell as much as 2.1% in early trade.

159,027 SPM leavers offered places to further studies in IPTA

 159,027 SPM leavers offered places to further studies in IPTA

Bernama

28/06/2024 

A total of 159,027 students who completed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in 2023 have been offered places to further their studies.

A total of 159,027 students who completed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in 2023 have been offered places to further their studies.

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 159,027 students who completed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in 2023 have been offered places to further their studies at public institutions of higher education (IPTA).

The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) said that of the total, 83,667 had been offered places at public universities (UA); 43,531 at polytechnics; 26,474 at community colleges (KK); and 5,355 at public skills training Institutions (ILKA).

The ministry said in a statement today that it received 214,173 eligible applications this year from students who had completed the SPM to further their studies via UPUOnline(R).

It added that 16,593 students were also offered places under the special pathway offer, namely 15,082 for category B40, 425 persons with disabilities, 732 athletes and 354 Orang Asli.

"In addition, 31 candidates from institutions under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) have received offers. Overall, a total of 504 study programmes have been offered for this session, namely 104 Certificate programmes, 53 (Foundation), 346 (Diploma) and one (Bachelor's Degree)," it added.

The KPT said that admission of students to these institutions is based on the principle of meritocracy by ranking all eligible candidates from the highest to the lowest merit scores.

It added that unsuccessful students can submit their appeals at UPUOnline(R) within 10 days from June 28 until July 7 at 5 pm.

-- BERNAMA

Sultan Selangor berkenan terima menghadap Menteri Komunikasi

Sultan Selangor berkenan terima menghadap Menteri Komunikasi

Bernama

28/06/2024

Dalam hantaran menerusi media sosial Selangor Royal Official, Sultan Sharafuddin berkenan menerima Warkah Persilaan Ke Istiadat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Ke-17 Sultan Ibrahim daripada Fahmi. - Facebook Selangor Royal Office

Dalam hantaran menerusi media sosial Selangor Royal Official, Sultan Sharafuddin berkenan menerima Warkah Persilaan Ke Istiadat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Ke-17 Sultan Ibrahim daripada Fahmi. - Facebook Selangor Royal Office

SHAH ALAM: Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah berkenan menerima menghadap Menteri Komunikasi Fahmi Fadzil di Istana Bukit Kayangan dekat sini, semalam.

Sesi menghadap itu adalah bagi mempersembahkan Warkah Persilaan Ke Istiadat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Ke-17 Sultan Ibrahim yang dijadualkan berlangsung di Istana Negara pada 20 Julai ini.

Fahmi merupakan Menteri Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Khas Acara-Acara Sempena Istiadat Pertabalan Agong.

Dalam hantaran menerusi laman Instagram Selangor Royal Official, Sultan Sharafuddin berkenan menerima warkah persilaan tersebut.

Sultan Ibrahim telah melafaz dan menandatangani Surat Sumpah Jawatan sebagai Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-17 pada 31 Jan lepas.

Pada 16 Mei lepas, Fahmi dilaporkan berkata kerajaan dengan titah perkenan Yang di-Pertuan Agong akan melaksanakan pelbagai acara sempena istiadat penuh simbolik itu yang berlangsung lima tahun sekali.

Antara acara tersebut ialah Majlis Bacaan Yasin dan Doa Selamat di Masjid Negara, Lawatan Raja Permaisuri Agong ke Hospital Orang Asli Gombak dan Pameran Raja Kita di Muzium Negara.

-- BERNAMA

CCTV footage of the hotel, the forensic report of the Israeli man's case will be submitted to Defense on July 30

 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- The prosecution will hand

over a copy of the hotel's closed-circuit camera (CCTV) footage

and analysis of the forensic report to the defense involving Israeli

man Avitan Shalom who was charged with two counts of trafficking

six firearms and possessing 200 rounds of ammunition. on July 30.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohamad Mustaffa P Kunyalam informed

Sessions Court Judge Norina Zainol Abidin, that his side had

handed over the majority of documents to the lawyer representing

Avitan, 38, before the nine-day case trial which will begin on 30

September.

"There are a number of documents that have not yet been handed

over, including CCTV footage and analysis of the forensic report

related to the case. Request a mention date within a month for our

side to hand over all the documents to the defense in preparation

for the trial," said Mohamad Mustaffa at the mention of the case

today.

Lawyer Datuk Naran Singh representing Avitan confirmed the

matter and did not object to the time period requested by the

prosecution.

"We also agree if the previously set trial date is maintained," he

said, who was also assisted by lawyer Navinjit Singh.

Norina then set July 30 for the mention of the case and submission

of the remaining documents.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong berkenan mempersembahkan warkah persilaan ke Istiadat Pertabalan Baginda kepada Sultan Brunei di Istana Nurul Iman

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Jun (Bernama) -- Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan

Ibrahim hari ini berkenan mempersembahkan warkah persilaan ke

Istiadat Pertabalan Baginda kepada Sultan Brunei Sultan Hassanal

Bolkiah di Istana Nurul Iman, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

Menerusi hantaran di laman Facebook rasmi Sultan Ibrahim hari ini

memaklumkan majlis menghadap dan persembahan warkah

persilaan itu, kemudiannya diikuti dengan majlis santapan tengah

hari.

Hantaran berkenaan turut berkongsi beberapa foto sekitar majlis

menghadap dan persembahan warkah persilaan itu.

Terdahulu, keberangkatan tiba Seri Paduka Baginda di Hangar

Penerbangan Diraja Brunei disambut Pengiran Muda Mahkota

Brunei Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, Pengiran Muda

‘Abdul Malik dan Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Mateen.

Hadir sama Menteri Komunikasi Fahmi Fadzil, Datuk Paduka

Maharaja Lela Istana Negara Datuk Azuan Effendy

Zairakithnaini, Ketua Protokol Kementerian Luar Datuk Mohd Aini

Atan dan Pemangku Pesuruhjaya Tinggi Malaysia ke Brunei Nur

Ezira Mahadi.

Istiadat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-17 Sultan Ibrahim

akan berlangsung di Istana Negara pada 20 Julai.

Sultan Ibrahim telah melafaz dan menandatangani Surat Sumpah

Jawatan sebagai Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke17 

pada 31 Jan.

-- BERNAMA

Orang ramai dinasihati tidak sertai himpunan 'Demo Rakyat Lawan Anwar' kerana ia tiada kebenaran

The Regent of Johor takes a sarcastic swipe at MFL, saying any club that breaks regulations can now ask their state’s respective ruler to write in.

Four courts issued warrants of arrest against former TV personality Norjuma for no show, whereby she's accused of hurting three individuals.

Sesawang Lucah: Kita Sendiri Perlu Ada Disiplin, Kalau Cari Akan Jumpa - Rayer

The US Justice Department reached a deal with Jho Low, members of his family, and trust entities to recover more than US$100mil in funds

Datuk Noor Farida Ariffin, a former ambassador and the co-founder of the G25 group, has passed away at the age of 76.

The review of existing laws related to the e-commerce is expected to be completed by mid-2025, Over 19,000 complaints received.

 

3.4 mln EPF members transfer RM10.86 bln to flexible account as of June 10

3.4 mln EPF members transfer RM10.86 bln to flexible account as of June 10

Bernama

27/06/2024
According to the MoF, most of these withdrawals can be accommodated by the EPF's current cash balance, net cash inflows from contributions, maturities, and investment income. - BERNAMA

According to the MoF, most of these withdrawals can be accommodated by the EPF's current cash balance, net cash inflows from contributions, maturities, and investment income. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 3.45 million or 26.6 per cent of Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) members under the age of 55, have opted to transfer RM10.86 billion from their Sejahtera Account (Account 2) to the Flexible Account (Account 3) as of June 10, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

In a Parliamentary written reply, the MoF stated that 2.93 million members have withdrawn RM6.98 billion from the Flexible Account, with an average withdrawal of RM2,382.

The MoF was responding to an enquiry from Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (BN-Pekan) about the current statistics on withdrawals made by EPF members under the account restructuring scheme.

According to the MoF, most of these withdrawals can be accommodated by the EPF's current cash balance, net cash inflows from contributions, maturities, and investment income.

Additionally, RM4.82 billion was transferred to members' Retirement Accounts (Account 1), resulting in an increase of 39,000 members reaching a basic savings of RM240,000.

"To maintain the stability of members' retirement savings, the Retirement Account has been further strengthened to increase members' retirement savings," the ministry said.

Starting 11 May 2024, the contribution ratio to the Retirement Account increased by five per cent to 75 per cent.

"This initiative is not just the government's response to current needs, but a proactive step to help people cope with the changing employment landscape, demographics, and life cycle needs of EPF members.

"With this initiative, the government strives to ensure that every EPF member can manage their finances with confidence and resilience in today's dynamic and challenging environment," the MoF added.

-- BERNAMA

Police hunting for suspect who delivered fake bomb to MOTAC

Police hunting for suspect who delivered fake bomb to MOTAC

Bernama

27/06/2024
The suspect who delivered a fake bomb package to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in Putrajaya on June 5. - File

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are hunting for an individual believed to be the suspect who delivered a fake bomb package to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in Putrajaya on June 5.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said a sketch of the man wearing a face mask was captured at the office of a delivery company in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, on the same day the package was sent to MOTAC.

He urged anyone who has seen the man, who was wearing a red shirt, jacket, and black head covering, to come forward to assist the police.

"Investigations show that the suspect carried out the package delivery process using another person's identity.

"The individual whose identity was used has confirmed that he did not go to the delivery office in Sungai Buloh and is unaware of any delivery transactions," he told a press conference at the Brickfields district police headquarters here today.

Information about the incident can be conveyed to the Putrajaya district police headquarters or the Kuala Lumpur Police hotline at 03-21159999.

On another matter, Rusdi said police have identified four locations in the capital city being used as prostitution dens offering cheap sexual services to customers.

"Kuala Lumpur police vow to eradicate places and activities of prostitution. I do not want to see street prostitution attracting people to stop by the roadside just to look at them.

"Police will take continuous action not only at those locations but also at other identified spots," he said.

He said 409 raids were conducted to combat prostitution activities in six districts here from January to June 23 this year.

From these operations, 1,691 individuals from various countries were arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution activities.

-- BERNAMA

US HANDS OVER THREE UPGRADED CN235S MARITIME SURVEILLANCE AIRCRAFT TO MALAYSIA

CN-235 yang diubah suai kepada pesawat rondaan maritim (MSA) itu dipertingkatkan lagi dengan kelengkapan seperti radar pengawasan maritim yang lebih kukuh dan canggih.- Gambar US Embassy Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) on Wednesday handed over three CN-235s aircraft, which have been converted into maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA), to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).


The handover marked the completion of the conversion programme.


The US Embassy in Malaysia in a statement said US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan and RMAF Chief Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan attended the ceremony at the Subang Air
Force Base.


“With all three aircraft converted and incorporated into Malaysia’s overall maritime domain awareness architecture, we know that Malaysia is better able to maintain vigilant watch over activities
within its Exclusive Economic Zones, and better postured to secure the maritime environment,” Kagan said.


The statement said the conversion programme, which began in 2018 and totalled approximately US$60 million under the Maritime Security Initiative, served as the first major US security grant programme in Malaysia.


According to the embassy, the CN-235s are now enhanced with maritime surveillance radars, electro-optical infrared turrets, beyond line-of-sight communications and roll-on/roll-off system
operator stations.


The aircraft are attached to Squadron 1 at Kuching Airbase in Sarawak, it added.


The statement confirmed that the US provided more than US$240 million in total security assistance from 2019 to 2023.


The US-Malaysia security cooperation includes eleven bilateral and five multilateral defence exercises –the most Malaysia has with any
country – which enhance Malaysian defence readiness, strengthen multinational relationships, and demonstrate US resolve to support
a free and open Indo-Pacific.

-- BERNAMA