President Xi Jinping concludes three-day state visit to Malaysia

 President Xi Jinping concludes three-day state visit to Malaysia

17/04/2025 10:30 AM MYT

President Xi Jinping concludes three-day state visit to Malaysia

Chinese President Xi Jinping today departed for Cambodia after concluding a three-day state visit to Malaysia. - Bernama photo

SEPANG: Chinese President Xi Jinping today departed for Cambodia after completing a three-day state visit to Malaysia.

The Air China plane carrying Xi and his delegation departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 10.04 am.

The 1st Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Honorary) provided a guard of honour for Xi in conjunction with the farewell ceremony at the Bunga Raya Complex.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan were also present to bid farewell to the delegation.

The Chinese President's farewell ceremony was also enlivened with performances of traditional Malay, Chinese and Indian music by the Arjunasukma Academy from Gombak.

Adding to the atmosphere were the band performances from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Yu Hua, Kajang; Sekolah Seri Puteri, Cyberjaya; and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Central Band.

Various songs were performed, including local songs such as Rasa Sayang and Wau Bulan, Shake It Off, Setia, as well as traditional Dabus Dance performances.

President Xi began his state visit on Tuesday at the invitation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim.

This visit is Xi's second official visit to Malaysia in 12 years, following his first visit in 2013 which saw the two countries upgrade diplomatic relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Yesterday, Xi was given a state welcome, followed by a meeting with Sultan Ibrahim at the Istana Negara and attending a state banquet with His Majesty.

In a bilateral meeting at the Seri Perdana Complex on Wednesday, Anwar and Xi discussed efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest.

The two leaders also witnessed the exchange of 31 documents, including Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), agreements and notes of understanding between Malaysia and China. The ceremony was followed by an official banquet hosted by Anwar to celebrate Xi's visit.

The visit is part of the Chinese President's series of visits to three Southeast Asian countries, which has previously taken him to Vietnam. This is his first series of country visits this year.

As the ASEAN Chair and the Country Coordinator for ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations, Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between ASEAN and China through dialogue, mutual trust, and people-focused initiatives.

Malaysia and China established diplomatic relations on May 31, 1974 and commemorated the 50th anniversary of that achievement last year.

Since 2009, China has remained Malaysia's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years.

In 2024, total trade between the two countries will be worth RM484.12 billion, comprising 16.8 percent of Malaysia's total global trade of RM2.88 trillion.

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KL Tower temporarily closed starting tomorrow

 KL Tower temporarily closed starting tomorrow

16/04/2025 23:54 MYT

KL Tower temporarily closed starting tomorrow

The Kuala Lumpur Tower building will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow to allow time for new management to carry out maintenance and improvements for the safety and comfort of visitors. - File image/Wikipedia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Tower building will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow to give space to the new management to carry out maintenance and improvements for the safety and comfort of visitors.

The Ministry of Communications in a statement tonight announced that the reopening date of one of the tallest communications towers in the world will be announced through various media channels.

"The MADANI government, through the Ministry of Communications, insists that the Kuala Lumpur Tower belongs to the government.

"Starting April 1, 2025, the operation, management and maintenance of Menara Kuala Lumpur has been taken over by the company LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd (LSHSM)," according to the statement.

According to the statement, the occupation of the Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (MKLSB) company on the Menara KL site after March 31, 2025 is illegal.

In this regard, the Federal Land Commissioner has submitted two vacating notices to MKLSB via letters dated 3 and 9 April 2025.

"Therefore, any operations and transactions still carried out by MKLSB to date are without government permission," according to the statement.

On March 31, the Ministry of Communications, through its frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding the KL Tower management concession, announced that the acquisition of the concession involving KL Tower would not affect operations and employees at the communications tower.

The ministry was reported to have announced that negotiations with the new concessionaire, LSHSM, had outlined terms that would not affect its operations, which would continue as usual.

-- BERNAMA

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Two MoUs strengthen Malaysia-China cooperation in new technology and satellites

 Two MoUs strengthen Malaysia-China cooperation in new technology and satellites

17/04/2025 06:30 MYT

Two MoUs strengthen Malaysia-China cooperation in new technology and satellites

Anwar (right) and Xi Jinping (left) witness the MoU exchange ceremony between the governments of Malaysia and China - both countries represented by Chang Lih Kang (second, right) and Ouyang Yujing (second, left), on Wednesday. - Named Pictures

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China on Wednesday signed two important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in the field of emerging technologies and satellite navigation systems in conjunction with Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia which began Tuesday.

The first MoU involves Mutual Support for the Establishment of Joint Laboratories in the Field of Emerging Technologies, signed by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chang Lih Kang and the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing, witnessed by Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Xi.

According to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), the MoU aims to support research institutions, higher education institutions and enterprises in their efforts to establish joint laboratories to enhance high-impact technology collaboration.

The lab will focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, biotechnology, advanced materials technology, renewable energy, as well as other jointly identified emerging technologies.

"The signing of this MoU marks a strategic leap in Malaysia's efforts to strengthen the country's technology and innovation ecosystem," according to a MOSTI statement.

MOSTI informed that collaboration with China will open access to world-class expertise, accelerate technology transfer and strengthen the development of joint laboratories in high-impact fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology and renewable energy.

This initiative is in line with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) and the MADANI Government's policies which focus on innovation-based economic growth, high-value industries and the creation of highly skilled jobs for the people.

The second MoU involves cooperation between MOSTI and the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC) in the application of the BeiDou Global Navigation Satellite System (BDS).

This MoU aims to strengthen technical cooperation between the two countries in research, development and use of BDS-based technology and local Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in sectors such as agriculture, logistics, finance and manufacturing.

"This collaboration will open up opportunities for research institutions, universities and industry players to develop smart applications based on satellite data, particularly using the BDS system which is currently one of the world's leading global satellite navigation systems," according to MOSTI.

This strategic collaboration is seen as an important step in strengthening the local space technology ecosystem and accelerating the transfer of high-impact technology to Malaysia, in line with the country's aspirations towards a digital future.

MOSTI explained that these two MoUs complement the Agreement on Cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) signed on 4 Oct 2013 as well as the MoU on the Exchange of Expertise Programme in Science and Technology signed on 19 June 2024.

-- BERNAMA

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Video tular halang penjawat awam, penguat kuasa MBI lapor polis

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17/04/2025 

Ketua Polis Daerah Ipoh ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad berkata pihaknya menerima satu laporan daripada seorang anggota penguat kuasa MBI iaitu lelaki berusia 40 tahun pada 6.43 petang tadi berkaitan kejadian terbabit. 

IPOH: Polis sedang menyiasat kejadian kekecohan yang berlaku ketika anggota penguat kuasa Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI) sedang menjalankan penguatkuasaan di sebuah restoran di Menglembu hari ini, seperti yang tular menerusi media sosial.

Ketua Polis Daerah Ipoh ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad berkata pihaknya menerima satu laporan daripada seorang anggota penguat kuasa MBI iaitu lelaki berusia 40 tahun pada 6.43 petang tadi berkaitan kejadian terbabit.

"Siasatan awal mendapati semasa pengadu bersama pasukan penguat kuasa sedang menjalankan tugas sitaan kerusi dan meja berdasarkan aduan daripada Jabatan Kesihatan MBI, telah berlaku provokasi oleh seorang daripada pekerja restoran berkenaan.

"Suspek bertindak mengeluarkan kata-kata kesat serta cuba menghalang anggota penguat kuasa daripada menjalankan tugas rasmi. Pengadu turut memaklumkan bahawa seorang daripada anggota penguat kuasa telah ditumbuk oleh individu terbabit," katanya dalam kenyataan malam ini.

Beliau berkata pihaknya sedang merakam keterangan daripada saksi bagi membantu siasatan yang dijalankan mengikut Seksyen 353/186 Kanun Keseksaan dan Seksyen 14 Akta Kesalahan-Kesalahan Kecil 1955.

Abang Zainal meminta orang ramai yang mempunyai maklumat berkaitan kejadian tampil memberikan keterangan kepada pegawai penyiasat, Inspektor Sheikh Fateeha Iman menerusi talian 010-290 8095 atau hadir ke balai polis berhampiran.

Terdahulu tular satu video berdurasi 5 minit 57 saat yang dimuat naik oleh seorang pemilik akaun Facebook memaparkan sekumpulan penguat kuasa menyerbu sebuah premis dipercayai sebuah restoran.

Video itu turut memaparkan seorang wanita pengsan dan berlaku pertelingkahan antara penguat kuasa dan beberapa individu di lokasi terbabit.

-- BERNAMA

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Visual iklan cetus reaksi negatif pengguna telah dikeluarkan - Prasarana

 Visual iklan cetus reaksi negatif pengguna telah dikeluarkan - Prasarana

Bernama

16/04/2025 15:50 MYT

Visual iklan cetus reaksi negatif pengguna telah dikeluarkan - Prasarana

Prasarana menurunkan iklan di tren Laluan Ampang/Sri Petaling selepas menerima maklum balas orang ramai.

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana), pengendali utama perkhidmatan rel dan bas di Lembah Klang, telah mengeluarkan (menurunkan) sebuah visual iklan yang dipaparkan pada tren perkhidmatan Laluan Ampang/Sri Petaling selepas menerima maklum balas orang ramai.

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Prasarana menurunkan iklan di tren Laluan Ampang/Sri Petaling selepas menerima maklum balas orang ramai.

Iklan tersebut mempromosikan produk penjagaan diri dan telah melalui semakan sensitiviti sebelum dipaparkan.

Prasarana akan memperketat proses semakan iklan untuk mengelakkan isu sensitif di masa hadapan.

Menurut kenyataan Prasarana hari ini, iklan terbabit yang mempromosikan produk penjagaan diri telah mengundang pelbagai reaksi, meskipun kandungan asalnya bertujuan menggambarkan situasi harian pelbagai latar belakang rakyat Malaysia dalam menggunakan pengangkutan awam.

Kenyataan itu memaklumkan iklan berkenaan bertujuan memaparkan kepentingan penggunaan produk penjagaan diri dan tidak menyasarkan mana-mana individu atau komuniti tertentu.

"Ia juga telah melalui proses yang sewajarnya, termasuk semakan oleh pihak dalaman dan luaran, merangkumi aspek-aspek seperti sensitiviti kaum, agama dan sosial, sebelum visual dicetak dan dipaparkan.

"Bagaimanapun, visual iklan telah dikeluarkan daripada tren perkhidmatan Laluan Ampang/Sri Petaling setelah menerima maklum balas daripada pengguna," menurut kenyataan itu.

Sebagai pengendali pengangkutan awam yang bertanggungjawab, Prasarana menjelaskan pihaknya mengambil iktibar insiden itu dan akan memperketat proses semakan bagi memastikan visual daripada pengiklan tidak akan menimbulkan isu sensitif kepada orang ramai.

"Prasarana menghargai maklum balas dan pandangan masyarakat terutamanya apabila ia boleh disalah tafsir sebagai suatu bentuk sasaran kepada individu atau komuniti tertentu.

"Kami mengucapkan terima kasih atas sokongan dan keprihatinan orang ramai yang berterusan terhadap penggunaan pengangkutan awam," menurut kenyataan itu.

Baru-baru ini, beberapa pengguna media sosial meminta Prasarana menjelaskan tindakan mereka memaparkan sebuah iklan yang didakwa tidak menjaga sensitiviti kaum dan agama kerana memperlihatkan simbol keagamaan dalam kandungan iklan berkenaan.

-- BERNAMA

Immigration detains 31 foreigners after raiding two entertainment centres in the capital

Immigration detains 31 foreigners after raiding two entertainment centres in the capital

16/04/2025 19:28 MYT

Immigration detains 31 foreigners after raiding two entertainment centres in the capital

PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department arrested 31 foreigners suspected of committing various immigration-related offences after raiding two entertainment centres on Jalan Klang Lama here, yesterday.

Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban in a statement today said they consisted of 14 Thai nationals, seven Laotians and Vietnamese nationals, two Bangladeshis and one Singaporean, aged 23 to 35 years old.

He said 26 of the foreigners detained were women, and among the offences detected were no identification documents, overstaying, misuse of permits and other offences that violated the Immigration Act 1959 and the Immigration Act 1963.

"Based on the results of the intelligence conducted over three days, it was found that this entertainment centre has been operating for the past two years," he said, adding that the entertainment centre's modus operandi was to allow the presence of foreign women as customer servers in every business activity from 3pm to 2am.

In addition, 38 local individuals were also detained in the raid to assist with investigations.

Zakaria said that during the raid, the foreign woman was found absent-mindedly serving customers at the entertainment centre.

All foreign detainees are currently being held at the Bukit Jalil Immigration Depot for further investigation and action.

-- BERNAMA

Johor records RM27.4 billion in investments in first quarter of 2025

 Johor records RM27.4 billion in investments in first quarter of 2025

16/04/2025 

Johor records RM27.4 billion in investments in first quarter of 2025

Johor has recorded investments totaling RM27.4 billion for the first quarter of 2025. - Facebook HRH Crown Prince of Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor has recorded investments totaling RM27.4 billion for the first quarter of 2025, driven mainly by the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as well as various other initiatives in attracting investments to the state.

The Acting Sultan of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, through a post on Facebook, said that the achievement proves the determination of all parties in making Johor a major investment destination in the region.

His Majesty also stressed his commitment to ensuring that the level of education in the state of Johor continues to be improved in line with the aspirations of the people and the state for comprehensive progress.

"I have stressed since being appointed as the Regent Sultan of Johor that education is a priority.

"The State Government has allocated RM55 million to improve the education system in Johor," said His Majesty.

In terms of disaster management, His Majesty also emphasized the need to accelerate the implementation of flood mitigation projects which were originally scheduled to be completed in 2029.

"I have ordered that this project be accelerated and completed no later than 2027," his Majesty said.

Tunku Mahkota Ismail said that the state's infrastructure is always a priority, in addition to efforts to improve the education, economy and quality of life of the people of Johor to ensure that the state continues to progress and be competitive.

His Majesty also expressed his appreciation to all parties involved in the state's development.

"I would like to congratulate the Menteri Besar of Johor, Dato' Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the Johor State Government, the private sector and all those involved for their positive efforts and implementation of initiatives that are in line with efforts to further elevate the State of Johor in various aspects," said his Majesty.

Malaysia-China sign 31 MoUs, exchange notes in strategic sectors

 Xi's visit: Malaysia-China sign 31 MoUs, exchange notes in strategic sectors

16/04/2025 20:01 MYT

Xi's visit: Malaysia-China sign 31 MoUs, exchange notes in strategic sectors

Wang Yi also signed an agreement between the two countries with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on visa exemption for ordinary passport holders and public affairs. - Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday witnessed 31 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and exchanges of notes involving ministries and agencies of both countries.

Among the MoUs that are in the spotlight is that between Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and his counterpart Wang Yi, which also touches on cooperation in the Global Security Initiative (GDI).

The two ministers signed an MoU and exchange of notes to strengthen cooperation and promote the implementation of the GDI, in addition to an exchange of notes for the establishment of the Foreign and Defence Cooperation Dialogue.

Meanwhile, Wang Yi also signed an agreement between the two countries with the Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, on visa exemptions for ordinary passport holders and public affairs.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, together with his counterpart, Wang Wentao, will sign MoUs, among others to increase cooperation in services and trade; as well as upgrade the 'Two Countries, Twin Parks' (Malaysia–China Kuantan Industrial Park and China–Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park).

Apart from that, they also signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in standardization.

Meanwhile, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook signed an MoU with Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing, on strengthening cooperation in the rail sector.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil also signed an MoU with China Media Group (CMG) President and Editor-in-Chief Shen Hai regarding strengthening cooperation in the media and information sectors.

Earlier today, Xi Jinping was given a state welcome at the Istana Negara in conjunction with a three-day state visit starting Tuesday at the invitation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim.

Sultan Ibrahim welcomed Xi's arrival at 10.30 am.

Also present, apart from the Prime Minister and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, were both Deputy Prime Ministers, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, as well as Cabinet Ministers.

Xi and his delegation were also welcomed and honoured at the State Banquet, departing with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Main Dining Hall.

This visit marks Xi's second official visit to Malaysia in 12 years, following the last visit in 2013 which saw the two countries upgrade diplomatic relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Wisma Putra in a previous statement announced that Xi, accompanied by Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials, is also scheduled to meet with Anwar this evening, to discuss bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional and international issues of common interest.

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar

 Ringgit closes higher against US dollar

16/04/2025 20:00 MYT

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Ringgit closes higher against US dollar

At 6pm, the ringgit rose to 4.4085/4136 against the US dollar's 4.4100/4155 at Tuesday's close. - Photo courtesy/Astro AWANI

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, supported by the weakness of the United States (US) currency in an environment of uncertainty due to the trade war and tensions over US tariffs, said an analyst.

At 6pm, the ringgit rose to 4.4085/4136 against the US dollar at 4.4100/4155 at Tuesday's close.

SPI Asset Management Managing Partner Stephen Innes said traders continued to bet on the strength of the US dollar as they remained skeptical about the White House's strategy for handling the trade war and tariff uncertainty.

"The direction of this trade war is unclear...no end in sight at this time. This is creating uncertainty for US assets and the US dollar is bearing the brunt of it," he told Bernama .

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd Head of Economics and Social Finance Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said traders were no longer turning to safe haven currencies despite continued uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariff policies.

"In addition, the US Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.74 to 99.479 points as all six components rose significantly against the US dollar," he said.

On Asian currencies, Innes said that local currencies are tracking the Chinese yuan with markets focused on the People's Bank of China's daily setting for any indication that Beijing might use the currency as a tool in the face of trade tensions.

"This has put pressure on the ringgit today as investors in the region remain wary of the gradual depreciation of the yuan, fearing it could trigger a chain reaction of competitive devaluation," he said.

At the close, the ringgit traded lower against a basket of major currencies.

The local unit fell against the euro to 5.0072/0129 from 4.9996/5.0059 at Tuesday's close, weakened against the Japanese yen to 3.0861/0898 from 3.0852/0895 yesterday and eased against the British pound to 5.8488/8554 from 5.8366/8439 previously.

Meanwhile, the ringgit traded mixed against ASEAN currencies.

It rose against the Indonesian rupiah to 261.8/262.2 from 262.0/262.5 at Tuesday's close and was unchanged against the Philippine peso at 7.76/7.78.

However, the ringgit fell against the Singapore dollar to 3.3537/3578 from 3.3498/3545 and weakened against the Thai baht to 13.2547/2773 from 13.1461/1708 previously.

Diamond dealer arrested in US$2 billion banking fraud case

Diamond dealer arrested in US$2 billion banking fraud case

Diamond dealer arrested in US$2 billion banking fraud case

Choksi, 65, was arrested last Saturday and is currently undergoing cancer treatment. 

NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS: Indian-born diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has been arrested by authorities in Antwerp, Belgium, in connection with a banking fraud case worth nearly US$2 billion, his lawyer Vijay Aggarwal said on Tuesday.

Choksi, 65, was arrested last Saturday and is currently undergoing cancer treatment, the German News Agency (dpa) reported.

Choksi's defense attorney requested that his client be temporarily released to allow Choksi to defend himself against extradition outside of the lockup, arguing that Choksi was not at risk of flight.

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that Choksi and his nephew, Nirav Modi, fraudulently obtained loans from Punjab National Bank (PNB), a state-owned bank.

The high-profile scandal came to light in 2018, when authorities detected unauthorized fund transfers worth about US$1.8 billion at one of PNB's branches in Mumbai.

The funds involved are believed to have been channeled overseas through other financial institutions, with the assistance of several PNB internal staff who allegedly conspired to facilitate Choksi and Modi's fake loan transactions.

Modi was arrested in London in 2019 and remains in a British prison, awaiting the outcome of an extradition request by Indian authorities.

According to local Indian media, Choksi is believed to be hiding in the Caribbean and with his family in Antwerp, the world's diamond trading hub, since the scandal broke.

However, the extradition status of the two suspects to India is still unclear.

Choksi's lawyers are expected to challenge the extradition on the grounds of a "politically motivated case" and also raise the issue of inhumane detention conditions in Indian prisons.

-- BERNAMA

Sin Chew Daily today apologised for the mistake of displaying a picture of the Jalur Gemilang without the crescent moon

 

PETALING JAYA – Chinese-language newspaper, Sin Chew Daily today apologised for the mistake of displaying a picture of the Jalur Gemilang without the crescent moon in its newspaper recently.

Sin Chew said in a statement that the incomplete Jalur Gemilang illustration on the front page of the newspaper was due to an unintentional technical error.

"We are deeply sorry and disappointed by the error. On behalf of all the staff at Sin Chew Daily, we extend our deepest apologies to all Malaysians."

"Immediate amendments have been made to the digital version of the illustration. The amended and improved illustration will be republished tomorrow in the print version of our newspaper," he said.

Earlier, it went viral on social media that the illustration of the Jalur Gemilang placed next to the Chinese flag was incomplete without the crescent moon.

The mistake caused outrage among Malaysians, who described the newspaper as insensitive.

Wanita menari separuh bogel cemar imej Batu Feringghi

 Wanita menari separuh bogel cemar imej Batu Feringghi

16 April 2025, 11:08am

Tangkap layar video tular memaparkan gadis dengan tarian separuh bogel dan mencolok mata, dipercayai berlaku ketika sambutan Pesta Songkran di Batu Feringghi. Foto tular

GEORGE TOWN: Kariah Masjid Jamek Ar-Rahman, Batu Feringghi, di sini, kesal dengan video tular memaparkan beberapa wanita menari separuh bogel dan mencolok mata dipercayai ketika Pesta Songkran, baru-baru ini.

Pengerusinya Ismail Din berkata, pihaknya menerima maklumat mengenai video kejadian berkenaan didakwa berlaku di Batu Feringghi apabila tular di media sosial pada Ahad lalu.

“Kami hanya tahu mengenainya selepas video berkenaan tular, yang memaparkan aktiviti tarian separuh bogel, mencolok mata oleh beberapa wanita di tingkat atas sebuah restoran.

“Ia jelas sekali menunjukkan aktiviti tidak senonoh dan menjelekkan,” katanya ketika dihubungi, di sini, hari ini.

Katanya, penganjuran aktiviti berkenaan adalah amat tidak bermoral dan pihaknya mengutuk sekeras-kerasnya perbuatan itu kerana tidak sensitif dan mencemar imej pantai Batu Feringghi yang menjadi tumpuan awam.

“Kami menyarankan pihak berkuasa yang terbabit melihat dengan lebih teliti permohonan permit sebelum memberi kebenaran bagi mengelakkan aktiviti seperti ini berulang di masa hadapan kerana menggugat sensitiviti masyarakat Islam di sini,” katanya.

Terdahulu, tular video berdurasi 37 saat itu memaparkan beberapa wanita berpakaian mencolok mata menari di restoran terbabit.

Ia mendapat pelbagai reaksi warganet berikutan lokasi penganjuran aktiviti itu yang terletak kira-kira 50 meter daripada masjid.

The ringgit started trading on Wednesday almost flat against the United States (US) dollar

 Ringgit opens almost flat as US dollar index rises

16/04/2025 09:15 MYT

Ringgit opens almost flat as US dollar index rises

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit started trading on Wednesday almost flat against the United States (US) dollar amid a small increase in the US Dollar Index (DXY) to 100.215 points after remaining below the 100 point level in the previous few days.

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd Chief Economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the situation was driven by cautious market sentiment following continued uncertainty over US tariff policies.

As of 8 am this morning, the ringgit is at 4.4100/4200 against the US dollar, compared to Tuesday's close of 4.4100/4155.

He said the direction of the US tariff policy was still unclear with no clear indication of whether China would bow to US pressure to begin negotiations in the current trade war scenario.

"The negative performance of US equity futures also points to the potential for weaker corporate earnings in the future, likely due to the impact of tariffs on China.

"Given the stronger DXY, the US dollar-ringgit pair is expected to trade in the range of 4.41 to 4.42 today," he told Bernama.

Meanwhile, the ringgit traded stronger against other major currencies, including rising against the euro to 4.9815/9928 from 4.9996/5.0059 yesterday.

The ringgit also rose against the Japanese yen to 3.0818/0890 from 3.0852/0895 and rose against the British pound to 5.8353/8485 from 5.8366/8439.

Against ASEAN currencies, the ringgit is trading mixed.

It strengthened against the Singapore dollar to 3.3455/3536 from 3.3498/3545 previously but weakened against the Thai baht to 13.1815/2201 from 13.1461/1708.

The ringgit was almost unchanged against the rupiah at 262.0/262.7 from 262.0/262.5 and depreciated slightly against the Philippine peso at 7.76/7.79 from 7.76/7.78.

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BEHIND THE SCENES - BLOOD BROTHERS: BARA NAGA | Collects RM21 Million In 4 Days

 

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Blood Brothers: Bara Naga ialah filem debaran aksi Malaysia 2025 arahan Syafiq Yusof dan Abhilash Chandra. Ia dibintangi oleh Sharnaaz Ahmad, Syafiq Kyle, Shukri Yahaya, Amelia Henderson, Syazwan Zulkifly, Wan Hanafi Su dan Zamarul Hisham. Ia mengisahkan tentang sekumpulan lelaki yang rapat bekerja dalam organisasi 'keselamatan elit' yang menyediakan perlindungan untuk orang berpengaruh dan ketua jenayah telah diuji apabila berlaku pengkhianatan dalam persaudaraan mereka. 

Filem ini mula ditayangkan di pawagam seluruh Malaysia bermula 10 April 2025.

Filem ini telah menerima respons yang positif daripada penonton yang memuji sinematografi, koreografi babak aksi, plot dan lakonan (terutamanya Sharnaaz Ahmad, Syafiq Kyle, Shukri Yahaya dan Syazwan Zulkifli).

PLOT

Ariff merupakan seorang pengawal peribadi yang setia tetapi dituduh mengkhianati Dato Zul, individu yang pernah membelanya. Demi membersihkan namanya, Ariff terpaksa meminta pertolongan abang kandungnya yang telah lama terpisah, Jaki.

Namun, perjalanan Ariff bukan mudah. Dia kini diburu oleh sahabat baiknya sendiri, Ghaz, ketua pasukan pengawal peribadi elit yang suatu ketika dahulu dianggapnya sebagai Blood Brothers. Konflik ini bukan sekadar pertempuran fizikal, tetapi juga peperangan emosi, kepercayaan, dan kesetiaan. Dalam dunia yang penuh tipu daya, siapakah yang akan bertahan hingga ke akhirnya?

PELAKON

• Sharnaaz Ahmad sebagai Ghazwan Sazali "Ghaz", ketua pengawal peribadi organisasi Naga yang dibela oleh Dato Zul dan suami Sheila.
• Syafiq Kyle sebagai Ariff Anwari, pengawal peribadi termuda yang setia kepada Ghaz dan Dato Zul dan adik kepada Jaki.
• Shukri Yahaya sebagai Fadlan, anak lelaki kepada Dato Zul.
• Amelia Henderson sebagai Sheila Zulkarnain, anak perempuan Dato Zul dan isteri Ghaz.
• Syazwan Zulkifly sebagai Zaki Anwari "Jaki", abang kepada Ariff yang mempunyai tabiat berjudi di usia remaja namun berubah hidup dengan kerja sebagai penyiasat persendirian dan juga bapa tunggal.
• Wan Hanafi Su sebagai Dato Zulkarnain "Zul", ketua organisasi Naga.
• Zamarul Hisham sebagai DSP Adlin, pegawai polis yang menyiasat organisasi Naga.
• Andy Teh sebagai Pablo
• Irfan Zaini sebagai Malik
• Amir Nafis sebagai Amir
• Razib Salimin sebagai Sham, pengawal peribadi senior kepada Ghaz.
• Ray Dapdap sebagai Bos Sam
• Hushairy Hussein sebagai Ayah Mus
• Tracie Sinidol sebagai Mira, jururawat dan teman wanita Ariff.
• Dini Schatzmann sebagai Daniel, bekas teman lelaki Sheila.
• Mikael Noah sebagai Adi, anak tunggal Jaki.
• Ayam Fared sebagai Ayam, pembantu firma PI milik Jaki.
• Chris Tong sebagai Madam Rita
• Jovi Heng sebagai Bos Johnny

Lelaki bebas sabitan edar 10kg dadah - Mahkamah Persekutuan

Lelaki bebas sabitan edar 10kg dadah - Mahkamah Persekutuan

Bernama

15/04/2025 

Lelaki bebas sabitan edar 10kg dadah - Mahkamah Persekutuan

Panel tiga hakim benarkan rayuan akhir Mohd Khairul Azwan Zakaria, bagi mengetepikan sabitan dan hukuman penjara serta sebatan yang dikenakan terhadapnya. - Gambar hiasan/Adobe Stock

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Persekutuan hari ini melepas dan membebaskan seorang bekas operator eskalator daripada tuduhan mengedar hampir 10 kilogram (kg) dadah yang ditemui dalam sebuah kereta pada 2019.

Panel tiga hakim yang diketuai oleh Ketua Hakim Negara Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat membenarkan rayuan akhir Mohd Khairul Azwan Zakaria, 38, bagi mengetepikan sabitan dan hukuman penjara serta sebatan yang dikenakan terhadapnya.

"Kami mendapati terdapat merit dalam rayuan ini. Sabitan dan hukuman adalah dibatalkan. Perayu dilepas dan dibebaskan," kata Tengku Maimun.

Dua lagi hakim yang turut bersidang ialah Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan, Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang dan Datuk Hanipah Farikullah.

Pada 20 Jun 2019, Mohd Khairul bersama seorang lagi tertuduh, Bhahira Fakri, 44, yang bekerja sebagai penarik kereta, didakwa mengedar 9.6kg heroin dan 115.5 gram Monoasetilmorfin yang ditemui dalam kereta jenis Honda Accord yang diparkir di hadapan sebuah restoran di Publika, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur.

Kedua-dua mereka disabitkan bersalah oleh Mahkamah Tinggi pada Februari 2023 dan dijatuhi hukuman penjara 30 tahun serta 15 sebatan.

Sabitan tersebut kemudian dikekalkan oleh Mahkamah Rayuan. Namun, hanya Mohd Khairul yang mengemukakan rayuan ke Mahkamah Persekutuan, manakala Bhahira tidak berbuat demikian.

Dalam prosiding hari ini, peguam bela Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik yang mewakili Mohd Khairul berhujah bahawa pihak pendakwaan gagal mengemukakan pemilik kenderaan terbabit sebagai saksi, iaitu adik ipar anak guamnya.

Beliau berkata kegagalan tersebut serta kegagalan menyerahkan kenyataan saksi kepada pihak pembelaan menyebabkan berlaku prejudis terhadap pembelaan anak guamnya.

Hisyam yang dibantu oleh peguam Low Wei Loke turut memaklumkan anak guamnya terpaksa menutup kes pembelaan tanpa keterangan penting daripada saksi tersebut.

Sementara itu, Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Mohd Fuad Abdul Aziz memohon agar sabitan terhadap tertuduh dikekalkan dengan alasan kegagalan memanggil saksi berkenaan tidak menjejaskan keseluruhan kes pendakwaan.

Namun demikian, Mahkamah Persekutuan sebulat suara membenarkan rayuan dan membebaskan Mohd Khairul daripada tuduhan tersebut.

- BERNAMA

FINAS advises film industry to penetrate Asian market before eyeing Oscars

 

KUALA LUMPUR: The local film industry is advised to focus on the Asian market first before targeting the international stage such as winning the Oscars.

Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS), Datuk Hans Isaac, said that although the dream of winning an award at the Academy Awards was a noble goal, a phased approach needed to be taken by taking advantage of the regional market first.

"We always talk about the Oscars, aiming for the Oscars... but (in) my opinion, try to penetrate the Asian market first. We try to win (awards) at the Asian level, (penetrate) the Asian market, then only look at the Oscars," he said when met at Wisma Bernama, here today.

Hans said it was more practical to strengthen its position among audiences in Southeast Asia and Asia in general before moving further onto the global stage.

"We want to go straight to the Oscars... I think this is a bit difficult right now. There needs to be a process," he said.

Meanwhile, regarding his appointment as Chairman of FINAS, Hans expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in him by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and promised to give his best for the benefit of the country's arts industry.

"I hope that at least five or six major issues in the creative industry can be resolved within two to three years," he said.

-- BERNAMA

PM Anwar welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping who has arrived in Malaysia for a three-day state visit

  

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Malaysia today for a three-day state visit at the invitation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim. 

This visit marks Xi's second official visit to Malaysia in 12 years, after the last visit in 2013. 

The special plane carrying the president landed at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 6.30pm. 

Present to welcome his arrival and delegation were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing

Presiden China Xi Jinping tiba di Malaysia pada Selasa untuk mengadakan lawatan negara selama tiga hari atas jemputan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.

Lawatan kali ini menandakan kunjungan rasmi kedua Jinping ke Malaysia dalam tempoh 12 tahun, selepas kunjungan terakhir… pic.twitter.com/sDItH5hbdz

— Astro AWANI (@501Awani) April 15, 2025

Rock Queen Ella to rock the Resorts World Genting in a concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her iconic album, Ella USA!

 

Ella to rock the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting in an incredible concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her iconic album, Ella USA! 

🗓️ 17.5.2025
⏰ 8PM
📍Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting

MyTicket.Asia Group CEO Dirk Sass With Ella 

Don’t miss the chance to see Ella perform iconic songs from Ella USA, a masterpiece in Malaysian music history, along with a collection of hit songs that have captivated millions of fans across Asia. 

From Sembilu to Standing in the Eyes of the World, the night is set to be a historic moment!

🎟️ Tickets go on sale on 24.1.2025, 12 noon at rwgenting.com 

Make sure you’re part of this epic experience!✨

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China's President Xi Jinping arrives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a state visit.