Day: July 11, 2024

IPOH, It is not necessary to clear government land before applying for a Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL) for agricultural activities, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad. He emphasised that clearing government land without permission is an offence. ‘If anyone suggests that you must clear the land first and then apply for the TOL with the Land Office, that is incorrect. The correct procedure is to apply for the TOL before clearing the land,” he said during the question and answer session at the state assembly sitting here today. He said this in reply to a question from Noor Azman

IPOH, A supermarket in Teluk Intan is facing action from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) after refusing to sell subsidised cooking oil to customers. Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said a raid conducted on the supermarket yesterday resulted in the seizure of 388 kg of cooking oil packets that were initially kept hidden. ‘This move was in response to information and complaints from the public alleging that the seller was hoarding cooking oil and refusing to sell it when asked. ‘An inspection was carried out via Ops Samar to confirm the validity of the complaints.

KUALA LUMPUR, The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) welcomes the proactive actions of Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong to carry out an independent audit of Human Resources Development Bhd (HRD Corp). PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, in a statement, said that it proved Sim kept his promise not to hide any truth, and described it as the right move in restoring the public’s trust in the government’s Company Limited by Guarantee (CLBG). ‘Although the issues reported by the PAC and Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) occurred before Sim became the Human Resources Minister, his willingness to appoint an independent audit

AMSTERDAM, This randomized, controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary IVF center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Between January 2023 and June 2023, 120 women were randomized. Eligible women were aged 18-37 years with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). After providing written informed consent, participants were randomized (1:1) to undergo CAPA-IVM with or without FSH-priming. Participants in the FSH-priming group received two days of recombinant FSH (rFSH) injections before oocyte pick-up; no rFSH was given in the non-FSH group. All retrieved cumulus oocyte complexes underwent biphasic in vitro maturation (CAPA-IVM). Matured oocytes underwent fertilization through ICSI procedure, and were cultured to

KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Communications is scheduled to table the proposal to enact a new act or amend existing laws to address cyberbullying at the Cabinet meeting tomorrow. Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it is part of the ministry’s effort to make social media platforms safer for users. ‘We will inform the Cabinet meeting tomorrow about the actions that can be taken now, either by enacting a new act or amending the existing laws. ‘The current Parliament session will run for about another week, so we have time if the Cabinet feels there is a need (to present a bill)