Day: July 13, 2024

MACHANG, The Auditor General’s Report (LKAN) on the process of procurement of littoral combat ships (LCS) which is said to be at a low level refers to the previous construction status and not the latest. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the construction of the LCS resumed as soon as the Unity Government took over the reins of government, even launching the first LCS ship into the water for testing on May 23. “The construction of the first LCS so far is according to the schedule and planning set by the government,” he told reporters after officiating the

BANGKOK, Malaysia is willing to share its experience with Thailand on trade regulation in the franchise industry, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. Ewon said as the Minister responsible for franchising, the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) is ready to share his experience, especially in terms of legislation in the franchise sector. “I had the opportunity to discuss with the counterpart of the Thai Trade Minister Phumtham Vejjayachai and was informed that in Thailand there is no specific legislation or governing law for the franchise sector. “Therefore, I informed Phumtham that Malaysia has the respective

SERDANG, The Felda Robotic Challenge 2024 (FRC) was held today to help hone the creativity and technical skills of the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) youth, in line with the government’s desire to empower all sectors with digital skills to maintain competitiveness. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the competition was part of the Felda Digital Maker Hub – Coding and Robotics initiative in collaboration with the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) which supports digital education among students and teachers. “The impact of this competition was very positive, especially in expanding access to digital education, thus increasing our students’ knowledge and

KOTA BHARU, The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) today launched a community-based organisation (CBO) directory in Tumpat to assist targeted groups within the local community in need of help. Its secretary-general, Datuk Dr Maziah Che Yusoff, said that this directory would serve as a reference document for appointed CBO leaders to expedite actions. “This effort aims to stem the rise in cases affecting targeted groups such as children, persons with disabilities (PwD), senior citizens and victims of domestic violence. “It is based on the principle that protecting and ensuring the safety and welfare of these groups is a

SERDANG, The organisation of the three-day Felda Settlers’ Day 2024 (HPF 2024), which ends tomorrow, is seen as a platform for the larger Felda family to strengthen their brotherhood. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that organising such a large-scale event would also allow Felda (Federal Land Development Authority) folks to take advantage of the opportunities offered throughout the three-day duration of the HPF 2024 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) here. “I hope the HPF 2024 can give an understanding of brotherhood and friendship among all Felda schemes and plans so that they will get to know each