Day: July 14, 2024

TELUPID, The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) through the Federal Agricultural Marketing Board (FAMA) continues to work with local authorities to transform the operation of Tamu Market while retaining its unique identity. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the Tamu Market is a weekly market in Sabah and Sarawak that sells agricultural products. Although the market has been upgraded, it still maintains the local culture by promoting the products of local entrepreneurs, he said. He said FAMA has upgraded six Tamu markets, such as the one at Sook Keningau in 2017, Dataran Tomborungus

ALOR SETAR, Follow-up actions must be taken to identify rural infrastructure projects that have yet to be repaired following the debris flow disaster and these should be submitted to the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), said Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang, Rubiah, in urging the related parties to take action, said the ministry is aware of complaints regarding this issue and is prepared to investigate and reconsider any proposals or applications for necessary actions. ‘We do not deny that the floods have significantly impacted lives and infrastructure, sometimes affecting emotions as well. The ministry consistently pays attention to

SERDANG, FGV Holdings Bhd has launched its enhanced Sustainability Framework to contribute towards the country’s efforts in transforming the palm oil industry and, ultimately, to the nation’s overall sustainability goals. The enhanced Sustainability Framework builds upon FGV’s existing sustainability commitments and comprises five pillars: Economic Growth, Governance, Social, Environment, and Innovation and Technology. ‘The framework is a testament to the company’s dedication to inclusive economic growth, social responsibility and environmental protection. ‘We believe that working together can positively impact the palm oil industry and related sectors and drive momentum to build a better future for the community and the country,’

KANGAR, The practice of requiring new university students to undergo health screenings including HIV testing has been in place for some time, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. He said it is a standard procedure for students to submit medical reports when enrolling at institutions of higher learning (IPT) in the country. “This has already been done before but this time it has been publicised, perhaps due to discussions at the parliamentary level asking about the numbers and so on. “The process involved is from a medical standpoint; medical reports for students entering university are all