Day: July 28, 2024

NILAI, The Negeri Sembilan government is targeting a sales revenue of RM7 million at the Negeri Sembilan Fest (NS Fest) 2024 for eight days starting yesterday at Dataran Nilai here compared to the RM3.6 million recorded last year. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun is optimistic that the target can be achieved through various interesting activities planned throughout the programme with about 250 stalls offering food products, handicrafts and promotions. “This is the third year of organising NS Fest and every year there is definitely added value to this programme. Last year we managed to attract 500,000 visitors in four

KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) hopes that the National Defence University (UPNM) will ensure an incident such as the death of navy cadet Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain does not recur in future. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said although the university does not fall under the ministry’s jurisdiction, however, UPNM is responsible for producing military and civilian graduates for the needs of the country’s defence. “UPNM as a military university is where we send cadets to ensure the needs of the Malaysian Armed Forces,’ he said. ‘The UPNM campus is located in our area and its vision

KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Defence will investigate claims about the presence of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship in the South China Sea, particularly in the area around Beting Patinggi Ali, Sarawak. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said this was to ensure if the foreign ship was anchored there or just passing through. “Patrols are conducted by the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency. The waters of the Strait of Melaka and the South China Sea are free-flow waters. It is a threat to our sovereignty if the ship anchors there.” ‘If it was

SUNGKAI, The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) constantly monitors the safety of students still in Bangladesh through cooperation with Wisma Putra. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said that according to Wisma Putra, approximately 40 students from higher education institutions (IPTs) are among the Malaysians remaining in Bangladesh. “I understand that those (Malaysians) in Bangladesh include some working in specific sectors, not many but they are professionals. “There are also students who feel that they are not disturbed by the situation there, but their numbers are small,” he told reporters after launching the Tanjong Malim UMNO division meeting here

ALOR SETAR, The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has warned the public against using illegal rental vehicle services, especially those operating in Langkawi. JPJ director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli said using unlicensed rental vehicles could pose risks because users are not covered by insurance in case of any incidents. ‘We know that Langkawi is accustomed to rental vehicles…we have to take action because it’s unfair to vehicle owners who go through the proper channels to obtain licences or permits,’ he said when asked to comment on newspaper reports about the over 1,000 unlicensed rental vehicles, especially cars, in Langkawi. Aedy Fadly said