Day: August 4, 2024

A former general manager of Lubuk Batu Regional Farmers’ Organisation (PPK) pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court, today, to a charge of criminal breach of trust (CBT), involving RM30,000 from the agency in 2019. Nurizah Noordin, 49, made the plea after the charge was read before Judge N. Priscilla Hemamalini. She is alleged to have committed a criminal breach of trust by cashing a Lubuk Batu PPK cheque, made out to Roslin Allias, worth RM30,000, for her personal use, at a bank in Jitra on Jan 30, 2019, at 3.30 pm. The charge was framed under Section 409 of

Over 1,000 visitors attended the Srikandi Carnival 2024, organised by the Alumni Association of Sekolah Tun Fatimah Johor Bahru , also known as Srikandi Tun Fatimah, here today. Srikandi Tun Fatimah president , Datin Zainon Sekor said that the main purpose of the inaugural event was to provide an opportunity for all members to engage in business and build networks in entrepreneurship. ‘With this carnival, we encourage members to do business and gain knowledge while having fun with various activities. It also helps to strengthen the bonds among members,’ she told Bernama after the programme’s launch by Srikandi Tun Fatimah’s

Angkatan Muda Harapan has hit out at Bersatu Youth (Armada) chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal for calling for a boycott of tonight’s ‘Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin’ rally at Axiata Arena. Its information chief Ammar Atan said the action showed Wan Ahmad Fayhsal’s hypocrisy, as his call to boycott the rally, which is in solidarity with the people of Palestine, was due to political differences. ‘As a person who upholds humanitarian principles and supports the liberation of Palestine, it is inappropriate for him to be closed-minded and display ‘asabiah’ (prejudice) on this issue. ‘He seems to believe that only his

Kotak Seni KB is stepping up its efforts to encourage the participation of Kelantan youth in collective arts activities, said its founder Nik Mohamad Izwan Nik Annuar. He said community movements were crucial for strengthening the state’s arts industry. ‘This collective approach involves group members working together to improve their living standards or achieve a common objective, regardless of their diverse backgrounds. ‘With their potential and skills in arts, young artists in Kelantan can express their creativity collectively,’ he told Bernama during the Festival Kesenian Rakyat Kelate 2024 at Pantai Irama here. Established in 2019, Kotak Seni KB is an

Operators of childcare centres are urged to ensure their caregivers undergo follow-up training to enhance their skills in infant and child care. Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad, said such training is essential to equip caregivers with the skills to tackle the evolving challenges in childcare. ‘We strongly encourage caregivers to participate in these courses as current challenges require updated approaches and skills. Regular follow-up training is essential,’ she said after officiating at the National Childcare and Caregivers Day 2024 closing ceremony here today. She also highlighted that these follow-up courses are vital to prevent