Day: August 6, 2024

GUA MUSANG, The Sri Tanjong ferry, which has been in operation for 20 years, transporting passengers and vehicles from Pengkalan Kubor, Kelantan to Takbai, Thailand, will be replaced with a new ferry expected to commence operations early next year. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan announced that the new ferry, owned by the Public Works Department (PWD), will cost RM8 million to replace the existing one, marking its first replacement since its inception. ‘It’s rare to hear of the PWD being involved with ferries, but the owner of this ferry is indeed the PWD. This is a significant update,

KUALA LUMPUR, Police have confirmed receiving a report regarding an article published by an online news portal today claiming there will be a transfer of senior Bukit Aman officials. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said in a statement that an officer from Bukit Aman lodged the police report this afternoon. ‘This case is being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998,’ he said. He advised the public not to speculate, adding that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) would take strict action against anyone spreading unverified statements

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia has expressed its hope for a successful outcome to the ongoing peace negotiations aimed at establishing a ceasefire in Sudan, with the goal of restoring the country to its full potential. This was conveyed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a courtesy visit from Sudan’s Acting Foreign Minister Hussein Awad Ali Mohamed, who is in Malaysia to attend the conference ‘Sudan: The Forgotten War.’ ‘Our discussion centred on the conflict in Sudan, focusing on the progress of negotiations for a ceasefire and sustainable stability, as well as the alarming humanitarian crisis affecting the Sudanese people.

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed concern over the high accident rate among motorcyclists, which is linked to weaknesses in traffic law enforcement and issues related to road maintenance. Through a Facebook post, he said the same concern was expressed by the Alliance for A Safe Community chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, who paid him a courtesy visit today. ‘Among the critical points of our meeting were road and workplace safety issues. ‘I hope NGOs will continue to serve the community in building a sustainable safety culture, while also playing a role in conveying the

GOMBAK, The government proposes to amend Section 45A under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) for the offence of driving under the influence of drugs even if it does not cause an accident. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said this proposal will be tabled during the third Parliament session in October after further discussions with ministry officials and relevant departments. He said the existing law against the offence of driving under the influence of drugs is found to be less strict and should be punished like the offence of drunk driving under the same section which provides for