Day: August 18, 2024

SANDAKAN, Malaysia is inviting palm oil importing countries to get involved in orangutan conservation efforts in Sabah through an in-situ approach, in its natural habitat. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the decision was taken after several months of evaluating feedback on the idea of ??Orangutan Diplomacy which was discussed at the Biodiversity Forum 2024 in Pahang in May. He said the in-situ approach was chosen after discussions with stakeholders in the oil palm industry through the Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF). “All conservation activities will be carried out in forest areas or forest

KUALA LUMPUR, The disciplinary action taken against a police officer accused of assaulting a disabled e-hailing driver in May was due to his failure to declare his assets. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stated that the decision was made after an investigation by Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) and the necessary actions have been implemented. ‘When an officer is detained for wrongdoing, such as drug-related offences, the relevant Investigation Department will conduct the investigation. “JIPS will review issues such as failure to update the officer’s pocket book, polygamy, travelling abroad without permission and failure to

KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has offered his condolences to the family of Rozaid Abdul Rahman, director of Media and Strategic Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), who passed away this evening. Through his Facebook post today, Ahmad Zahid said he had known the late Rozaid since he was young and had recently visited him. ‘Received the sad news of the death of my friend, Rozaid Abdul Rahman, who was confirmed dead at his family residence this evening,’ he said. ‘Certainly, this loss will be felt by those of us who have been

KUALA LUMPUR, The International Young Future Leaders Summit 2024 (iFUTURE 2024) represents a space for university students to strengthen and show their leadership talent, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said. He added that the first ever iFUTURE 2024, organised by his ministry, would allow local and foreign university students to interact in line with the government’s objective to shape well-rounded high-quality graduates. ‘Over 1,000 local and international university leaders from 46 countries have directly benefited from sharing sessions and discussions with leaders from the higher education sector, youth leaders and several ministers, all focused on developing

KUCHING, Sarawak continued its reign in taekwondo at the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA), claiming four out of the six gold medals contested on the third day of competition held at the Unity Stadium here today. Despite a three-hour delay in the early rounds due to technical issues, which pushed the finals to the evening, Sarawak’s contingent remained unfazed. They began their gold medal haul with Pretty Amisha Amanda Anak Francesca’s victory in the women’s +73kg category, downing Selangor’s Nurul Aesyah Aqilah Mohd Sukeri 2-0. This set the tone for the host state, driving Puteri Durratun Zulaikha Samat to secure the