Day: September 8, 2024

SEREMBAN, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim advised those with suggestions or concerns regarding halal certification to raise these issues in a meeting for thorough discussion and review. Responding to media inquiries regarding the statements issued by certain individuals related to halal certification, he said issues touching on religious and racial sensitivities should not be used to create controversy. ‘This is just an individual’s perspective. If there are suggestions or concerns, bring them to the meeting, and we will examine them… there is no need to stir controversy,’ he said. ‘Regulations should be established to alleviate any apprehension among Muslims.

SEREMBAN, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the Seremban southbound rest and service (RandR) area on the North-South Expressway, marking the launch of the country’s first sustainable highway RandR. He emphasised that the development of this first sustainable RandR is a significant step toward prioritising facilities that benefit the public. ‘I have travelled this highway for decades, and I have never seen an RandR as impressive and sustainable as this one. The people of Seremban and Negeri Sembilan are fortunate to have such a facility; it is a great start for both traders and the community,’ he said.

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been asked not to proceed with its directive requiring all internet service providers (ISPs) in Malaysia to implement Domain Name System (DNS) redirection. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC should continue holding engagement sessions with all stakeholders to gather views, suggestions and recommendations to ensure that the objective of a safer online environment can be achieved together. He stressed that cybercrime issues, including access to gambling, prostitution and pornography websites, are extremely concerning and demand comprehensive solutions. ‘The government will not compromise on this matter to ensure online safety

KUALA LUMPUR, Investors with shareholdings in property developer OCR Group Bhd should contemplate participating in the company’s renounceable rights issue exercise as it involves up to 1.34 billion free detachable warrants, said a business academician. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)’s Business and Management Faculty senior financial lecturer Wan Mohd Farid Wan Zakaria said entitled shareholders have the right to take up the offer on the basis of two rights shares with two warrants for every three existing OCR Group shares held as at Sept 5. ‘It’s all about simple arithmetic whereby the rights issue offer price of 3.5 sen entails a

KUALA LUMPUR, The rise of extremism, misunderstandings and conflicts underscores the need for platforms where diverse perspectives can come together to foster dialogue and cooperation, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He noted that in today’s world, where numerous global challenges exist, the importance of mutual understanding and respect among different cultures and religions could not be overstated. ‘It is through such exchanges, dialogues and collaborative initiatives that we can foster understanding, trust, and mutual respect among different communities,’ he said in his speech at the Shared Values on Peace and Harmonious Coexistence event here today. The text