Day: September 10, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Two public servants including a Division Secretary of a ministry with the title of Datuk were on remand for alleged misappropriation of government funds amounting to RM400,000. A source from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said the senior officer, in his 50s, would be on remand for four days until Friday (Sep 13), while the remand order against the other public servant, in his 30s, is until tomorrow. The remand orders were issued by Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court today. “The MACC also arrested another male suspect in his 40s, also a civil servant,

KOTA BHARU, The Kelantan government and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) will collaborate to complete the Kemubu and Lemal Pump System with an allocation of RM20 million to address the shortage of water supply faced by farmers in the state. Kelantan menteri besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said that repairs to the temporary sheet pile embankment and related works at the Kemubu Irrigation Scheme will also be carried out, at an estimated cost of RM15 million. “This project is one of three approaches agreed upon during the 13th State Executive Council meeting with KPKM in June as

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated his new Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who took her oath of office last Friday. In a Facebook post today, Anwar said he spoke to Paetongtarn via a phone call this afternoon to personally congratulate her after being sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Thailand on Sept 6. ‘Malaysia and Thailand share numerous commonalities that are founded on a wide range of cooperation. I am confident that Malaysia-Thailand bilateral ties will continue to elevate to greater heights under Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s able stewardship. ‘I also reiterated my commitment to

KANGAR, Any programme or activity with business, entertainment, or competition elements within areas under the Kangar Perlis Municipal Council’s (MPKPs) jurisdiction must receive prior approval from the local authority. According to a circular dated July 25, 2024, issued by the local authority, the state government, MPKPs, and the Islamic religious authority in Perlis have set policies and guidelines regarding the organisation of such activities as well as competition prizes. ‘Entertainment-related activities or events are subject to the Perlis State Entertainment Enactment 1987 and prior approval from the MPKPs is required,’ it said. The circular also states that organisers must adhere

KUALA LUMPUR, Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Ladang Henrietta, Padang Serai, Kedah recently received two Smart TVs, courtesy of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The smart TVs will be utilised in teaching and learning activities at the school. The Deputy Prime Minister’s special officer A. Arvend presented the smart TVs during a visit to the school. The school’s Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) chairman, S. llanggo, said the contribution is part of efforts to enhance learning techniques at the school by utilising state-of-the-art and interactive technology. “The school’s PIBG plans to contribute 12 Smart TVs to the school