Day: September 11, 2024

PUTRAJAYA, The government will not compromise on online safety and is committed to implementing more sustainable and effective measures to make the Internet safer for children and families, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi, who is also the spokesman for the Unity Government, said online security is now a top government priority due to the rising number of cybercrimes. To address these concerns, Fahmi said he has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to continue the engagement sessions that have been ongoing for the past six months, which aim to gather input from cybersecurity experts, technology developers and

LUMUT, The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) today received its KM Gagah patrol vessel after it underwent a 20-month ‘repowering’ and ‘refit’ by Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET). MMEA Engineering Division senior assistant director, Maritime Captain Mohd Rizal Hishamuddin said the effort ensures that the agency’s assets remain in optimal condition, ready to safeguard the nation’s waters. He noted that with KM Gagah resuming operations, MMEA would strengthen its presence and operations, thus ensuring the safety of Malaysia’s Maritime Zone (ZMM), particularly in Perak’s waters. ‘The work scope included engine replacement and structural maintenance

IPOH, The Perak Department of Labour (JTK) rescued four Bangladeshi boys suspected of being exploited as forced labour in a factory here under its labour enforcement operation today. Perak JTK director Muhamad Fauzi Abd Ghani said the four teenagers, aged between 14 and 16, are believed to have worked in the factory for more than a year. “JTK will apply for an interim protection order (IPO) for the four of them under Section 33 of the Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) Act 2007. “This operation was also carried out after the JTK had conducted intelligence activities for

KUALA LUMPUR, The SunMed Health Carnival, organised by Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC), in conjunction with its 25th anniversary celebration, received encouraging response from visitors of all ages. SMC Chief Executive Officer Dr Seow Vei Ken said the carnival, held at the Lobby of Menara D, SMC, Petaling Jaya, on Sept 8, sought to set new standards in uniting the community to expand access to education on health awareness. “The carnival symbolises SMC’s ongoing commitment to providing inclusive and excellent healthcare to the community. It serves as a fun and engaging space for people to celebrate their health and

KUALA LUMPUR, The High Court here today set Nov 6 to hear an application by former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas to recuse Judicial Commissioner (JC) Roz Mawar Rozain from presiding over the civil suit filed by Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad against him and three others for malicious prosecution. Lawyer Syahrul Syazwan Salehin, representing Shahrir, said JC Roz Mawar set the date during proceedings of the case conducted online today. “The application will be heard physically at 8.30 am,” said the lawyer when contacted. The online proceeding was also joined by lawyer Alan Adrian Gomez, representing Thomas, and federal