Day: September 14, 2024

TEMERLOH, PAS has refuted that the party is related to a company that allegedly exploits children and religion following raids on 20 charity homes around Selangor and Negeri Sembilan and the arrest of 171 individuals recently. Its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said that although some international organisations linked PAS with the company, he insisted that this is not true because no PAS member is involved. “There is no connection with us at all, even though some international parties wrongly associate the company with us (PAS) , it is incorrect and wrong news…not a member involved and it has

SEREMBAN, The Ministry of Education (MOE) is ready to provide education to the 402 children suspected of being victims of exploitation, neglect, and abuse at welfare homes owned by a company, who were rescued in several raids in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan. Education director-general Azman Adnan said MOE would provide ample opportunities for the children to receive education because primary education for children is compulsory under the Education Act. ‘…the investigation into the case is still ongoing…so, we will wait for the results of the police investigation and see where we can assist to ensure that these children receive education

KAMPAR, Retired Police Sergeant Major Apot Saad, renowned by the moniker ‘The Big Nose Trekker’ in the elite Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) VAT69 Commando unit, passed away at Kampar Hospital just after midnight last night. He was 75. He died at12.40 am due to a lung infection and respiratory distress. His son, Sergeant Mulyadi Apot, 42, said that on Sept 1, his father was admitted to the hospital due to difficulty in breathing, and the doctors confirmed that his lungs were infected. ‘At that time, his condition was quite critical; he was said to be in a severe stage with

PENAMPANG, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today visited former New Straits Times (NST) news editor Roy Anthony Goh, who suffered a stroke, at his residence in Kampung Dabak, near here. Fahmi also presented a contribution from the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA fund to the 54-year-old Goh, the 147th recipient since its introduction in 2023. Speaking to reporters after the visit, Fahmi said the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA fund, established in conjunction with National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2023, aimed to support journalists and media personnel, both active and retired, who are unwell or in need of assistance. “The Tabung Kasih@HAWANA fund is an initiative of the

LYON (France), All 15 Malaysian youth participating in the WorldSkills Competition (WSC 2024), which ends today, continued to produce their best work and make one final dash to ensure every task is completed properly. A Bernama survey found that almost 80 per cent of the tasks and modules set for every skill had been completed and displayed in their respective workstations. Hundreds of visitors, including experts, youth and students, have converged on the WSC 2024 to see the contestants compete in 62 skill categories. The WSC 2024, held from Sept 10 to 15, brings together 1,400 competitors from over 70