Day: September 18, 2024

IPOH, Two low-ranking policemen in the state have been suspended from duty effective today due to their involvement in drug and ketum abuse. Perak police chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said that the 41 and 39-year-old suspects were remanded on Sept 13 until tomorrow under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952. ‘Under my jurisdiction, disciplinary action has been taken against the two officers, who are members of the Perak police force,’ he said. He spoke to reporters after a ceremony to honour retirees and upcoming retirees of the Royal Malaysia

BUTTERWORTH, The owners of seafood restaurants along Pantai Bersih here suffered losses between RM50,000 and RM200,000 after their business premises were battered by huge waves and high tides yesterday. They have also had to close their restaurants for an extended period as they need to carry out extensive repairs to the damaged premises. Restaurant owner, Low Kok Seng, 59, said he had just opened his business at 11 am yesterday and around noon, he stopped customers from dining outdoors near the beach as the waves grew stronger and the sea level rose. “The huge waves came suddenly, and luckily, at

KUANTAN, The Pahang government distributed incentives worth RM570,00 to its athletes who won medals as well as the managers and coaches involved at the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Sarawak last month. Menteri Besar Dato’ Sri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said that of the amount, RM391,000 was given to 161 athletes as a sign of appreciation to the state contingent, which brought home 23 golds, 21 silvers and 32 bronzes. “The state government congratulates everyone involved. Although we finished ninth overall, we managed to bag more medals compared to the previous edition. “As promised, we have given the medallists financial

KUALA LUMPUR, The High Court here has set Nov 11 to deliver its decision on the Malaysian Bar’s application for leave to commence a judicial review challenging the Pardons Board’s decision to reduce Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s prison sentence and fine in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case. Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid scheduled the date after hearing submissions from the former prime minister’s lead counsel, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, and former Malaysian Bar president Datuk Zainur Zakaria representing the statutory body. ‘The decision will be delivered on Nov 11 at 9 am in an open court,’

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia must leverage cutting-edge technologies like blockchain to enhance its halal certification framework, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. Speaking at the Global Halal Summit 2024 (GHAS 2024) here tonight, he said countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Australia are already using blockchain to enhance transparency and tackle fraud in halal certification. ‘By adopting this technology, Malaysia can strengthen its halal processes, reduce trade barriers and align with global standards. ‘This strategic move will boost consumer confidence and solidify Malaysia’s position as a leading global halal hub,’ said Ahmad