Day: September 19, 2024

PUTRAJAYA, The Immigration Department (JIM) is conducting a review and will implement extensive reforms to its work processes and service delivery, in response to concerns raised by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. JIM director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said these improvements will be implemented soon. ‘We acknowledge the 11 critical weaknesses that have allowed syndicates to exploit counter settings for smuggling foreign nationals,’ he said in a statement today. Yesterday, Azam reportedly said that these weaknesses were the major facors in the lax internal controls, which made it easier for syndicate agents to have access to

KUCHING, The opposition can submit new proposals or feedback regarding the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning allocations for opposition members of parliament. Deputy Prime Minister and Chief Whip of the Unity Government, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, stated that the existing draft can serve as a basis for these discussions. He also clarified that, as of today, his office has yet to be contacted by the opposition to continue discussions regarding the MoU. ‘The existing MoU draft is the foundation for us to continue discussions. If the opposition wants a new MoU, they need to provide feedback. ‘But previously they

CHINA, On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on September 17 this year, the Information Office and the Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Yunnan Province held the Reception Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the ‘Blooming Flowers and Full Moon’ China-Vietnam Mid-Autumn Festival Gala in Ho Chi Minh City and the Chinese Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City. A couple of days ago, Super Typhoon Yagi wreaked havoc in northern Vietnam, causing significant property damage and heavy casualties. The typhoon also unleashed destruction across multiple provinces in

KUALA LUMPUR, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil extended his condolences to the family of veteran music director and composer Datuk Ooi Eow Jin, who died at Kuala Lumpur Hospital yesterday. In a post on X, Fahmi said the local music industry has lost a truly invaluable gem. ‘My condolences to Datin Elaine Khaw and all his family members. ‘His contributions to the development and advancement of the local music industry will be remembered forever,’ Fahmi said. Ooi, who died at the age of 86 due to old age, began his illustrious music career with the RTM Orchestra, serving from 1963 to

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher in tandem with regional markets, as buying sentiments improved after the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) announced its interest rate cut of half a percentage point. At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) edged up 2.21 points to 1,662.80 from Wednesday’s close of 1,660.59. The benchmark index opened 2.68 points higher at 1,663.27 and moved between 1,657.13 and 1,663.27 throughout the morning trading session. Gainers trounced decliners 711 to 334, with 399 counters unchanged, 1,061 untraded and 10 suspended. Turnover stood at 2.36 billion units worth RM1.71 billion.