Day: September 21, 2024

BEIJING, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today visited the COMAC Beijing Aircraft Technology Research Institute to observe the latest developments in aviation technology in China. Upon arriving, His Majesty was briefed on the country’s innovations in aviation technology. Sultan Ibrahim spent over an hour at the centre and also tried the flight simulator available there. His Majesty then proceeded to Beijing Capital Airport and spent nearly 45 minutes inspecting two aircraft developed by COMAC. Accompanying the King was Tunku Temenggong of Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim. Also in attendance were Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Housing and Local

LAWAS, The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) is seeking an allocation of about RM3 billion under Budget 2025, said its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said 80 per cent of the allocation would be in allowances for aid recipients under the ministry’s agencies. “We need to study programmes that are effective for the people to benefit from the 2025 Budget…Following the positive feedback of Kembara KASIH, we have included this programme in the proposed budget so that it can be expanded to other states,’ she said. Nancy said this when met by reporters at the Wanita Dinamik

SHAH ALAM, The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) will present a comprehensive report on the GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) matter to the chairman of the state’s Islamic Religion and Cultural Innovation Committee, Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah, next week. Mohammad Fahmi said that the report will outline the actions taken and planned, in accordance with the decree issued by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. ‘I will also be briefed on JAIS’ current efforts on the issues and initiate legal action, particularly concerning religious schools and tahfiz institutions under GISBH in Selangor. ‘I will also receive updates on

PASIR MAS, The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) will coordinate assistance from Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans, to support those affected by the anticipated floods in Kelantan. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said that the ministry had received an application from ATM veterans regarding their intent to assist, and he expressed his appreciation for their initiative. ‘Yes, they (ATM veterans) have submitted an application to MINDEF, and we will work to coordinate with those veterans interested in helping flood victims. ‘Previously, they assisted flood victims through their own initiatives, but this time they wish to formalise their support,’ he said, when

KUALA LUMPUR, The establishment of the government today is clearly based on open negotiations which have been closely followed by all observers since the first day and its validity has also been proven through a vote of confidence in the Dewan Rakyat. Angkatan Muda Keadilan chief Adam Adli Abd Halim said that if the opposition was still not convinced of the legitimacy, they can again propose a vote of no confidence in the government at the next Dewan Rakyat session just like what the Prime Minister had said and not just announce at the Dewan Pemuda or the Muktamar Session