KUCHING, A total of 3,000 spectators, including athletes from 15 states, are scheduled to attend the official opening ceremony of the 2024 Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA), which will take place at the Unity Stadium here tomorrow night. Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the official opening ceremony would showcase the cultural diversity of the state, featuring performances from children to adults. ‘The theme of the performances by the children of Sarawak encompasses authenticity and uniqueness, despite consisting of various ethnic groups united in harmony. ‘This official opening ceremony will be as

JOHOR BAHRU, The state government, through the Johor Religious Council (MAINJ), is investigating the activities and movements of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH). Johor Islamic Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said the state government takes the various allegations against GISBH very seriously. “In order to uphold the dignity and sanctity of Islam, as well as to ensure the safety and welfare of the people, MAINJ, as the state religious authority, in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), has initiated investigations into the activities and movements of GISBH in Johor. “The Johor state government urges all parties, including

ALOR SETAR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a Federal Government allocation of RM13 million for post-flood assistance in Kedah. He stated that the funding would be used for aid, cleaning efforts, and the repair of infrastructure damaged by the disaster. An allocation of RM3 million has been designated for the Kota Setar district alone, while RM10 million is reserved for the entire state to ensure that all reasonable damages and compensation following the floods can be addressed. ‘I urge the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU), and the Kedah State Secretary’s Office to

PADANG BESAR, The Perlis Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) has identified 22 hot spots in the state facing drainage and irrigation issues, contributing significantly to flooding in the region. Perlis JPS director Amir Budiman Abdullah stated that among the areas are Kampung Bakau in Kangar, which is currently experiencing floods, as well as Kampung Titi Besi, Kampung Sungai Padang, and Kampung Kubang Gajah in Arau. “These hot spots have poor drainage systems and are relatively low-lying. When it rains it leads to flooding. In some areas, we are using mobile pumps to reduce the flood risk,” he told reporters

SHAH ALAM, Proton Holdings Bhd is confident that the Proton e.MAS 7 Tour will help the national carmaker achieve its goal of making the Proton e.MAS 7 the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) in the country. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Roslan Abdullah said the nationwide tour, which begins on Oct 5, 2024 and runs until early November, would allow Malaysians to engage directly with Proton’s first EV model. “As well as giving Malaysians a close-up look at this C-segment sport utility vehicle (SUV), the tour will demonstrate the resilience of the Proton e.MAS 7, highlighting the durability of its battery, the

JOHOR BAHRU, The amendment to the Water Services Industry Act 2006 (Act 655) which has been approved by the Cabinet is expected to be tabled in Parliament this November. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the amendment included heavier punishment with higher fines and longer imprisonment for offences involving river pollution. “We are looking from a legal point of view that the amendments to the law that have been approved (Cabinet), God willing will be brought to parliament at the end of the session in November. “We will study it so that there is clarity and from there