Day: September 21, 2024

SIPITANG, Sabah will increase the construction of Rumah Mesra Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) homes to 40 units for each State Legislative Assembly from next year. The move is to help the poor who cannot afford to own their own homes, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the increase, up from 20 units per state assembly annually, will involve the construction of some 3,000 home units statewide next year as an effort to provide people experiencing poverty with more comfortable housing assistance. “This is because we know many more are homeless, and we must uplift them. We will

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Authorities today raided four premises operating in several locations in Penang, believed to be linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH). Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid said inspections were held at two childcare centres in Nibong Tebal, near here and Taman Seri Mengkuang, and a bakery and grocery store in Perda. ‘…during the raid, the Penang Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAIPP) seized six books suspected to be related to the al-Arqam group, which were banned. ‘It is an offence under Section 13(1)(b) of the Penang Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment (EKJSNPP 1996) for possessing any book,

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Authorities today raided four premises operating in several locations in Penang, believed to be linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH). Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid said inspections were held at two childcare centres in Nibong Tebal, near here and Taman Seri Mengkuang, and a bakery and grocery store in Perda. ‘…during the raid, the Penang Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAIPP) seized six books suspected to be related to the al-Arqam group, which were banned. ‘It is an offence under Section 13(1)(b) of the Penang Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment (EKJSNPP 1996) for possessing any book,

LAWAS, Private sector employers are encouraged to take advantage of tax relief by organising family days and family-oriented activities, thereby promoting a balance between family and work. Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that hosting family days can have a positive impact on the mental health of both employees and employers. ‘I hope more private entities will seize this opportunity to strengthen family ties among employees while also supporting programmes such as family day celebrations throughout November. ‘We recognise that mental health is a critical element that both employers and employees should prioritise, starting

LAWAS, Private sector employers are encouraged to take advantage of tax relief by organising family days and family-oriented activities, thereby promoting a balance between family and work. Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that hosting family days can have a positive impact on the mental health of both employees and employers. ‘I hope more private entities will seize this opportunity to strengthen family ties among employees while also supporting programmes such as family day celebrations throughout November. ‘We recognise that mental health is a critical element that both employers and employees should prioritise, starting