Day: September 23, 2024

PUTRAJAYA, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) launched the Blue Economy Advancement Centre today in an effort to strengthen the country’s position and role in driving blue economy in the region and internationally. Its vice chancellor, Prof Dr Zamri Ibrahim said that the growth of blue economy globally demands that Malaysia craft a long-term strategy capable of driving economic growth, new jobs and to protect marine ecosystems. “This is where UMT plays a vital role as a knowledge centre that will connect academics, researchers and industry players to develop practical solutions that have high impact on the marine sector and community. “Through

KUALA LUMPUR, The Sessions Court here today sentenced the Development Manager of Felcra Training and Consultancy Sdn Bhd (FTC) to a total of 68 years imprisonment and more than RM7 million in fine for abusing his position by awarding various contracts to his family members. Judge Azura Alwi meted out the sentence on Rohaizat Ahmad, 59, after finding him guilty of 33 charges of using his position by giving various contracts, worth RM1.64 million, including for the supply of goods, to his family members. She said the defence failed to raise reasonable doubts against the prosecution’s case at the end

KUALA LUMPUR, The Sessions Court here today ordered a former financial consultant to enter his defence on one charge of deceiving the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) related to an investment scheme amounting to RM85,530,000 and four charges of money laundering involving RM3.9 million. Judge Suzana Hussin made the ruling after finding that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against Datuk Ahmad Azwan Aboo Mansor, 54. “After reviewing all the evidence presented by the prosecution witnesses and the arguments from both parties, the court finds that the prosecution has established a prima facie case for all

KUCHING, Who would have thought that fooling around with his friends by throwing bottles during their school days would one day lead to Ahmad Fikri Omar making a name for himself as a javelin thrower in the 2024 Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA)? Well, believe it or not, that’s how the Negeri Sembilan lad’s throwing talent was supposedly discovered by a teacher when he was just 13 at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas Setapak in Kuala Lumpur. “Those days, I would play with my friends and throw bottles. Maybe that’s how Cikgu Karim saw my talent and asked me to

PUTRAJAYA, The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) and Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop petrol stations in rural areas, leading to the creation of numerous job opportunities in villages. The MoU was signed between BHPetrol and eight agencies under the ministry, including the Kedah Regional Development Authority (KEDA) and the South Kelantan Development Authority (Kesedar). It was signed by BHPetrol chief executive officer Azizul Azily Ahmad and the general managers of the eight agencies. The signing was witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and