Day: September 23, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The decision regarding the doctrine of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) will only be known after receiving the consent of the Conference of Rulers, which will convene in October, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) Muzakarah Committee, chaired by Datuk Dr Nooh Gadot and attended by all state muftis, would be meeting to discuss the matter from tomorrow until Sept 26, before the consent is sought. ‘A special paper prepared by Jakim (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) on GISBH will

KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) intends to strengthen relations with member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in promoting a Muslim-friendly tourism industry ecosystem in Malaysia. Its deputy minister, Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the close cooperation with the OIC will bring good returns as the organisation has great potential in attracting more Muslim tourists to the country. “This is important as the international Muslim-friendly tourism market is projected to reach US$228 billion (US$1 = RM4.20) by 2028, which means the industry) is quite lucrative. ‘We will lose and miss out if we

KUALA LUMPUR, Himpunan Gerakan Islam Malaysia (HIKAM) is urging the authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation into GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH), and hoped that it would be conducted transparently and fairly. HIKAM, comprising of Wadah Pencerdasan Umat Malaysia (WADAH), Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia (IKRAM), Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) and Pertubuhan Himpunan Lepasan Institusi Pendidikan Malaysia (HALUAN), issued a joint statement urging for immediate legal action should there be any violation be found. ‘HIKAM supports Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement on the immediate investigation into GISBH and welcomes the recent instructions of Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms followed by heavy rain and strong winds in almost all states till 7 pm today. MetMalaysia said the areas include Selangor (Hulu Selangor, Gombak dan Hulu Langat), the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu and Seremban) and Johor (Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi dan Johor Bahru). Areas in northern Peninsular Malaysia affected include Perlis; Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu); Penang and Perak (Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar,

DUNGUN, University students are encouraged to continually enhance their awareness regarding occupational safety and health issues. Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said that this is important because once they enter the workforce, they should be able to immediately apply their knowledge to reduce the risk of industrial accidents. “According to statistics from the Social Security Organisation (Socso), 41,278 work-related accidents were recorded up until June 2024. Of these, 52.1 per cent, or 21,503 cases, were industrial accidents, while 19,770 cases were related to commuting accidents. ‘Therefore, it is essential to raise awareness among our students about these two