Day: September 29, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The Op Global which was carried out to combat child exploitation activities and alleged doctrines of religious fanaticism linked to GlSB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) is now entering phase four. Since the first phase Global Op started on at the beginning of September, more than 300 people including GISBH’s top management were arrested, 572 victims were rescued and eight individuals were charged in court on 33 charges. Following is an update of the Chronology of events on Sept 28 and 29, 2024: Sept 28 Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain in a media statement today said

KOTA KINABALU, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sabah have been asked to identify less fortunate students in their educational institutions so that they could be given the appropriate assistance. Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said his ministry was committed to ensuring that the welfare of students are ensured throughout their studies and was ready to help because ‘no student should be left behind’. “I have received many messages on the challenges faced by some students who are new or are registering at public higher education institutes across the country, and I am aware of

KUALA LUMPUR, The remand order for a number of individuals linked to GISB Holdings (GISBH) and detained during Op Global that was carried out to combat child exploitation activities and alleged doctrines of religious fanaticism has been extended to allow police to continue their investigations. IN SELANGOR: An application by the police at the Shah Alam Magistrate’s Court to remand seven individuals aged between 18 and 55 for seven days was granted by Deputy Registrar Nurshahira Abdul Salim to allow police investigations to be conducted in accordance with Section 31(a) of the Children Act 2001 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons

KOTA KINABALU, The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) claimed two Main Awards and four Merit Awards at the 2024 Kinabalu Press Awards here tonight. Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor officiated the event and presented the awards to the main category winners, with Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai and Sabah Journalists Association (SJA) president Datuk Muguntan Vanar also in attendance. Bernama secured the Main Award for Best News Report (Non-Feature) in the Malay language, through the efforts of Fadzli Ramli and the late Nur Adika Bujang, for their report on a headmaster who lived

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor provided assurances today the state government was committed to ensuring a fair and just media environment in Sabah, where all voices are heard and their views respected. Respecting and protecting the freedom of the press is important for social progress and democratic development, he added. “The state government is steadfast on this, hence, we will continue to support the annual Kinabalu Press Award to promote journalistic excellence and encourage new talents,” he said during his speech at the Kinabalu Press Awards (KPA) 2024 at the Hilton Hotel here tonight. “Journalists and