Day: October 6, 2024

KOTA KINABALU, The construction of Phase 1A of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) is facing delays due to land acquisition issues and the extensive time required for utility relocation along the project alignment, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He noted that the landowners’ refusal to cooperate, with some taking the matter to court, has delayed the project, necessitating an extension of time (EOT). ‘Therefore, we want to prevent this issue from arising in the implementation of Phase 1B of the Sabah LPB, where the contractor received the Letter of Acceptance (SST) just two days ago,’ he

PUTRAJAYA, The Immigration Department has busted a syndicate bringing in foreigners posing as athletes after detaining 21 Bangladesh nationals in Maluri, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday (Oct 3). Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said three of those arrested in the 10.38 am operation are believed to be running the syndicate. “Two of the men detained possessed temporary employment visit passes (PLKS) while the other had overstayed. All three are aged between 21 and 33. “The Immigration team also seized 18 Bangladesh passports, RM990 cash and an invitation letter, which is believed to be fake, to join a sports competition together with

KUALA LUMPUR, The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) remains committed to supporting the asnaf community, as demonstrated through the Ziarah Asnaf Programme today, where aid was extended to three underprivileged families at the Beringin People’s Housing Project (PPR). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said that MAIWP consistently prioritises the welfare of asnaf, including providing financial assistance and basic necessities. ‘MAIWP will continue to assist this group, as they have been entrusted with the responsibility of distributing tithe (zakat) funds,’ he said. Also present during the programme was MAIWP acting chief executive

IPOH, The Perak government views the care economy as a viable new source of revenue for the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. He said this aligns with the Perak Sejahtera 2030 Plan, which emphasises the empowerment of human capital and lifelong learning, a key aspect of which is ensuring that the skills and competencies of medical practitioners remain relevant, up-to-date, and responsive to both domestic and global health crises. ‘However, the challenges in delivering services, including anesthesiology to patients, are rapidly evolving with time,’ he said at the opening of the Third National Anaesthesia and Critical Care

KUALA LUMPUR, There was a drop in the number of flood victims placed in temporary relief centres in Selangor and Perak, with Kedah experiencing an increase and two more centres opened in Johor due to flash floods in Kluang this afternoon. In SELANGOR, the flood situation is showing positive developments, with a sharp drop in the number of victims to 277 from 56 families, compared to 909 people this morning. The InfoBencanaJKM portal reports that three relief centres are still open, namely Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ijok and SK Bukit Badong, both in Kuala Selangor and accommodating 146 victims, while 131

IPOH, Police have arrested a man on suspicion of being involved in a shooting incident on Friday which injured an individual in Kampung Sumpit Beras, Rantau Panjang, near Selama. Selama district police chief, Superintendent Sarudin Samah said the suspect, an oil palm smallholder, was nabbed yesterday. “The suspect was arrested at 3 pm, and police also found a shotgun which was found in the suspect’s orchard. “Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect has a past criminal record under Section 8 of the Firearms Act 1971 (Heavier Penalties),” he said in a statement today. Sarudin said on Friday at about 7.50