Day: October 6, 2024

JOHOR BAHRU, The number of foreign vehicles using the land crossings between Malaysia and Singapore via the Johor Causeway and the Second Link has returned to normal following the enforcement of Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), which is being done in stages from Oct 1. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that there was a drop in the number of vehicles on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the situation has returned to normal after the government provided assurances that no summonses will be issued to vehicles that have yet to install VEPs. “On Oct 1 and 2, we have some reduction of car’s

KUALA LUMPUR, Kampung Pertanian in Kulai, Johor has been chosen as the “foster village’ of the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa through the “Satu Pemimpin Satu Kampung” (Santuni MADANI) programme. She said today that she chose the village as she used to run a clinic in the Bandar Putra Kulai area, with most of her patients being residents from Kampung Pertanian. “So, this village is very nostalgic to me. Last month, my political secretary went there to meet local leaders as well as to identify their needs and the local demographics in the area,’

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