Day: October 14, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, For the first time, Melaka has been selected to host the 11th ASEAN Ministers of Culture and Arts (AMCA) Meeting , which will take place over six days from Oct 21 to 26. Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) secretary-general Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman stated that in conjunction with the biennial meeting, chaired on a rotating basis among ASEAN member countries, there would also be the AMCA meetings with dialogue partners (AMCA+3). ‘The purpose of this meeting is to strengthen relationships and cooperation in the fields of culture and arts among ASEAN member countries, as well as

KUALA LUMPUR, Datuk Amiruddin Abdul Satar’s tenure as Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) director-general concluded today after leading the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) for four years. In a statement, FELDA expressed its deep appreciation to Amiruddin for his outstanding leadership and service during his time at the helm. “Throughout his tenure, Amiruddin guided FELDA through numerous challenges with dedication and a clear vision, especially during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period. “Several key initiatives were implemented, including the execution of the White Paper: Towards FELDA’s Sustainability, which laid out the framework for a new FELDA model,” the statement said. According to

KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is on a three-day official visit to the Philippines, paid a courtesy call on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr today. At the meeting, Ahmad Zahid reaffirmed Malaysia’s strong commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries, in line with Malaysia’s preparations to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. “We also explored opportunities to enhance cooperation in the halal industry, particularly expanding halal certification efforts and exploring new growth opportunities in halal trade, including the halal tourism sector,” he said in a social media post. Additionally, Ahmad Zahid, who

KUALA LUMPUR, The services of Datuk Amiruddin Abdul Satar as the Director-General of The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) ended today after helming the agency with distinction for four years. FELDA in a statement today said throughout that period, Amiruddin, 60, has led FELDA through various challenges with full dedication and a clear vision, especially during the post-Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, several important initiatives had been implemented, including the implementation of the White Paper: Towards The Sustainability of FELDA, which drew a New FELDA model. ‘This model not only strengthens the organization’s foundation, but also directly benefits the settlers and