Day: October 16, 2024

ALOR GAJAH, The Melaka government has allocated approximately RM4.64 million to repair infrastructure damaged by the floods in Alor Gajah, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said RM1 million was allocated for the repair of the collapsed slope on Jalan Rantau Panjang-Padang Kambing in Kampung Padang Besar while RM800,000 was allocated for the repair and strengthening of the slope of Jalan Rantau Panjang-Padang Kambing in Rantau Panjang. He said that apart from that it involves the repair and strengthening of the slope on Jalan Masjid Tanah-Brisu in Bukit Apit here, involving an allocation amounting to RM400,000. “It

SUNGAI SIPUT, All flood evacuees at the three temporary relief centres in Sungai Siput have still not been allowed to return home after a second wave of floods struck last night. Perak Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun said this was because the affected areas are still unsafe. “So far, no one has been allowed to return home. We are waiting for the high tide phenomenon, which is expected to occur on Saturday (Oct 19). We’ll decide after that whether they (the flood evacuees) can go back or not. “Although the high tide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sime Darby Bhd aims to enhance its return on equity (ROE), reduce debt, prioritise the integration of new acquisitions and strengthen its partnership with Toyota and Daihatsu Japan in the financial year 2025 (FY2025). “While we anticipate economic fluctuations in some of our markets, we are confident that our strategic vision, resilient infrastructure and dedication to excellence will sustain our momentum,” Tan Sri Samsudin Osman said in his chairman’s statement in the 2024 Annual Report. Cautiously optimistic as the conglomerate approaches FY2025, he said the group remains devoted to fulfilling its vision to become the leading motors and

PUTRAJAYA, The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has never issued any statement or text message using the name of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as circulated through the WhatsApp application. It said that it takes a serious view of the misuse of the IRB CEO’s name on any platform or any use that may mislead the public. “Thus, I would like to emphasise that IRB has never issued any statement on this matter and the public is advised not to disseminate false news or information,” it said in a statement today. The IRB said in general, any dissemination of fake news

BUKIT MERTAJAM, The Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) has become the first local authority (PBT) in the country to implement an integrated municipal management system, aimed at facilitating the monitoring of all cleaning-related services. Seberang Perai Mayor Datuk Baderul Amin Abdul Hamid said the system, known as i-SWeeP (Integrated Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management System), was established to optimise MBSP’s functions in enhancing the quality of life for residents, stakeholders and visitors in Seberang Perai through smart technology and data analysis. ‘The i-SWeeP system serves as a one-stop application for all key functions of the MBSP Municipal Services Department,