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KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Syariah Lawyers Association (PGSM) is hopeful that the government will continue to provide funding for the Syariah Legal Aid Centre (BAGUS-PSGM) in Budget 2025. PGSM president Musa Awang said the funding would assist single mothers and those in need of financial support to afford syariah legal representation for making or responding to claims in Syariah Courts nationwide. ‘BAGUS-PGSM not only offers legal aid services but also provides legal consultation to the Muslim community seeking advice on processes and procedures in Syariah Courts. ‘Such assistance is crucial, especially for single mothers going through divorce as they seek

KUALA LUMPUR, The Digital Ministry is examining the need for a special bill related to artificial intelligence (AI), the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said that this consideration is being guided by the implementation of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act. He said this in his reply to a question from Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) about the ministry’s approach to addressing ethical, regulatory, and legal challenges posed by emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing. — BERNAMA FLIGHT DELAY: AIRLINES URGED TO ENHANCE PASSENGERS’ REFUND SOP KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry

SERDANG, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will chair a special Cabinet meeting today to discuss Malaysia’s preparations as the ASEAN Chair for 2025. Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the special Cabinet meeting is being held to ensure proper cross-ministerial coordination. ‘The Prime Minister has called a special Cabinet meeting today. The usual Cabinet meeting, which is held on Wednesdays, has been moved to Friday due to the Parliament session. ‘So, there will be a special Cabinet meeting at 1 pm today to discuss Malaysia’s preparations ASEAN chairmanship,’ he said during the

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit was marginally higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to remain elevated after the United States (US) presidential election candidate, Donald Trump revealed his plan to raise import tariffs to protect and grow the US economy. At 8.07 am, the ringgit edged up to 4.3050/3180 against the greenback, from yesterday’s close of 4.3080/3120. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the DXY is currently hovering around 103.25 points, compared to 100.76 points a month ago. He also said that the ringgit could stay weak

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said its plan to establish a mega cold storage facility and other solar cold storage facilities across the country will help prevent local food wastage. In a phone interview, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said this will be realized with the utilization of the newly approved PHP1.5-billion unprogrammed fund. ‘Ito na talaga yung hinihintay natin na magawa para maayos iyong problema ng (This is what we’ve been waiting for to fix our problems in the) post-harvest losses,’ he said. ‘Of course, kung cold storage yan, definitely makakatulong yun na ma-preserve, mapatagal