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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

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) organised the second instalment of the Malaysian Financial Planning Day (MFPD) at Securities Commission Malaysia. A total of 1,600 attendees comprising of students from institutes of higher learning and members of the public attended the event. MFPD is an annual event jointly organised by Malaysia’s financial planning associations – Malaysian Financial Planning Council, Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM), Association of Financial Advisors Malaysia (AFA) and Malaysia Financial Planner and Advisor Association (MFPAA). MFPD provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the financial planning industry, including its job possibilities, through interactive

KUALA LUMPUR, Close cooperation in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector and the halal industry will strengthen the strategic ties between Malaysia and the Philippines, while bringing significant benefits to both countries, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said that during his meeting with the Philippine’s Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) today, both sides are optimistic about exploring the potential of TVET and the halal industry in the republic. ‘They also agreed that TVET education is crucial to ensuring that the younger generation, as well as the existing workforce, are

PUTRAJAYA, The Department of Fisheries (DOF) has taken proactive measures to ensure the stability of fish supply nationwide as fish landings are expected to decline during the transition phase of the Northeast Monsoon (MTL). DOF director-general Datuk Adnan Hussain said the department is working closely with stakeholders to monitor and regulate the production and distribution of fish. He noted that fish landings are projected to decrease to 91,957 metric tonnes in December 2024 and 88,026 metric tonnes in January 2025. However, supplies are expected to rebound in February 2025 to 93,845 metric tonnes, with further increases to 111,259 metric tonnes

Manila: Graft complaints were filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday against suspended Porac, Pampanga mayor Jaime Capil, along with other local officials, by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) over their alleged part in illegal activities in their area. Aside from Capil, the other respondents were Vice Mayor Francis Laurence Tamayo, town Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) OIC Emerald Vital, and Sangguniang Bayan members Rohner Buan, Rafael Canlapan, Adrian Carreon, Regin Clarete, Essel Joy David, Hilario Dimalanta, Michelle Santos, and John Nuevy Venzon, the DOJ said. They were accused of violating