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KUALA LUMPUR, The government will continue to streamline the development framework of the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) for the next five years so that efforts to bridge the development gap between regions and attract more investments to the east coast can be realised. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said among the main drivers of growth for the region include industries related to the food basket, tourism, manufacturing (hard-to-abate) and the marine industry. The role of the logistics sector and renewable energy is also considered as an enabler for ECER. “This evening I chaired the East Coast Economic Region

KUALA LUMPUR, A total of 474,982 individuals have contributed to Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) through the Social Security Organisation (Socso) as of Sept 30 this year. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the number reached 95 per cent of the 500,000 targeted to register for SKSSR this year. He said the flexibility in the method of payment of contributions that can be made either by the husband, the housewife herself, a family member or a third party was identified as one of the contributing factors to the success of the scheme. “The achievement reflects the government’s determination

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

KOTA BHARU, The Kelantan Immigration Department arrested 38 illegal immigrants in a sting operation around Rantau Panjang yesterday evening. Kelantan Immigration Deputy Director (Management) Nik Akhtarulhaq Nik Abdul Rahman said all the detained immigrants comprised 22 males and 16 females who are Thai nationals. He said the immigration detained seven Road Tour service vans in which all the immigrants were riding in the area. ‘All the immigrants who were detained were taken to the Kelantan Immigration Complex for further investigations under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Immigration Regulations 1963. ‘The Immigration Department urges every employer to employ foreigners who

KUALA TERENGGANU, A baby boy, still alive, was found dumped in a dried-up ditch near Paka Beach in Dungun, at 2 pm today. Dungun District Police chief Supt Maizura Abdul Kadir confirmed the incident and said the baby had been sent to the Kemaman Hospital. “We will track down the irresponsible individuals who dumped the baby. “The case is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code for concealing the birth with the intention of abandoning the baby,” he said when contacted today. Meanwhile, lorry driver Mohd Zoo Abd Rahman, 44, said he found the baby boy left on