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Come December, the one-kilometer stretch of the old business district along J.M. Basa Street, including its heritage zone Calle Real, will have an enhanced look as the Underground Distribution System (UDS) is nearing completion. Roel Castro, More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) president and chief executive officer, on Monday said the project is on target, they are done with the civil works, and the electrical is 70 percent completed. ‘The challenge is the other utilities like the telecommunication to transfer their lines. But as far as our lines are concerned, they are no longer in the stretch by December.

KUALA LUMPUR, The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Labour Ordinance of Sabah (Amendment) Bill 2024, the first amendment in 20 years since the previous one in 2005. Ten MPs spoke during the debate on the bill, which was passed by a voice vote. The bill was tabled for second reading by Human Resource Minister Steven Sim. When winding up the debate, Sim said the bill demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring that the rights and welfare of workers in Peninsular Malaysia and the 2.06 million workers in Sabah are equal and aligned with international labour standards. He said the bill

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 LUMPUR, The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2024 by a majority voice vote after being debated by 23 Members of Parliament. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the bill is important to ensure the country’s preparedness in tackling the threat of infectious diseases. “It not only ensures more efficient and effective prevention and control, but also provides a solid enforcement foundation to face any future outbreaks or pandemics, as well as new infectious disease threats,” he said when winding up the debate on the bill. On concerns about the