Category: General

KUALA LUMPUR, The investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) found that members of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) allegedly still practised the Tarekat Aurad Muhammadiyah that was adopted by Al Arqam members which was confirmed to have deviated from the true teachings of Islam in 1994. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said this followed the discovery of leaflets and books during Op Global conducted at GISBH’s premises recently. The books and pamphlets had been handed over to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) for further action, he said. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) intends to strengthen relations with member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in promoting a Muslim-friendly tourism industry ecosystem in Malaysia. Its deputy minister, Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the close cooperation with the OIC will bring good returns as the organisation has great potential in attracting more Muslim tourists to the country. “This is important as the international Muslim-friendly tourism market is projected to reach US$228 billion (US$1 = RM4.20) by 2028, which means the industry) is quite lucrative. ‘We will lose and miss out if we

KANGAR, The sales value recorded by 10 Perlis entrepreneurs during the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism (MAHA) Exhibition 2024, from Sept 11 to yesterday (Sept 22), was RM394,787.40 which exceeded the set target of between RM200,000 and RM250,000. Perlis Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) director Mohd Anzara Azizan said the sales value was based on five clusters namely the Perak Pavilion, Kingdom of Agrofood, Food Empire and Viral, Foodtruck Fiesta and Agrobazaar Online. ‘In MAHA 2024, a total of 10 entrepreneurs from Perlis successfully participated in sales involving 13 sales lots at the Perak Pavilion, Kingdom of Agrofood, Food Empire

PUTRAJAYA, The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council (MTVET) has agreed to set a premium salary for TVET graduates, ranging from RM2,500 to RM4,000, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the salary range was higher than the current minimum wage of RM1,500 set by the government, and that the decision aimed to attract more TVET graduates to work in relevant sectors. “We have established a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with employers (government-linked companies and private sector) where the premium salary exceeds the minimum wage set by the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR).

SIBU, The Sekolah Kebangsaan Abang (SK) Ali Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) today presented cash aid to 10 families who were affected by the blaze in Kampung Hilir yesterday. SK Abang Ali PIBG chairman Datuk Mohamad Yusnar Matalie said they contributed RM500 to each family to help ease their burden after losing their homes in the fire. He said 13 pupils from the 10 families are students of the school. Built in 1890, it is the oldest primary school in Sibu. “In addition, the pupils, who are also SK Abang Ali Cooperatives members, will also receive additional cash aid of RM200 each,’