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TUMPAT, The Fire and Rescue Department in Kelantan has requested a fire and rescue helicopter be stationed in the state to prepare for the Northeast monsoon season due November. Its director Zainal Madasin said this measure is necessary as Kelantan typically experiences more severe flooding compared to other states. He said the department’s helicopter is currently stationed in Wakaf Tapai, Terengganu, for use across the East Coast states. ‘We have proposed to headquarters that this asset be stationed in Kelantan during the monsoon season and located at our base in Tunjong. ‘This is based on past experiences, particularly the 2014

SHAH ALAM, The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) will present a comprehensive report on the GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) matter to the chairman of the state’s Islamic Religion and Cultural Innovation Committee, Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah, next week. Mohammad Fahmi said that the report will outline the actions taken and planned, in accordance with the decree issued by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. ‘I will also be briefed on JAIS’ current efforts on the issues and initiate legal action, particularly concerning religious schools and tahfiz institutions under GISBH in Selangor. ‘I will also receive updates on

KOTA KINABALU, The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), through its agency, Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PERNAS), is targeting RM4 million in financing for franchise entrepreneurs in Sabah this year. Its Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said PERNAS has financed a total of 69 entrepreneurs in Sabah, with a total financing value of RM12.7 million, since 2009. ‘The franchise industry in Sabah is developing positively, and I am proud to see various home-grown franchise brands proving that local brands can compete with international franchises,’ he said, while officiating the PERNAS Carnival at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), today. Ewon emphasised

PUTRAJAYA, A total of 5,822.59 hectares of rice crops in the northern states have been affected by flooding, with an estimated loss of RM32 million in rice yield. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said that his ministry will provide post-disaster assistance to affected farmers, livestock breeders, and fishermen, through a coordinated effort. Rice growers will receive aid via the Padi Crop Disaster Fund (TBTP), while the Agricultural Disaster Fund (TBP) will support those involved in agro-food activities other than rice cultivation. ‘In addition to the assistance, AgroBank has announced a moratorium on payments for its customers

BANGI, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed that halal product exhibitions and expos at all levels be coordinated to achieve a wider impact and strengthen efforts to boost the halal industry. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Halal Industry Development Council chairman, said Malaysia hosts various halal product exhibitions such as the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), Halal Fiesta Malaysia (Halfest), and the Rural Entrepreneurs Carnival (KUD), all of which share the common goal of serving both domestic and international markets. “The best approach is to gather all exhibitors and halal product manufacturers in one place