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LAWAS, Private sector employers are encouraged to take advantage of tax relief by organising family days and family-oriented activities, thereby promoting a balance between family and work. Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that hosting family days can have a positive impact on the mental health of both employees and employers. ‘I hope more private entities will seize this opportunity to strengthen family ties among employees while also supporting programmes such as family day celebrations throughout November. ‘We recognise that mental health is a critical element that both employers and employees should prioritise, starting

PUTRAJAYA, The doctrine of Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) will be discussed during the upcoming sessions of the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI), from Sept 24 to 26. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar shared this in a statement, posted on his Facebook page, today. He also expressed the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) full support for the Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) enforcement actions, which have led to the arrest and prosecution of several GISBH leaders and members, in line with the law.

LUMUT, The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) will give their full cooperation to police investigations if there are lecturers or students of higher learning institutions (IPT) involved in teaching at GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH). Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said it was to ensure that the IPT was free from any form of Dakyah brought by GISBH. ‘The matter is under the purview of the police who have formed a special task force to investigate the issue. The investigation will be thorough and everyone, regardless of whether he is a student or an university lecturer.

BEIJING, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today visited the COMAC Beijing Aircraft Technology Research Institute to observe the latest developments in aviation technology in China. Upon arriving, His Majesty was briefed on the country’s innovations in aviation technology. Sultan Ibrahim spent over an hour at the centre and also tried the flight simulator available there. His Majesty then proceeded to Beijing Capital Airport and spent nearly 45 minutes inspecting two aircraft developed by COMAC. Accompanying the King was Tunku Temenggong of Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim. Also in attendance were Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Housing and Local

KUALA LUMPUR, The number of evacuees due to flooding in Kedah has continued to rise as of 4 pm, while those affected by the high-tide phenomenon in Selangor have been allowed to return home. According to the Disaster Info portal of the Social Welfare Department (JKM), the number of evacuees in KEDAH has increased to 8,022 people involving 2,568 families and currently being housed in 40 temporary relief centres across five districts, up from 7,494 reported this morning. Kota Setar district recorded the highest number of evacuees with 4,117 people, followed by Kubang Pasu (1,483), Pendang (1,434), Pokok Sena (841)