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PETALING JAYA, A new initiative to empower and strengthen the Indian community’s economy will soon be announced by the Madani Government through the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry, its deputy minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said. He said a meeting is scheduled for next week to discuss important matters before making the official announcement. ‘I will hold another meeting next week to review key issues prior to the announcement,’ he told reporters after launching the ‘Onam Vannallo 3.0’ programme, organised by the Selangor and Federal Territory Malayalee Association (SFTMA) in collaboration with the Yayasan Bank Rakyat at the NUPW Hall

KOTA BHARU, Kelantan will only declare the teachings in GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) as deviant if they are similar to the teachings of the banned Al-Arqam, said State Mufti Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad. He said further investigation and authentic evidence are required before any decision can be made. “I will bring up this issue for discussion at the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs which will be held in Kuala Lumpur at the end of this month. “If there are matters arising or new features in GISBH, then a new fatwa will be issued,” he

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 BHARU, The Ministry of Health (MOH) has stepped up health screenings at all border entry points to prevent the spread of Mpox. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the effort was intensified following a case involving a man who was confirmed to have contracted Mpox. He said screenings are being conducted according to procedures, including body temperature checks, and individuals suspected of showing Mpox symptoms will be taken for further screening and examination. ‘MOH is also prioritising the health of healthcare workers and will issue a statement regarding vaccines to prevent the infection. ‘So far, the infection

KLUANG, A total of 164 Taman Idaman residents here, breathed a sigh of relief when the residential land they have lived in for over 20 years finally became their property. Chairman of the Housing and Local Government committee Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said it was a result of the Johor state government’s success in resolving the land ownership issue after the establishment of a task force through an initiative by the Kluang District Office. “Finally, this matter is completed and those who pay Notice 5A (Offer Letter of Land Ownership) get ownership rights. With this grant, the value of