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SEREMBAN, The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Negeri Sembilan branch, arrested two enforcement officers from the Immigration Department, with one suspected of conspiring to facilitate the illegal entry of foreigners, using the ‘counter setting’ method. According to a source, the two men, aged between 30 and 40, were arrested at the Negeri Sembilan MACC Office, at 3 am and 5.40 pm yesterday, when they appeared to have their statements recorded. ‘The two individuals involved are believed to be conspiring with syndicate agents to bring in foreigners, who arrived through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) 1 and KLIA2. ‘They are believed to

PUCHONG, Pharmaniaga Berhad has made history by launching the country’s first locally owned biopharmaceutical plant capable of producing insulin and vaccines, significantly bolstering the nation’s medical supply chain. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the plant would reduce the dependence on imported biopharmaceuticals, freeing the country from exploitation by major global players. ‘The state-of-the-art plant will be able to produce insulin, as well as vaccines for 13 types of diseases, and will help secure the future of country’s medicine supplies. “More importantly, the launch of this facility aligns with Armed Forces Fund Board’s (LTAT) commitment under the MADANI

CHINA, On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on September 17 this year, the Information Office and the Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Yunnan Province held the Reception Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the ‘Blooming Flowers and Full Moon’ China-Vietnam Mid-Autumn Festival Gala in Ho Chi Minh City and the Chinese Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City. A couple of days ago, Super Typhoon Yagi wreaked havoc in northern Vietnam, causing significant property damage and heavy casualties. The typhoon also unleashed destruction across multiple provinces in

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The culture of at least 11 indigenous people’s (IP) communities in Pangasinan take center stage during the first anniversary celebration of the Banaan Pangasinan Provincial Museum. The exhibit entitled, ‘Interwoven Roots, Shared Heritage’, which will run until October this year, features intricate woven clothing and textiles, photos, and other items of the Ibaloi, Kankanaey, Kalanguya, Iwak, Bago, Kalinga, Bontoc, Itneg, Applai, Aberling and Ifugao tribes. It is part of the Pamagalang, the anniversary celebration of the museum, being staged in collaboration with the National Commission of Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in Pangasinan. The exhibit aptly heeds the provincial

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -The Office of the Ombudsman suspended Tobias Fornier Mayor Ernesto Tajanlangit III for abuse of authority and conduct unbecoming of a public official effective immediately for six months. The office of Tajanlangit received the suspension order signed by Office of the Ombudsman officer-in-charge Jose Balmeo Jr. dated Sept. 11, 2024, on Thursday. ‘Pursuant to Section 24 of Republic Act 6770, in relation to Section 9, Rule III of the Administrative Order Number 17, he (Tajanlangit) is preventively suspended without pay until the administrative adjudication of the case is terminated,’ Balmeo stated in his order. Tajanlangit,