Category: General

SEREMBAN, The State Legislative Assembly unanimously passed an emergency motion to strongly condemn the brutal assassination of Hamas Political Bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, when tabling the motion during the state assembly sitting today, called on all assemblymen to support the state government’s stance in sending the message to the whole world in condemning the inhumane action. Aminuddin said the killing of Haniyeh, who is also the former Prime Minister of Palestine, is an act that violates international law, including International Humanitarian Law and the Charter of the United Nations

SHAH ALAM, More than 21,000 Selangor civil servants will also receive a salary hike in line with the announcement to be made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim scheduled before the tabling of the 2025 Budget. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the hike would depend on the amount set by the federal government. “We will follow (the Federal government) and see how much the hike is. With the amount of reserves that we have, we can give (salary hike),” he said when met by reporters after the Selangor civil servant monthly assembly and the state-level launch of

PEKAN, The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, described the Tunku Azizah Royal Craft Village as a new chapter for Pulau Keladi, which would attract craft enthusiasts and preserve the state’s weaving heritage. His Royal Highness stated that the project, which was inspired by his beloved consort, the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, serves as an excellent platform for the people of Pahang to take pride in the authentic weaving techniques of Pekan. “Through Tengku Ampuan’s initiative, inmates from Penor and Bentong have been allowed to learn weaving, helping them reintegrate into society

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The provincial government of Camiguin has debunked claims of food poisoning, as some social media posts alleged. Dr. Magnolia Naman, officer-in-charge of Catarman District Hospital in Catarman town, said no such cases occurred from July 29 to Aug. 4. “During this period, no patients have sought consultation for symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea, and there have been no related hospital admissions due to food poisoning,” she said in a statement released Sunday evening. The alleged food poisoning circulating in social media was attributed to Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo’s recent distribution of food packs

MANILA: Six resolutions were filed in the Senate on Monday seeking to award Carlos Yulo an official commendation and the Senate Medal of Excellence for bagging two gold medals in the ongoing Paris Olympics. Senate Resolution Nos. (SRN) 1102 and 1106 were filed by Senate Majority Leader Francise Tolentino, SRN 1104 and 1105 were filed by Senator Joel Villanueva, while SRN 1103 1098 were filed by Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada. “Mr. Yulo made history for Philippine gymnastics by becoming the country’s first double Olympic gold medalist, showcasing his grit and talent as he reigned supreme in the floor