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KUALA LUMPUR, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Muamalat) today signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) to form holistic cooperation in empowering the visually impaired community. Its president and chief executive officer (CEO) Khairul Kamarudin said the long-term collaboration was the bank’s social responsibility initiative in empowering the visually impaired persons with disabilities (PwD) community through access to financial facilities, training and its products and services. ‘I hope with this MoC, Bank Muamalat will be able to help the visually impaired PwD community to generate their own income as well as bridge the

TAWAU, The Works Ministry has approved an allocation of RM130 million for periodic maintenance of pavements and non-pavements for federal roads in Sabah this year. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said RM9.979 million of this amount was allocated to the Tawau district. “Today, I inspected the condition of federal road R13 Jalan Sandakan-Tawau following numerous complaints about poor road conditions, including from local representatives during parliamentary sessions. Incidentally, there was also a culvert collapse here that caused road structure damage. “I found that a culvert collapse occurred at Section 256.295, causing one lane to be closed to road users.

SUNGKAI, The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) constantly monitors the safety of students still in Bangladesh through cooperation with Wisma Putra. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said that according to Wisma Putra, approximately 40 students from higher education institutions (IPTs) are among the Malaysians remaining in Bangladesh. “I understand that those (Malaysians) in Bangladesh include some working in specific sectors, not many but they are professionals. “There are also students who feel that they are not disturbed by the situation there, but their numbers are small,” he told reporters after launching the Tanjong Malim UMNO division meeting here

IPOH, The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has allocated RM14 million for the reconstruction of the Pasir Pinji Market, which will accommodate 214 traders. Minister Nga Kor Ming stated that the project, which is expected to be completed by 2027, will not only boost the local economy but could also potentially become a tourist attraction. “Today, I am announcing an RM14 million allocation to the Ipoh City Council for the construction of this five-star market, which I’m confident will be a source of pride for the city’s residents. “The market will feature several new characteristics, making it the

GOMBAK, The Rural Community Centre (PKD) Mobile programme will be expanded to rural areas and Orang Asli villages in the government’s effort to bring services closer and channel information to rural communities. Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Omardin, who is political secretary to Deputy Prime Minister as well as Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said through the PKD Mobile, the government will be able to channel help and information directly to the people through services from agencies and departments as well as the private sector. “Inspired by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as Rural and