JAKIM AGAINST AIRING OF 'PEREMPUAN ITU'
KUALA LUMPUR -- The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is strongly opposed to the broadcasting of the TV drama "Perempuan Itu" which depicts scenes that are immoral, outrageous and contrary to Islamic law.
Its director-general, Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff has urged the Communications and Multimedia Ministry, Home Affairs Ministry and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to take stern action against such broadcasts.
"A drama like this should not be aired at any time, let alone during the month of Ramadan," he said in a statement today.
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KAO LAURIER MALAYSIA DONATES RM150,000 WORTH OF SANITARY NAPKINS TO B40 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
KUALA LUMPUR -- Some 20,000 B40 students from 20 public universities will receive sanitary napkins via an effort mooted by KAO Laurier Malaysia.
In a statement, Kao (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd said the effort was coordinated through a three-month-long "Menstrual Hygiene is a Woman’s Right" campaign, which was initiated in November last year, culminating in an official handover of RM150,000 worth of sanitary napkins at Universiti Malaya.
Supported by the Higher Education Ministry and in collaboration with MyPerintis, KAO Malaysia president Itou Hirofumi described the synergy by all parties involved as essential in realising the campaign’s vision in addressing any lack of access to menstrual hygiene essentials faced by young women in universities.
Through its long-term environmental, social and governance (ESG) programme, KAO Laurier Malaysia has been a friend to young girls for the past 27 years with efforts dedicated to supporting and educating young girls in hygiene care. To date, KAO Laurier Malaysia has touched the lives of over two million students from over 8,000 schools via the programme.
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REFORESTATION OF ECOLOGICAL LINKAGE CFS IN KELANTAN EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN JULY
KUALA LUMPUR -- The Reforestation of Ecological Linkage Central Forest Spine (CFS) in Kelantan is expected to take place in July, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF).
MPOGCF general manager Zamakhshari Muhamad said the high-volume project, with the aim to convert and link fragmented forests in Peninsular Malaysia, is to be done in collaboration with the Kelantan Forestry Department.
“With an estimated RM25 million funding allocated by MPOGCF, the programme expects the planting of 625,000 seedlings within 1,000 hectares,” he said in a statement today.
To reflect the industry’s commitment to green conservation, he said, the MPOGCF would continue its commitment to initiate, collaborate, and support environmental conservation initiatives as well as sustainable practices related to and within the Malaysian palm oil industry.
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FORD RANGER DRIVER IN LUXURY CAR CONVOY INCIDENT DETAINED
JOHOR BAHRU -- The driver of a Ford Ranger was arrested this morning after she was involved in a crash with a luxury car at southbound Kilometre 34, of the North-South Expressway, near the Sedenak exit, last Friday.
Kulai district police chief Supt Tok Beng Yeow said the 28-year-old businesswoman from Yong Peng was arrested at the Kulai district police headquarters compound at about 1 am today.
The woman involved was detained for further investigation after surrendering at the police station, he said, addind that she had been remanded for three days.
Yesterday, Tok said the police was conducting a follow-up investigation following a 45-second viral video showing a convoy of luxury cars that stopped at on the NSE and blocked traffic, three days ago.
He said the initial investigations found that the incident stemmed from a Ford Ranger that tried to dangerously overtake a convoy of luxury cars before colliding with one of the cars while entering the left lane.
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SUBSIDISED PALM OIL SMUGGLING RAMPANT IN SANDAKAN
SANDAKAN - Palm oil smuggling activities have grown rampant in the area here, and smuggled oil is believed to be sold at market prices in neighbouring countries.
Sandakan Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) branch chief, Azdy Zukkry John said the uptake in smuggling activities was likely due to the rise of palm oil prices to more than RM6 per kilogramme, in addition to increased demand.
"We are still investigating the misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil that is occurring in Sandakan, but we suspect that this activity is linked to smuggling subsidised cooking oil and selling it at market prices in neighbouring countries.
"We will not compromise and will take the suspects to court because this subsidised cooking oil is meant to help people in need. We cannot accept their irresponsible actions," he told a press conference here today.
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OFFICIAL PKR 2022 ELECTION CAMPAIGN TO BEGIN AFTER APRIL 8 - DR ZALIHA
KUALA LUMPUR -- The official campaign period for the 2022 PKR party elections will only begin after the nomination of candidates scheduled for April 8, said election committee chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
In a statement today. Dr Zaliha said the committee will closely monitor any form of campaigning related to all candidates without prejudice and will act in accordance with the Rules and Procedures for Selection and Campaign Ethics.
According to Dr Zaliha, given that there are now supporters busy promoting their chosen leaders in various ways and on various media platforms, the committee is not responsible for campaigning that has already started.
The 2022 PKR party polls, which will be held from May 13 to 18, is now in the first phase of the election process, where party members are encouraged to download the Adil app, which was launched on March 4.
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S'WAK TARGETS WATER AND ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FOR ALL BY 2030
KUCHING -- The Sarawak Utilities and Telecommunication Ministry is targeting to provide the whole of Sarawak with full water and electricity supply by 2030, its Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said.
He said currently 96.5 per cent of Sarawak's rural areas have electricity supply and 66.9 per cent have water supply.
"In total, 98.6 per cent of Sarawak's urban and rural areas already have electricity supply and 83.4 per cent have water supply," he said at a press conference here today.
He said his ministry would organise a two-day Sarawak Telecommunications and Utilities Conference 2022, to be officiated by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, here starting March 31 to discuss issues and challenges in the provision of water, electricity, gas and telecommunications facilities in the state.
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ELDERLY NILAI WOMAN SUFFERS 20 PCT BURNS IN FIRE
SEREMBAN -- A woman was burnt in a house fire in Kampung Baru Nilai, Nilai near here this afternoon.
Nilai Fire and Rescue Station chief, Senior Asst Fire Supt Bakarya Mohd Salleh said the 64-year-old woman suffered 20 per cent burns on almost half of her body.
"A wooden house measuring 60 by 70 square feet was destroyed by fire and there was a woman who was at the back of her house at the time. The woman's suffered burns to almost half of her body," he said.
"Firefighters used the sidewalk of a neighbour's house to take the victim out of the house and the woman was sent to the Nilai Health Clinic for further treatment," he said in a statement here today.
The cause of the fire and losses are still under investigation.
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