Kelantan grants four permits for New Year’s Eve 2025 entertainment events Posted on December 30, 2024 By serv KOTA BARU, Dec 29 — Local authorities (PBT) in Kelantan have issued four permits for entertainment events to be held on New Year’s Eve 2025. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said the permits were granted for events in Kota Baru, Tanah Merah, and Tumpat. “One permit was issued by the Kota Baru Municipal Council of Islamic City (MPKB-BRI) for the Monsoon Food Festival at Asian Village, Tunjong. “Two permits were issued by the Tanah Merah District Council for Dikir Barat performances at Dataran Muhibbah Taman Barakah and Guillemard Bridge,” he said in a statement today. He also noted that the Tumpat District Council had issued an additional permit for a singing performance at Wat Machimaram in Kampung Jubakar Darat. Hilmi reminded event organisers to strictly adhere to the conditions set forth and ensure compliance with the terms of the permits. — Bernama News
Anwar calls for swift PKR elections to uphold democratic principles and leadership transition at the national congress Posted on December 16, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged that the PKR election process be expedited to facilitate the party’s leadership transition in line with the democratic principles it upholds. This call was among the key points in his closing speech at the PKR Special National… Read More
State may consider special financial zone to cement status as regional business hub, says Penang CM Posted on November 29, 2024 GEORGE TOWN, Nov 28 — The Penang government is still studying the feasibility of establishing a special financial zone (SFZ) in the state, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow told the state legislative assembly today. He said Gurney Bay and Andaman Island were identified as potential locations during a public… Read More
Police seize heroin base worth RM1.2m, arrest man in PJ and Puchong raids Posted on December 29, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The police have arrested a man and seized 13.3 kilogrammes (kg) of heroin base estimated to be worth RM1.2 million in raids in Petaling Jaya and Puchong on Monday and yesterday. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crimes Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin said during… Read More