Jais cracks down on unauthorised zakat collectors, warns of legal action Posted on November 24, 2024 By serv SHAH ALAM, Nov 23 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) will take stern action against individuals or parties collecting zakat (tithe) in the state without credentials from the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais). Jais director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the department was aware of certain individuals and parties… Read more
MCMC to explore direct mobile alerts for disasters, says Comms Minister Posted on November 24, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been tasked with exploring a direct disaster notification channel for residents, bypassing the use of Short Message Service (SMS), said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the disaster notification system should function as a mobile phone alert,… Read more
Sultan Nazrin graces Perak Deepavali celebration as MB Saarani issues reminder not to take harmony for granted Posted on November 24, 2024 By serv IPOH, Nov 23 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today graced the state’s 2024 Deepavali Celebrations at the Indera Mulia Stadium here. Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim, Raja Muda Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa, Raja Di Hilir Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain Sultan Idris Shah, and Raja Puan… Read more
Body cameras needed for JPJ enforcers to boost integrity and transparency, says official Posted on November 24, 2024 By serv SEREMBAN, Nov 23 — The use of body cameras for Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforcement personnel is needed to boost integrity among its personnel and the public. JPJ deputy director-general (planning and operations) Datuk Jazmanie Shafawi said such a move would boost the team’s integrity and avoid any misinterpretations that… Read more
PM Anwar says federal funds will go up so long as states don’t act hostile Posted on November 24, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed the MADANI government’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of the people across all states, including those led by the opposition, by steadily increasing their allocations. He said that these allocations are channeled to ensure the needs of the… Read more
MACC says probe into assets of late Daim and family, money laundering charges to continue despite previous acquittal Posted on November 23, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) announced today that investigations into the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, his wife, and other family members will continue despite the dismissal of an earlier charge against him for failing to declare his assets. In a statement this evening, the MACC… Read more
Putrajaya says postponed tabling of gig workers Bill for more talks with stakeholders Posted on November 23, 2024 By serv PUTRAJAYA, Nov 22 — The tabling of the Gig Workers Economy Bill has been postponed to open up space and opportunities for more engagement sessions with stakeholders, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the Unity Government spokesman, said the Cabinet meeting today had been informed that Human… Read more
Religious affairs minister urges caution when delivering speeches related to Prophet Muhammad after probe against lecturer Posted on November 23, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has urged all parties to exercise caution when delivering speeches, particularly on matters concerning the sanctity of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement uploaded on Facebook, Mohd Na’im said any remarks that could… Read more
King celebrates 66th birthday with Queen, family at Johor’s Istana Bukit Serene Posted on November 23, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the King and Queen of Malaysia enjoyed a lunch with their family members and grandchildren in conjunction with Sultan Ibrahim’s 66th birthday at Istana Bukit Serene, Johor Bahru today. Also present were the Regent of… Read more
Graded ‘D’ by Bersih, Comms Minister Fahmi says govt concedes criticism and will do better Posted on November 23, 2024 By serv PUTRAJAYA, Nov 22 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today said the government is receptive to criticism and committed to improvement after electoral watchdog Bersih gave Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration a “D” grade for its two-year performance. The government spokesman assured the public that de facto law minister… Read more