Category: General

The presidents of the ruling parties in Indochina, including Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the traditional friendship, according to a press release from Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) AKP received this afternoon.

Yesterday, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of CPP; H.E. Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam; and H.E. Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party held their high-level talks in Hanoi, Vietnam.

During the meeting, the leaders of the ruling parties of the three neighbouring nations mentioned about the situation of their respective parties and countries, especially in terms of party building, socio-economic development as well as exchanged views on regional and global situation.

They expressed their satisfaction with the past cooperation between the three parties and agreed on key directions to promote the relations and cooperation between the three parties and countries in various fields for the common benefit of their nations and peoples.

They also agreed that in the current situation, it is necessary to strengthen the solidarity, close cooperation and mutual support between the three parties and countries, which are their valuable asset, and to promote cooperation in all areas, particularly economy, culture, education, science, technology, tourism and agriculture, and the institutional cooperation between the three countries’ parties, states, fronts, mass organisations and at the sub-national level.

Moreover, they agreed to promote the effective existing mechanisms and establish a number of new cooperation mechanisms to tighten cooperation between the three parties and peoples for the benefit of the people, peace building and safeguarding, regional and global cooperation and development.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and President of the Philippines H.E. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. looked into different potential areas to strengthen and expand the cooperation between the two countries.

The high-level discussion took place in Jakarta, Indonesia this morning, on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

Those potential sectors include trade, private sector development, tourism, education and training, security, defence, and all forms of connectivity between both nations.

Before concluding the meeting, the two leaders expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to exchange views in this bilateral framework, which is a mechanism of cooperation in addition to the multilateral mechanism in the ASEAN framework.

The two leaders also invited each other for an official visit at an appropriate time in the future.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

Cambodia and India were committed to strengthening their collaboration on cooperation and human resource training in the media sector.

The commitment was made during the meeting here yesterday afternoon between H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Cambodian Minister of Information and H.E. Dr. Devyani Khobragade, Indian Ambassador to Cambodia.

Both sides particularly focused on the cooperation in information dissemination between their state media institutions – between the National Television of Cambodia (TVK), National Radio of Cambodia (RNK) and Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) and India’s national TV.

H.E. Neth Pheaktra informed his guest of some priority works of the Ministry of Information, including institutional modernisation to make the ministry a public relations institution of the Royal Government of Cambodia.

H.E. Minister also sought technical support from the Indian side for the preparation of a safe digital system in order to preserve films and photos under the management of AKP.

In reply, H.E. Dr. Devyani Khobragade pledged to discuss the request with concerned parties.

After the meeting, the Indian ambassador also visited AKP to learn about its efforts in conserving old films and photos.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

Ministry of Information will focus on institutional modernisation, modern administration, and strengthening of quality of the country’s media through training and reinforcement of professional ethics in journalism.

The move was made by H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information, while receiving Mr. Sardar Umar Alam, UNESCO Representative in Cambodia, here at the ministry office yesterday afternoon.

H.E. Minister laid stress on the importance of human resource training in the field of media, adding that the ministry is planning to organise training courses on professional media in the future.

H.E. Neth Pheaktra also informed his guest of another priority of the ministry, i.e. to continue combatting fake news.

For his part, Mr. Sardar Umar Alam pledged to cooperate with the Ministry of Information in building human resources and strengthening the respect and implementation of the professional ethics in journalism.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

The MERCU 2023 programme under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) provides guidance and the latest information to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs through its programmes and activities to realise the aspirations of the Bumiputera entrepreneurship.

MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said apart from providing information on the facilities offered by the agency, MERCU 2023 also paves the way for entrepreneurs to expand their market access.

“We want to encourage as many Malay Bumiputera entrepreneurs to be actively involved, not just to receive financing and then wait to repay it…networking is important.

“We want to create an ecosystem…networking in business is crucial, especially for emerging entrepreneurs. Furthermore, it is essential for us to drive (business) development and sustainability so that they can thrive in their respective industries,” he told reporters after launching the programme, here, today.

The five-day event that kicked off on Sept 4 at Medan MARA and Busana Menara MARA, features a special exhibition on MARA programmes, products by MARA entrepreneurs, seminars and business matching sessions, among other things.

He said apart from offering business financing facilities, MARA is committed to stimulating the economic growth of Bumiputera entrepreneurs through various initiatives including mentoring, business matching and expanding market reach for the entrepreneurs’ products domestically and internationally.

Asyraf Wajdi also announced the achievements of the Professional Entrepreneur Development Programme (ProSPEC) in the medical field, as well as the agency’s venture into professional accounting services through a network of affiliated Bumiputera accounting firms.

He said an allocation of RM2.1 million has been approved to assist 11 outlets using the Prudence Consulting Group (PACCT) brand name under the programme.

“This is also one of MARA’s initiatives. We do not want MARA to be seen only in the regular sector (small and medium sector) as we also offer financing in specialised sectors.

“We already have our brand, U.n.i Klinik, U.n.i Farmasi and U.n.i Dental. Based on our experience with entrepreneurs in this sector, they have not only managed to stay in business but have also grown tremendously,” he said.

He said so far 69 clinics, 19 pharmacies and 19 dental clinics have been established under the U.n.i brand name.

Asyraf Wajdi also noted that the government has approved an additional allocation of RM100 million this year for MARA to offer business financing to about 1,000 entrepreneurs.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

The Melaka Pharmacy Enforcement Division (CPF) seized 642 products worth RM8.3 million, that contained anabolic steroids and other products not registered with the Drug Control Authority (DCA), under Ops Pharma.

State Health director Datuk Dr Rusdi Abd Rahman said during the Ops carried out from 2 to 10.30pm yesterday (6 Sept), seven premises, including a house and warehouse in and around Melaka were raided following information and complaints from members of the public.

“Action was taken following information and complaints that products containing anabolic steroids were being sold. Five digital gadgets and two suspects aged 30 and 40, were also detained to assist investigations,” he said in a statement to the media here today.

He said initial investigations revealed that the sale of such products has been going on for almost two years and all the products were imported from several countries and sold online.

“Steroids are classified as controlled substances and Anabolic steroids are frequently abused by individuals for the purpose of developing muscles.

“These products must only be consumed upon the advice of doctors and pharmacists because unauthorised or unsupervised use of steroids can result damages to the kidney, cause diabetes, lead to high blood pressure and hormonal imbalances in the body,” said the statement.

“Those found guilty under the regulation could be sentenced to a maximum RM25,000 fine or three years imprisonment or both for the first offence and a maximum RM50,000 fine or five years’ jail or both for subsequent offences.

“Companies convicted of the offence could be sentenced to a maximum fine of RM50,000 for the first offence and RM100,000 fine for subsequent offences while the sale of controlled substances for the purpose of selling without a licence can be charged under Section 13(a) of the Poisons Act 1952,” he said.

The public can report the sale of unregistered products via www.pharmacy.gov.my, Public Complaints Management System (SisPAA) at moh.spab.gov.my or to any nearby Pharmacy Enforcement branches or call 03-78413200.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Kinabatangan Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Bung Mokhtar Radin expressed his gratitude that his five-year struggle with his wife Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad in the corruption case filed against them was finally over with their acquittal by the High Court today.

Bung, 66, also thanked the legal team and those who prayed for him all this time.

“Thank you very much, may Allah reward their kindness,” he said when met by reporters at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex.

Asked if the charges against him were politically motivated, the UMNO Supreme Council member said that it was indeed.

Meanwhile, lawyer M. Athimulan, representing Bung Moktar, said the hard work of the defence team had paid off.

Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid acquitted and discharged the couple after allowing their applications for a revision against the Sessions Court’s decision in ordering them to enter their defence on the corruption charges amounting to RM2.8 million involving a RM150 million investment in Public Mutual Berhad unit trust.

The Sessions Court, on Sept 2 last year, ordered Bung Mokhtar and Zizie Izette to defend themselves on the three charges of corruption and they then filed an application for review in the High Court against the Sessions Court’s decision.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

The Army Red Warrior Motorcycle Acrobatics Team will be looking for a new lineup for female motorcycle stunt performers later this year.

Female motorcycle stunt performer, Sergeant Saidatul Husna Kamaruddin, 35, said there was a need to find a new lineup because she wanted to rest for a while after successfully performing an epic jump on National Day 2023 at Dataran Putrajaya recently which captured the attention of all Malaysians.

She said new riders with strong mental and physical endurance will be a priority in the selection of female motorcycle stunt performers.

“I have a female rider partner but she is currently carrying out the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) mission abroad and will only return home at the end of this year.

“After the selection, the trainers will gauge whether their level of confidence is high or not while performing the stunts,” she told Bernama during an interview on Bernama Radio recently.

Saidatul Husna said such extreme activities can be done by women but need to be done correctly by joining the Army Red Warrior team.

She recently stole the limelight when she jumped over 66 Royal Enfield motorcycles on her scrambler before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah at the National Day 2023 celebration on Aug 31.

In March this year, the Kedah native set the record for the Longest Motorcycle Jump (Women) in the Malaysia Books of Record (MBOR) at the Malaysian Army Tattoo performance in conjunction with the 90th Army Day in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.

“Having achieved that, I want to take a break. However, I may still do regular stunts.

“Anyway, for now, I don’t have any plans yet. As for the men’s team members, InsyaAllah they have plans to make a 40 to 43-metre jump to create an MBOR next year,” she said.

On behalf of her team consisting of two officers and 48 members, Saidatul Husna said she hoped that motorcycle companies would come forward to sponsor new motorcycles to facilitate the team’s performances in the future.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency