Category: General

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is inviting the people in Kuantan to attend the ‘Meet Anwar’ session which will be held at Dewan Ibnu Khaldun of Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi Mara (KKTM) in Kuantan.

In a Facebook post today, Anwar said according to past meetings, the questions put to him should be open and can touch on various topics whether it is about politics and power, philosophy, religion or whatever.

“God willing, we will use this space best in cultivating a healthy and fresh culture of discourse rather than trading insults and those that do not enlighten the community,” he said.

According to Anwar, he has always emphasised that the people must be given space to directly question leaders involving various issues that affect the people.

“…and this is part of the plan to spur the country towards a civil society system,” he said.

Based on the poster shared through the post, Anwar’s meeting session tomorrow will take place at 1 pm at KKTM Kuantan in Kampung Batu Tujuh.

Registration can be done through the temuanwar.com website.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

The Ministry of Health today confirmed that there was an incident of food poisoning involving 24 students of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Cyberjaya, here on July 27.

The matter was confirmed by Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni who said 24 students had food poisoning symptoms such as diarrhoea but they have recovered and returned to school.

“They (students) received medical treatment in a private clinic based on the investigation we are conducting,” he said, without revealing whether the food source from the canteen led to the cause of the food poisoning.

Yesterday, a local newspaper reported an incident in which more than 50 students of SK Cyberjaya displayed symptoms of food poisoning such as vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming nasi lemak and fried chicken from the school’s canteen.

Speaking to reporters after officiating the Malaysia Suicide Awareness Voice of Hope (MySAVE) programme here today, Lukanisman said the ongoing investigations were being carried out according to the provisions under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342), and this includes closing the school’s canteen until Aug 10.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Kembara Mahkota Johor (KMJ) is set to return this Saturday.

According to a post on the official Facebook page of the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the event, which has been much anticipated by Johoreans, will see Sultan Ibrahim and the Johor royal family journeying through all 10 state districts to meet the people.

“KMJ was last held in 2019 and KMJ 2023 will take place from Aug 5 to 8. The Johor royal family will tour almost 800 kilometres in four-wheel drive vehicles.

“Follow the development and activities of the KMJ 2023 through the Johor Royal Family’s social media page,” said the post, today.

In the previous KMJ, the Sultan of Johor rode a Harley-Davidson 2019 Road King Special Touring Bike to meet the people throughout the state.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Leading e-commerce platform Lazada Malaysia is offering amazing deals on its LazLOOK Crazy Fashion Sale featuring #BarbieCore Outfit Inspo, all under RM49.

Lazada said in a statement today that the LazLOOK Crazy Fashion Sale, happening from Aug 2 to 4, offers deals with up to 80 per cent discounts on selected styles and 25 per cent cashback with fast and free shipping.

“Speaking of looks, there’s one trend that’s currently hot with the Gen Zs, it’s the fabulous #BarbieCore! You can’t go wrong with pink.

“If you’re looking to add some pink to your life, look no further than the LazLOOK Crazy Fashion Sale where shoppers will be mesmerised and inspired by the #StyledByLazLook items and value-for-money fashion pieces,” it said.

Lazada said customers can look forward to channeling their inner Barbie during the LazLOOK Crazy Fashion Sale without breaking the bank, with the five must-have looks – The Preppy Barbie, The Sporty Barbie, The Modest Barbie, The Minimal Barbie and The Corporate Barbie.

“The Preppy Barbie allows customers to dress up in a pink mini skirt or dress paired with headband, minimal jewellery, signature cat-eye sunnies, and closed-toe heels!

Become the Sporty Barbie and swap those five-inch heels for a cool combo of oversized sweatshirt and bright pink biker shorts – the ultimate timeless look for Barbies who are always-on-the-go!

“The Modest Barbie makes the demure and modest look oh-so-sexy, with the pinkest bottom paired with a muted pink shirt, finished off with gold hair accessories that work to maintain your Barbie persona effortlessly, no matter day or night!

“Those who believe simplicity is best should consider the Minimal Barbie, the perfect outfit for the Barbie-curious!

Start your Barbie-xploration decked in a bright pink bottom with a neutral top, and hang a cute handbag by your side for a little splash of Barbie in your life!” Lazada announced.

Wrapping up the collection is the Corporate Barbie, a stylish mix of pink power, with an oversized blazer paired with pink slips, a minimal handbag and matching bright heels that lets office colleagues know that Barbies mean business!

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

The Ministry of Health (MOH) will find a way to resolve the issues and complaints faced by the Pasir Mas Hospital.

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said she made a surprise visit to the hospital after receiving complaints from the public about overcrowding and long waiting times to receive treatment, among other issues.

“I managed to survey the situation in the hospital myself to identify the causes of these problems.

“I will discuss the matter with the relevant departments within the ministry and the Kelantan Health Department, to seek ways to resolve the problems and ensure the best healthcare services for the people without neglecting the hospital staff,” she said on Twitter, today.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

The Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YaPEIM) has launched two projects under the Koperasi Santun YaPEIM Berhad namely, Klinik Santun and Koperasi Santun Vending (KS Vending) which will benefit the community.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the KS Vending project is estimated to generate between RM1,500 and RM3,000 per month and thus far 15 vending machine units have been placed at the Universiti Malaya.

“I hope the project can be expanded into showrooms, public and private educational institutions as well as some government agencies. I also hope Kooperasi Santun continues to innovate using the latest ideas to introduce new products,” he said when met after the launching ceremony here today.

Meanwhile, Klinik Santun’s first branch in Jalan Reko, Kajang, has been operating since January.

The two projects are one of the success stories of asnaf (those eligible to receive tithe or zakat) recipients who received assistance from YaPEIM and are part of the foundation’s welfare programme participants.

Apart from that, Koperasi Santun also has a pharmacy outlet, originally located in Guar Chempedak, Kedah but moved to Puncak Jalil, Selangor and started its operation in June.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Iloilo province’s best practices in various fields have been a come-on for other local governments in the country for benchmarking, according to Senator Imee Marcos, who graced the Liga Day 2023 of the Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB) Iloilo chapter at Iloilo Sports Complex on Sunday. ‘Many provinces come to Iloilo for benchmarking, learning the best practices, and finding out exactly what to do in agriculture, business activity, OFW (overseas Filipino workers) management, and many, many other areas. Iloilo leads the way in many areas; rice and corn production, fisheries,’ she said in a press conference on the sidelines of the event. Marcos said the ‘very big affair’ is close to her heart because she started politics not in any fancy position but at the barangay level. Officials from Iloilo province’s 1,721 villages gathered for the Liga Day 2023 with the theme ‘LNB Iloilo, Creating A Legacy of Excellence and Unity.’ Interior and Local Government-Iloilo director Carmelo Orbista, in his message, thanked officials who will no longer be in service after the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and challenged the incoming set to continue serving the public despite their small honorariums. ‘Four months from now, we will have a new set of barangay officials. Whatever will be the result, we want you to end this term strong with determination and pride,’ he said. Marcos said the BSKE is going to be another ‘unfair state of affairs’ because those elected will serve for two years only. ‘I believe the Comelec (Commission on Elections) intends to appeal or request for amendments because it is not going to work very well. They are going to last for two years again,’ she said. Meanwhile, Orbista also announced the start of the Seal of Good Local Governance-Barangay Level assessment in the next few months. He said they will help 24 villages be declared free from illegal drugs under the Barangay Drug Clearing Program

Source: Philippines News Agency

H.E. Ms. Chea Serey, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), has been appointed the NBC Governor with the rank of Senior Minister.

The appointment was made in a Royal Decree signed on July 29 by His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia.

Ms. Chea Serey is an outstanding female figure in the banking sector. She has played a significant role in the reform and development of Cambodia’s banking system, especially in the promotion of Riel, the national currency.

Mrs. Chea Serey was born in Phnom Penh on Jan. 1, 1981. Her father is H.E. Chea Chanto, former NBC Governor. She obtained her PhD in Economics in 2021 from the University of Adelaide, Australia. She started her career at the NBC in 1999 and she has risen through different ranks before becoming the NBC Deputy Governor in early 2023. Besides, she is a member of various policy-driven committees within the central bank.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse