Month: April 2022

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) — Some 2,000 packs of bubur lambuk (savoury porridge) were distributed to the staff of the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (K-KOMM) through the ‘Seri Ramadan Bubur Lambuk Resepi Istimewa’ programme today.

The programme, organised by the ministry’s branch of the National Association of Wives of Civil Servants and Women Civil Servants (PCK-KOMM), was led by its chairman, Datin Seri Hairani Mohd Tajudin.

The porridge was prepared using the special recipe of Hairani’s late mother who hailed from Penang, at the ministry’s complex here.

K-KOMM secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Mentek who is also PCK-KOMM adviser was present to help stir the porridge at about noon, before distributing them to the staff.

In his speech, Mohammad said the annual programme involved the cooperation of agencies under the ministry and was the result of the Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) aspiration, aimed at strengthening the bond between all agencies.

“I would like to thank all PCK-KOMM members for their commitment and hard work in cooking five pots of bubur lambuk since this morning,” he said.

The programme was also attended by the staff of agencies under the ministry such as the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), Information Department, Tun Abdul Razak Institute of Broadcasting and Information (IPPTAR) and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS).

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

JOHOR BAHRU, April 20 (Bernama) — The Johor government through the state Social Welfare Department (JKM) will continue to monitor and audit all childcare centres throughout the state.

Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said special focus would be given to centres for children with special needs.

“The Johor government views seriously cases of abuse, violence or exploitation of children.

“I will ensure that the state government through the state JKM monitors and audits all childcare centres in Johor,” he said in a post on his Facebook page today.

He also hoped that the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other agencies involved, could give full cooperation to ensure that all childcare centres in the state operate legally and the children at the centres are well taken care of.

Yesterday, the Tunku Mahkota of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, made three proposals to the government to prevent the recurrence of abuse cases, like the one involving Bella, a 13-year-old girl with Down syndrome.

Tunku Ismail, through a meeting with Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun at the Royal Johor Polo Club here, said he planned to propose to the government to immediately improve laws, such as the Child Act 2001.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin once again calls for the bill on youth smoking ban to be passed when it is tabled in Dewan Rakyat this July.

Khairy in a tweet today said a new law would be a generational end game to smoking.

“Those born after 2005 will not be able to buy smoking products, ever. Yes, enforcement will be an issue and we will work hard on this. But let’s shut the door shut once and for all for our youth,” he said.

His posting came with a retweet of a post by a local news organisation regarding the smoking ban bill which reported a survey conducted by a non-governmental organisation for tobacco control showed the policy was also supported by 95 per cent of the young respondents aged 24 and below and 89 per cent of smokers and vapers.

In March, Khairy said a new law to ban smoking activities and the possession of any smoking products, including electronic cigarettes (vaping), for those who were born after 2005, will be tabled in Dewan Rakyat in July.

On Feb 17, he announced the introduction of the law, aimed at reducing the exposure of future generations to cigarettes and smoking products, as their consumption is a major factor in cancer incidence and accounts for 22 per cent of cancer deaths.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

SEREMBAN, April 20 (Bernama) — The Negeri Sembilan government is urged to take more proactive measures in dealing with environment-related issues, especially floods and water disruptions in several districts in the state.

Datuk Abdul Rahman Mohd Redza (BN-Linggi) called on the government to take swift action in addressing flood problems around Linggi, as the disaster affected the income of traders who had to spend one month doing the clean-up work.

“Besides that, the people of Linggi often experienced water disruptions and we hope that this problem can be reduced. Repair works need to be done in a more organised manner so that consumers can make early preparations.”

He said this when debating the motion of thanks for the royal address at the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 14th State Assembly here.

Datuk Yek Diew Ching (he) (PH-Chuah) also raised the issue of water disruptions in Port Dickson, which are caused by low water pressure, and murky water at the Sungai Linggi water treatment plant.

He suggested that the existing water tanks in housing areas around the district be repaired and the 30-year-old plumbing system in Port Dickson be replaced as soon as possible.

Sharing the same sentiment was Ng Chin Tsai (PH-Temiang) who said that the state government needed to set up a special committee to address the climate change issue which had caused floods in the state.

He urged the state Department of Irrigation and Drainage to be more proactive in providing suggestions to elected representatives on how to overcome flood problems in several areas.

“I would like to suggest for a water reservoir to be created in Temiang. The state government has huge reserves, it can be used for the benefit of the people in the state,” he said.

Meanwhile, Yap Yew Meng (PH-Mambau) urged all quarters to play their roles in reducing pollution and at the same time, support the implementation of the “No Plastic Bag” campaign.

The sitting continues tomorrow.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

SHAH ALAM, April 20 (Bernama) — As Muslims prepare to celebrate Aidilfitri in less than two weeks, express bus tickets to all destinations in Peninsular Malaysia are selling fast.

A Bernama check at Terminal 17, in Section 17 here, found that express bus tickets to the east coast, especially to Kelantan, which were on sale from April 1, were sold out compared to other states.

The bus terminal was relatively quiet with only a few passengers buying tickets.

Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) Corporate and Public Relations Division head Shahrin Ahmad said as of today, 11,392 tickets have been sold, with the majority of customers not resorting to last-minute buying.

“They (passengers) bought their tickets on the first day of ticket sales. Tickets sales are very encouraging this year compared to last year as there were still several movement restrictions then,” he told Bernama when contacted today.

Shahrin said this year, 45 per cent of tickets were purchased online and the rest over the counter, with tickets sales increasing this week.

Meanwhile, food deliveryman Zulazham Mohd Rayes, 36, when met here said he bought a ticket to Alor Star, Kedah on April 30 April on behalf of a friend and found that there were still tickets available to the north, however, these tickets were only available for travel on selected days.

“My friend decided to use public transport to travel back for cost-saving reasons rather than using own transport. This year too, many are returning home (kampung) to celebrate, so traffic will be heavy,” he said.

Norasmat Ahmad, 28, a clerk, said she has bought her bus ticket on the first day of tickets sales for April 28 to return to Jerantut, Pahang.

“I bought my ticket early as I was worried tickets would run out. I bought it as soon as the government announced that there would be no travel restrictions for Aidilfitri,” she added.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) — Following are incidents of immigration depot breakouts in the country since 1999.

July 26,1999 – 192 Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Indian and Indonesia escape from Lenggeng Immigration Depot in Negeri Sembilan. Nine recaptured.

Feb 1,2002 – 153 Africans flee while being brought to immigration detention centre in Kemayan, Pahang, 138 of them recaptured.

April 6, 2011 – 109 detainees, the majority of them Myanmars breakout from Lenggeng Immigration Depot, Negeri Sembilan. Police succeed in recapturing 55.

Feb 28, 2019 – Indonesian man flees from Machap Umboo Immigration Depot, Melaka.

Oct 17, 2020 – Five detainees escape from Pekan Nanas Immigration Depot, Johor.

Jan 2, 2021 – Seven Indonesians held at Lenggeng Immigration Depot, Negeri Sembilan escape. Three rearrested.

May 14, 2021 – Six Filipinos flee from Manggatal Immigration Depot in Sabah. Four recaptured.

June 27, 2021 – Eight Thai men held at Tanah Merah Immigration Depot in Kelantan escape from their cells.

Nov 10, 2021 – 14 Filipinos escape from Kimanis Immigration Depot in Sabah. Seven rearrested.

April 20, 2022 – 528 Rohingnya detainees breakout from Sungai Bakap Immigration Depot, Kedah

* As of 4 pm, police have recaptured 357 and are tracking down the remaining escapees.

The 4.30 am incident also claimed the lives of six of the escapees after they were involved in a road mishap at KM 168 of the North-South Expressway (southbound) near Jawi while fleeing..

Source: BERNAMA News Agency