Day: November 8, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) has confirmed that the Nutri Malt drink produced by Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad does not have and is not qualified to apply for the Malaysian Halal Certificate.

 

JAKIM announced in a Facebook post that this was in accordance with clause 6(2) of the Malaysian Halal Certification Procedure Manual (Domestic) 2022 that states: Companies producing and/or distributing halal and non-halal products including food delivery services are not qualified to apply for Malaysian halal certification.

 

As such, JAKIM urged all Muslims to choose products that have halal certification as it is not only halal but toyyiban, meaning pure, clean and safe as well as in accordance to the halal-related guidelines set in the country.

 

 

 

 

Consumers can check the halal status of products and food premises at the Halal Malaysia official website, the SmartHalal and Verify Halal app.

 

Those who have concerns and wish to have an explanation on halal issues can visit the JAKIM Facebook page.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) — Police have issued a total of 997 permits for ceramah (political talks) during the 15th general election (GE15) campaign period as of yesterday, said Bukit Aman GE15 operations director Datuk Seri Hazani Abdullah.

 

He said the highest number of permits issued was in Sabah (193), followed by Sarawak (144), Johor (125), Selangor (113), Perak (102), Kedah (68), Negeri Sembilan (48), Melaka (46), Pahang (45), Kelantan (41), Terengganu (27), Penang (21), Kuala Lumpur (15), Perlis (nine).

 

“At the same time, police detected 72 ceramah without permits, namely 21 in Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur (15), Perak (14), Selangor (13), Kedah (five), Pahang (three) and Kelantan (one),” he said in a statement today.

 

 

 

 

Regarding GE15-related offences, Hazani said that in KEDAH, two men were detained, with the first case involving a polling station tent at the Kulim Municipal Council site in Taman Cili, Lunas being burned and the other involving Barisan Nasional (BN) flags being removed and thrown into a drain.

 

“An investigation paper has been opened and the case is being investigated under Section 4A of the Election Offences Act 1954 and Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief and Section 435 of the Penal Code for committing mischief by fire,” he said.

 

Another case was reported in Langkawi when a man lodged a report of being threatened by another man who was dissatisfied with the former’s appointment as the Pulau Tuba voting district centre chief.

 

 

 

 

“The suspect allegedly threatened to punch the complainant if he were to see him outside or during campaigning. The suspect has been detained while an investigation paper has been opened under Section 4A (1) of the Election Offences Act 1954 and Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation.

 

In PERAK, police opened an investigation paper under Section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act in Kerian.

 

Hazani said police received a report from a complainant over an allegedly slanderous and malicious speech by Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate for the Gunung Semanggol State Legislative Assembly seat Razman Zakaria towards Pakatan Harapan (PH) leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Tebuk Pancor market site.

 

In TERENGGANU, police opened an investigation paper under Section 504 of the Penal Code after two BN banners in Simpang Tiga, Chukai Toll Plaza, Kemaman, were tainted with vulgar words.

 

In JOHOR, state Police Headquarters GE15 media spokesman Supt Ibrahim Mat Som said two investigation papers had been opened as of yesterday involving investigations under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957 and Section 427 of the Penal Code.

 

He said the investigation under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957 involved an incident at Buloh Kasap, Segamat after firecrackers and sparklers were set off while another offence involved BN flags being taken down and thrown in the Plentong area.

 

Johor police also arrested a drunken man for causing provocation by breaking BN flagpoles in the Taman Senai Utama area in Senai last night.

 

Meanwhile, in MELAKA, state Police chief Datuk Zainol Samah said that throughout the three days of campaigning, one investigation paper was opened following a report involving the flags of a political party being taken down and thrown on the road in the Melaka Tengah district.

 

He said the investigation is being conducted under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief and that, so far, no arrests have been made.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) —     Works to repair and strengthen the collapsed bunds which caused river water to overflow its banks in Sungai Tengi, Tanjong Karang in Selangor at 4 am on Nov 6 have been completed at midnight on the same day.

 

In a statement, the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) said the repair and strengthening works were made using state funds.

 

“Up to 5 am on Nov 7 (Monday), the high tide at 5.30 metres did not cause the newly-repaired bund to collapse and there was no report of water overflowing its banks.”

 

 

 

 

According to the statement, Selangor DID will continue to monitor the situation at the site and nearby high-risk areas.

 

It also said as a long-term solution, DID will apply for allocations to implement further strengthening and stabilising of Sungai Tengi banks in Tanjong Karang area.

 

“However, the implementation of this project is subject to approval,” it said.

 

 

 

 

On Nov 6, Bernama reported that seven in a family were forced to leave their home after it was flooded by overflowing water due to a burst bund in Tanjong Karang town.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

KUANTAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) — The Rubber Industries Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) has allocated RM508.02 million to carry out rubber replanting programmes throughout the country said Deputy Minister of Rural Development Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad.

 

Abdul Rahman said the allocation involves rubber replanting, productivity and marketing, new products intiatives and entrepreneurship programmes.

 

He said in Pahang, the state RISDA had completed rubber replanting programmes covering an area of 15,813 hectares from the targetted arera of 16,596 hectares.

 

 

 

“I am confident that the target can be achieved by year end to ensure the wellbeing and welfare of smallholders in Pahang.

 

“Rubber planting is among the only commodity that is provided full financial assistance by the government until now. This does not include other economic stimulus received by smallholders every year,” he said.

 

Abdul Rahman said this in a statement that was distributed to the media during a Smallholders Welfare Programme in Kuala Lipis, near here, today.

 

 

 

He added that the increase in subsidy for rubber replanting intiatives throughout the country from RM9,230 a hectare previously to RM13,710 a hectare now, has given a big impact to smallholders.

 

According to Abdul Rahman, the government has been channelling various assistance to smallholders through the Ministry of Rural Development and Risda, to ease the burden of the people and ensure the wellbeing of smallholders and their families.

 

Such incentives are provided because the government is aware of the problems faced by smallholders, especially problems of low yield or production due to inclement weather, lack of workforce and instability in the market.

 

Meanwhile, during the programme which involved about 600 smallholders and community leaders, Abdul Rahman presented contributions to RISDA’s productivity as well as to the people.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

 

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 8 (Bernama) — The public and private sectors have joined forces to launch an academy in Penang to nurture a future-proof and digitally-skilled workforce for sustained growth in the digital economy ecosystem.

 

Penang GBS (Global Business Services) Industry Academy (PGIA) is a joint effort by InvestPenang, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Penang GBS Focus Group and Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC).

 

In a statement today, InvestPenang said PGIA pooled resources from the private sector, government entities and academia to bridge the talent supply and demand gap.

 

 

 

“The academy will focus on courses and skill sets related to the digital economy and targeted at fresh graduates, job seekers, working professionals, academics and business owners.

 

“These include the introduction of GBS programmes, technical or specialised skill sets as well as management and soft skills to build their capabilities,” it said.

 

InvestPenang, being the project initiator, is tasked to oversee the operations of PGIA.

 

 

 

Special investment advisor to the chief minister of Penang Datuk Seri Lee Kah Choon commented that the launch of PGIA is among the state’s many efforts to meet the increased demand for high-quality talent in the digital economy sector.

 

“I believe that this academy will take the lead to enact a greater focus and create powerful synergies between the public and private sectors for the benefit of the people,” he said.

 

The  GBS industry in Malaysia is expected to grow at a five-year compound annual growth rate of 6.2 per cent, reaching US$6.7 billion (US$1=RM4.74) by 2025.

 

InvestPenang is the Penang state government’s principal agency for promoting investment to develop and sustain the state’s economy by enhancing and continuously supporting business activities.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

KUALA SELANGOR, Nov 8 (Bernama) — The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (K-KOMM) is targeting to distribute the remaining estimated 100,000 PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia tablets by the end of this month.

 

Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said that so far more than 200,000 PerantiSiswa sets had been distributed to students whose applications had been approved.

 

“Although the ministry’s original target is end of the year, we have brought it forward for all those already approved to be given before the end of November. Alhamdulillah everything is going smoothly and (distribution) quite fast due to the cooperation of all ministries.

 

 

 

“We have more than 80,000 applications which were not approved. I will relook these cases because if possible I want to give to all. Those rejected can still appeal,” he told reporters after presenting PerantiSiswa tablets to more than 300 students of Kolej Tingkatan Enam Sultan Abdul Aziz and Kolej Vokasional Kuala Selangor here today.

 

Also present was Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar.

 

The PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia programme is a government initiative to give free tablets to B40 students in institutions of higher learning.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency