Day: January 13, 2023

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Policy on 5G implementation to be tabled in cabinet before end of first quarter 2023 – Fahmi

KOTA BHARU, Jan 13 (Bernama) — The policy on the implementation of the 5G network by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) will be tabled in the Cabinet before the end of the first quarter of this year, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Fahmi said he had met with the Ministry of Finance, telecommunication operators and DNB to get feedback on the matter.

“We still need a little more time to discuss the matter, we have received feedback from all parties and the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) and the Ministry of Finance are currently looking into it.

“I expect that before the end of the first quarter of 2023, we will be able to present it to the cabinet and from there I believe the government will announce the policy on the implementation of the 5G network,” he told reporters after a meeting with KKD staff at the State Broadcasting Department, here today.

Also present were Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chief operating officer Datuk Mohd Ali Hanafiah Mohd Yunus and Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Roslan Ariffin.

DNB chief operating officer Nasution Mohamed was previously reported as saying that the implementation of 5G network coverage throughout the country has reached almost 50 per cent in populated areas as of the end of 2022, thus surpassing the initial target of 40 per cent.

In the meantime, Fahmi said discussions were underway to establish a communication control centre to overcome internet access issues in certain areas.

“During an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah last Wednesday, His Majesty talked about the internet access problems faced by the community in Kuala Boh, Cameron Highlands, Pahang.

“I have asked Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Teo Nie Ching to work with MCMC to set up a communication control centre by identifying in advance areas that are facing Internet access problems,” he said.

On the data leak issue, Fahmi said KKD planned to table amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) in Parliament to better protect the personal data of all Malaysians.

He said the ministry was looking into tabling a Cabinet Ministers’ memorandum related to the matter and hoped it would be resolved this year.

Meanwhile, Fahmi reminded the public to verify the information that they receive before sharing the news with others which can be done through MyCheck Malaysia, a fact-checking initiative by Bernama at http://www.mycheck.my or MCMC’s Sebenarnya.my portal.

At the same time, Fahmi urged victims of cybercrimes to immediately contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 so that further action can be taken by the authorities.

He said this when appearing as a guest in KELANTANfm’s Apa Khabar Ore Kelantan special segment with the Minister of Communications and Digital in conjunction with his working visit to the state, today.

Fahmi also said that KKD would announce a new fixed-line broadband package soon.

Meanwhile, he said would hand over donations amounting to RM500,000 to flood-affected residents in the state.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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KPKT to implement seven immediate actions within 100 days – Nga

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) will implement seven immediate actions within 100 days for the benefit of the people, its minister Nga Kor Ming said.

Nga, in a statement today said the actions to be implemented cover aspects of housing, public facilities, the operation of new fire stations and the reduction of solid waste going to landfill.

“A total of 4,713 housing units will be handed over to the people under the People’s Housing Programme (PPR) involving Kuah and Ulu Melaka PPR in Langkawi, Kedah; Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) 2022 programme in phases and handover of sick projects that were successfully completed in Ipoh, Perak and Kota Tinggi, Johor,” he said.

In addition, he said 12 elevator units in Kota Damansara PPR, Kuala Lumpur will be repaired and maintained for the benefit of 4,608 B40 people living at the PPR.

Within the 100 days too, KPKT through the Local Government Department (JKT) will upgrade the Tok Kenali Market at Jalan Binjai, Kelantan and the Pasir Pinji Market in Ipoh, Perak and 100 business kiosks will be provided.

“It is important to improve the business premises’ facilities,” he said adding that 353 traders are expected to benefit from the upgraded facilities and provision of business kiosks.

Nga said KPKT through the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) is also committed to efforts in closing down 100 illegal landfills and in empowering recycling initiatives.

“The role of the National Solid Waste Management Department (JPSPN) is also important in ensuring that the first Waste to Energy (WtE) Treatment Plant in Malaysia at Ladang Tanah Merah, Negeri Sembilan is able to achieve 90 per cent of the quantity of solid waste disposed to landfills, he said.

He said KPKT through the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) hopes that the four new fire and rescue stations operating in Kuala Lumpur, Perak and Sarawak would be able to provide a higher level of safety for local residents.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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JPM denies viral tweet about PM apologising to Terengganu MB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) — The Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) has denied a viral tweet stating: ‘Terkini – Beliau (Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) memohon maaf kepada Menteri Besar Shamsuri kerana hadir ke negeri Terengganu tanpa makluman kepada kerajaan negeri (Latest – He (Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) apologised to Menteri Besar Shamsuri for coming to Terengganu without informing the state government).

In a Facebook post tonight, JPM said the viral tweet accompanied by a photo of Anwar was made by a parody account ‘Malaysia Kiri’.

“The information in the social media account is false. People are urged not to spread or share any unverified or false information. If you are unsure (of the news authenticity), don’t share,” it said.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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Social media providers urged to act on video from hidden camera in fitting room : Teo

KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 13 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is urging all social media providers to take action if there are activities on the dissemination, promotion, and sales of video recorded in the fitting room on their platforms.

Its deputy minister, Teo Nie Ching said that in addition to surveillance, platform providers such as Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter must immediately delete or remove any videos that feature, promote, or sell videos recorded with hidden cameras in fitting rooms.

“The ministry will ask the providers of these platforms to ensure that they immediately delete or close the accounts with such pictures or videos.

“If the ministry receive any information on such a link, we will report to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and send the link to the platform provider so that the content can be deleted immediately.

“We had a meeting at the ministry with Meta and TikTok yesterday on how to further improve protection of all social media users,” she told reporters after a Lantern Distribution Walkabout around Kampung Cina here today.

She said the ministry, through MCMC and CyberSecurity Malaysia, is also willing to work with the police if technical assistance or forensic analysis is needed to assist in the investigation of the matter.

Recently, it was reported that a video footage captured by hidden camera in a fitting room at a popular clothing store in Kuala Lumpur went viral. It was learned the video was sold online to the public and promoted widely on social media accounts.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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PM Anwar receives warm welcome at Dato’ Klana Petra Mohd Yusof Mosque, Sikamat

SEREMBAN, Jan 13 (Bernama) — Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, received a warm welcome from the Friday prayers congregation at the Dato’ Klana Petra Mohd Yusof Mosque, Sikamat near here, today.

Those present did not miss the opportunity to shake hands and take photographs with Anwar, who arrived at about 1.10 pm accompanied by Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

This is Anwar’s first visit to Negeri Sembilan after being appointed Prime Minister in November last year.

The head imam of the mosque, Ustaz Najib Nubhan Khairuddin, representing the entire congregation, said that they were honoured to welcome the Prime Minister to perform Friday prayers at the more than 20-year-old mosque.

He said that Anwar was the second country’s leader to visit the mosque, after former prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

“Alhamdulillah we are pleased to welcome the country’s top leader, the Prime Minister, and it is hoped that his presence will bring good to this state, Insya-Allah,” he told reporters.

The Friday sermon, titled ‘Kesyukuran Pemangkin Kemakmuran’, was delivered by Najib Nubhan in front of about 4,000 congregants. Ustaz Muhammad Umar Sohaib Abu Hanifah led the prayers.

Earlier today, Anwar spent time mingling with the people of the state, and had a meal at the Cendol Songkok Tinggi stall in Kampung Jiboi Baru, here.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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Govt to review chicken ceiling price

ALOR SETAR, Jan 13 (Bernama) — The ceiling price of RM9.40 per kilogramme (kg) for standard chicken in the market will be reviewed to ensure that the people get the protein source at a more stable price.

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister (KPDN) Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said that due to the recovery of chicken supply in the market, he will hold discussions with the industry players to determine the new ceiling price soon.

“The ceiling price so far has remained at RM9.40 per kg but I see all over the country today that companies are selling below the ceiling price, some are selling at RM7.90 per kg, some are selling at RM8.90 per kg.

“I am very grateful to them for giving the people a lot of room to get cheaper chicken,” he said after visiting a chicken sales centre here today.

Asked whether the new ceiling price will be cheaper than the current ceiling price or vice versa, Salahuddin said that matter will be determined later and hopes that negotiations can be done with industry players.

Salahuddin said besides holding discussions with chicken suppliers and sellers, his ministry would also hold meetings with the main players in the industry to get details on the issue of chicken supply in the market.

He said, the meeting is expected to identify the cause of the problem and find a solution so that the supply chain in the market can be improved.

“There are four large companies that I will announce later, I will continue this engagement directly with them, in the upstream, to the source of this problem.

“So wait, let me get more complete facts from the ministry (KPDN), from MAFS (Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security), Ministry of Economy and MITI (Ministry of International Trade and Industry),” he said.

Meanwhile, he called on retailers especially in rural areas to register with the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (COSS) created by the ministry to enable them to obtain subsidised cooking oil supplies directly from suppliers.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa offers ecotourism activity

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) — Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa, located on Seragaki Island in Onna Village on the west coast of Okinawa, is offering an ecotourism activity, “Learn About the Sea of Seragaki Island and Clownfish” to support the conservation and restoration of clownfish around the island.

Reservation for the activity is now available via “FIND”, an experiences platform launched in November last year through Hyatt’s industry-leading World of Hyatt loyalty programme designed to complement members’ wellbeing journeys and meet them where they are.

As part of the “Seragaki Island Clownfish Restoration Project” which began in June 2021, the activity offers guests a snorkeling or diving experience around the clownfish-nurturing project zone along with a lecture on SDG 14 titled “Life Below Water: conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”.

“Through this programme, the hotel aims to help participants deepen their understanding of environmental conservation and establish a sustainable tourism system by giving part of the programme proceeds back to the future of nurturing the clownfish,” it said in a statement.

The 75-minute “Learn About the Sea of Seragaki Island and Clownfish” activity starts with a lecture on the background of clownfish conservation and breeding, and their natural habitats.

After deepening understanding of environmental issues surrounding marine life, participants will explore firsthand the clownfish nursery area around Seragaki Island by snorkeling or diving.

The Seragaki Island Clownfish Restoration Project, driven by Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa is a collaboration with the Marine Climate Change Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency