Day: May 7, 2023

The Kelantan Information Department (JaPen) has mobilised its machinery to spread the word about preparations for hot weather throughout the state for the past few weeks.

Japen director Mohd Nur Aswadi Md Nor said the ‘Info On Wheels’ (IOW) programme was one of the agency’s approaches to convey information and government recommendations to the public regarding precautionary measures to deal with the current monsoon transition.

“We want to provide accurate information and awareness to the community about the importance of taking care of health during the hot spell.

“We have moved all 10 public transport vehicles to the districts in Kelantan so that the communities can take appropriate precautions to avoid mishaps,” he said.

He said this at the state-level ‘Program Demokrasi Kita (Our Democracy Programme) @ Kelab Malaysiaku’ in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan, Bandar Machang here today.

The programme was held to provide exposure to students about a constitutional state in addition to a vote simulation attended by 320 students from 80 secondary schools in the state.

Muhd Nur Aswadi said a collaboration with the State Education Department (JPN) is also being drawn up for the same purpose.

“At the moment, we are channeling information regarding preparations for the hot season through a WhatsApp teaching group to be disseminated to students.

“We will take some other approaches in collaboration with JPN after a joint meeting is held,” he said.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

With this year’s London Craft Week (LCW) coinciding with the Coronation Ceremony of King Charles III, Malaysian craftsmen are garnering a great opportunity for their skills and crafts heritage to be seen on an international platform and by leaders worldwide.

Sarawak, Malaysia’s largest state, is also joining in the auspicious ocassion as its Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it would be displaying exceptional craft and rich cultural heritage to the world at the LCW which started yesterday and will go on until May 14.

“With four Sarawak craft artisans doing live demos of Keringkam embroidery, Pua Kumbu weaving, basketry weaving and ceramic beading, the event is expected to attract over 3,000 international visitors who would learn about the history and significance of each craft to Sarawak’s unique ethnic groups,” he said in a statement today.

In the statement, Abdul Karim said that he had inspected the exhibition site at the Malaysian High Commission, London which would see Malaysia’s participation which comes under the patronage of Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah.

Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Raghad Kurdi Taib are expected to make an official visit to the London Craft Week with Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has thanked former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for his contributions and role in making Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) a success.

Anwar said he was also grateful that the national car company was able to survive despite facing various obstacles throughout its 40 years in the automotive market.

“So it is appropriate in commemorating Proton’s 40-year journey, that we in the current Unity Government administration, say thank you to former prime minister Tun Mahathir who has contributed and played a role in this field.

“I also remember the role of my friend, the late Tan Sri Yahaya Ahmad (former chairman of DRB-HICOM) who showed extraordinary passion to make Proton a success,” he said at the launch of the new Proton X90 model and the celebration of Proton’s 40th anniversary today.

Proton is the brainchild of Dr Mahathir, who was once the chairman of the national car manufacturer.

Anwar also expressed confidence that the commitment shown by Proton’s new management would further boost the company’s spirit and capabilities while raising the company’s position in the country and Asean.

“I think it is only proper that I take this opportunity to thank not only the senior management but all the staff and workers of Proton for your wonderful contribution to this nation.

“We are proud of you. We thank you. Proton is a household name. And thanks to you Proton has now given itself a new impetus, a new image a new style with the Proton X90,” he said.

Meanwhile, Proton today announced that its latest sports utility vehicle (SUV) Proton X90 was being offered in four variants, starting from RM123,800.

The launch of the Proton X90 not only adds a third model to the market-leading brand’s SUV range, but it is also the company’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) offering.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Police arrested a senior citizen for allegedly uploading three provocative and seditious Facebook posts that could disrupt public order.

PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Saaduddin said the 61-year-old suspect who goes by the Facebook account name of ‘Nong Mazlan’ was arrested at Kampung Hulu in Melaka yesterday.

She said in a statement tonight that police also confiscated two mobile phones believed to have been used to upload the three seditious posts on Facebook.

“The case is being investigated by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit (D5) of Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 for causing incitement against the king or country.

“It is also being investigated under Section 504 of the Penal Code, which is deliberately insulting with the intention of inciting a breach of the peace, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988, which is improper use of network facilities or network services,” she said.

Noorsiah said the suspect would be remanded for three days starting today, under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

She also advised members of the public to not abuse social media platforms by issuing statements that are humiliating, can arouse anger or hatred towards religion, race, king and the like which can lead to disharmony and affect unity.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived at Menara Dato’ Onn, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), to chair the Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council meeting here tonight.

Apart from Anwar, several other top leaders of the Unity Government were seen turning up for the meeting, including Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman and UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Also in attendance are PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) president Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan and Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

The meeting, which began at 8 pm, is expected to discuss, among other things, preparations for the six state elections due to be held this year.

Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Kelantan, Kedah and Terengganu are expected to dissolve their state assemblies in the second half of June to pave the way for the state elections.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency