# Network School masih beroperasi seperti biasa tetapi dikawal ketat ISKANDAR PUTERI Premis Network School di Forest City, Gelang Patah dekat sini masih beroperasi seperti biasa selepas didakwa disertai warga Israel

# Isu Network School: KDN, Kementerian Digital perlu segera beri penjelasan JOHOR BAHRU Kerajaan Persekutuan perlu memberi penjelasan isu Network School di Forest City, Iskandar Puteri yang dikatakan membawa doktrin berbahaya dan mencetuskan kebimbangan rakyat terutama terhadap kedaulatan tanah air dan keselamatan negara

Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd akan kemuka semua dokumen berkaitan yang diperlukan bagi bantu lancarkan siasatan.

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KUALA LUMPUR - The government will study the needand strategies for creating a national petroleum reserve stock as a measure to ensure energy security and strengthen the country's resilience in the face of geopolitical uncertainties and global supply crises.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was decided in the National Energy Council Meeting No

SHAH ALAM - Kota Damansara assemblyman Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim has submitted a petition objecting to a proposed data centre development, following concerns raised by residents over the project's location and the public objection process.The move comes as today marks the final day for the public to submit objections to the proposal."As for now, my office has already submitted the petition against the development of the data centre in that particular area because today is the last day to submit the petition."I will get more information from Petaling Jaya City Council," he said.In the meantime, when contacted by Sinar Daily, Izuan noted that his office was initially unaware of the proposed development, saying the matter only came to their attention after it was highlighted by residents and the Residents' Association (RA).However, he assured that his office had acted immediately by lodging a petition and would seek further clarification from the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ).He said his office had not received prior information about the proposed project before residents raised the issue."My office does not have any information regarding this issue until it was raised by the residents and the RA," he added.The proposed development came to residents' attention after Petaling Jaya City Council put up a public notice seeking feedback on an application to surrender and re-alienate land for the construction of a data centre on Lot 50900, Jalan Rimba Riang, Seksyen 9, Kota Damansara.Residents have questioned the suitability of locating a data centre within a residential neighbourhood and near a school, while also criticising the public consultation process.Among the issues raised are the seven-day objection period, claims that the notice board was only installed a few days before the deadline and allegations that the reference number required for online submissions could not be found, preventing some residents from lodging objections electronically.The issue gained traction on social media after residents urged the local council to extend the objection period and provide greater transparency on the proposed development.Izuan said he would engage with Petaling Jaya City Council to obtain further details on the proposal and the approval process before determining the next course of action.

SHAH ALAM Allegations that Israeli nationals entered Malaysia through legal channels have highlighted the difficulties authorities face in identifying potential security threats among travellers carrying valid travel documents, a security expert said.The issue arose following claims that Israeli nationals participated in the Network School programme at Forest City, Johor, using passports issued by other countries.While their reported entry was legal based on the documents presented, the controversy has sparked questions over whether Malaysia's existing screening mechanisms are capable of identifying individuals whose full background may not be apparent from their travel documents alone.A security expert, who requested anonymity, said the use of second-country passports can complicate efforts to establish a traveller's complete identity, as immigration checks are generally conducted based on the passport presented at the point of entry."Travellers holding passports issued by international organisations, such as the United Nations, would also not raise immediate red flags, as such documents are not inherently invalid under national immigration law, he said.Asked how Malaysia could strengthen security at its borders, the expert said one approach was to assess whether a traveller's appearance was broadly consistent with the nationality stated on the passport, although he acknowledged the limitations of such a method.The expert also warned against placing excessive emphasis on monitoring passengers from particular flights, saying such practices could amount to profiling."By focusing on certain flights, we may be practising profiling, which is a bad word in terms of human rights and travel rights

SHAH ALAM - The Selangor state government has identified Taman Medan as the main site for the construction of a new hospital in an effort to strengthen public health infrastructure and improve access to medical services for residents in high-density areas.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state government is currently in the process of finalising the land acquisition for the project, with the purchase cost being negotiated involving two identified locations."We have already identified the site and will soon carry out the land acquisition process, with costs currently being negotiated at two selected locations

ISKANDAR PUTERI A school operating within the Forest City development in Johor is under investigation by multiple federal agencies following allegations linked to the citizenship status of an individual connected to its operations.The probe into Network School drew in the Home Ministry, the Immigration Department of Malaysia, the Royal Malaysia Police, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and local authorities, signalling the seriousness with which authorities were treating the matter.Forest City, the developer behind the sprawling Iskandar Puteri project, said in a statement on Wednesday that it supported the government's position that no party would be allowed to use Johor as a base for any ideology, movement or activity that contravened national laws.The developer pledged full cooperation with all investigating agencies and said it was committed to submitting all required documents to help facilitate a thorough and accurate fact-finding process."Forest City is also committed to submitting all relevant documents required to help facilitate the investigation and accelerate the fact-finding process thoroughly, accurately and effectively," it said.Forest City stressed its zero-tolerance stance towards any violation of the law, misuse of its premises, non-compliance with immigration regulations or any activity that could compromise public safety and order.It warned that should authorities find any breach of laws, immigration regulations, licensing conditions, land use terms or agreements, it would exercise its rights under the law and relevant contracts."Forest City remains committed to fulfilling its responsibilities, compliance and transparency in accordance with Malaysian law to ensure community safety, protect Johor's interests and uphold national sovereignty," it said.

ISKANDAR PUTERI The Network School premises in Forest City here, which has been linked to allegations of Israeli nationals participating using second-country passports and is currently being investigated by the authorities, was observed to still be operating.The journey to the location from Kota Iskandar, the nearest state government administrative area, takes about 20 minutes, covering a distance of around 20 kilometres.Observations found several individuals believed to be foreigners and dressed casually entering and leaving the building throughout the monitoring period

ISKANDAR PUTERI - Premis Network School di Forest City di sini yang dikaitkan dengan dakwaan penyertaan warga Israel menggunakan pasport negara kedua dan kini sedang disiasat oleh pihak berkuasa, dilihat masih beroperasi.Perjalanan ke lokasi dari Kota Iskandar, yang merupakan kawasan pentadbiran kerajaan negeri paling hampir, mengambil masa kira-kira 20 minit dengan jarak sekitar 20 kilometer.Tinjauan mendapati beberapa individu dipercayai warga asing dan berpakaian biasa dilihat keluar dan masuk ke bangunan berkenaan sepanjang pemerhatian dilakukan, namun tiada sebarang aktiviti mencurigakan dapat diperhatikan dari luar premis.Aspek keselamatan di kawasan itu juga kelihatan diberi perhatian apabila terdapat pengawal keselamatan ditempatkan di pintu masuk dan sekitar bangunan.Keadaan di sekitar kawasan kejiranan Forest City pula agak lengang dengan kebanyakan individu yang ditemui terdiri daripada warga asing, pelancong serta pekerja yang berulang-alik ke Singapura.Difahamkan, satu operasi bersepadu melibatkan beberapa agensi kerajaan telah dijalankan di premis itu pada petang Isnin bagi membantu siasatan yang sedang dijalankan.Bagaimanapun, sehingga kini tiada kenyataan rasmi dikeluarkan mengenai hasil operasi berkenaan kerana siasatan masih diteruskan oleh pihak berkuasa.Sementara itu, Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Kota Iskandar, Datuk Pandak Ahmad berkata, sebarang tindakan yang didapati bercanggah dengan dasar kerajaan atau undang-undang negara perlu disiasat secara menyeluruh sebelum tindakan sewajarnya diambil."Sekiranya perkara itu benar dan melanggar dasar kerajaan, sudah tentu kami tidak bersetuju dan meminta pihak berkuasa mengambil tindakan sewajarnya," katanya.Sebelum itu pada Selasa, Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) melalui Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM), Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) dan agensi berkaitan sedang menjalankan semakan serta siasatan menyeluruh berhubung isu operasi 'Network School' di Forest City, Johor.Menteri Besar Johor, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi dalam kenyataannya, menegaskan kerajaan negeri tidak akan membenarkan mana-mana pihak menjadikan Johor sebagai tapak untuk membawa ideologi atau gerakan yang bercanggah dengan undang-undang, kedaulatan serta kepentingan negeri dan negara.

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) together with service providers are implementing various improvement measures to overcome the problem of users receiving full telephone signals but no internet access.Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said among the measures implemented to overcome the problem of core line failures is upgrading the transmission network using high-capacity optical fibre.She said the measures also involve the implementation of link redundancy and the provision of alternative transmission routes to reduce the risk or single point of failure."The issue of lack of internet access even though users receive strong telephone signals or full bars can occur due to several factors that affect the quality of service," she said when responding to a question from Datuk Anyi Ngau (GPS-Baram) who asked the Communications Ministry to state a comprehensive plan to overcome the core line failure problem during an oral question and answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today.Teo said the situation could occur due to network capacity congestion as a result of high data usage as well as disruption or damage to the transmission line.Other physical factors that also contribute are incidents of fibre optic cable cutting, vandalism, theft, natural disasters, threats from wild animals and construction works."Apart from network factors, user experience is also influenced by the condition of the device, phone settings, type of subscription plan and remaining data quota available," she said.According to her, to ensure service continuity in the event of disruption, MCMC has also upgraded support facilities such as backup power generation systems, in addition to all communication sites being continuously monitored by service providers through the Network Monitoring Centre (NMC) which operates 24 hours."To improve the security of towers under the JENDELA Plan initiative, service providers have taken steps to strengthen communication tower sites at risk by installing anti-theft and vandalism equipment such as installing iron conduit to prevent copper cables from being cut and stolen," she said

JOHOR BAHRU - The Immigration Department (JIM) has conducted inspections on 266 foreigners from 40 countries at Forest City yesterday, following allegations that the Network School operations there involved Israeli nationals.JIM director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Johor State Secretary's Office and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)."Initial checks found that all individuals inspected possessed valid immigration documents based on current records

# Isu operasi Network School: Forest City sedia beri kerjasama penuh ISKANDAR PUTERI - Forest City tidak akan bertolak ansur serta memandang serius isu berhubung operasi Network School di Forest City, Gelang Patah yang didakwa disertai warga Israel

Sehubungan itu beliau menegaskan, aspek keselamatan digital perlu diberi perhatian serius bagi memastikan infrastruktur strategik negara tidak terdedah kepada sebarang ancaman luar. Dalam pada itu, beliau turut membangkitkan kebimbangan berhubung operasi sebuah institusi dikenali sebagai Network School di Forest City, Johor

# Krisis Bekalan Global: Malaysia ada penampan tebal, tetapi bukan kebal **HAMPIR** lima bulan selepas konflik di Asia Barat mengganggu aliran tenaga dan perdagangan dunia, Malaysia setakat ini berjaya mengelakkan kesan paling buruk daripada Krisis Bekalan Global

# Forest City: 266 warga asing yang diperiksa ada dokumen sah -KP Imigresen KUALA LUMPUR - Hasil semakan awal Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) terhadap warganegara asing berhubung isu Network School di Forest City, Johor, mendapati kesemua 266 individu terbabit memiliki dokumen imigresen yang sah berdasarkan rekod semasa

The Communications Ministry explains why users can have full mobile signal bars but no internet, citing congestion, cable theft and network failures.

Ketua Pengarah Imigresen Zakaria Shaaban berkata semakan awal mendapati semua individu diperiksa memiliki dokumen imigresen sah berdasarkan rekod semasa.

PUTRAJAYA- Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) melaksanakan naziran terhadap sebuah komuniti antarabangsa di Forest City, Johor pada Selasa membabitkan pemeriksaan ke atas 266 warga asing dari 40 negara.Operasi itu dijalankan dengan kerjasama Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri (MBIP), Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC), Pejabat Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Johor serta Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM).Ketua Pengarah Imigresen, Datuk Zakaria Shaaban berkata, hasil semakan awal mendapati kesemua individu yang diperiksa memiliki dokumen imigresen yang sah berdasarkan rekod semasa.Bagaimanapun, katanya, semakan dan siasatan lanjut masih diteruskan bagi memastikan pematuhan sepenuhnya terhadap syarat kemasukan serta peruntukan Akta Imigresen 1959/63 dan undang-undang berkaitan."Setiap kemasukan warganegara asing ke Malaysia adalah tertakluk kepada peruntukan undang-undang imigresen yang berkuat kuasa."Pemeriksaan di pintu masuk negara dilaksanakan berdasarkan dokumen perjalanan yang dikemukakan, semakan terhadap pangkalan data berkaitan serta rekod penguatkuasaan yang tersedia ketika pemeriksaan dijalankan," katanya dalam kenyataan pada Rabu.Menurutnya, JIM akan menjalankan siasatan lanjut terhadap mana-mana perkara yang menimbulkan keraguan atau sekiranya terdapat maklumat baharu berkaitan penyalahgunaan identiti, dokumen perjalanan, kemudahan imigresen atau pelanggaran syarat pas yang dikeluarkan."JIM tidak akan berkompromi terhadap sebarang pelanggaran undang-undang imigresen atau penyalahgunaan kemudahan imigresen," katanya.Katanya, mana-mana individu yang didapati melanggar undang-undang akan dikenakan tindakan penguatkuasaan berdasarkan hasil siasatan serta peruntukan undang-undang yang berkuat kuasa."JIM bekerjasama rapat dengan Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) serta agensi berkaitan bagi memastikan setiap aspek di bawah bidang kuasa masing-masing disemak secara menyeluruh, profesional dan berlandaskan undang-undang demi memelihara keselamatan, kedaulatan serta kepentingan negara," katanya.Pada Selasa, media melaporkan KDN melalui JIM, PDRM dan agensi berkaitan sedang menjalankan semakan serta siasatan menyeluruh berhubung isu operasi 'Network School' di Forest City, Johor.Ini termasuk dakwaan terdapat warga Israel yang menyertai program berkenaan menggunakan pasport negara kedua.KDN dalam kenyataan berkata, siasatan merangkumi semakan identiti dan kewarganegaraan individu terlibat, status dan kesahihan dokumen perjalanan yang digunakan, jenis pas atau kemudahan imigresen serta tujuan kemasukan ke Malaysia.Menurutnya kenyataan tersebut, pihaknya juga menyiasat pematuhan terhadap syarat-syarat ditetapkan di bawah undang-undang imigresen serta undang-undang lain yang berkaitan.Terdahulu, Menteri Besar Johor, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi menegaskan bahawa kerajaan negeri tidak akan membenarkan mana-mana pihak menjadikan Johor sebagai tapak untuk membawa ideologi atau gerakan yang bercanggah dengan undang-undang, kedaulatan serta kepentingan negeri dan negara.

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# KDN jalankan siasatan menyeluruh berhubung isu operasi "Network School" di Forest City PUTRAJAYA - Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) melalui Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM), Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) dan agensi berkaitan, sedang menjalankan semakan dan siasatan menyeluruh terhadap isu operasi Network School di Forest City, Johor yang didakwa disertai warga Israel

SHAH ALAM Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan said Malaysia was selected as the base for his startup community because the global technology landscape is no longer centred solely on the United States (US).He said Silicon Valleys increasing decentralisation has created new opportunities for other countries to attract entrepreneurs, skilled talent and investment.Speaking in an interview on the Keluar Sekejap podcast hosted by Shahril Hamdan, which was also shared on the Keris Silicon Instagram accounts, Srinivasan explained that although the internet originated in the US, it has evolved into a global ecosystem shaped by international users and talent.While many people still view the internet as fundamentally American because of its origins, he said that reality has changed significantly over the past few decades."The first answer is, of course, it's American

SHAH ALAM Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan said Malaysia was selected as the base for his startup community because the global technology landscape is no longer centred solely on the United States (US).He said Silicon Valleys increasing decentralisation has created new opportunities for other countries to attract entrepreneurs, skilled talent and investment.Speaking in an interview on the Keluar Sekejap podcast hosted by Shahril Hamdan, which was also shared on the Keris Silicon Instagram accounts, Srinivasan explained that although the internet originated in the US, it has evolved into a global ecosystem shaped by international users and talent.While many people still view the internet as fundamentally American because of its origins, he said that reality has changed significantly over the past few decades."The first answer is, of course, it's American

PUTRAJAYA - Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) melalui Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM), Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) dan agensi berkaitan sedang menjalankan semakan serta siasatan menyeluruh berhubung isu operasi 'Network School' di Forest City, Johor.Ini termasuk dakwaan terdapat warga Israel yang menyertai program berkenaan menggunakan pasport negara kedua.KDN dalam kenyataan berkata, siasatan merangkumi semakan identiti dan kewarganegaraan individu terlibat, status dan kesahihan dokumen perjalanan yang digunakan, jenis pas atau kemudahan imigresen serta tujuan kemasukan ke Malaysia.Menurutnya kenyataan tersebut, pihaknya juga menyiasat pematuhan terhadap syarat-syarat ditetapkan di bawah undang-undang imigresen serta undang-undang lain yang berkaitan."KDN turut bekerjasama rapat dengan semua kementerian dan agens berkaitan bagi memastikan segala aspek yang berada di bawah bidang kuasa masing-masing disemak secara menyeluruh mengikut peruntukan undang-undang berkuat kuasa."Sekiranya hasil siasatan mendapati wujud pelanggaran undang-undang, penyalahgunaan pas imigresen, pemberian maklumat palsu atau apa-apa kesalahan lain yang menjejaskan keselamatan serta kepentingan negara, tindakan tegas akan diambil tanpa sebarang kompromi."Kementerian ingin menegaskan bahawa Kerajaan Madani tidak akan berkompromi terhadap mana-mana individu mahupun organisasi yang menyalahgunakan kemudahan imigresen negara atau menjalankan aktiviti bercanggah dengan undang-undang sehingga boleh menjejaskan keselamatan, ketenteraman awam dan kedaulatan Malaysia," katanya pada Selasa.Sebelum ini, Menteri Besar Johor, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi menegaskan bahawa kerajaan negeri tidak akan membenarkan mana-mana pihak menjadikan Johor sebagai tapak untuk membawa ideologi atau gerakan yang bercanggah dengan undang-undang, kedaulatan serta kepentingan negeri dan negara.Justeru, beliau meminta KDN dan agensi keselamatan di bawahnya untuk menjalankan semakan serta siasatan menyeluruh berhubung perkara berkenaan.Sementara itu, KDN menasihatkan orang awam agar tidak membuat sebarang spekulasi yang boleh mengganggu proses siasatan, selain memberi ruang kepada pihak berkuasa menjalankan tugas secara profesional, telus dan berlandaskan undang-undang.

The ministry says it views seriously matters involving national security, compliance with immigration laws and the abuse of Malaysias immigration facilities.

Kementerian Dalam Negeri beri jaminan tindakan tegas akan diambil jika wujud pelanggaran undang-undang atau penyalahgunaan kemudahan imigresen.

SHAH ALAM - Gerakan Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions Malaysia (BDS Malaysia) menggesa kementerian dan agensi kerajaan berkaitan memberikan penjelasan terperinci mengenai pelabur dan pihak yang terlibat dalam projek Network School di Forest City, Johor susulan dakwaan mempunyai kaitan dengan Israel.Menurut BDS Malaysia, penjelasan itu juga perlu merangkumi maklumat mengenai rakan kongsi, peserta, proses pengambilan dan sebarang hubungan secara langsung atau tidak langsung dengan individu, entiti atau institusi Israel.Menurutnya, keyakinan rakyat terhadap perkara berkenaan hanya dapat dipertahankan melalui keterbukaan dan akauntabiliti pihak berkuasa."Malaysia telah lama mengekalkan pendirian berprinsip dalam menyokong rakyat Palestin, sekali gus menentang pendudukan, aparteid dan genosid Israel."Sebarang dakwaan yang mencadangkan kemungkinan kemasukan, pemberian kemudahan atau normalisasi kepentingan berkaitan Israel di Malaysia wajar diteliti dengan berhati-hati demi kepentingan negara," katanya dalam satu kenyataan pada Selasa.Network School merupakan komuniti kediaman dan ruang kerja bersama persendirian yang dilancarkan pada 2024 oleh pelabur teknologi, Balaji Srinivasan.Bagaimanapun, premis itu mula menjadi perhatian ketika tempoh Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Johor susulan dakwaan di media sosial bahawa warga Israel yang menggunakan pasport kewarganegaraan kedua merupakan antara individu yang tinggal di komuniti tersebut.Justeru, BDS Malaysia menggesa semua ahli Parlimen tanpa mengira fahaman politik menyokong siasatan menyeluruh dan telus terhadap perkara berkenaan.Tegasnya, pendirian teguh Malaysia dalam menyokong rakyat Palestin perlu diterjemahkan bukan sahaja melalui kata-kata, tetapi juga menerusi dasar, institusi dan penolakan terhadap sebarang usaha normalisasi dengan Israel."Perjuangan untuk keadilan Palestin memerlukan tindakan tegas dalam negara selain solidariti di peringkat antarabangsa," ujarnya.Dalam pada itu, BDS Malaysia menyambut baik komitmen Ahli Parlimen Muar, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman untuk menyiasat sendiri kebimbangan yang dibangkitkan berhubung projek Network School.Gerakan itu turut menghargai tindakan pantas beliau dalam memberikan respons terhadap kebimbangan awam, selain mengakui perkara berkenaan wajar mendapat perhatian Parlimen.Menurut BDS Malaysia, tindakan tersebut mencerminkan peranan penting wakil rakyat dalam memastikan ketelusan, akauntabiliti dan keyakinan awam terus terpelihara.

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SHAH ALAM - The implementation of the free breakfast programme for students in Selangor draws inspiration from several developed nations that have proven the initiative is not a waste but rather an investment in children's wellbeing.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said several countries have long implemented free breakfast provision in schools, showing positive effects on students' welfare and development.He said Selangor will implement the programme starting this August, involving about 120,000 students in 965 schools including primary schools, secondary schools, Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) religious schools as well as institutions registered with the Selangor State Education Department (JPN)."Developed nations such as Finland and the United Kingdom have long proven that free breakfast is not a waste but an investment."India also introduced it in 2022 and saw a marked increase in attendance as well as a decline in student dropout rates," he said in a statement on Facebook on Tuesday.Sinar reported on June 15 that the Selangor government would implement the Free Breakfast programme for 120,000 students in 965 schools across the state as an initiative under Phase 1 of the Selangor Resilience Reinforcement Package (PPDTS).The programme was introduced to help ease the burden on students affected by the cost of living, particularly those who do not have time for breakfast before going to school.Meanwhile, Amirudin said the programme will be delivered two to three times a week to students identified through JPN Selangor data to help reduce the burden on families in need.He said recipients of the programme have already been identified, with an implementation mechanism nearly similar to the long-running Supplementary Food Scheme (RMT)."Selangor is moving in the same direction by making schools not just a comfortable place to learn but a place that safeguards every child's wellbeing."This is among the Selangor government's efforts to help parents amid the crisis affecting West Asia," he said.

# Onn Hafiz mahu siasatan segera operasi Network School di Forest City KUALA LUMPUR - Kerajaan Negeri Johor mengambil serius kebimbangan rakyat berhubung operasi Network School di Forest City, termasuk dakwaan terdapat warga Israel menyertai program berkenaan menggunakan pasport negara kedua

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SHAH ALAM - A technology entrepreneur who spent a month at Forest City's Network School said the experience felt like living five years into the future, describing the Johor-based startup community as a place where entrepreneurs, developers and innovators lived, worked and learned together while building businesses.Writing on the publishing platform Medium, Brandon Possin said Network School (NS) was more than a conventional educational institution, describing it as a first-mover community

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Kerajaan negeri memandang serius kebimbangan rakyat dan menegaskan Johor tidak akan jadi lokasi aktiviti bercanggah undang-undang.

SHAH ALAM Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia has expressed support for Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahmans decision to personally look into concerns surrounding the Network School project in Forest City, Johor, describing his response as a reflection of the role elected representatives play in ensuring transparency and accountability

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The education ministry boosts mental health support and safety measures in schools through preventive initiatives and expert collaboration

KOTA KINABALU (July 13): The Coroner’s Court here has heard that the late Zara Qairina Mahathir’s enrolment in Form 1 at a religious secondary school marked a major transitional phase in her life, as she chose to stay in the hostel and be away from her mother for the first time

MELAKA - The Melaka government is actively negotiating with several airlines, including low-cost carriers (LCCs), to launch new domestic and international flight routes aimed at enhancing air connectivity and driving growth in the state's tourism and economic sectors.State Public Works, Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Transport Committee chairman Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer said the proposed routes include Batam in Indonesia, Penang, and Kota Bharu, while opportunities are also being explored in Thailand, Vietnam, and China."The primary focus of this initiative is to strengthen the regional aviation network and connect high-value tourism and investment markets to Melaka International Airport (LTAM)," he told the State Assembly today.He was responding to a question from Low Chee Leong (PH-Kota Laksamana) on the state's plans for LTAM over the next five years.Hameed said the resumption of the Pekanbaru-Melaka-Pekanbaru direct flight operated by Wings Air on June 10 has already contributed to an increase in foreign tourist arrivals, particularly from Indonesia.The state government is targeting about 700,000 Indonesian tourist arrivals this year, representing an increase of nearly 30 per cent from the 515,086 visitors recorded in 2025.He added that the Pekanbaru route also serves as an important transit hub for travellers from major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta, Batam, Medan, and Surabaya, providing easier access to Melaka via Pekanbaru."The state's air connectivity strategy is focused on expanding health tourism, heritage tourism, and the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector, while also attracting more foreign investment into Melaka."For the Indonesian market, we aim to launch the Melaka-Batam route by the end of this year, while efforts are also being intensified to establish direct connections from major cities in China to Melaka," he said.Hameed also revealed that discussions are ongoing with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to attract regional airlines to operate flights between Bangkok, Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and LTAM.Meanwhile, he said the federal government has no immediate plans to extend LTAM's runway, as the existing infrastructure is sufficient to support current operations.He noted that although LTAM has the capacity to handle up to 500,000 passengers annually, it recorded only 39,222 passengers in 2025.The airport's existing runway is capable of accommodating Code 4C aircraft, including the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320

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KUCHING (July 13): A fire that broke out earlier this morning razed a house used as workers’ quarters near Chung Hua Middle School No

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JOHOR BAHRU Barisan Nasional (BN) swept the Johor state election in a stunning landslide victory, securing 48 of the 56 seats contested falling just two seats short of Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazis ambitious 50-seat dream.The commanding performance marked one of BNs strongest electoral showings in decades, reaffirming its dominance in Johor and delivering a major political boost for the caretaker Menteri Besar.Onn Hafiz had set the bold target during the campaign, predicting that BN could capture close to 50 seats if voters endorsed its message of stability, continuity and development

JOHOR BAHRU - Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has pledged to personally look into concerns surrounding the Network School project in Forest City located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, following growing discussions on social media over its alleged associations and operations.The issue gained traction following claims on Threads that the project was recruiting Israeli nationals using second passports.This raised questions over the schools screening process, curriculum and the background of individuals linked to the initiative

SHAH ALAM - Koperasi Orang Kota Bharu Berhad (COOP OKB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Solartech Sales and Services Sdn Bhd to expand its presence in the renewable energy sector, with a focus on delivering solar energy solutions across East Coast Malaysia.The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on July 7, is expected to strengthen business opportunities in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang while creating new job opportunities and supporting sustainable economic growth.The agreement was signed by COOP OKB chairman Datuk Nik Izani Nik Ibrahim and Solartech Sales and Services Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Roy Chok, in the presence of COOP OKB business development director Ahmed Tarmize Mohd Yusoff Tuan Padang.Tarmize said the partnership was designed to expand the organisations' business network, particularly in the East Coast region."We are not only focusing on installations in industrial areas, but this project also includes installations for individual homes and residential housing.This collaboration would create employment opportunities for young people, youths and unemployed graduates, while also offering opportunities for individuals interested in becoming marketing agents for solar products, he said.COOP OKB also plans to establish partnerships with subsidiaries of the Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang state governments to further strengthen and expand the business.Meanwhile, Solartech Sales and Services Sdn Bhd has committed to sharing its technical expertise and delivering high-quality solar energy solutions to ensure every project meets customers' requirements and industry standards.COOP OKB said it believes the strategic partnership will drive a range of initiatives that will generate positive outcomes for both organisations while contributing to sustainable economic development.

SHAH ALAM - Installing metal detectors across Malaysia's nearly 10,000 schools could inadvertently transform nurturing classrooms into hostile, prison-like environments while completely failing to address the root causes of student violence, experts warned.The security debate has gained momentum following a series of distressing campus bullying incidents and weapon-related attacks.However, prominent analysts argue that implementing a blanket, high-tech security policy nationwide would induce massive financial deficits without actively solving student behavioral issues.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) education expert Dr Anuar Ahmad asserted that academic institutions must remain safe havens for development rather than high-surveillance facilities.He noted that because only a small fraction of schools face chronic disciplinary risks, a uniform deployment of metal detectors would be an inefficient use of ministry funding."There is no need to install metal detectors in every school

SHAH ALAM - Building safer learning environments across Malaysia requires strategic intervention, robust leadership, and dedicated support structures rather than a simple reliance on expensive security hardware, top education and crime experts urged.The call for structural reform follows growing public concern over campus bullying, deep-seated disciplinary breakdowns, and deteriorating student mental health

KUALA LUMPUR - Police have busted a synthetic drug trafficking syndicate that had been actively supplying various types of drugs to entertainment outlets in the Klang Valley and Kuantan, Pahang, in an operation codenamed Op Musca on July 3.Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the operation led to the arrest of six local men and a foreign woman, aged between 25 and 35, in five raids carried out at several locations aroundKlang Valley and Kuantan.He said police also seized 84.3 kilogrammes (kg) of MDMA powder, 4.4kg of ecstasy pills, 2.4kg of ketamine and 730 grammes of Erimin 5 tablets, with the total value of the drugs estimated at RM13.2 million."The syndicate has been active since January this year and used condominiums as storage and packaging locations before distributing the drugs to entertainment outlets inKlang Valley and Kuantan."The syndicate is believed to have used separate locations as a measure to reduce the risk of detection by the authorities," he told a press conference here today.Hussein said preliminary urine screening tests found that four of the seven suspects tested positive for methamphetamine, while checks on their records revealed that one suspect had two previous gambling-related offences.He said all the suspects were remanded for seven days from July 4 until todayand the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952."Police also seized various assets believed to be linked to the syndicate's drug trafficking activities under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 to cripple their financial network and prevent them from continuing with their criminal activities, he said.The seizures comprised 10 vehicles of various makes, 11 gold bars weighing 476.1 grammes, 35 pieces of jewellery, three luxury watches, two Louis Vuitton handbags, RM74,266 in cash and THB4,500 (about RM550) in Thai currency, with the total value of the seized assets estimated at RM1.28 million.Members of the public with information on drug trafficking activities are urged to contact the NCID Hotline at 012-208 7222

PUTRAJAYA - Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) mengesahkan siasatan berhubung dakwaan percanggahan dokumen kargo petroleum di Pelabuhan Tanjung Langsat, Johor masih berjalan selepas kes berkenaan diterima dan diputuskan oleh Jawatankuasa Menilai Maklumat (JMM).Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Maritime Network Sdn Bhd, Datuk Seri R

A teenage girl was charged in the Telok Datok Magistrates Court here today with attempting to murder a Form Three student at a secondary school here last Monday

Berjaya Cares Foundation chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun said the foundation believes education plays a vital role in improving lives and creating opportunities

BANTING - A teenage girl was charged in the Telok Datok Magistrates Court here today with attempting to murder a Form Three student at a secondary school here last Monday.Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhammad Amirul Syafiq Yazid said no plea was recorded from the 15-year-old girl after the charge was read out by a court interpreter before Magistrate Maslinda Selamat.According to the charge sheet, the teenager is accused of attempting to murder a 15-year-old girl by injuring her with a knife with the intention of causing her death at 9.50am on July 6 at a secondary school in Banting.The charge was framed under Section 307 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of up to 20 years upon conviction.Earlier, the teenage girl arrived at the court at about 8.32am under tight police escort.Media personnel who arrived earlier were not allowed into the courtroom to follow the proceedings as the case involved a juvenile accused.Muhammad Amirul Syafiq, when met by reporters after the proceedings, said the teenager was ordered to undergo a mental health assessment at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Tanjung Rambutan, Perak, after the court allowed the prosecution's application made under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code.The case was fixed for mention on Aug 11.Yesterday, the media reported that resentment towards a friend was believed to have been the reason behind the stabbing of a Form Three student at a secondary school in Banting, Kuala Langat, last Monday.Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said based on preliminary investigations and statements recorded from several individuals, including the 10 students named in a viral note on social media, the incident was not linked to bullying

The 15-year-old girl has been sent to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak for a month.