MIRI, Oct 11 Three units of a longhouse at Rumah Wani in Ulu Tinjar were completely destroyed in a fire this mor...

Sekolah di Melaka, Pulau Pinang, Putrajaya, Labuan, Perak, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Perlis, Sabah dan Sarawak beroperasi seperti biasa.

Penganjuran Bulan Kesiapsiagaan Nasional (BKN) 2026 pada 10 dan 11 Oktober ini di Pusat Konvensyen Ipoh, Perak menjadi platform penting bagi meningkatkan kesedaran awam tentang kepentingan persediaan menghadapi risiko bencana mahupun kecemasan.Membawa tema Madani Siaga, Tanggungjawab Bersama, program yang dijadual berlangsung dari jam 9 pagi hingga 10 malam itu menghimpunkan tulang belakang daripada pelbagai kementerian, jabatan dan agensi penguatkuasaan di bawah satu operasi bersepadu khas Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (Nadma).Bekas Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Penyelarasan Operasi) Nadma, Datuk Zainal Azman Abu Seman berkata, BKN 2026 bukan hanya memfokuskan tindakan ketika bencana berlaku, tetapi juga menekankan kepentingan persediaan awal, pengetahuan asas serta keupayaan masyarakat untuk bertindak pantas dan efisien apabila berdepan situasi kecemasan.Pada hemat beliau, pendekatan tersebut penting memandangkan Malaysia sering kali berdepan ancaman bencana seperti banjir, tanah runtuh, ribut, kebakaran serta kejadian luar jangka."Nadma kini memasuki tahun ke-11 penubuhannya yang mana peranan agensi khas ini mengkoordinasi dan mengoperasikan pengurusan bencana di peringkat pusat, negeri serta daerah

He said prominent merchant Ong Tiang Swee was one of two Chinese people nominated to the Sarawak legislative council in 1937.

State premier Abang Johari Openg said the investors recognised Sarawak's strength in low-carbon energy and oil and gas.

KUALA LUMPUR - Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) mengeluarkan amaran ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang di Perlis, Kuala Lumpur serta 12 negeri hingga 6 petang ini.MetMalaysia memaklumkan cuaca buruk itu dijangka melanda Kedah melibatkan Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Sik dan Baling serta Pulau Pinang (Timor Laut dan Barat Daya).Di Perak, kawasan terlibat ialah Larut Matang, Kerian, Selama, Manjung, Bagan Datuk, Perak Tengah, Hilir Perak dan Hulu Perak, manakala di Kelantan melibatkan Kuala Krai dan Jeli serta seluruh Terengganu.Amaran sama turut dikeluarkan bagi Pahang melibatkan Rompin dan Jerantut serta Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Petaling dan Hulu Langat).Selain itu, cuaca buruk dijangka melanda seluruh Negeri Sembilan dan Melaka serta Johor melibatkan Kulai dan Johor Bahru.Di Sarawak, amaran itu melibatkan Sri Aman (Lubuk Antu) dan di Sabah kawasan terlibat ialah (Tawau, Semporna, Kunak dan Lahad Datu), Sandakan (Kinabatangan, Sandakan, Telupid, Labuk dan Sugut serta Paitan), Pantai Barat (Kota Belud dan Ranau) serta Kudat (Kota Marudu)

KUALA LUMPUR - Sebanyak 33 kawasan mencatatkan bacaan Indeks PencemarUdara (IPU) pada tahap tidak sihat setakat 10 pagi ini dengan Batu Pahat, Johor merekodkan bacaan tertinggi, iaitu 190.Menurut portal Sistem Pengurusan Indeks PencemarUdara Malaysia (APIMS) Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS), kawasan lain di Johor yang turut mencatatkan IPU tidak sihat ialah Tangkak (186), Larkin (185), Pasir Gudang (184),Segamat (181), Kluang (177), Kota Tinggi (172), Pengerang (169).Di Negeri Sembilan, kawasan terjejas ialah Seremban (183), Nilai (179) dan Port Dickson (164), manakaladi Melaka tiga kawasan yang terjejas, iaitu Bukit Rambai (175), Bandaraya Melaka (173) danAlor Gajah (173).Enam kawasan di Selangor turut mencatatkan bacaan IPU tidak sihat, iaitu Shah Alam (167), Johan Setia (165), Petaling Jaya (161), Klang (157), Banting (154) dan Kuala Selangor (152), manakaladi Perak ialah Tasek Ipoh (174), Pegoh Ipoh (170), Tanjung Malim (168) dan Seri Manjung (152).Batu Muda dan Cheras di ibu negara pula masing-masing merekodkan bacaan 169 dan 175, manakala Putrajaya (167).Kawasan lain yang turut terjejas ialah Rompin (168), Temerloh (139) dan Indera Mahkota Kuantan (141) di Pahang, manakala di Pulau Pinang melibatkan Seberang Perai (123), selaindua kawasan di Sarawak, iaitu Kuching (153) dan Samarahan (109).Sebanyak 35 kawasan di seluruh negara pula mencatatkan bacaan IPU pada tahap sederhana.Bacaan IPU antara sifar hingga 50 menunjukkan kualiti udara baik, 51 hingga 100 sederhana, 101 hingga 200 tidak sihat, 201 hingga 300 sangat tidaksihat, manakala bacaan melebihi 300 berada pada tahap berbahaya

# ECRL Kota Bharu-Gombak dijangka beroperasi Disember ini KUALA LUMPUR - Laluan Fasa 1 Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (ECRL) dari Kota Bharu ke Terminal Bersepadu Gombak dijangka mula beroperasi pada Disember ini, menurut Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

# Belanjawan 2027: PDRM pastikan setiap peruntukan, inisiatif dimanfaatkan secara optimum - KPN KUALA LUMPUR Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) akan memastikan setiap peruntukan dan inisiatif yang diberikan menerusi Belanjawan 2027 dimanfaatkan secara optimum melalui pengurusan yang cekap, berintegriti dan berteraskan tatakelola yang baik

KUCHING - Kesemua lima mangsa nahas helikopter Perkhidmatan Doktor Udara (FDS) yang terkorban pada September lalu akan dianugerahkan Pingat Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (PBS) secara posthumous.Anugerah berkenaan akan diberikan kepada mendiang Alexson Adit Henry, Debra Moset, Jessie Paya Jok, Allahyarham Dr Ainul Baraah Kamarudin serta juruterbang Allahyarham Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, dan akan diterima oleh waris masing-masing.Mereka merupakan antara 1,350 penerima darjah kebesaran negeri Sarawak 2026 sempena sambutan Hari Lahir ke-80 Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, pada Sabtu.Sementara itu, wanita pertama yang dilantik sebagai Hakim Besar Sabah dan Sarawak, Datuk Azizah Nawawi, mengetuai senarai penerima Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak, Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak (PNBS), yang membawa gelaran Datuk Seri.Turut menerima darjah yang sama ialah Yang di-Pertua Dewan Negara, Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah; veteran politik Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz; dan ahli perniagaan Tay Ah Ching.Bagi Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak, Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (PGBK) yang membawa gelaran Datuk, antara penerimanya ialah Hakim Mahkamah Rayuan, Dean Wayne Daly; Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew; Timbalan Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sarawak, Datuk Idris Buang; serta Setiausaha Sulit Kanan TYT Sarawak, Datuk Seri Syed Hamzah Syed Paee.Seramai enam pegawai kanan kerajaan Sarawak menerima Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (DJBS) yang membawa gelaran Datu.Sementara itu, 22 individu lain, termasuk Pengarah Pengurusan Bukit Aman, Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah, dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SMD Semiconductor, Shariman Jamil, dikurniakan Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak, Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (PSBS), yang membawa gelaran Datuk.Tokoh kewartawanan Sarawak, Dr Toman Mamora, pula merupakan penerima tunggal Pingat Johan Bintang Sarawak (JBS).Pingat yang sama turut dianugerahkan secara posthumous kepada bekas Pegawai Memerintah Rejimen Renjer Ketiga, Brigedier Jeneral Philip Lee Khui Fui, yang pernah terlibat dalam operasi ketenteraan di Nonok.Sambutan ulang tahun TYT Sarawak bermula pada Khamis dengan majlis kesyukuran, diikuti istiadat rapat raksasa di Padang Merdeka, Kuching pada Sabtu.Ia kemudian diteruskan dengan istiadat pengurniaan darjah kebesaran negeri di Astana Negeri.Siri sambutan berkenaan akan diakhiri dengan Jamuan Negeri, konsert rakyat di Padang Merdeka dan jamuan teh pada Ahad

Mereka merupakan antara 1,350 penerima darjah kebesaran negeri Sarawak 2026 sempena sambutan Hari Lahir ke-80 Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak.

A supply bill for 2027 and a supplementary budget for 2026 would be among four bills to be tabled.

KUALA LUMPUR The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) is ready to provide technical expertise to help tackle the transboundary haze from Indonesian wildfires but is awaiting the green light to assist relevant agencies.Deputy Minister Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh said the ministry wanted to play an active role in addressing the issue, stressing the importance of cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia through diplomatic engagements and discussions between their respective ministries.We want to ensure that NRES is involved and plays its role in addressing this matter, he told Sinar Daily at Parliament today.Syed Ibrahim said the issue was being addressed at the highest diplomatic level, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim engaging Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, followed by discussions involving the two countries deputy prime ministers and foreign ministers.He added that NRES ministers were also engaging with their Indonesian counterparts.Our ministers from NRES are also involved in these engagements with their Indonesian counterparts and we believe that all parties are taking this matter seriously.We are ready to provide assistance as soon as possible and are currently waiting for the green light to work alongside the relevant agencies by providing expert information, he said.On Oct 8, Anwar said he had spoken directly with Prabowo, who agreed to take the necessary steps to address the haze affecting Malaysia.Anwar also directed Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and NRES Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup to strengthen cooperation with their Indonesian counterparts.He further asked the Asean Secretariat to coordinate a meeting of environment ministers to discuss the issue.Meanwhile, 37 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5pm today.The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) attributed the transboundary haze to 238 hotspots detected in Kalimantan and Sumatra, Indonesia, as well as four hotspots in Sabah and Sarawak.

KUALA LUMPUR - The allocation for repairing and maintaining all types of schools has been doubled from RM1 billion to RM2 billion under Budget 2027.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, said the allocation for Sekolah Kebangsaan has been increased to RM900 million, Chinese national-type schools (SJKC) to RM100 million and Tamil national-type schools (SJKT) to RM50 million.He said although the number of students in SJKT is relatively smaller, the dilapidated state of their infrastructure demands immediate attention."The allocation for sekolah agama rakyat, tahfiz institutions and pondok schools registered under JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) has been increased to RM200 million

KUALA LUMPUR - The following are the highlights of Budget 2027, tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the Dewan Rakyat today.Themed Menggapai di Langit, Mengakar Ke Bumi (Malaysia Madani: Reaching for the Sky, Rooted in the Ground), it is the second budget under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026-2030 and the fifth under the Madani Government.The government has allocated more than RM80 billion for subsidies, assistance and incentives next year, with fuel subsidies expected to remain at RM40 billion and the Social Welfare Department receiving nearly RM3.3 billion.The allocation for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) will be increased to RM16 billion from RM15 billion.All STR recipients will receive Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance of up to RM150 a month, or RM1,800 a year, benefiting nine million people.Some 13 million Malaysians aged 18 and above, including those in the M40 income group, will receive RM100 in SARA assistance once before Aidilfitri and again in conjunction with 70th National Day.The SARA assistance can be used to purchase essential items at 216 farmers' markets and tamu markets under the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) nationwide.The government will increase the number of SARA business partners by 10,000 small sundry shops by the end of this year, adding to the current 15,000 participating outlets, which include 6,800 small sundry shops and cooperatives.A total of RM750 million has been allocated for the Jualan Rahmah and Jualan Agro Madani programmes, with 35,000 sales events targeted next year.Some 30,000 Jualan Rahmah events will be held in all state constituencies, while the Jualan Rahmah Madani Borong programme will also be organised to assist small traders.A total of 5,000 Jualan Agro Madani events will be held next year, offering goods at prices up to 30 per cent lower than usual.The government has allocated RM250 million to facilitate the distribution of essential goods to rural and remote areas.The individual income tax relief limit will be increased to RM12,000 from RM9,000.Individual tax relief will be extended to cover the cost of postpartum care services and children's tuition fees.The minimum wage rate will be raised to RM2,000 from RM1,700, effective June 2027.The government and Grab have agreed to jointly fund a RM160 million package to increase the net income and improve the welfare of e-hailing and p-hailing workers from 2027.The government will provide a 35 per cent matching incentive for SOCSO contributions by e-hailing and p-hailing workers.The government will offer a 70 per cent matching incentive for SOCSO contributions, benefiting more than 200,000 self-employed individuals.The government will offer a 70 per cent matching incentive for SOCSO contributions to over 200,000 self-employed individuals.An additional tax relief of up to RM150 will be offered for voluntary contributions to the Skim Lindung 24 jam and lindung kendiri coverage.The government will offer EPF contribution matching of up to RM600 a year, or RM6,000 over a lifetime, to e-hailing and p-hailing drivers.BSN and Agrobank will set aside RM270 million in financing for gig workers to start a business or purchase their first home.Every citizen will be automatically registered as an EPF member upon turning 18 to strengthen social protection.A total of RM100 million has been allocated for the development of retention ponds and river maintenance to reduce flood risks in the Klang Valley.The government will begin planning for the Lebir Dam Project as a long-term solution to flooding and clean water supply issues in Kelantan.An Elevated Autonomous Rail Transit (e-ART) system will be implemented to ease traffic congestion in Johor Bahru.Sabah will receive an allocation of RM18.7 billion, while Sarawak will receive RM16.2 billion.Some 4,200 students from Sabah and Sarawak will have the opportunity to pursue higher education each year.A total of RM3.3 billion has been set aside for road projects in Sabah and Sarawak.The government has allocated RM350 million for federal road maintenance projects undertaken by G1 to G4 contractors in Sabah and Sarawak.Priority will be given to the conservation of the Dayabumi Complex, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and KTMB Headquarters.Entertainment duty will be waived for arts, cultural, entertainment and sports events held at Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara.DBKL has allocated RM400 million to develop 48.56 hectares of new green spaces, rehabilitate existing parks, and upgrade facilities and public housing.A 40-hectare parcel of leased land in Bukit Kiara will be gazetted as a Federal Park for public use.DBKL will build a 22-kilometre covered walkway linking the National Mosque, Dataran Merdeka and Central Market (Pasar Seni).The allocation for rural road projects has been increased to RM2.3 billion from RM1.3 billion in 2022.A total of RM3.3 billion has been allocated for basic rural infrastructure projects, including village street lighting, community facilities, and the provision of clean water and electricity.The Jendela project will enhance Internet connectivity through a RM5 billion investment, providing Wi-Fi access at all public university campuses and extending 4G coverage to all Felda settlements.The government aims to extend 4G coverage to all Orang Asli villages, ensure Internet access along 7,000 kilometres of roads and 1,700 kilometres of railway lines, and implement the Madani Submarine Cable Connection (SALAM) project next year.The Bukit Jalil Madani Township will be developed as a residential area for the people, with registration for Phase One opening this Monday.Nearly RM1 billion has been allocated for projects such as Rumah Mesra Rakyat and the Program Residensi Rakyat.The Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (SJKP) will provide financing guarantees of up to RM20 billion to assist 80,000 first-time homebuyers.The government proposes a full stamp duty exemption on loan agreements and instruments of transfer for first homes priced at up to RM500,000.The government will implement the Komuniti Angkat Madani initiative with an allocation of RM50 million to support communities in urban People's Housing Projects (PPR).A total of RM100 million has been allocated to upgrade infrastructure in Chinese new villages, while RM80 million has been set aside to maintain registered non-Muslim houses of worship.GLIC and GLC foundations will provide RM100 million in matching grants to strengthen the childcare ecosystem and train 6,000 caregivers at more than 50 new locations across nine states.The allocation for small-scale projects in local authority (PBT) areas has been increased to nearly RM700 million to upgrade parks, public toilets and public markets.More than 10,000 small traders renting DBKL premises will receive a 50 per cent rental reduction throughout 2027, while rental rates for festive season bazaars will start at RM400.Petronas has begun developing four hectares of land in Kuala Lumpur for affordable housing.The government will provide 20 hectares of strategic land in Kuala Lumpur, valued at RM1 billion, as a new endowment to Yayasan Pelaburan Bumiputera.Nearly 4.5 hectares of government land in Belfield, Kuala Lumpur, will be developed to provide at least 2,500 Rumah Madani units, with 70 per cent reserved for Bumiputeras.The government will provide matching grants of up to RM5,000 to MSMEs seeking Halal certification for the first time.EPF members who opt for the Shariah Savings scheme can pay zakat directly from their dividends.Effective Jan 1, the service tax rate for elderly care services will be reduced to six per cent, with a full exemption for care fees of up to RM96,000 annually.More than RM40 million has been allocated through HRD Corp to train 8,000 workers in the elderly care sector.Assistance for the elderly has been increased to RM1.3 billion, benefiting nearly 200,000 recipients.EPF members aged 55 and 60 can opt for the i-Emas scheme to receive monthly payments while their remaining savings continue to earn dividends.Assistance for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) has been increased to RM1.5 billion, benefiting more than 300,000 recipients.The monthly care allowance for bedridden persons with disabilities and chronically ill patients has been increased from RM500 to RM600.The income threshold for receiving the Disabled Workers' Allowance has been raised from RM1,700 to RM2,000.The monthly allowance for students with special educational needs has been increased from RM150 to RM200, benefiting 150,000 students.The Special Education Needs Teaching Incentive has been increased from RM250 to RM300 per month, benefiting 20,000 teachers.Permata Kurnia centres will be established in Melaka and Pahang to provide education, support and training for autistic children.More than 130 new Tabika Tunas Istimewa classes will be opened in rural areas nationwide to provide early intervention for autistic children from low-income families.Fifteen Community-Based Rehabilitation (PDK) centres will be upgraded to Specialised Therapy Centres, benefiting 20,000 registered individuals with Down syndrome.A total of 3,000 new caregivers caring for persons with disabilities (PwD) will receive specialised training to meet the growing demand for care services nationwide.A total of RM445 million has been allocated to the Department of Orang Asli Development.The government has agreed to build a special hostel in Kinta, Perak, for Orang Asli children who live far from their schools.The Madani Government has helped more than 250,000 people resolve their bankruptcy status since 2023.The Ministry of Health will receive RM47.7 billion, up from RM46.5 billion previously.More than 9,000 contract doctors will be offered permanent positions in 2027.The monthly post-basic incentive allowance for paramedics and nurses will be increased from RM100 to RM200.The Air Health Service Incentive Payment will be increased from RM30 to RM100.The allocation for referring patients to other hospitals for treatment will be increased to RM200 million.The MCMC will continue to expedite the rollout of the electronic medical record system across healthcare facilities nationwide, backed by an investment of RM1 billion.The government will introduce the affordable MediAsas health plan in January 2027.Private hospitals will adopt standardised and transparent billing categories from 2027 to minimise price distortions.The allocation for the Medical Assistance Fund will be increased to RM60 million from RM40 million previously.STR recipients and their spouses aged 40 and above will be eligible for free health screenings, medical device assistance and cancer treatment incentives under PeKa B40.The government will continue the B40 National Protection Scheme (MySalam) in 2027.The BuAi programme will provide affordable fertility treatment to 2,000 couples and men's wellness services to 42,000 individuals.Free thalassaemia screening will be expanded to include the husbands and children of carriers to reduce the risk of children being born with thalassaemia major.The government will build nine new health facilities and allocate RM1.2 billion to maintain and refurbish infrastructure at all public hospitals and clinics.More than RM770 million will be allocated to procure advanced medical equipment to accelerate diagnosis and treatment.The Ministry of Education will receive the largest allocation of nearly RM69 billion, up from RM66.2 billion this year.The allocation for the repair and maintenance of all types of schools will be increased from RM1 billion to RM2 billion.The allocation for Sekolah Agama Rakyat, tahfiz institutions and pondok schools registered with JAKIM will be increased to RM200 million.Nearly RM1.3 billion has been allocated to upgrade 682 dilapidated schools, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak.An additional 3,500 classrooms are expected to be completed by the end of this year to accommodate the increase in Year One enrolment.Early Schooling Assistance will be increased from RM150 to RM200 per student, benefiting 5.3 million eligible students.A living allowance of RM2,500 will be provided to 90,000 Form Six students.A total of RM870 million has been allocated for the Supplementary Food Programme, benefiting more than 800,000 pupils.The recruitment of teaching assistants will be expanded to 200 high-enrolment primary schools, with implementation carried out in phases.All disciplinary proceedings at public universities relating to freedom of speech, expression of views, public criticism and peaceful assembly have been halted.The Ministry of Higher Education will receive an allocation of RM19.1 billion.The government has agreed to defer PTPTN loan repayments for borrowers earning up to RM2,500 per month and offer a 10 per cent discount to those who make consistent repayments.PTPTN borrowers earning between RM2,500 and RM3,000 per month will be required to make a minimum monthly repayment of RM50.The Dapur Siswa Madani programme will be expanded to polytechnics and teacher training institutes, with an allocation of RM20 million.The Flysiswa Madani flight ticket aid will be increased from RM400 to RM500, benefiting more than 60,000 public university students.The My50 pass scheme will continue, while the MyKomuter50 pass will be introduced to benefit 40,000 KTM Komuter users.The government will acquire 42 new train sets for ETS and KTM Komuter services.Stage bus services in major cities will be enhanced with an allocation of RM270 million.The government will amend the Road Transport Act to require drivers who cause accidents while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to compensate victims.Telematics systems will be made mandatory for commercial vehicles to monitor speed, location and risky driving behaviour.A total of RM40 million will be allocated to strengthen the role of district engineers in expediting the implementation of small-scale projects.A total of RM5.7 billion in MARRIS funds will be used to repair state roads.The Malaysian Highway Authority will build 15 motorcycle shelters, install 70 CCTV cameras along the PLUS highway and provide 50 electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities at strategic locations.A total of RM300 million will be allocated for agrifood projects involving both the Federal and state governments.The government will provide RM2.62 billion in assistance to paddy farmers.The paddy harvesting incentive will be increased from RM50 to RM100 per hectare per season.The ploughing incentive, previously increased to RM300, will be maintained and extended to paddy farmers in Sabah and Sarawak.The number of fishermen holding special boat licences will be increased from 17,000 to 20,000, with an allocation of RM30 million.A total of RM178 million will be allocated for catch incentives and a Cost of Living Allowance of up to RM300 per month.The government will double the allocation for farm road repairs to RM100 million.The rubber production incentive rate will be increased to RM3.30 per kilogram, benefiting more than 300,000 smallholders.A total of RM30 million will be allocated to combat crop diseases and pest infestations.The Home Ministry (KDN) and the Defence Ministry will each receive an allocation of RM22 billion.A total of RM7.1 billion will be allocated for the procurement and maintenance of assets for the armed forces, police and uniformed bodies under the Home Ministry.The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency will receive an allocation of RM490 million.Mandatory drug and alcohol screening will be introduced for pilots and flight crew, while 48 scanners will be installed at the Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kota Kinabalu international airports.The National Scam Response Centre will develop an artificial intelligence (AI) application to combat cybercrime.MCMC will intensify the implementation of the Safe Internet Campaign in schools nationwide.A total of RM260 million will be allocated to the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), while home repair assistance for disaster victims will be increased from RM5,000 to RM10,000.A total of RM200 million will be allocated for the Sejahtera Madani grant to provide equipment and training to 40,000 recipients, particularly women.Financing funds under TEKUN Nasional will be increased to RM1.3 billion, while financing under TEKUN Nasional and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) for the Indian community will be increased to RM150 million.A total of RM142 million will be allocated to strengthen the National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI).A total of RM10 million will be allocated for the JOM MALAYSIA initiative to help rural products and high-value services reach digital platforms and overseas markets.The Bakat Madani programme is expected to generate 30,000 new job opportunities through private sector participation, while RM8 billion will be allocated for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) across ministries.HRD Corp will provide RM3 billion in funding and offer three million skills training opportunities, while the Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) will allocate RM500 million to finance trainees enrolled in skills training programmes.Community colleges will continue to offer short courses to tahfiz students to prepare them for employment, entrepreneurship and further studies.A total of RM150 million will be allocated to the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA) for skills development among Indian youths.The government will provide an additional 100,000 free artificial intelligence (AI) subscriptions, extending access to new AI applications such as ChatGPT.A total of RM6 billion will be allocated to intensify research, development and commercialisation of innovations across ministries.The Ecological Fiscal Transfer (EFT) fund will be increased to RM270 million to support community-based economic activities and ecotourism.A total of RM65 million will be allocated to support 2,500 community rangers, comprising Orang Asli, military veterans and retired police personnel, in safeguarding the country's biodiversity.An initiative to purchase used fishing nets will be introduced to reduce threats to marine life.More than RM130 million will be allocated to support the local film, music and creative content industries.Tickets for local films and theatre performances in the Federal Territories will be fully exempt from entertainment duty from next year.A total of RM240 million will be allocated for preparations to host the 2027 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games, while RM460 million will be set aside for national sports development.The government will allocate RM30 million for a Sports Matching Grant to encourage sports bodies, clubs and NGOs to organise high-performance sporting events.

KUALA LUMPUR - Some 40,000 KTM Komuter users stand to benefit from the MYKOMUTER50 incentive next year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.Anwar said the initiative would save users up to RM160 a month, while free passes would also be given to 360,000 schoolchildren, the disabled community and children under six

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) should be seen as part of a Waad Nasional o...

Anwar Ibrahim umum peruntukan persekutuan RM18.7 bilion untuk Sabah manakala RM16.2 bagi Sarawak.

SHAH ALAM Sabah and Sarawak will receive higher federal allocations in 2027, with Sabah allocated RM18.7 billion and Sarawak RM16.2 billion, as the government continues efforts to fulfil commitments under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the allocations would increase from RM17.6 billion for Sabah and RM15.1 billion for Sarawak, this year.He said the Madani government had also increased the interim special grant for the two states threefold, with the latest rate totalling RM1.5 billion.For decades, the special grant has not kept pace with the development needs of Sabah and Sarawak.The latest interim rate totals RM1.5 billion and the payment will be settled before the end of the year, while negotiations with both states continue to finalise a fair and sustainable annual formula, he said when tabling 2027 Budget in the Dewan Rakyat, today.The Prime Minister said 12 matters under MA63 had been finalised under the Madani administration, including permanent representation for Sabah and Sarawak in the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), the transfer of Bintulu Port to Sarawak and the transfer of MASwings to the state, where it will operate as AirBorneo.The Federal Government would continue providing RM209 million in subsidies to support AirBorneo services benefiting 820,000 passengers in rural areas

# Belanjawan 2027 tumpu pertumbuhan ekonomi, kesejahteraan rakyat KUALA LUMPUR - Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yang juga Menteri Kewangan, akan membentangkan Belanjawan 2027 di Dewan Rakyat pada 3.30 petang ini, setengah jam lebih awal dari waktu kebiasaannya iaitu pada 4 petang

KUALA LUMPUR Sambutan Hari Sukan Negara (HSN) Peringkat Kebangsaan 2026 di Bukit Jalil yang dijadualkan berlangsung esok ditangguhkan susulan keadaan jerebu yang melanda beberapa kawasan di negara ini

KUCHING, Oct 9 Police are tracking down eight more suspects in connection with alleged arson attacks on convenie...

SAMBUTAN Hari Sukan Negara (HSN) Peringkat Kebangsaan 2026 di Bukit Jalil yang dijadualkan berlangsung esok ditangguhkan berikutan keadaan jerebu yang melanda negara.Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) memaklumkan keputusan itu dibuat selepas mengambil kira risiko terhadap kesihatan awam dan keselamatan peserta serta orang ramai.Menurut kenyataan KBS, penangguhan berkenaan diputuskan selepas perbincangan dengan agensi kerajaan berkaitan atas nasihat dan persetujuan Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari.Langkah itu diambil secara proaktif bagi mengelakkan sebarang risiko kesihatan susulan kemerosotan kualiti udara.KBS turut menjunjung kasih atas keprihatinan dan titah Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim berhubung situasi jerebu yang sedang melanda negara.Tarikh baharu sambutan peringkat kebangsaan akan diumumkan kemudian, bergantung kepada keadaan kualiti udara yang kembali selamat untuk aktiviti luar.Bagaimanapun, pelaksanaan HSN di peringkat negeri dan lokasi lain ditentukan berdasarkan keadaan setempat serta keputusan pentadbiran masing-masing.KBS memaklumkan sambutan HSN ditangguhkan di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Negeri Sembilan dan Melaka.Sebaliknya, sambutan di Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Perlis, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak dan Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan diteruskan mengikut perancangan asal.Dalam perkembangan sama, orang ramai dinasihatkan mengehadkan aktiviti fizikal di luar rumah sepanjang keadaan jerebu masih berlarutan.KBS turut mengingatkan orang ramai supaya mematuhi nasihat kesihatan dan panduan semasa yang dikeluarkan Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) serta Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS).

KUCHING - Polis sedang mengesan lapan individu bagi membantu siasatan kes khianat melibatkan kedai serbaneka di beberapa bahagian di negeri ini baru-baru ini.Pemangku Pesuruhjaya Polis Sarawak, Deputi Komisioner Saifullizan Ishak berkata, setakat ini, lima lelaki tempatan telah ditahan bagi membantu siasatan kes berkenaan.Beliau berkata individu yang dikesan ialah Kho Tze Yang, Tan Siong Seng, Tan Seng Ming, Alvin Chung Jia Hao, William Ong Wei Liang, Iwan atau dikenali sebagai Wan Indon, Chai Chuan Soon dan Kho Tze Hong."Orang ramai yang mempunyai maklumat mengenai individu berkenaan diminta menghubungi pegawai penyiasat kes, Inspektor Tan Chiang Fook, menerusi talian 018-2628805 atau mana-mana balai polis berhampiran," katanya pada sidang media di Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen Sarawak di sini, hari ini.Pada 21 September lepas, Polis Sarawak memaklumkan sedang memburu suspek serangan ke atas kedai serbaneka di Kuching dan Sri Aman pada 20 Sept, dengan objek dipercayai mengandungi bahan letupan atau bahan mudah terbakar dibaling ke dalam premis itu.Polis menerima dua laporan berhubung insiden berkenaan yang mempunyai modus operandi serupa

Setakat ini, lima lelaki tempatan telah ditahan bagi membantu siasatan kes berkenaan.

Yasmin Sarwar, who was born in Lawas, Sarawak, denies nine theft and fraud charges linked to Cardiff Sixth Form College, which she co-founded with her ex-husband.

KUCHING, Oct 9 The Ministry of Educations (MoE) decision to lower the Air Pollutant Index (API) threshold...

KUCHING - Polis menahan dua lelaki tempatan dan merampas 32.73 kilogram (kg) dadah jenis pil Eramin 5 dianggarkan bernilai RM3.3 juta dalam satu operasi di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuching (KIA) di sini pada 28 September lepas.Pemangku Pesuruhjaya Polis Sarawak, Deputi Komisioner Saifullizan Ishak berkata, kedua-kedua suspek berusia 25 dan 39 tahun itu ditangkap di balai ketibaan KIA dalam operasi dijalankan Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik (JSJN) Sarawak.Beliau berkata, siasatan mendapati sindiket itu mendapatkan bekalan dadah dari Johor Bahru sebelum membawanya ke Kuching melalui penerbangan untuk diedarkan di sekitar bandar raya ini."Kedua-dua suspek dipercayai menerima upah RM5,000 bagi kegiatan berkenaan," katanya pada sidang media di Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen Sarawak di sini hari ini.Saifullizan berkata, sindiket tersebut dipercayai aktif sejak Ogos lepas, manakala dadah dirampas dianggarkan boleh menjejaskan sehingga 163,650 orang."Ujian saringan awal air kencing mendapati suspek berusia 25 tahun positif methamphetamine, amphetamine dan benzo, manakala seorang lagi suspek negatif dadah."Suspek berusia 25 tahun yang merupakan penganggur turut mempunyai tiga rekod jenayah lampau, termasuk satu rekod kesalahan dadah dan dua rekod kesalahan jenayah, manakala suspek berusia 39 tahun yang bekerja sebagai nelayan mempunyai dua rekod kesalahan jenayah," katanya.Kedua-dua suspek direman enam hari hingga 5 Oktober lepas sebelum tempoh reman dilanjutkan dua hari lagi, hingga 7 Oktober.Mereka telah didakwa di Mahkamah Majistret Kuching pada 7 Oktober mengikut Seksyen 39B Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952

HARI ini, ketika Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim membentangkan Belanjawan Madani Kelima (Belanjawan 2027), fokus utama yang paling dituntut oleh rakyat Malaysia ialah menangani tekanan kos sara hidup dan memastikan pertumbuhan ekonomi diterjemahkan kepada kehidupan yang lebih baik.Bagi rakyat biasa, istilah pertumbuhan ekonomi, pelaburan strategik, transformasi digital dan kecerdasan buatan mungkin kedengaran hebat

KUALA LUMPUR Pakatan Harapan (PH) holds a stronger position in naming its candidate for Prime Minister ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16), expected to take place within a year, given Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims track record and ability to lead the country, particularly in economic and social development.Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Faculty of Law and International Relations professor, Professor Dr Mohd Afandi Salleh said Anwar offered familiar leadership and an administrative record that voters could assess.He said certainty over who would lead the country was a political advantage as GE16 approached, particularly when parties seeking to challenge the current government had yet to reach an agreement on their top leadership.Anwars advantage lies not merely in his name or position as the incumbent

KUALA LUMPUR - Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yang juga Menteri Kewangan, akan membentangkan Belanjawan 2027 di Dewan Rakyat pada 3.30 petang ini, setengah jam lebih awal dari waktu kebiasaannya iaitu pada 4 petang.Belanjawan Madani Kelima yang bertemakan "Malaysia Madani: Menggapai di Langit, Mengakar di Bumi", merupakan belanjawan kedua di bawah Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK-13)

# Jerebu: Sekolah di 6 negeri, daerah Rompin ditutup esok Fadhlina KUALA LUMPUR Sekolah di enam buah negeri iatu Johor; Melaka; Negeri Sembilan; Selangor; Kuala Lumpur dan Putrajaya akan ditutup sepenuhnya esok, susulan bencana jerebu

KUALA LUMPUR - Dengan Pilihan Raya Umum ke-16 (PRU16) dijangka berlangsung dalam masa setahun daripada sekarang, Pakatan Harapan (PH) mempunyai kelebihan lebih besar dalam isu penamaan calon Perdana Menteri berdasarkan rekod dan keupayaan Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mentadbir negara terutama dari segi pembangunan ekonomi dan sosial.Profesor, Fakulti Undang-Undang dan Hubungan Antarabangsa, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Profesor Dr Mohd Afandi Salleh berkata, Anwar menawarkan kepimpinan yang sudah dikenali dan rekod pentadbiran yang boleh dinilai.Menurut beliau, dalam menghadapi PRU16, kepastian tentang siapa yang akan memimpin negara merupakan suatu kekuatan politik, khususnya apabila pihak yang mahu mencabar kerajaan sekarang masih belum mencapai persetujuan mengenai siapa kepimpinan tertinggi mereka."Kelebihan Anwar bukan sekadar pada nama atau kedudukannya sebagai penyandang

KINABATANGAN - Seorang anggota polis maut dalam perjalanan pulang ke Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Kinabatangan selepas menjalankan tugas di Kampung Lot M di sini, pada Khamis.Konstabel Mathew Zulian Ak Backly, 29, yang terlibat dalam kemalangan membabitkan kenderaan pasukannya itu disahkan meninggal dunia ketika menerima rawatan di Hospital Kinabatangan pada jam 4.53 petang.Ketua Polis Daerah Kinabatangan, Superintenden Janeve Sindih berkata, kejadian berlaku ketika mangsa bersama dua lagi rakan sekerja dalam perjalanan pulang ke IPD Kinabatangan dari Penjara Sibuga, Sandakan selepas menjalankan tugas eskot tahanan."Sebaik tiba di lokasi, kenderaan pasukan yang dinaiki mereka terbabit dalam kemalangan."Mendiang dan dua anggota dibawa oleh ambulans untuk dihantar ke wad kecemasan, Hospital Kinabatangan dan pada jam 4.53 petang, pegawai perubatan telah mengesahkan mendiang telah meninggal dunia," katanya ketika dihubungi Sinar Harian.Janeve memaklumkan, jasad mendiang akan dibawa pulang ke tempat kelahirannya di Kuching, Sarawak, untuk tujuan pengebumian.

KUALA LUMPUR - Semua sekolah di Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur dan Putrajayaserta daerah Rompin di Pahang diarah tutup esok berikutan situasi jerebu.Menteri Pendidikan, Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek berkata, sekolah di negeri lain iaitu Perlis, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Sabah, Sarawak dan Labuan pula beroperasiseperti biasa."Saya telah meminta semua Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN) dan Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah (PPD) untuk terus memantau keadaan jerebu dan mengambil tindakan segera sekiranya keadaan memerlukan," katanya menerusi hantaran Facebookmalam ini.Beliau turut menzahirkan rasa prihatin mengenaikesulitan dihadapi ibu bapa susulan pengumuman penutupan sekolah berkenaan yang memberi kesan kepada urusan harian."Kita akan memastikan sebarang keputusan penutupan sekolah dimaklumkan lebih awal supaya ibu bapa mempunyai masa yang mencukupi untuk membuat persediaan," katanya sambil menambah keselamatan dan kesihatan murid serta warga sekolah sentiasa menjadi keutamaan kementerian.Sehubungan dengan itu, Fadhlinamenasihati ibu bapa agar sentiasa mengikuti perkembangan dan makluman rasmi daripada pihak sekolah, JPN dan PPDmasing-masing bagi mendapatkan maklumat terkini.Terdahulu, Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sembilan (JPNS) memaklumkan penutupan semua sekolah di negeri itu dibuat berdasarkan bacaan Indeks Pencemar Udara (IPU) di tiga stesen pemantauan iaitu Port Dickson, Seremban dan Nilai setakat 5 petang.JPN Melaka pula memaklumkan keputusan penutupan diambil susulan pemantauan berterusan pihaknya dan laporan rasmi Jabatan Alam Sekitar yang menunjukkan IPU di kawasan utama negeri itu melepasi paras 150 iaitu pada tahap tidak sihat.Sementara itu, Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya (JPWPP) dalam kenyataan memaklumkan penutupan sekolah dibuat berasaskan bacaanIPUdi stesen pemantauan setakat 5 petang tadi, manakala penutupan sekolah di ibu negara berdasarkan IPU di Stesen Cheras dan Batu Muda setakat 2 petang.Di Selangor, Pengarah Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor (JAIS) Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad memaklumkan semua sekolah agama negeri di bawah jabatan itu ditutup sepenuhnya mulai esok, selain menyarankan sekolah Islam persendirian yang berdaftar dengan jabatan berkenaan mengikuti ketetapan berkenaan.Berikutan penutupan itu, semua institusi pendidikan yang terjejas hendaklah melaksanakan Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran di Rumah (PdPR) bagi memastikan kelangsungan pembelajaran murid dengan mengambil kira kemampuan, akses dan keperluan murid serta kesiapsiagaan guru.Berdasarkan pertimbangan Menteri Pendidikan, para guru dan Anggota Kumpulan Pelaksana (AKP) turut dibenarkan bekerja dari rumah (BDR) sepanjang tempoh penutupan berkenaan, manakala ibu bapa dinasihatkan sentiasa merujuk maklumat daripada saluran rasmi.- Bernama

Defence minister Khaled Nordin says 60% of the 300 places will be reserved for Sarawakians and 30% for Sabahans, with the remainder for youths from Kuala Lumpur.

Sebanyak 126 bantahan dan tujuh sokongan diterima berhubung syor kajian semula itu.

KUALA LUMPUR - Angka 63 peratus pegawai perubatan yang melapor diri untuk penempatan tetap di Sabah dan Sarawak tidak menggambarkan pertambahan sebenar tenaga kerja di fasiliti kesihatan yang mengalami kekurangan doktor, kata Persatuan Perubatan Malaysia (MMA).Presidennya, Dr L Sivanaesan berkata, MMA mengambil maklum pengumuman Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad mengenai kadar pegawai perubatan yang ditawarkan penempatan tetap dan telah melapor diri untuk bertugas di kedua-dua negeri berkenaan.Bagaimanapun, katanya, maklum balas diterima daripada cawangan MMA Sabah menunjukkan angka tersebut mungkin tidak menggambarkan situasi sebenar dari segi keperluan tenaga kerja di lapangan."Beberapa jabatan hospital dilaporkan mengalami pengurangan bersih jumlah pegawai perubatan, manakala sesetengah doktor terpaksa menjalankan lebih banyak tugasan on-call setiap bulan, termasuk tugasan EOD (every-other-day), iaitu bertugas secara berselang sehari."Dalam keadaan tertentu, doktor dalam sektor kesihatan awam boleh bertugas secara berterusan sehingga 33 jam apabila menjalankan tugasan on-call," katanya dalam kenyataan pada Rabu.Menurutnya, keadaan itu menimbulkan persoalan sama ada penempatan yang dilaporkan benar-benar meningkatkan bilangan doktor yang berkhidmat di fasiliti kesihatan yang paling memerlukan tambahan tenaga kerja.Beliau turut menggesa Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) menjelaskan sama ada angka 63 peratus berkenaan turut merangkumi doktor berasal dari Sabah serta pegawai perubatan dari Semenanjung yang sememangnya telah berkhidmat di Sabah dan memilih untuk terus kekal di negeri itu."Ketelusan data amat penting bagi mengenal pasti kekurangan tenaga kerja kritikal, menambah baik perancangan tenaga kerja serta memastikan sumber kesihatan disalurkan ke fasiliti yang paling memerlukannya," jelas beliau.Sehubungan itu, Sivanaesan menggesa KKM mengemukakan pecahan terperinci pegawai perubatan yang telah melapor diri susulan pelantikan tetap, termasuk jumlah pegawai dari Semenanjung Malaysia serta hospital awam dan klinik kesihatan tertentu di Sabah dan Sarawak yang menjadi penempatan mereka."MMA juga mahu KKM menyatakan bilangan terkini pegawai perubatan dari Semenanjung yang telah meninggalkan Sabah untuk kembali berkhidmat di penempatan di Semenanjung serta bilangan pegawai perubatan kelahiran Sabah yang meninggalkan negeri itu untuk mengambil penempatan di Semenanjung."Selain itu, MMA mahu perubahan bersih jumlah pegawai perubatan di setiap hospital dan klinik kesihatan dikenal pasti susulan pelaksanaan penempatan terkini," katanya.Dalam pada itu, beliau sekali mengulangi gesaan supaya diwujudkan papan pemuka agihan tenaga kerja kesihatan peringkat kebangsaan yang menyediakan data terkini secara berkala mengenai jumlah, taburan dan jurang tenaga kerja kesihatan di semua fasiliti kesihatan awam di seluruh negara.MMA turut mengingatkan bahawa meskipun kadar melapor diri adalah 63 peratus, lebih satu pertiga doktor yang ditawarkan penempatan masih belum melapor diri untuk bertugas."Usaha menangani krisis tenaga kerja di Sabah dan Sarawak memerlukan lebih daripada sekadar pelaksanaan penempatan

PUTRAJAYA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has agreed to take the necessary steps to address the haze situation in Malaysia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.He said he discussed the matter directly with Prabowo during a telephone conversation today."The haze situation is indeed worrying

# Usul jerebu perlu diperlu dibahas secara menyeluruh - MP Kota Melaka KUALA LUMPUR Khoo Poay Tiong (PH-Kota Melaka) mahu isu jerebu dibahaskan di Dewan Rakyat meskipun usul itu ditolak sebelum ini

SARIKEI, Oct 8 A new road linking Sare to Jalan Sentubu/Bukit Kinyau, costing approximately RM17 million, is exp...

KUCHING, Oct 8 The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly is expected to be dissolved in November or two weeks after...

PUTRAJAYA Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi dan Peguam Negara (AG) dibenarkan untuk merayu keputusan yang membenarkan Badan Peguam meneruskan semakan kehakiman di Mahkamah Persekutuan di sini pada Khamis.Ia membabitkan permohonan mencabar keputusan menghentikan pendakwaan dalam 47 pertuduhan pecah amanah, rasuah dan pengubahan wang haram dana Yayasan Akalbudi dihadapi Ahli Parlimen Bagan Datuk berusia 73 tahun itu.Panel tiga hakim dipengerusikan Datuk Seri Hashim Hamzah membenarkan dua permohonan kebenaran merayu selepas mendapati kes berkenaan membangkitkan persoalan perlembagaan baharu yang mempunyai kepentingan awam.Semasa membaca keputusan sebulat suara, Hashim berkata, persoalan berkenaan memerlukan penjelasan dan keputusan muktamad Mahkamah Persekutuan.Menurutnya, ambang itu perlu diterapkan dengan lebih berhati-hati dan penuh batasan kerana ia membabitkan kuasa pendakwaan Peguam Negara di bawah Perkara 145(3)."Kami berpandangan, kes ini membangkitkan persoalan perlembagaan baharu yang mempunyai kepentingan awam yang memerlukan penjelasan dan keputusan muktamad Mahkamah ini."Oleh itu, Peguam Negara dan Ahmad Zahid selaku pemohon telah memenuhi ambang bagi permohonan kebenaran di bawah Seksyen 96A dan 96B Akta Mahkamah Kehakiman," katanya yang bersidang bersama Hakim, Datuk Nordin Hassan dan Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali.Dalam prosiding berkenaan, Peguam Negara diwakili Peguam Kanan Persekutuan, Ahmad Hanir Hambaly.Peguam, Datuk S Ambiga dan Steven Thiru hadir bagi pihak Badan Peguam sementara peguam, Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik mewakili Ahmad Zahid.Pada 4 September 2023, Hakim, Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah kini Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan memberi perintah DNAA kepada Presiden UMNO berhubung kes berkenaan.Beliau memutuskan demikian selepas membenarkan permohonan pihak pendakwaan untuk, kerana mereka memutuskan untuk memberhentikan prosiding, ekoran berhasrat menyiasat kes itu dengan lebih mendalam.Badan Peguam kemudiannya memohon untuk mencabar keputusan tersebut dengan memohon deklarasi mahkamah bahawa keputusan berkenaan terbatal serta tidak sah.Mengikut pertuduhan, Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah tersebut berdepan 47 pertuduhan iaitu 12 daripadanya membabitkan pecah amanah, lapan rasuah dan 27 pengubahan wang haram melibatkan puluhan juta ringgit dana milik Yayasan Akalbudi.Bagi 12 pertuduhan pecah amanah, Ahmad Zahid didakwa menggunakan dana yayasan itu untuk membuat enam pembayaran kad kredit persendirian, polisi insurans kenderaan dan lesen kenderaan persendirian, kiriman wang kepada sebuah firma guaman dan sumbangan kepada persatuan bola sepak Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM).Beliau dituduh melakukan perbuatan itu di Affin Bank Berhad, cawangan Jalan Bunus, Off Jalan Masjid India di sini antara 13 Januari 2014 dan 23 Disember 2016.Pertuduhan mengikut Seksyen 409 Kanun Keseksaan membawa hukuman penjara antara dua dan 20 tahun serta dengan sebatan dan juga dikenakan denda jika sabit kesalahan.Bagi lapan pertuduhan rasuah, Ahmad Zahid dituduh menerima suapan daripada tiga syarikat iaitu Mastoro Kenny IT Consultant & Services, Data Sonic Group Berhad dan Profound Radiance Sdn Bhd.Suapan itu sebagai dorongan kepadanya atas kapasiti selaku Menteri Dalam Negeri pada ketika itu untuk membantu syarikat terbabit mendapatkan projek MyEG, membekalkan cip pasport serta menyediakan perkhidmatan pusat sehenti di Pakistan dan Nepal.Perbuatan itu didakwa dilakukan di cawangan Maybank Dataran Maybank di Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, antara 15 Julai 2016 dan 15 Mac 2018.Pertuduhan mengikut Seksyen 16(a)(B) Akta Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) 2009 dan boleh dihukum di bawah Seksyen 24 (1) akta sama, yang memperuntukkan hukuman penjara maksimum 20 tahun dan denda tidak kurang lima kali ganda jumlah suapan atau RM10,000 mengikut mana-mana lebih tinggi, jika sabit kesalahan.Sementara 27 pertuduhan pengubahan wang haram dengan melibatkan diri dalam transaksi secara langsung membabitkan pendapatan daripada aktiviti haram antara 29 Mac 2016 dan 11 April 2018.Semua perbuatan itu didakwa dilakukan di bank yang sama di Jalan Maarof, Bangsar dan Marhaba Enterprise Sdn Bhd, Fahrenheit88, 179 Jalan Bukit Bintang, di sini, antara 29 Mac 2016 dan 11 April 2018.Pendakwaan dibuat mengikut Seksyen 4(1)(a) Akta Pencegahan Wang Haram, Pencegahan Pembiayaan Keganasan dan Hasil Daripada Aktiviti Haram 2001.Seksyen itu memperuntukkan hukuman penjara sehingga 15 tahun dan denda tidak kurang daripada lima kali ganda jumlah atau nilai hasil aktiviti haram atau RM5 juta, mana lebih tinggi jika sabit kesalahan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 The Ministry of Health (MOH) is reviewing the implementation of a dedicated 30 per cent quot...

Menteri Kesihatan Dzulkefly Ahmad berkata 337 daripada 527 pegawai di Sarawak selain 336 daripada 528 di Sabah melapor diri.

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says that out of the medical officers offered postings, 337 of 527 reported for duty in Sarawak, while 336 of 528 did so in Sabah.

CRISTIANO Ronaldo mengetepikan persaingan panjangnya dengan Lionel Messi apabila tampil memberikan penghormatan kepada bintang Argentina itu selepas mengakhiri karier antarabangsa.Messi menutup perjalanan 21 tahun bersama skuad kebangsaan dengan penuh bergaya apabila menjaringkan satu gol dan mencipta dua bantuan jaringan ketika Argentina menewaskan Benin 3-0 di Stadium Monumental, semalam.Lebih 85,000 penyokong hadir menyaksikan aksi terakhir pemain berusia 39 tahun itu yang dianggap antara legenda terbesar dalam sejarah bola sepak Argentina.Ronaldo kemudian meninggalkan komen pada hantaran Messi di media sosial sebagai tanda penghargaan terhadap pencapaian luar biasa seteru lamanya itu."Leo (Messi), selepas bertahun-tahun mempertahankan negara anda, anda mencipta sejarah yang akan kekal selama-lamanya."Saya amat menghormati apa yang anda capai bersama Argentina

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 The failure of medical officers to report for duty in Sabah and Sarawak, as well as the stat...

# DUN Sarawak dijangka dibubar November, selepas belanjawan negeri - Abdul Karim KUCHING - Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sarawak dijangka dibubarkan pada November atau dua minggu selepas Belanjawan Sarawak 2027 diluluskan

Menteri Sarawak itu berkata jarang kerajaan negeri akan membiarkan DUN terbubar sendiri.

Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says the Sarawak government will not allow the state assembly's term to expire automatically in February 2027.

Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sarawak dijangka dibubarkan pada November atau dua minggu selepas Belanjawan Sarawak 2027 diluluskan.

SHAH ALAM Singer and actress Elizabeth Tan hopes Budget 2027 will allocate significantly more funds to the Health Ministry (MOH) to improve conditions for overworked doctors and public healthcare workers, rather than focusing on a bigger allocation for the creative industry.Elizabeth shared her views during an interview with Sinar Harian, drawing from her husbands experience as a government doctor and the challenges faced by medical officers, particularly those serving in isolated and rural areas.For me, it is not that I do not hope for more budget for the creative industry, but I would really love to see a huge allocation for MOH.My husband worked with the government for six to seven years as a doctor and he told me about many of the challenges he experienced, as well as those faced by his friends working in hospitals, particularly those in isolated rural areas, she said.Elizabeth said some rural hospitals lacked even basic facilities, including functioning toilets, hot water and other basic amenities, while doctors faced demanding workloads, inadequate staffing and low pay.She said these experiences reflected the challenges faced by overworked doctors, particularly those serving in rural and interior areas, and expressed hope for a much larger allocation for MOH.Her call came amid concerns over public healthcare staffing shortages in East Malaysia, where newly appointed permanent medical officers were reported to have failed to report for duty at significant rates.Between 70 and 76 per cent of newly appointed permanent Grade UD10 medical officers failed to report for duty on Sept 28 across Sabah and Sarawak, with hospitals in Beluran, Keningau, Sipitang and Kanowit recording no arrivals.The situation further highlighted the pressure faced by doctors who remained in rural and interior facilities, with excessive on-call duties, burnout and staffing shortages affecting healthcare capacity, including emergency departments.The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and regional leaders attributed the situation partly to changes to the Regional Incentive Payment (BIW), which was changed from a percentage of salary to a fixed RM360, while a separate RM300 cost-of-living allowance was removed.Medical officers had also raised concerns over delayed relocation reimbursements and the high upfront costs associated with moving to East Malaysia.MOH subsequently agreed to expedite and extend relocation claims for the 2025 and 2026 cohorts, although medical groups maintained that payments should be made before doctors were required to relocate.Against this backdrop, the MMA and local representatives called for public healthcare spending to be increased to five per cent of GDP in Budget 2027, alongside the restoration of percentage-based regional allowances and the establishment of an independent Health Service Commission.For Elizabeth, however, the issue was ultimately about ensuring doctors had the resources, facilities and support needed to carry out their duties without being pushed beyond their limits.

# IPU lebih 201: IPT diberi autonomi tentukan kaedah PdP KUALA LUMPUR Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi (IPT) di kawasan yang mencatatkan bacaan Indeks Pencemaran Udara (IPU) melebihi 201 diberi autonomi menentukan kaedah Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (PdP) yang bersesuaian bagi mengurangkan risiko kesihatan warga kampus

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PERSEKUTUAN Sepaktakraw Malaysia (PSM) menyasarkan untuk meraih sebanyak mungkin pingat emas dalam acara sepak takraw lelaki pada Sukan SEA 2027 di Malaysia.Presidennya, Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan berkata, kelebihan selaku tuan rumah mampu memberi suntikan kepada barisan Golden Tigers untuk meneruskan rentak kecemerlangan yang dipamerkan kebelakangan ini, termasuk pada Sukan SEA Thailand 2025 dan Sukan Asia Aichi-Nagoya 2026 di Jepun."Tahun depan Sukan SEA di dalam negara, sudah pasti satu cabaran yang besar buat kita sebagai tuan rumah, terutamanya untuk mengekalkan kejuaraan."Namun kita percaya bermain di laman sendiri dengan penonton yang ramai nanti, akan memberikan nilai tambah yang besar untuk kita cuba mendapatkan sebanyak mungkin pingat emas di Sukan SEA pada tahun depan," katanya.Beliau ditemui media sempena pelancaran Liga Sepak Takraw (STL) 2026 di Kuala Lumpur pada malam Selasa.Malaysia sebelum ini melakar kejayaan sensasi membawa pulang dua emas dari Sukan SEA Thailand 2025 menerusi acara regu berpasukan lelaki dan regu lelaki.Momentum kecemerlangan itu diteruskan skuad negara dengan menjuarai acara regu berpasukan lelaki pada Piala Dunia Sepak Takraw 2026 di sini pada Mei lepas, sebelum menamatkan kemarau 36 tahun untuk meraih pingat emas regu berpasukan lelaki pada Sukan Asia Aichi-Nagoya 2026 bulan lepas.Mohd Sumali turut mencadangkan untuk Malaysia mempertandingkan empat acara sepak takraw pada temasya sukan dwitahunan itu iaitu regu berpasukan, regu, beregu dan quadrant.Bagaimanapun, beliau berkata, cadangan tersebut masih tertakluk kepada keputusan akhir perbincangan bersama penganjur manakala pemilihan pemain akan turut dinilai berdasarkan prestasi dan kesesuaian mereka.Dalam usaha meningkatkan peluang meraih emas, beliau berkata, Malaysia juga perlu memberi perhatian lebih kepada acara quadrant yang kini semakin menjadi tumpuan negara pesaing seperti Indonesia dan Myanmar.Katanya pemilihan pemain yang sesuai serta aspek taktikal dan strategi perlu diberi perhatian khusus bagi memastikan Malaysia mampu memberikan saingan dalam acara berkenaan.Sukan SEA 2027 akan berlangsung di Sarawak, Pulau Pinang, Johor dan Kuala Lumpur bermula 18 hingga 29 September

SHAH ALAM Malaysias districts are showing increasingly diverse demographic patterns, with some areas recording ageing populations while others have a relatively large share of young residents.According to the Department of Statistics Malaysias (DOSM) Current Population Estimates, Administrative Districts, 2026, six districts were classified as new ageing districts this year based on the percentage of residents aged 65 and above.Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan recorded the highest percentage among the six at 7.3 per cent, followed by Besut in Terengganu and Melaka Tengah in Melaka, both at 7.2 per cent.Lipis in Pahang, along with Kudat and Keningau in Sabah, each had 7 per cent of their populations aged 65 and above.Sarawak recorded the highest percentages of residents aged 65 and above, with Lubok Antu topping the list at 16.2 per cent, followed by Lingga at 15.2 per cent and Pantu at 15 per cent.The same three districts also had high shares of residents aged 60 and above

SHAH ALAM Kerajaan disaran mempertimbangkan pengambilan doktor asing sebagai langkah jangka pendek bagi menangani kekurangan petugas kesihatan di Sabah dan Sarawak.Ahli Parlimen Bandar Kuching, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen berkata, keutamaan wajar diberikan kepada graduan perubatan antarabangsa yang menerima latihan di Malaysia susulan kegagalan sebahagian doktor baharu melaporkan diri untuk bertugas di kedua-dua negeri berkenaan.Beliau berkata, kadar doktor yang gagal melapor diri bagi penempatan tetap di Sabah meningkat daripada dua peratus pada 2022 kepada 20 peratus pada 2023, sekitar 40 peratus pada 2025 dan 66 peratus bulan ini."Persatuan Perubatan Malaysia (MMA) melaporkan kadar kegagalan melapor diri antara 70 hingga 76 peratus bagi Sabah dan Sarawak secara keseluruhan."Ini bukan lagi satu tanda amaran

KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 35 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 10am today.According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Batu Pahat in Johor and Johan Setia in Selangor recorded the highest API readings at 190 each, followed by Cheras in Kuala Lumpur and Nilai in Negeri Sembilan at 189 each, and Putrajaya at 187.Other places were Shah Alam (180), Petaling Jaya (176), Banting (176) and Klang (169) in Selangor; Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur (177); Tanjung Malim (154), Tasek Ipoh (147) and Pegoh Ipoh (113) in Perak; and Seremban (181) and Port Dickson (169) in Negeri Sembilan.Bukit Rambai (175), Alor Gajah (174) and Bandaraya Melaka (174) in Melaka; Segamat (177), Pasir Gudang (173), Tangkak (169), Larkin (167), Pengerang (165), Kota Tinggi (164) and Kluang (161) in Johor.Temerloh (168), Indera Mahkota (160), Jerantut (159), Rompin (158), Balok Baru (156) and Kuantan (156) in Pahang; and Kemaman (156), Paka (156) and Kuala Terengganu (120) in Terengganu.It said the API was 155 in Tawau, Sabah and 152 in the Serian Police headquarters (IPD) in Sarawak.Meanwhile, 31 areas had a moderate API reading while two areas had a good API reading.An API reading of 0 to 50 indicates good air quality; 51 to 100, moderate; 101 to 200, unhealthy; 201 to 300, very unhealthy and 300 and above, hazardous

PUTRAJAYA - Sebanyak enam daerah dikenal pasti sebagai daerah menua baharu pada tahun ini, berdasarkan Anggaran Penduduk Semasa, Daerah Pentadbiran, 2026 yang dikeluarkan Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM).Enam daerah berkenaan ialah Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan dengan komposisi penduduk berusia 65 tahun ke atas sebanyak 7.3 peratus, diikuti Besut, Terengganu dan Melaka Tengah, Melaka, masing-masing 7.2 peratus.Turut tersenarai ialah Lipis, Pahang; Kudat, Sabah dan Keningau, Sabah, yang masing-masing merekodkan komposisi 7.0 peratus.Dalam pada itu, Sarawak mendominasi tiga daerah dengan komposisi penduduk berusia 65 tahun ke atas tertinggi pada 2026.Lubok Antu mencatatkan peratusan tertinggi iaitu 16.2 peratus, diikuti Lingga (15.2 peratus) dan Pantu (15.0 peratus).Trend sama turut direkodkan bagi kumpulan penduduk berusia 60 tahun ke atas, apabila Lubok Antu mencatatkan 23.1 peratus, diikuti Lingga 20.7 peratus dan Saratok 20.6 peratus.Bagi umur penengah tertinggi, Lubok Antu turut berada di tempat pertama dengan 38.9 tahun, diikuti Saratok 38.2 tahun dan Lingga 36.6 tahun.Bagaimanapun, pola demografi berbeza ketara di Kelantan apabila negeri itu mendominasi senarai daerah dengan komposisi penduduk berumur 0 hingga 14 tahun tertinggi.Gua Musang mencatatkan peratusan tertinggi sebanyak 31.8 peratus, diikuti Tumpat (31.2 peratus) dan Lojing (31.0 peratus).Data itu memperlihatkan perbezaan struktur umur yang ketara antara daerah di Malaysia, dengan sesetengah kawasan menunjukkan komposisi penduduk yang semakin berusia, manakala kawasan lain masih mempunyai kelompok penduduk muda yang besar.Sementara itu, Lojing turut mencatatkan kadar pertumbuhan penduduk tahunan tertinggi, iaitu 2.1 peratus, diikuti Gedong, Sarawak sebanyak 2.0 peratus dan Daro, Sarawak sebanyak 1.8 peratus.Menurut DOSM, data bagi 2025 hingga 2026 merujuk kepada anggaran penduduk pertengahan tahun berasaskan Banci Penduduk dan Perumahan Malaysia 2020, manakala hasil tambah mungkin berbeza disebabkan pembundaran.

PETALING JAYA: A total of 36 areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 10am on Wednesday (Oct 7), with Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest reading at 191.Data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal showed Cheras in Kuala Lumpur and Nilai in Negri Sembilan recording unhealthy levels of 189.In Johor, areas with unhealthy readings were Batu Pahat (188), Segamat (177), Pasir Gudang (174), Tangkak (169), Larkin (167), Pengerang (165), Kota Tinggi (164) and Kluang (161).In Selangor, Shah Alam recorded an API reading of 180, also in the unhealthy category, followed by Petaling Jaya (176), Banting (176) and Klang (170).In Negri Sembilan, Seremban also recorded unhealthy levels of 180 and Port Dickson (169) while in Melaka, areas with unhealthy API reading were Bukit Rambai (176), Bandaraya Melaka (175) and Alor Gajah (173).Other areas were Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur (177), Temerloh in Pahang (169), Paka in Terengganu (156), Tawau in Sabah (155) and Tanjung Malim in Perak (154) and IPD Serian in Sarawak (152).The APIMS portal also showed 30 areas with moderate API readings and two areas in Perlis and Kedah showing air quality levels.API readings of 0 to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and readings exceeding 300 are hazardous

CRISTIANO Ronaldo akhirnya tampil mendedahkan secara terperinci punca sebenar tindakannya meninggalkan kem Portugal selepas berlaku keretakan hubungan dengan ketua jurulatih, Jorge Jesus.Bintang berusia 39 tahun itu mendakwa Jesus memungkiri janji berhubung perancangan minit permainan selain gagal menunaikan persetujuan untuk menjelaskan perkara tersebut secara terbuka kepada media.Ronaldo berkata, selepas Piala Dunia 2026, beliau pada awalnya bersedia untuk meneruskan khidmat bersama Portugal selepas dipujuk Presiden Persekutuan Bolasepak Portugal (FPF).Malah, katanya, Jesus turut membentangkan pelan khusus mengenai peranannya dalam pasukan termasuk janji untuk diturunkan pada perlawanan pertama dan terakhir selain pengurusan kecergasan menerusi tiga atau empat pertukaran pemain setiap perlawanan.Namun, perancangan itu mula berubah apabila Jesus memintanya beraksi menentang Norway sedangkan Ronaldo sebelum itu dijadualkan hanya bermain pada perlawanan berikutnya di Estadio do Dragao."Dia memberitahu saya supaya bersedia kerana saya akan bermain selama 30 minit."Semua orang tahu apa yang berlaku selepas itu

Dr RA Lingeshwaran says better incentives, accommodation and career opportunities are needed to attract and retain healthcare workers in East Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR - Sebanyak 33 kawasan di seluruh negara mencatatkan bacaan Indeks Pencemaran Udara (IPU) pada tahap tidak sihat setakat jam 6 pagi pada Rabu dengan Batu Pahat, Johor merekodkan bacaan tertinggi iaitu 195.Berdasarkan data Sistem Pengurusan Indeks Pencemaran Udara Malaysia (APIMS), beberapa kawasan lain yang mencatatkan bacaan tinggi ialah Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (188), Johan Setia, Selangor (188), Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (186), Putrajaya (183) dan Seremban, Negeri Sembilan (181).Turut merekodkan bacaan IPU tidak sihat ialah Shah Alam (179), Segamat (178), Batu Muda (176), Petaling Jaya (174), Bukit Rambai (174) dan Bandaraya Melaka (174).Johor menjadi negeri paling terjejas apabila sembilan stesen pemantauan mencatatkan bacaan tidak sihat, termasuk Pasir Gudang (172), Tangkak (171), Larkin (165), Pengerang (164), Kota Tinggi (163) dan Kluang (161).Di Pahang, enam kawasan merekodkan bacaan tidak sihat iaitu Temerloh (166), Indera Mahkota Kuantan (163), Jerantut (160), Balok Baru Kuantan (158) dan Rompin (157), manakala Kemaman serta Paka di Terengganu masing-masing mencatat bacaan 156.Tawau, Sabah turut berada pada paras tidak sihat dengan bacaan 154, manakala Tanjung Malim, Perak mencatat bacaan 153 dan Serian, Sarawak 152.Sementara itu, 32 kawasan berada pada tahap sederhana, termasuk Kuching (99), Kota Bharu (89), Sungai Petani (78), Seberang Jaya (75) dan Kuala Terengganu (100).Hanya tiga kawasan merekodkan kualiti udara pada tahap baik iaitu Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (50), Kangar, Perlis (38) dan Langkawi, Kedah (30).Menurut klasifikasi APIMS, bacaan IPU antara 101 hingga 200 dikategorikan sebagai tidak sihat, manakala bacaan 51 hingga 100 adalah sederhana dan 0 hingga 50 berada pada tahap baik.Orang ramai, khususnya golongan berisiko seperti kanak-kanak, warga emas dan individu yang mempunyai masalah pernafasan, dinasihatkan mengurangkan aktiviti luar serta mengambil langkah perlindungan sewajarnya ketika keadaan jerebu berterusan

KUALA LUMPUR - Rakyat wajar tahu siapa bakal perdana menteri sebelum Parlimen dibubarkan, bukan selepas rundingan tertutup jika gabungan Barisan Nasional (BN) dan Pas berjaya membentuk kerajaan selepas Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-16 (PRU16), dari sudut akauntabiliti.Dekan Pusat Pengajian Siswazah Kerajaan Ghazali Shafie (GSGSG), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Prof Dr Rusdi Omar berkata, gabungan itu tidak semestinya harus menamakan calon perdana menteri sekarang, tetapi perlu ada calon nama selewat-lewatnya sebelum Parlimen dibubarkan memandangkan penggal akan tamat pada Disember 2027.Beliau menegaskan, sekurang-kurangnya BN dan Pas perlu mengumumkan formula seperti parti yang menang kerusi terbanyak boleh menamakan perdana menteri mereka kalau pun belum boleh sepakat tentang nama calon itu."Kalau tidak (menamakan calon perdana menteri), pengundi macam diminta tandatangan cek kosong," katanya dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.Sebelum ini, Naib Presiden Amanah, Mahfuz Omar berkata, pihaknya menggesa Pas menyatakan pendirian sama ada bersedia menerima Presiden UMNO, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi sebagai perdana menteri jika BN dan Perikatan Nasional (PN) membentuk kerajaan selepas PRU16.Mahfuz membangkitkan persoalan itu susulan ramalan penganalisis politik Ong Kian Ming bahawa Ahmad Zahid berpotensi mendapat sokongan Sabah dan Sarawak untuk menjadi perdana menteri jika BN dan Pas atau PN membentuk kerajaan selepas PRU akan datang.Bagaimanapun, Dr

A Sarawak man transferred RM25,000 across four bank accounts for a Facebook Toyota listing priced at one-fifth of market value and never received a car.

PUTRAJAYA - Fasa peralihan monsun dijangka bermula pada 9 Oktober ini dan berterusan hingga penghujung Oktober, menandakan berakhirnya musim Monsun Barat Daya yang bermula sejak 14 Mei lepas.Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia), Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip dalam kenyataan hari ini berkata, semasa fasa berkenaan, negara akan menerima tiupan angin lemah dari pelbagai arah yang boleh menggalakkan pembentukan awan ribut petir."Keadaan ini lazimnya membawa hujan lebat dan kilat berserta angin kencang dalam tempoh singkat, terutama pada waktu petang dan awal malam di kebanyakan kawasan barat dan pedalaman Semenanjung serta barat Sabah dan Sarawak."Fenomena cuaca ini berpotensi menyebabkan banjir kilat, kepala air, pokok tumbang serta kerosakan pada struktur yang tidak kukuh," katanya.Beliau berkata, dengan berakhirnya musim Monsun Barat Daya, kesan jerebu rentas sempadan dari negara jiran dijangka beransur-ansur berkurangan berikutan perubahan arah pergerakan angin.Sehubungan dengan itu, orang ramai dinasihatkan supaya lebih berwaspada sepanjang tempoh berkenaan serta sentiasa peka terhadap ramalan dan amaran cuaca yang dikeluarkan MetMalaysia melalui laman web rasmi, aplikasi mobil myCuaca dan media sosial rasmi jabatan.Orang ramai juga boleh menghubungi Hotline Jabatan 1-300-22-1638 bagi sebarang pertanyaan lanjut.- Bernama