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PM Anwar unveils RM5b mega project to boost rice production and transform agriculture

SERDANG, Sept 14 — The government is planning several mega projects in the agricultural sector, including the first phase of a large-scale paddy cultivation initiative, with a total project value of RM5 billion, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

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Fahmi announces RM11m for Malaysian film makers, RM6.5m for musicians under creative content fund

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 14 — The Communications Ministry is injecting RM17.5 million into the Creative Content Fund (DKK) to further support and strengthen the nation’s film and music industries. Its minister Fahmi Fadzil said RM11 million has been allocated to

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Hadi reaffirms PAS’ efforts to revive Muafakat Nasional with Umno

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said today the party has not given up on the possibility of working with Umno to revive the Muafakat Nasional (MN) alliance. He confirmed that PAS remains open

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Civil Defence Force to deploy 11,000 personnel nationwide for north-east monsoon readiness

PADANG BESAR, Sept 14 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is preparing to deploy 11,000 personnel nationwide to handle the North-east Monsoon (MTL), which will begin in October. APM Disaster Management and Operations Division director Col (PA) Mohd Rosman

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Jakim rebuts inaction claims, says GISB action began in 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) today rebutted claims that it failed to address issues related to GISB Sdn Bhd and said that action against GISB had began in February 2019. Jakim director-general Datin Hakimah

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A tip-off from ex-GISBH staff and info from deviant teachings researchers: IGP details six-month precursor to raid on welfare homes where kids sexploited

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Police carried out six months of intelligence and investigations before raiding 20 care homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holding (GISBH) over allegations of child exploitation and abuse. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan

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Rescued children from GISB welfare homes receiving care and protection, says Nancy Shukri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has confirmed that the children rescued during the recent Ops Global operation are under proper protection and care. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri assured that the Social Welfare

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Education Ministry pledges education support for 402 children rescued from exploitation at GISB welfare homes, says D-G

SEREMBAN, Sept 14 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) is ready to provide education to the 402 children suspected of being victims of exploitation, neglect, and abuse at welfare homes owned by a company, who were rescued in several raids

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IGP says police scoping out 39 more welfare homes linked to Global Ikhwan for potential kiddie sexploitation 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Police are looking into possible child sexual abuse practices at 39 more charity homes for children that are said to be linked to scandal-ridden Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH). Inspector-General of Police Tan

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Klang Valley, JB, Kota Baru, Ipoh and Alor Setar take part in vibrant display of Malaysia’s cultural tapestry as event goes global, reaches Paris and Berlin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Over 12,000 participants from various ethnicities and age groups embodied the “face of Malaysia” today by donning traditional attire at the Keretapi Sarong 2024 (KS 2024) event, captivating onlookers, especially foreign tourists. Held at Lanai,

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