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- The Star
Logistics sector is nation's backbone, says Loke
PORT KLANG: It is crucial for everyone to join forces to uphold the nation's logistics sector, which is the backbone of the economy, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. "Without the logistics sector, trade cannot take place and the economy will be crippled as imports and exports can't be carried out," he said in his short speech at the Kibarkan Jalur Gemilang Komuniti Pelabuhan Klang event in conjunction with National Day on Aug 31 held at the Port Klang Authority Social and Recreational club. Loke said it is the mission of the logistics industry community to ensure Port Klang, currently one of the top ten busiest ports globally, continues to grow and prosper the nation's economy. He said the Port Klang community will continue to enjoy the economic benefits from the various developmental projects initiated there. "Currently, we are planning to ensure the development of Carey Island as the third port can be implemented soon," he said. On a separate matter, Loke said the recent incidents where the Jalur Gemilang was flown upside down must not make people lose focus of the fact that the Jalur Gemilang belongs to the people. Loke said that the flag is also the unifying symbol for all Malaysians regardless of race, religion or political affiliation. "Although there have been several recent incidents involving the Jalur Gemilang, we must not lose sight of the fact that the Jalur Gemilang is our common flag. "National Day should unite Malaysians and remind us that love for the country must be part of our character and daily lives," said Loke. Recently, two incidents of the Jalur Gemilang being displayed upside down courted controversy with Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh initiating a protest over the matter. The Malaysian flag was first accidentally flown upside down at a primary school in Port Dickson and then at a shop in Kepala Batas, Penang.
Borneo Post
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- Borneo Post
Mandatory teacher training needed to tackle bullying, says Irene Chang
Irene Chang SIBU (Aug 16): The Ministry of Education and the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development must make teacher training on recognising and addressing early signs of bullying mandatory, said former Bukit Assek assemblywoman Irene Chang. She said schools should also provide anonymous reporting channels for students, establish clear SOPs and intervention protocols, and ensure immediate counselling support for both victims and perpetrators. 'Protecting our students requires more than reactive measures. It requires equipping educators with the skills and courage to act decisively and compassionately, before bullying escalates,' she said in a statement. Chang was commenting on the death of 13-year-old Zara Qirina Mahathir, who was found unsconcious on the ground floor of her dormitory at SMKA Tun Mustapha in Papar on July 16 and pronounced dead the following day. Chang said the heart-breaking incident of Zara was a clarion call to the Sarawak Education Department and the school authorities in the state to remain very alert against school bullying. She said Zara's case was a clarion call for Sarawak education authorities to remain vigilant against bullying, stressing that the problem is entrenched in the state as well. 'Bullying in Sarawak is too often swept under the carpet. Surveys show nearly one in three Malaysian students experience bullying, and the figures here may be higher as many cases go unreported. Parents fear retaliation, while schools may want to protect their record. This culture of silence is unacceptable,' she said She said the reasons for not reporting the school bullying are painfully familiar: school authorities determined to protect their 'good record' and parents afraid that speaking out will lead to retaliation against their children. 'This culture of silence is unacceptable. It not only robs victims of the protection they deserve, but also empowers bullies to continue their behaviour without consequence.' Since the recent spate of university/school bullying, including Zara's tragic case, Chang said helplines and awareness campaigns have been much publicized by the authorities. 'However, to truly curb and reduce the numbers of such incidences happening in schools, much more needs to be done to prevent and intervene before bullying is allowed to take root. Without proper training, even well-meaning educators may dismiss, downplay, or mishandle cases – leaving victims unprotected and perpetrators unchecked, she claimed. Additionally, Chang said school bullying does not only encompass physical acts of bullying. In reality, she said it includes mental and emotional abuse as in persistent mocking, public humiliation, deliberate exclusion, spreading false rumors, and targeted online harassment. 'These behaviors can erode a child's self-worth, cause anxiety or depression, and leave scars that are invisible but long-lasting. And because this type of bullying leaves no physical bruises, it is often dismissed or overlooked.' She said teachers, parents and school authorities must therefore be trained to recognise these subtle but destructive behaviors and act swiftly to stop them. bullying education Irene Chang teachers training
New Straits Times
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- New Straits Times
Teo: Media plays vital role in curbing fake news –
KUALA LUMPUR: The role of media practitioners, particularly journalists, is becoming increasingly important in curbing the spread of fake news, which is becoming more prevalent, especially through social media, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She said trained journalists know their roles and responsibilities as Malaysian citizens to verify the authenticity of any news, thus ensuring the public can differentiate between fake and real news. She added that, as of Aug 1, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had requested 16,110 fake news content be taken down, which is an alarming increase compared to the 5,367 cases in 2023 and 17,245 cases in 2024. "Scammers are now increasingly clever in using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate fake videos and voices to deceive victims," she said at the launch of the 2025 Malaysian Tamil Media Organisation Annual General Meeting here. In addition, she said the public is easily duped when exposed to unverified information that is repeatedly shared across various social media platforms until it is eventually accepted as true. She cited the case of Zara Qairina Mahathir, which went viral after the Form One student died due to alleged bullying in school. "Social media was flooded with various accusations and fake information, including claims that she was put into a washing machine for two hours. Although police confirmed a few days ago that it was fake news, I believe many still think it happened. "So, this trend is unhealthy and dangerous if it is not curbed. It can cause public anxiety, especially since it is related to the safety of school students," she said. In addition, Teo said the Madani Government will continue implementing initiatives to combat fake news by introducing the Artificial Intelligence Fact-check Assistance (AIFA) chatbox by MCMC, which can analyse messages in various languages, including Malay, Mandarin and Tamil.
