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The Star
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
M'sia-China event presents potential business linkups
(From left) Low, Li, Teo, Zheng and Abdul Majid launching CSITE 2025. — ONG SOON HIN/The Star China Entrepreneurs Association in Malaysia (PUCM) continues to foster strong Malaysia-China relations by promoting economic growth and cross-cultural exchange between the nations. PUCM president Datuk Keith Li said one of the association's achievements was the China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition (CSITE) promoting business links between Malaysia and China. 'Established in 2015, PUCM was started with just seven founding members and has grown into a dynamic association representing nearly 200 member companies. 'These range from those in artificial intelligence (AI) and telecommunications to construction and energy sectors. 'One of our achievements is CSITE which spotlights breakthroughs in AI, drone technology and smart city solutions. 'This links Chinese innovation with Malaysian opportunities,' Li said in his opening speech during the association's 10th anniversary celebration in Kuala Lumpur. The event also saw the launch of CSITE 2025, which featured 105 booths mainly showcasing AI, digital technology and education. Chinese Embassy minister Zheng Xuefang described Malaysia as an emerging player in AI, with a focus on leveraging technology for economic growth and regional competitiveness. 'As China is a global AI powerhouse, our two countries can benefit from collaboration in this area. 'CSITE is a great platform for Chinese and Malaysian companies to exchange views and share insights on the latest developments,' he said. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said China remained Malaysia's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with bilateral trade reaching RM16.1bil as of March this year. 'In addition to growing trade and investment links, Malaysian citizens can now enjoy visa-free entry to China for a cumulative stay of up to 90 days over a period of six months. 'With 2026 being billed as Visit Malaysia Year, we look forward to welcoming even more tourists from China and around the world. 'In 2024, tourist arrivals from China to Malaysia rose to 3.7 million, marking an impressive increase of 130.9% year-on-year,' she added. Present during the event were Malaysia-China Business Council chairman Senator Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan, Malaysia-China Friendship Association president Datuk Abdul Majid Khan, China Silk Road Group chairman Dr Yan Lijin and Federation of Malaysia Chinese Commerce Association president Datuk Lum Kim Soong. Abdul Majid, Yan and Lum are also PUCM honorary advisors.
News18
05-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
How Foreign Funding From UK Is Fuelling JeM Operations In Pakistan
Last Updated: Several UK-based trusts are involved in funding Jaish in Pakistan, including Ummah Welfare Trust UK, Umma Peshawar Trust and Taj Naseeb Amma/Uma Welfare Trust The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is receiving foreign funding from the United Kingdom via several trusts that operate in both Pakistan and the UK, CNN-News18 has learnt in its probe to uncover a terror trail sponsored by India's neighbour. Abdul Majid, also known as Majid Sulimani—chief of the Kashmir Tigers and a feared commander of the JeM—approaches the trust on behalf of social covers such as madrassas to request relief in the form of rations for the students. This trust is believed to be one of the NGOs associated with JeM, generating funds through both local and international channels to provide logistical support and relief to the JeM outfit, sources told CNN-News18. Several UK-based trusts are involved in funding Jaish in Pakistan, including Ummah Welfare Trust UK, Umma Peshawar Trust and Taj Naseeb Amma/Uma Welfare Trust. 1. 19-09-2024: 109,598 Pakistan Rupees 2. 05-11-2024: 100,000 Pakistan Rupees 3. 11-12-2024: 105,173 Pakistan Rupees 4. 15-01-2025: 100,001 Pakistan Rupees 5. 21-02-2025: 70,256 Pakistan Rupees Abdul Majid, a Pakistani-trained terrorist, received arms and subversive training from various camps located in Abbotabad, Mansehra, and Bahawalpur. He also underwent training at religious centres associated with JeM. As a senior commander within the JeM outfit, Sulimani has been closely working with new offshoots of the group, namely the Kashmir Tigers and the Kashmir Freedom Army. Abdul Majid hails from Ganderbal district in J&K and in the early nineties, he, along with his father and two brothers, Shabir and Mumtaz, allegedly crossed into Pakistan after initially joining local terror outfits. They first stayed and operated from Ambore Camp in the Muzaffarabad area of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). According to sources, of the two other brothers in Pakistan, Qazi Mumtaz is a director in the government sector in Dudnial, PoJK, and lives in Muzaffarabad. His other brother, Qazi Shabir, has residences in both Abbotabad and Muzaffarabad but is currently living in London. CNN-News18 had earlier reported that Jaish has evolved its strategy to evade international sanctions and counter-terrorism efforts and given the increased scrutiny, it now operates through proxy groups. First Published: May 05, 2025, 12:14 IST
Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Doctors unite against 'unjust' professional tax
Doctors' associations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have united to for a new joint platform called Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Doctors Council, warning the provincial government to immediately cease the harassment of medical practitioners. A meeting of the council was held in Peshawar on Friday, chaired by Dr Abdul Majid. It was attended by Dr Sibghatullah, Dr Rizwan Rajput and Dr Fazal Manan of the Provincial Doctors Association. Dr Asif Yousafzai from the Young Doctors Association, Professor Dr Musa Kaleem from the teaching cadre, Dr Haroon from the PMA, Dr Nisar from the Islamic Doctors Forum, Dr Zulfiqar from the Peoples Doctors Forum and Dr Daniyal from the PIMA attended the meeting. The participants rejected what they called the "cruel" professional tax imposed on doctors by the provincial government. They demanded that the tax be restored to previous rates in line with other provinces. To address the issue, a three-member committee was formed, which will hold talks with the government. The council also demanded immediate halt to actions targeting doctors. The participants demanded withdrawal of letters issued by the Excise and Taxation department to the Finance Directors of MTIs and the Accountant General K-P regarding salary deductions from doctors. "The salaries of all doctors, including house officers, trainee medical officers and medical officers, should be increased in proportion to inflation in the upcoming provincial budget. The heavy fines being imposed on doctors by the Healthcare Commission in the name of registration should be immediately abolished," demanded the meeting. Along with this, the harassment of doctors in the name of drug sales license should be stopped and the court decision on the matter should be implemented. Since 2017, no job advertisement has been published by the Public Service Commission (PSC), which they called a grave injustice. The council demanded that jobs should be advertised immediately through the Public Service Commission. In MTI hospitals, instead of the policy board, the recruitment and promotion of doctors should be ensured according to the procedures and standards formulated by PMDC like the rest of the country, it added. The obstacles in the appointment of civil servants to whom the MTI Board of Governors has given NOC should be removed and civil servants should also be given the opportunity to serve in MTIs. Violations of merit and nepotism in appointments in MTI hospitals should be stopped immediately and the supremacy of merit in appointments should be ensured, said the council. As per the announcement issued by the Chief Secretary regarding the Independent Monitoring Unit (IMU), the promotion of doctors has been done on the basis of the performance of the Independent Monitoring Unit (IMU). The doctors' community has serious reservations on this and it should be abolished and the promotion should be done on the basis of ACR.
