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Muscat Daily
4 days ago
- Health
- Muscat Daily
Oman ensures steady supply of livestock ahead of Eid
Muscat – Authorities in Oman have confirmed sufficient livestock supplies and stable market prices across the country ahead of Eid al Adha, in a move aimed at ensuring consumer confidence during the festival. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR), in coordination with the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA), has taken steps to maintain smooth supply chains and prevent any price manipulation. Dr Masoud bin Suleiman al Azri, Director General of Agricultural and Fisheries Marketing at the ministry, said that around 318,000 goats and sheep, and 25,000 cattle are currently available in markets across all governorates. He added that a further 50,000 sheep are expected to arrive in the coming days. 'These quantities are sufficient to meet demand during the Eid season,' Dr Azri said. 'The increased supply will not affect market prices or availability.' MAFWR and CPA are jointly monitoring the markets to ensure livestock are sold at fair prices and meet acceptable quality standards throughout the country. To protect public health, consumers have been advised to verify the health of animals before purchase and ensure they show no visible signs of disease. Authorities strongly recommend using approved municipal slaughterhouses, which follow hygiene protocols and ensure safe disposal of waste. The ministry has reminded the public to take necessary precautions during the slaughter process. Livestock should be inspected for parasites such as ticks, though their presence is not always an indication of disease. Those handling the animals should be in good health, free from open wounds, and wear protective clothing. Improper disposal of slaughter waste, such as dumping in open areas, poses risks of disease transmission. The ministry has also issued a warning about zoonotic diseases, particularly Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a viral infection transmitted by ticks with a high fatality rate. Transmission can occur through skin contact, inhalation, ingestion, or via insects such as mosquitoes and fleas. These measures are part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to raise awareness and ensure public safety during the Eid season. The ministry urged all citizens and residents to adhere strictly to the guidelines for a safe and healthy celebration.
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
IGP seeks leave to initiate committal proceedings against Papagomo again
KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has once again applied for leave from the High Court for a committal order against blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris to be arrested and imprisoned for contempt of court. The top cop, in his second ex-parte notice of application filed at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on May 5, said this after Azri, also known as Papagomo, failed to obey two requirements as part of a committal order dated April 30. On April 30, before High Court judicial commissioner Gan Techiong, Azri was required to make a public apology to Razarudin before the court with a statement agreed upon by both parties. Azri had then read out the unreserved apology in court over two alleged defamatory statements made against Razarudin. Azri was also required to publish the same apology together with the statement on all of his social media platforms, namely TikTok, YouTube, X and Telegram, where the defamatory and offensive content was originally published on Jan 14 and 15. The apology must be published on Apr 30 and must remain posted for a minimum of seven days. Azri was also required to delete the defamatory and offensive content that was published on Jan 14 and 15. Based on documents obtained from the judiciary's system, Razarudin said Azri had not only failed to comply with the two other requirements despite being present in court during the hearing of the committal. "At approximately 8.30pm on May 1, the defendant (Azri) intentionally published and/or caused to be published an online video via the social media platform TikTok(Papa Azri) and YouTube(Sir Azri), in which his statements were contrary with the written apology that was agreed upon and read before the court on April 30, as set out in the said order. "The apology made by the defendant on April 30 was insincere and without remorse, despite being made unconditionally. "Based on the statement published and/or disseminated by the defendant and the failure to remove the video publications dated Jan 14 and 15, he has thereby breached the April 30 committal order, which constitutes a second act of contempt against this court. "The defendant's contempt of the committal order renders him liable to committal proceedings for contempt of court," said Razarudin. Razarudin also sought for the cost of this application to be borne by Azri and any other reliefs the court deems fit and necessary. The court set May 9 to hear Razarudin's application. On Dec 26 last year, Razarudin filed a RM3 million lawsuit against Azri over alleged defamation, which also involved Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. On Dec 31 last year, Razarudin successfully blocked Azri from making defamatory statements against him. On Feb 10, Razarudin obtained permission from the High Court to initiate committal proceedings against Azri. He sought to have Azri imprisoned or fined for contempt of court after failing to comply with an injunction order issued on Jan 10, which prohibited the latter from publishing or disseminating defamatory statements about him on all social media platforms until the defamation suit is resolved.
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New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Papagomo issues public apology to IGP for defamatory statements
KUALA LUMPUR: Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris today unreservedly apologised to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain over two alleged defamatory statements made against the country's top police officer. In an apology read out at the High Court, Azri, 42, better known as Papagomo, said he unconditionally apologised to Razarudin for the alleged defamatory words used in a posting on Jan 14 this year and a doctored picture of the IGP on Jan 15. The apology came after Azri proceeded to publish the two postings despite a Dec 31, 2024, court injunction barring him from doing so. "I pledge not to repeat the defamatory words against the IGP. "I regret it. I will also remove the statements dated Jan 14 and Jan 15," he said. Judicial Commissioner Gan Techiong said he accepted Azri's apology, which was also made to the court. "The court accepts the apology issued by the defendant, which was read aloud in court. "It will be published on YouTube, TikTok, X, and Telegram for at least seven days," said Gan. Azri is also required to remove the defamatory posts from those social media platforms. Gan awarded RM5,000 in costs to Razarudin. Razarudin was not present in court. He was represented by lawyer Raam Kumar. The apology came ahead of contempt proceedings initiated by Razarudin against Azri. Committal proceedings are legal actions taken against an individual accused of contempt of court for violating an issued order. The court, however, advised both parties to reach a resolution, which led to Azri purging his contempt and apologising to the court. Lawyer Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali represented Azri. On Dec 26 last year, Razarudin filed a RM3 million lawsuit against Azri over alleged defamation, which also involved Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. On Dec 31 last year, Razarudin successfully obtained an injunction to stop Azri from making defamatory statements against him. On Feb 10, Razarudin obtained permission from the High Court to initiate committal proceedings against Azri. He sought to have Azri imprisoned or fined for contempt of court after failing to comply with an injunction issued on Jan 10, which prohibited him from publishing or disseminating defamatory statements about Razarudin on any social media platform until the defamation suit is resolved.
