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Malaysiakini
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malaysiakini
See-To: Anwar vindicates Najib on his birthday, 'cash is king'
Former BN strategic communications deputy director Eric See-To took a cheeky swipe at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's 'extraordinary tribute' announcement by linking it to a catchphrase famously associated with his jailed predecessor, Najib Abdul Razak. In a social media post, See-To noted that today also marks Najib's birthday and remarked that Anwar's 'RM100 cash handout proves what was once ridiculed - that 'cash is king''. He was responding to the prime minister's announcement this morning that...
Malaysiakini
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malaysiakini
See-To: Anwar vindicates Najib on his birthday, 'Cash is king'
Former BN strategic communications deputy director Eric See-To took a cheeky swipe at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's 'extraordinary tribute' announcement by linking it to a catchphrase famously associated with his jailed predecessor, Najib Abdul Razak. In a social media post, See-To noted that today also marks Najib's birthday and remarked that Anwar's 'RM100 cash handout proves what was once ridiculed - that 'cash is king''. He was responding to the prime minister's announcement this morning that...
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Melaka To Roll Out QR Code Tags For Livestock In 2026
MELAKA, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government will begin implementing QR code tags for livestock next year to track ownership and curb road accidents caused by free-roaming animals, State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said today. The system, primarily targeting cattle and buffaloes, will enable authorities to identify owners of animals that stray onto public roads and endanger motorists. Dr Akmal said the state will first mandate manual ear tagging of livestock starting this August, ahead of the digital rollout. 'Once in place, this system will allow enforcement action against owners whose animals cause accidents, injuries or fatalities,' he told the Melaka State Legislative Assembly at Seri Negeri. He was responding to a question from Datuk Khaidhirah Abu Zahar (BN–Rim) on the status of digital identification systems for stray livestock. Dr Akmal said the QR code system will be integrated with Melaka's Digital Village Initiative to create a centralised livestock database. Farmers will be given time to complete training and register their animals with the Department of Veterinary Services (JPV) before implementation. Responding to a follow-up by Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali (BN–Lendu) on the risk of counterfeiting, he said each tag would carry a unique serial number, making duplication difficult. 'If the animal is sold, the owner must notify JPV to update ownership and issue a new QR code,' he added. -- BERNAMA
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia moves to secure low-risk status under EU deforestation rules
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is rolling out coordinated strategies to secure its status as a low-risk country under the EU's deforestation rules, with efforts spanning forest monitoring, regulatory compliance, and sustainable land management. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said one of the key strategies is coordinating the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) across multiple ministries and agencies. These include forest data management, enforcement and sustainable forest governance, he said. The European Union will by June 30 unveil the much anticipated "country benchmarking system" under the EUDR. It will divide countries into one of three tiers: "low", "standard" or "high" risk, with escalating due diligence and compliance obligations aimed at minimising EU's contributions to global deforestation and forest degradation. It requires seven commodities and their derivatives — cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soyabean and wood — entering the EU market to be deforestation-free, legally produced and covered by a due diligence statement. Johari (BN–Titiwangsa) said that his ministry is also working to ensure that Malaysia's agri-commodity products exported to the EU meet EUDR requirements through the adoption of sustainable certification schemes such as the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil Certification Scheme, the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme, and the Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber Guidelines. "Relevant issues that may affect the accuracy of Malaysia's latest forest data submitted for the Global Forest Resources Assessment report to the Food and Agriculture Organisation, which is used in the EUDR risk classification process, are also discussed," he said in a written parliamentary reply. Johari also said recommendations would be submitted to the government regarding compliance measures that need to be implemented by the relevant ministries and agencies. "These strategies reflect our proactive efforts to ensure Malaysia is classified as a low-risk country and demonstrate the Ministry's commitment to keeping the country's agri-commodity products competitive in the EU market," he said. He was responding to Datuk Willie Mongin (GPS–Puncak Borneo), who had asked about the country's response to the EUDR framework and the ministry's strategies to ensure Malaysia achieves low-risk status. Last month, the government formed a Special Committee to spearhead the country's response to the EUDR, aiming to ensure continued access to the EU market and strengthen sustainability compliance across key export sectors. Chaired by Johari, the committee involves three key ministries, including the Plantation and Commodities Ministry, the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry, as well as the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry. Their respective secretaries general will co-chair the working committee. The committee will also act as the central channel for Malaysia's engagement with the European Commission, including the submission of official datasets, policy updates and participation in technical exchanges.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Possible fight between Pakatan and BN in Kota Iskandar as Johor Amanah says ready to contest solo in two state seats
JOHOR BARU, July 22 — The Iskandar Puteri division of Parti Amanah Negara has today declared it is prepared for Pakatan Harapan (PH) to contest solo in Skudai and Kota Iskandar, setting up a possible clash with Barisan Nasional (BN) that is incumbent in the latter seat. Division chief Dzulkefly Ahmad said the official decision for PH to contest in both of the state constituencies under the Iskandar Puteri federal seat was the result of the party division's annual general meeting on Sunday. 'In this regard, Amanah is prepared to face any possibilities, including a three-cornered contest, if necessary by bringing the people's agenda of unity, institutional reform and sustainable development,' said Dzulkefly, who is also Johor Amanah deputy chairman. 'The annual general meeting also decided that the Iskandar Puteri Amanah wlll contest again in the Kota Iskandar state constituencies as it did in the previous Johor state election in 2022. PH won Skudai in the 2022 state election, but lost Kota Iskandar to Barisan Nasional. MORE TO COME
