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The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka CM Ab Rauf honoured with Asia HRD Lifetime Achievement Award
MELAKA: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Asia Human Resource Development (HRD) Congress. The recognition highlights his leadership, commitment, and contributions to human capital development in Melaka. Ab Rauf is the second chief minister to receive this prestigious honour after the late Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud. He was presented the award by Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, deputy chairman of the Asia HRD Awards 2025 committee. The ceremony took place during a gala dinner at Cyberjaya University last night. Since assuming office as the 13th Melaka Chief Minister in March 2023, Ab Rauf has introduced multiple initiatives to boost the state's appeal. His efforts focus on promoting Melaka's cultural, artistic, and heritage offerings to attract tourists and investors. Key programmes under his leadership include the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) initiative. The WRUR programme strengthens ties between the government and the people to address grassroots issues. Other notable projects include the Digital Village and the Community Paramedic scheme. - Bernama
New Straits Times
26-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Cyberjaya University to tighten security following student's murder
KUALA LUMPUR: Cyberjaya University has pledged to tighten its security measures following the death of a 20-year-old female student at a shared condominium provided by the institution. In a statement, the university said it was working closely with security experts to further enhance its safety protocols. "The safety of our students, their families, and the surrounding community remains our utmost priority," the statement read. The university also confirmed it is cooperating fully with the authorities to ensure a thorough investigation is carried out. It further urged the public to respect the family's privacy and refrain from speculating or spreading unverified information. It was reported that the student was found dead in her condominium unit on Tuesday morning, in what police have confirmed as a murder. A manhunt for the suspect is ongoing. Sepang police chief, Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman, said the victim's body was discovered recently. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation. Members of the public may contact investigating officer ASP Mohd Husny Hussien at 012-930 7860 or proceed to the nearest police station.
