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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Fuziah: No suspension for PKR MPs who called for RCI into judicial appointments
SEREMBAN: No disciplinary action will be taken against the nine PKR members of Parliament who criticised judicial appointments and called for a Royal Commission of Inquiry, PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said. According to Fuziah, party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Negri Sembilan PKR grassroots today that there's no issue of suspension, as the MPs were merely voicing concerns related to the people. "He clarified that these MPs have a right to raise such matters. While criticism should ideally be discussed internally first, it is not grounds for suspension," she said after the event here. Fuziah was speaking after Anwar spent nearly an hour behind closed doors with Negri Sembilan PKR division heads during his Presidential Tour and Party Organisation Strengthening Seminar held at a hotel here. The meeting, attended by some 1,000 party members, also included PKR vice-presidents Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, Chang Lih Kang and Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, as well as Fuziah, women's wing chief Fadhlina Sidek and youth wing chief Muhammad Kamil Munim. Fuziah said the tour is part of a nationwide effort to rebuild unity among grassroots leaders, including those who lost in the party's recent internal polls. "We're not fighting enemies, just having differences among siblings. Unity is key if we want to move forward," she said. Calls had previously emerged from within PKR for action to be taken against Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and eight other MPs over their criticism of appointments in the judiciary.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
PM Holds Closed-Door Meetings With Negeri Sembilan PKR Members, Division Heads
SEREMBAN, July 20 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim spent nearly an hour meeting Negeri Sembilan PKR members during his Party Organisation Strengthening Seminar and Presidential Tour for the state at a hotel here today. The closed-door session with the PKR president, attended by nearly 1,000 party members, was also joined by party vice-presidents Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, who is also Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang, and Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Also present were PKR Secretary-General Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh, Women's wing chief Fadhlina Sidek, and Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Munim. bootstrap slideshow Following the main programme, Anwar held a closed-door meeting with Negeri Sembilan PKR division heads at the same hotel. Fuziah, when met, said the programme is part of a nationwide tour aimed at strengthening party solidarity and reuniting grassroots leadership across the country. The Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living added that the meeting with division leaders included all division heads in the state, whether winners or losers in the party's recent internal elections. bootstrap slideshow 'We want to bring everyone back together, because there's a lot of work to be done. We are not fighting enemies—we are having disputes among siblings. Therefore, unity and togetherness are crucial to move the party forward,' she said. On another note, Fuziah said the PKR president also stressed that there is no issue of membership suspension involving nine of its Members of Parliament. She said the Prime Minister explained that the matter does not arise as all the MPs were merely voicing their views on people's issues.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Syndicates greasing the system
Spot check: (Left) Fuziah inspecting a packet of cooking oil during her visit to a repackaging factory at Kempas, Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star PETALING JAYA: A web of syndicates has been exposed for misappropriating subsidised cooking oil, repackaging it and selling it illegally as used or industrial-grade oil, reaping hefty profits by exploiting public subsidies. Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said the groups had been buying one-kilogramme packets of subsidised cooking oil at RM2.50 each, then transferring the contents into drums and mixing it with low-grade or used oil. ALSO READ: Subsidised cooking oil misused for profit The adulterated product was then sold for RM4 to RM5 per kg, falsely labelled as used or industrial oil. 'Investigations revealed several organised syndicates behind these schemes. Thousands of kilogrammes of subsidised oil have been seized after being diverted for illegal resale,' she said. The ministry's enforcement teams uncovered the operations through on-ground inspections and online monitoring, including the discovery of suspicious online listings. Syndicates used unlabelled or falsely labelled drums to conceal the oil during transport, with some attempts even made to export the illicit product. Fuziah said three cases were initiated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122) last year, all in Selangor, involving seizures worth over RM364,000. Two cases are already in court, while one remains under investigation, she said. Under the Act, companies found guilty of misappropriating controlled goods like subsidised cooking oil face fines of up to RM2mil, while individuals risk up to RM1mil in fines, three years' jail, or both. Repeat offenders face even harsher penalties of up to RM5mil for companies and RM3mil or five years' imprisonment for individuals. To crack down on these abuses, the ministry has intensified enforcement through multi-agency collaboration involving the Customs Department, police, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). The report in 'The Star' on subsidised cooking oil being resold as used cooking oil. For digital spaces, the ministry has partnered with e-commerce platforms and social media companies to identify and remove suspicious listings. The ministry also leverages its Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme monitoring system to trace the subsidised oil supply chain from refineries to retailers, and has implemented zoning distribution systems in local markets to prevent misdirection. Fuziah said the ministry is also conducting audits on manufacturers and packagers to ensure compliance and deter misuse. This coordinated strategy, she added, enables swift responses to public complaints and digital surveillance findings, triggering investigations, digital traceability and joint enforcement raids. Legal action may also be taken under other relevant laws, including the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Act 613). 'This is a serious matter involving the abuse of public subsidies. The ministry will not hesitate to act against those who profit at the expense of the rakyat,' Fuziah stressed. The Star previously reported that subsidised cooking oil, sold at RM2.50 per kg, can fetch up to RM3.50 per kg when resold as used cooking oil (UCO), raising concerns over profiteering. Collectors have reported cases of new oil being misrepresented as UCO to exploit the price difference. In response, the MPOB is reviewing standards to better distinguish UCO from palm oil by-products such as sludge palm oil, particularly in the export stream.
The Star
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
‘Govt ready to clamp down on arbitrary hikes'
PETALING JAYA: Efforts to monitor the prices of basic necessities, including food at eateries, will be intensified to curb profiteering and protect consumers due to the imposition of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), says Datuk Fuziah Salleh ( pic ). The Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said the authorities are ready to take action against food operators if they increase prices unnecessarily due to the SST adjustments. 'We have already launched Ops Kesan 4.0. ALSO READ: Johor restaurants to weigh impact of SST expansion first 'This is to protect consumers by detecting price movements and any attempts to exploit the SST adjustments. 'We will continue to monitor them,' Fuziah said when contacted recently. She said her ministry is prepared to receive complaints from the public. 'We hope all parties can play their roles and we will look into all the complaints,' Fuziah added. ALSO READ: Sales tax not the sole cause behind bitter hit The ministry has begun nationwide enforcement operations under Ops Kesan 4.0, aimed at curbing unjustified price increases and profiteering linked to the recent revision of the SST which came into effect on July 1. Its minister Datuk Armizan Ali on July 8 said the enforcement will be guided by four key elements: the first is scrutiny of goods and services listed under the revised SST scope. ALSO READ: Bang for your buck no more? The second involves registered businesses exceeding the SST threshold, which are required to register with the Customs Department. Other factors include examining pricing margins to determine whether they reflect profiteering in violation of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011. 'Businesses are advised to consider all four aspects before making any price or service fee adjustments,' Armizan said. He also urged businesses to consult the Customs Department and the Finance Ministry for policy and compliance clarification, while seeking guidance from the ministry's Enforcement Division for matters involving profiteering indicators.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Latest beauty industry guidelines ready, to go before cabinet
KUANTAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has finalised the latest guidelines for the beauty industry and will submit the proposal to the Cabinet, said Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh. She said the guidelines, which have been in use since 2013, include several improvements, in line with current industry developments, following engagement sessions with industry players and collaboration with the Ministry of Health. She said the initiative is also aimed at protecting consumers and developing the industry that has shown rapid growth and continues to make a significant contribution to the domestic economy, adding RM13.5 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. 'The updated guidelines include improvements related to the operation of machines, specifically whether they can be handled by medical practitioners or otherwise, particularly involving laser devices and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). 'This effort is not only to ensure the existing regulations remain relevant with current developments, but also to provide an opportunity for beauty industry operators and entrepreneurs to expand in a more professional and ethical environment,' she said at a press conference after opening a beauty centre here today. Fuziah revealed that since 2023, KPDN has received only three complaints related to skin damage following treatments at beauty centres, in addition to several complaints concerning treatment packages offered. She stated that over 28,000 companies in the beauty industry have been registered, adding that, as the ministry overseeing the unregulated services sector, KPDN will continue to take proactive measures to ensure the industry ecosystem grows in an organised and competitive manner.
