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New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Kelantan to strengthen strategic cooperation with Media Prima
KOTA BARU: The Kelantan state government will continue its strategic partnership with Media Prima Bhd (MPB) to organise a variety of programmes across the state, including both academic and entertainment-based initiatives. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said the government welcomes all forms of programmes, provided they comply with guidelines aligned with the state's policies. "Entertainment programmes are a necessity, but we have set specific conditions that all organisers must adhere to. "Kelantan is a state with its own uniqueness. For the past 35 years, we have upheld the 'Developing with Islam' policy, and we continue to maintain that approach to this day." Hilmi made the remarks following a courtesy visit by Media Prima Television Network News and Current Affairs group editor Azhari Muhidin and MPB deputy group managing editor and New Straits Times group editor Farrah Naz Abd Karim, at his office in the Kota Darulnaim Complex yesterday. He expressed appreciation to MPB for the visit, noting that it contributes to fostering positive relations and mutual understanding in efforts to deliver accurate and timely information to the public. "We need the support of media partners to disseminate truthful information about Kelantan's development. "God willing, we will see major progress once key infrastructure projects are completed," he said, referring to the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport upgrade in Pengkalan Chepa, the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), the Central Spine Road (CSR), and the Kuala Krai–Gua Musang Highway. Meanwhile, Azhari said the visit reaffirmed the long-standing collaboration between MPB and the state government, citing successful programmes such as Jom Heboh.
The Star
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Kelantan to adopt Act 672, seeks control over waste management contractors
KOTA BHARU: Kelantan is set to adopt the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672) in response to rising waste management costs, following a briefing with the National Solid Waste Management Department. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said, nevertheless, Kelantan aims to include a provision that would allow the state to appoint its own waste management contractors, following a model already implemented in Selangor and Penang. "Several states, including Selangor, Terengganu, Perak and Penang, are also in talks to adopt this act. We don't want Kelantan to fall behind," he told Bernama at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration and the launch of Semar Emas Enterprise's new compactor lorry here on Monday (April 28). Kelantan had previously rejected the act due to conditions that required the transfer of state authority over waste management to the federal government, but is now seeking a renegotiation of terms over the sector's growing financial pressures. Hilmi said a special briefing will be held in Putrajaya for district council presidents and the State Economic Planning Unit to discuss the matter further. In another development, he reported that the state's RM2,000 fine for improper waste disposal is showing positive results. Local councils, supported by closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring, have successfully reduced violations, with no new fines issued recently, said Hilmi. "This approach is working and it's helping keep the state clean,' he added. - Bernama
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Kelantan never approved vape selling licences
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government through the local authority (PBT) has never approved any business licences for vape sales premises. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said patrolling and enforcement actions by the PBT are always carried out to combat vape sales and advertising activities in Kelantan. 'In addition, the Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2024 (Act 852) clearly controls more strictly the sales, advertising, and smoking areas of all types of products including vape,' he said. He said this when answering a question from Nik Bahrum Nik Abdullah (PAS-Chempaka) on steps that need to be taken to address the issue of Nanostick and Vape shops that are still operating in PBT-controlled areas at the State Legislative Assembly sitting at the Kota Darulnaim Complex today. Commenting further, Hilmi said that last year, 40 vape operations were carried out and 67 premises were seized. 'Until March this year, 10 operations have been carried out and 16 premises have been seized. 'We request all parties in Kelantan not to be involved in any activities related to vape,' he added.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Kelantan Never Approved Vape Selling Licences
KOTA BHARU, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan government through the local authority (PBT) has never approved any business licences for vape sales premises. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said patrolling and enforcement actions by the PBT are always carried out to combat vape sales and advertising activities in Kelantan. "In addition, the Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2024 (Act 852) clearly controls more strictly the sales, advertising, and smoking areas of all types of products including vape," he said.
