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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Umno-PKR ties in unity govt intact despite Tengku Zafrul's exit
BATU PAHAT: Umno's cooperation with Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) within the unity government remains unaffected by Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz's resignation from the party, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Johari, who is Umno vice-president, stressed the importance of unity between coalition partners in ensuring continued political stability for the nation. "For example, in government, I play a role in national development as a minister. Political shifts are normal, but they must not undermine the strength of our coalition within the unity government and the country as a whole," he told reporters. He was speaking after officiating the Madani Adopted Village programme handover ceremony under the Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) at Kampung Parit Bilal here today. Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul, who is Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, announced his resignation as a Umno Supreme Council member, Kota Raja division chief and party member.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Johari: Ministry must ensure quality of life at Madani adopted villages enhanced
BATU PAHAT: The Plantations and Commodities Ministry wants the Madani Adopted Villages under its supervision to focus on improving the socioeconomic status and opportunities for the local community. Its minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, said the programme can have a huge impact and enhance the quality of life for the community. He said the programme, introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for every ministry to "adopt" villages, was an important one. "The importance of this programme is that it allows us to identify any overlooked issues. We at (the Plantations and Commodities Ministry) specifically chose Batu Pahat because there are many commodity-related activities such as oil palm, rubber and cocoa. "So, of course we took the opportunity to see how we could go down to the ground and understand the needs of the people here. "The allocation for the programme is RM2.5 million, involving the repair and refurbishment of suraus, community halls, and so on. "With this allocation, various projects are being implemented, including upgrading educational facilities, places of worship and sports courts." Johari said this to reporters after a handing-over ceremony for the Madani Adopted Village project by the ministry at the Taman Melodi multipurpose hall in Kampung Parit Bilal. Kampung Parit Bilal and Kampung Parit Amat were the first adopted villages under the ministry. Johari said the concept of the Madani Adopted Village programme was that every leader heading a ministry must be in tune with the heartbeat of the people, not only within their own constituencies but also in relation to issues arising in other areas. He said the initiative has greatly benefited various levels of the village community, as it also involves strategic collaboration between the ministry and its agencies, the state development offices, village development and security committees and community leaders. "The ministry and I are truly honoured to be given the opportunity to take part in this programme in support of the government's aspirations. "If entrusted with responsibility, whether as a council member or community leader, one must be willing to go to the ground," he said.
Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Malaysia to use B20 biodiesel in ports to cut greenhouse gas and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Photo: Freepik/tawatchai07(for illustration purposes only) SEPANG: Malaysia is ramping up its green efforts by switching from B10 palm-based biodiesel in its port operations to B20 biodiesel as part of a broader plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% by 2030 and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Bernama reported, citing Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Mr Johari said the government is targeting nationwide implementation, urging major ports including Penang Port, Port Klang, Johor Port, Tanjung Pelepas Port, and Kuantan Port to start using B20 biodiesel in their operations. Currently, Malaysian ports are using B10, a mixture of 10% palm-based biodiesel . B20, a blend of 20% palm-based methyl ester (PME) and 80% petroleum diesel, helps the environment by reducing the use of fossil-based fuels and lowering GHG emissions that contribute to global warming. After the launch of the B20 Use Pilot Project for Ground Service Vehicles and Machinery at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Mr Johari told reporters that data are being collected to determine operational costs before full-scale implementation. Pilot projects have already been rolled out in Langkawi, Labuan, and Sarawak since 2020, and now KLIA, for its ground service vehicles and machinery. See also Najib named in 1MDB lawsuit ' This is one of the government's key initiatives because we've made a commitment to the world that we intend to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,' Mr Johari said, adding that the move also strengthens Malaysia's position as the world's second-largest producer of palm oil. He said the project is a joint effort by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Petronas Dagangan Bhd, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), and Syarikat Teras Kembang Sdn Bhd. Petronas is supplying the B20 biodiesel, MAHB is running airport operations, and Syarikat Teras Kembang is in charge of supplying B20 to ground service vehicle operators and machinery at KLIA. Mr Johari called the launch a 'historic milestone', saying it marks the first time B20 biodiesel is being used in the ground service or industrial sector at Malaysian airports. /TISG Read also: Green promises, grey realities: Is Singapore's sustainability agenda working?
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Business
- AsiaOne
2-year prison sentence for ex-Goldman banker Leissner in 1MDB case 'too short', Malaysia minister says, Malaysia News
KUALA LUMPUR — The two-year prison sentence for a former Goldman Sachs banker in the multi-billion dollar scandal involving Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund 1MDB was too lenient, a Malaysian minister said on Friday (May 30). Malaysia's Commodities Minister Johari Abdul Ghani, speaking in his capacity as the chairman of the 1MDB asset recovery taskforce, said ex-Goldman banker Tim Leissner should be given a maximum jail sentence "considering he is one of the masterminds facilitating the 1MDB scandal". Leissner, a former Southeast Asia chairman for Goldman, was sentenced to two years in prison by a judge in a New York court on Thursday for his role in the 1MDB scandal. [[nid:718564]]
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Tim Leissner's 2-year sentence too lenient, should get maximum sentence over 1MDB: Johari Ghani
KUALA LUMPUR: The two-year prison sentence for a former Goldman Sachs banker in the multi-billion-dollar scandal involving Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund, 1MDB, was too lenient, said Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Johari, who is the Plantation and Commodities Minister, was speaking in his capacity as chairman of the 1MDB asset recovery taskforce. He said that ex-Goldman banker Tim Leissner should have received the maximum jail sentence, "considering he is one of the masterminds facilitating the 1MDB scandal." Leissner, a former Southeast Asia chairman for Goldman, was sentenced to two years in prison by a New York court judge on Thursday for his role in the 1MDB scandal.-- REUTERS
