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The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Malay Secretariat politically motivated, Bumiputra Economic Congress more effective, says Ahmad Maslan
SHAH ALAM: The formation of the Malay Secretariat Committee is politically motivated, in contrast to the Bumiputra Economic Congress (KEB), which actively advocates for Bumiputera rights, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The Umno supreme council member said the Madani government-driven KEB has a focused and consistent plan to uplift the bumiputra community as a whole. "The rights of the Malays have been a long-standing focus for Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN), which consistently advocated for their interests, particularly in promoting the bumiputra community welfare each year. This commitment is reflected in various initiatives, such as the KEB, which the government is implementing to uplift the bumiputra community. "We have been undertaking such initiatives for generations. It doesn't make sense for them to think about doing the same thing as they did yesterday," he told reporters after attending the handing-over of letters of acceptance for projects aimed at addressing overcrowded schools in various states, here Thursday (June 5). Ahmad, who is also Deputy Works Minister, was commenting on the formation of the Malay Secretariat Committee, announced by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Wednesday (June 4). He said the committee does not require public support, as it is exclusively for Malays and that the KEB plays a more effective role in advancing the bumiputra community. - Bernama
Barnama
5 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malay Secretariat Politically Motivated, KEB More Effective
SHAH ALAM, June 5 (Bernama) -- The formation of the Malay Secretariat Committee is politically motivated, in contrast to the Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB), which actively advocates for Bumiputera rights, said UMNO Supreme Council Member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said the MADANI Government-driven KEB has a focused and consistent plan to uplift the Bumiputera community as a whole. "The rights of the Malays have been a long-standing focus for Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN), which consistently advocated for their interests, particularly in promoting the Bumiputera community welfare each year. This commitment is reflected in various initiatives, such as the KEB, which the government is implementing to uplift the Bumiputera community.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malay Secretariat politically motivated, KEB more effective
SHAH ALAM: The formation of the Malay Secretariat Committee is politically motivated, in contrast to the Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB), which actively advocates for Bumiputera rights, said UMNO Supreme Council Member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said the MADANI Government-driven KEB has a focused and consistent plan to uplift the Bumiputera community as a whole. 'The rights of the Malays have been a long-standing focus for Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN), which consistently advocated for their interests, particularly in promoting the Bumiputera community welfare each year. This commitment is reflected in various initiatives, such as the KEB, which the government is implementing to uplift the Bumiputera community. 'We have been undertaking such initiatives for generations. It doesn't make sense for them to think about doing the same thing as they did yesterday,' he told reporters after attending the handing over letters of acceptance (SST) ceremony for projects aimed at addressing overcrowded schools in various states, here today. Ahmad, the Deputy Works Minister, was commenting on the formation of the Malay Secretariat Committee, announced by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad yesterday. He said the committee does not require public support, as it is exclusively for Malays and that the KEB plays a more effective role in advancing the Bumiputera community.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Hans India
Man, cattle electrocuted in Nanjangud taluk
Mysuru: In a tragic incident in Eechagalli village of Nanjangud taluk, a man and two cows were electrocuted after coming into contact with a snapped power line. The deceased has been identified as Siddaraju (52), a resident of the village. The two cows, reportedly of the Ilati breed and worth approximately Rs 1.5 lakh, also died on the spot. The incident has left Siddaraju's family devastated. According to locals, the mishap occurred when Siddaraju was grazing his cattle in the field. One of the cows is believed to have come into contact with a broken live wire. In an attempt to rescue the animal, Siddaraju too was electrocuted. The tragedy came to light later in the evening when Siddaraju failed to return home. His family went to the field to look for him and found both the man and the animals lying lifeless, with a severed electric wire nearby. The incident happened during light evening rain, which may have worsened the situation. Following the incident, officials from the Nanjangud Rural Police Station and Karnataka Electricity Board (KEB) visited the spot and conducted an inspection. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway. In a related development, the Mysuru district administration has declared a one-day holiday for all Anganwadi centres on May 26 as a precautionary measure due to strong winds and rain. The order, issued by the Deputy Commissioner, cites child safety as the primary concern.
Malay Mail
24-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
DPM Zahid urges new act to streamline TVET under 12 ministries
PUTRAJAYA, May 24 — The government has been urged to draft an act to streamline and strengthen the country's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the proposal was among the key recommendations presented during yesterday's retreat to mark the first anniversary of the Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB). He said the proposed new act would coordinate all 12 ministries involved in implementing the country's TVET agenda, allowing it to become the new national education ecosystem. Ahmad Zahid said the retreat also wanted to upgrade the National TVET Council to a commission that can bolster the coordination of the TVET ecosystem. 'This commission would not be a new entity requiring additional civil servants or large allocations, but would instead coordinate and optimise existing functions in a more focused manner,' he said. In 2021, the National TVET Council was established to enhance coordination of the country's TVET ecosystem and drive progress in the sector, which has been elevated as a national agenda. Meanwhile, Ahmad Zahid said the KEB's head of the Education Reform and Human Capital Cluster, Prof Tan Sri Dr Noor Azlan Ghazali, has been appointed to lead the Bumiputera Economic Data Centre and Dashboard. He said the initiative will be placed under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy through the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (Teraju). When asked about the government's efforts to ensure TVET graduates receive decent wages, Ahmad Zahid said the government remains committed to securing premium salaries of between RM3,500 and RM5,000 for TVET graduates, particularly for holders of the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Levels 3 to 5, through ongoing engagement with industry players. 'We advocate for premium salaries for TVET graduates; we do not impose on companies to pay these wages but engage with the industry to encourage them. 'We (the government) not only have memoranda of understanding but also memoranda of agreement with the industry,' he said. He was commenting on a study conducted by the Malaysia Labour Market Insight Series, which reported that over 65 per cent of degree holders in the country earn a monthly salary below RM3,000 — an amount considered just enough to get by, leaving little room for savings, investment, or move up the social economic ladder. — Bernama
