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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
JPJ clamps down on officers failing to declare asset disposals, warns disciplinary action
KANGAR, May 31 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will take action against officers who fail to declare disposal of assets in its human resource management information system (HRMIS), if non-compliance is confirmed. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the issue of non-compliance will be brought before the disciplinary committee once it is proven that such an element exists, based on findings from the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission's (EAIC) investigation. 'We will review the investigation report and take the necessary action. If our review confirms non-compliance with civil service regulations, we will refer the matter to the disciplinary committee,' he told a press conference after launching the MyLesen B2 programme here yesterday. Earlier yesterday, the media reported that the EAIC had found JPJ officers to have failed to update and declare asset disposals in the HRMIS. The report also stated that EAIC had received a complaint against the Kuala Lumpur JPJ involving several vehicle registration numbers. On the MyLesen B2 programme in Perlis, Aedy Fadly said a total of 800 individuals from the B40 group successfully obtained motorcycle licences for free through the programme, with more than 80 per cent being school students. 'We received 1,200 applications in Perlis and 800 of them have passed the test,' he said. — Bernama
Malay Mail
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Raja of Perlis confers state awards, medals on 25 recipients to commemorate birthday
ARAU, May 17 — The Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, today conferred state awards and medals on 25 recipients in conjunction with the ruler's 82nd birthday celebration, in an investiture ceremony held at Istana Arau. Also gracing the ceremony were the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Tengku Abdul Rashid; Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil. The Perlis government, in a statement, said the number of 25 recipients has been symbolically chosen to mark the Silver Jubilee celebration, commemorating 25 years of Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin's reign as the Ruler of Perlis, which will be observed from April 17 this year until April 16, 2026. Leading the list of recipients was ARKA Holding chairman Engku Maharaja Lela Setia Paduka Datuk Syed Budriz Putra Jamalullail Datuk Seri Diraja Syed Amir Abidin Jamalullail, who was conferred the Darjah Dato' Setia Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail (D.S.S.J.), which carries the title of Datuk Paduka. Meanwhile, Kangar High Court Judge Dr Arik Sanusi Yeop Johari was conferred the Darjah Dato' Paduka Mahkota Perlis (D.P.M.P.), which carries the Datuk title. Three recipients received the Darjah Dato' Setia Paduka Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail (D.S.P.J.), which carries the Datuk title. They are the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) chief executive Mohamad Haris Kader Sultan; former Royal Ranger Regiment chairman Major General Datuk Abdul Rahman A Wahab; and Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Zaliman Sauli. Former Royal Military Police Corps chairman Major General Abd Wahab Geoh; National Centre for Defence Studies (PUSPAHANAS) director-general (Management and Training) Major General Mohd Azmurin Mat Khalib; and Kedah Federal Development Office director Zepri Saad, were conferred the Darjah Dato' Panglima Sirajuddin Jamalullail (D.P.S.J), which carries the title of Datuk. Meanwhile, the Darjah Setia Mahkota Perlis (S.M.P.) was awarded to six recipients, including Perlis State Legislative Assembly Speaker Rus'sele Eizan; Perlis Education director Rose Aza Che Arifin; UniMAP deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) Prof Dr Mohd Mustafa Albakri Abdullah and head of the Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Department of the Tuanku Mizan Armed Forces Hospital, Brigadier General Dr Loh Sheau Torng. Nine individuals received the Darjah Seri Sirajuddin Perlis (S.S.P.), including Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Raja of Perlis, Colonel Hairil Razman Mohamad; National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) chief executive officer Ahmad Dasuki Abdul Majid; Perlis Immigration director Khairul Amin Talib; National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) director (Prevention Division) Zainudin Abdullah and Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) chief executive officer Mohd Nazim Mohd Noor. Two recipients were awarded the Darjah Ahli Mahkota Perlis (A.M.P.), namely the secretary of the Human Resources Management Division, Perlis State Secretary's Office, Azmi Abdul Latip and the senior private secretary to the Raja of Perlis, Shaiful Amri Ahmad Safian. — Bernama
Shafaq News
24-04-2025
- Health
- Shafaq News
Wild Gundelia crisis: Kurdish Ilam's beloved plant faces extinction
Shafaq News/ In the mountainous heart of southwestern Iran, where the Kurdish region of Ilam blends rugged terrain with centuries-old food traditions, a prized wild herb is vanishing. The Gundelia Tournefortii—locally known as Kaaoub or Kangar—is on the edge of extinction after years of unregulated harvesting and rising demand. With its thick stems and thorny exterior, the plant has been a staple of Kurdish village kitchens for generations. 'Kaaoub isn't just food—it's part of Ilam's identity,' Younes Mohammadi, a local agricultural expert, told Mehr News Agency. 'Rich in nutrients and revered in traditional medicine, this plant has been used to ease digestive ailments, cleanse kidneys, and even fight cancer cells.' Yet, despite its medicinal and cultural value, the Gundelia is under siege. Overharvesting during its short spring season, excessive grazing, and shrinking habitats have put immense pressure on the plant. Experts say poor management, lack of protection, and the absence of sustainable policies have turned a once-abundant natural asset into a warning sign of environmental mismanagement. Ali Farzinejad, head of Ilam's Medicinal Plants Center, said the growing popularity of the plant has drawn not only locals but also visitors from neighboring provinces who flock to the hills each spring to collect it. 'The issue? Most harvest the plant before it produces seeds, breaking its natural reproductive cycle,' he expressed to Mehr News, warning, 'If Kaaoub disappears, we don't just lose biodiversity. We lose a local economy, an eco-tourism attraction, and vital soil stability.' As alarm grows, so do calls for action. Mohammadi believes a mix of public awareness, regulated harvesting, and greenhouse cultivation could help reverse the trend. 'Talking about Kaaoub's extinction isn't just an environmental concern,' he noted. 'It's about preserving a way of life.' With pressure mounting, the effort to save Ilam's spiny treasure is no longer a task for government bodies alone. Experts insist that protecting this unique species is a shared responsibility—one that requires collective action from both locals and visitors.
