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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Fadillah: Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan water firms underperform, fail to meet KPIs
KUALA LUMPUR: Water companies in Perlis, Kedah and Kelantan have recorded unsatisfactory performance after failing to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) set by the government. In contrast, water service providers in Penang, Selangor and Johor were recognised for delivering top-tier performance. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said the government's current focus is on ensuring water operators in the underperforming states meet the established KPIs. He said this is crucial to ensure water supply security and to reduce the number of complaints from consumers, especially domestic users. "Whatever steps we take, our main focus remains on the people — ensuring that any increase in rates will not burden domestic users, who make up the majority," he said during Minister's Question Time (MQT) in the Dewan Rakyat today. The five KPIs set for water operators include ensuring sufficient reserve margin, treated water quality, non-revenue water (NRW) management, complaint resolution, and repair response time. To ensure the improvement of water services nationwide, Fadillah said the government has allocated RM7.7 billion in capital expenditure (CAPEX) under the Second Implementation Phase (TP2), with 82 projects approved. "Of the 82 projects, 23 are aimed at improving water supply sufficiency, 20 for water quality enhancement, 20 for reducing NRW, 16 for improving distribution systems, and the remaining three are for other purposes," he said.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Speaker clarifies why six pro-govt Bersatu MPs remain in Opposition bloc
KUALA LUMPUR: The six MPs who left Bersatu are still occupying seats in the opposition bloc despite expressing support for the prime minister because there is no official notification on their switching sides, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said as far as he is concerned, based on the Federal Constitution and Standing Orders, the six individuals are opposition MPs. 'There is not a single written statement addressed to me saying they want to leave the opposition to join the government. 'So, for me, they remain in that bloc (opposition), and that is why I haven't changed (their seating arrangement). For me, they are still defined as members entitled to ask questions from the (opposition) bloc. 'As long as there is no black-and-white declaration saying, 'I am leaving the opposition to join the government', I must be fair to them because they also have the right as MPs to raise questions,' he said after the question-and-answer session in Parliament. Johari was responding to a query by Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), who questioned the allocation of daily oral questions and Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQT) slots, claiming it was imbalanced and biased in favour of the government MPs. According to Takiyuddin, of the 10 questions answered by the government today, six were from government MPs, three from opposition MPs, and one from the Bukit Gantang MP, who supports the government. 'In fact, yesterday during PMQT, there were supposed to be three questions. But only one came from a government MP, another from the Kuala Kangsar MP and none from the opposition,' he said. Responding, Johari said he must be fair in ensuring that every MP has the opportunity to pose questions during Q&A and MQT sessions. The six MPs in question are Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), Datuk Dr Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan), Zahari Kechik (Jeli), Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang), Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar) and Datuk Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi (Tanjong Karang). On June 12 last year, the six MPs were served notices of membership termination after they failed to respond to a written directive from Bersatu's Supreme Council to declare their loyalty to the party. Eight days later, Bersatu Chief Whip and vice-president Datuk Dr Ronald Kiandee submitted a notice to the Speaker regarding the vacancy of their parliamentary seats due to the termination of their party memberships. On July 10, 2024, Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin confirmed that Johari had informed the party no parliamentary seats were vacant for the six MPs who declared support for Anwar. - Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Speaker clarifies why six pro-govt Bersatu MPs remain in Oposition bloc
KUALA LUMPUR: The six MPs who left Bersatu are still occupying seats in the opposition bloc despite expressing support for the prime minister because there is no official notification on their switching sides, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said as far as he is concerned, based on the Federal Constitution and Standing Orders, the six individuals are opposition MPs. 'There is not a single written statement addressed to me saying they want to leave the opposition to join the government. 'So, for me, they remain in that bloc (opposition), and that is why I haven't changed (their seating arrangement). For me, they are still defined as members entitled to ask questions from the (opposition) bloc. 'As long as there is no black-and-white declaration saying, 'I am leaving the opposition to join the government', I must be fair to them because they also have the right as MPs to raise questions,' he said after the question-and-answer session in Parliament. Johari was responding to a query by Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), who questioned the allocation of daily oral questions and Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQT) slots, claiming it was imbalanced and biased in favour of the government MPs. According to Takiyuddin, of the 10 questions answered by the government today, six were from government MPs, three from opposition MPs, and one from the Bukit Gantang MP, who supports the government. 'In fact, yesterday during PMQT, there were supposed to be three questions. But only one came from a government MP, another from the Kuala Kangsar MP and none from the opposition,' he said. Responding, Johari said he must be fair in ensuring that every MP has the opportunity to pose questions during Q&A and MQT sessions. The six MPs in question are Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), Datuk Dr Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan), Zahari Kechik (Jeli), Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang), Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar) and Datuk Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi (Tanjong Karang). On June 12 last year, the six MPs were served notices of membership termination after they failed to respond to a written directive from Bersatu's Supreme Council to declare their loyalty to the party. Eight days later, Bersatu Chief Whip and vice-president Datuk Dr Ronald Kiandee submitted a notice to the Speaker regarding the vacancy of their parliamentary seats due to the termination of their party memberships. On July 10, 2024, Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin confirmed that Johari had informed the party no parliamentary seats were vacant for the six MPs who declared support for Anwar. - Bernama
7NEWS
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Historic moment for 7NEWS Melbourne with move from Docklands to Melbourne Quarter Tower after 23 years
As 7NEWS Melbourne prepares to move its entire operations to a new home, news anchor Peter Mitchell has revealed some of his most memorable moments from his 23 years hosting at the Docklands studio. Monday will mark the historic move with the team moving from Harbour Esplanade to their new digs at the bustling Melbourne Quarter Tower (MQT) on Collins St. With 7NEWS Melbourne signing off for the final time from 'BCM' on Sunday night, Peter Mitchell was asked for some of his favourite moments from his two decades at Docklands. 'I'll never forget grand final eve in 2015 when one of my daughters happened to be sitting with me in the studio. At around 20 minutes to air. I heard her say: 'Dad, is that meant to happen?'' he said. 'I looked up to my left from pre-reading my scripts, to see a stream of water coming from the roof. 'An old boiler in the ceiling was leaking and the trickle became a torrent! That we were able to rearrange a camera and present the bulletin from a position in the newsroom, was testament to our magnificent crew.' Mitch also thinks back fondly on all the Victorian state elections that he has been a part of covering from the BCM newsroom and how memorable those nights have been. 'How can they not be when you're sitting next to Jeff Kennett, who is sipping a fine single malt whisky from his paper cup?' he said. Mitch, who has been in the 7NEWS Melbourne hosting chair since the very first broadcast at BCM in March 2002, said there is a 'tinge of sadness' about the historic move. 'I take great pride in looking back and knowing that I've been the main guy in the history of 7NEWS at Docklands. It has been my privilege to be the face of 7NEWS Melbourne and to represent all our staff who work so hard during all hours of the day,' he said. I recall when we first came here and we were part of the Chairman's bold new plan to help redevelop the western part of Melbourne with a new state-of-the-art football stadium with a retractable roof, and a new central broadcast centre for his network. 'I must admit I thought we would be here for more than 23 years, but that just goes to show you the changing media landscape and the slogan we have always worked under as journalists and presenters: 'Expect the unexpected'. 'The only thing I'm bringing with me from the studio is my trusty refillable and environmentally friendly water bottle!' Rebecca Maddern has also shared her personal connection to the Docklands studio. 'First day, I was absolutely petrified! I had no prior TV experience, I'd come straight from FM radio and I was 23. I was completely overwhelmed by the people, the lingo and the huge broadcast centre,' she said. 'My first news bulletin I will remember forever. It was the 4.30pm Afternoon News, and a national bulletin no less. No pressure! 'I was so nervous; my hands were shaking for the first 10 minutes and I had to drink two litres of water because my mouth was so dry. 'I had moment of reflection during our last week at the BCM (Melbourne Broadcast Centre). I first arrived there when I was so young and so inexperienced. Now, I'm the old wise one! I've grown up on television and news and sport has been my life ever since that first day.' Melbourne Quarter Tower The new office for 7NEWS Melbourne is purpose built across two floors to mirror Seven Sydney's famous Eveleigh office and studios. The high-tech facility features a digital IP-based television facility, full high-definition LED based news set and non-linear file-based story capture and editing, and a large-scale sports control room capable of controlling and presenting the largest of sporting events, making it one of the most advanced broadcasting facilities in Australia. 'The first thing the viewers will notice is the clarity and crispness of our new screens, so our graphics will be better and brighter and the whole look will be much cleaner,' Mitch said. 'They will also notice that our new studio is much bigger, so when I'm in the chair, you'll see that Jane and Bec have more walking to do! 'As presenters, we don't have offices anymore, but workstations like everyone else. It's all very egalitarian and a great opportunity for us all to see how a modern newsroom works in harmony.' The new home of Seven Network Melbourne will see all 7NEWS afternoon and evening bulletins, Seven Horse Racing, and popular 7AFL shows Sunday Footy Feast and The Wash Up, broadcast from the new state-of-the-art high-rise.
