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The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean council to meet in Pahang soon
KUANTAN: Over 70 delegates from 10 Asean countries are expected to attend the 2025 Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs meeting in Pahang from June 9 until 12. Pahang State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin said the meeting will be chaired by Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Ramli Mohd Nor. Mohd Sharkar said the meeting, themed 'Uniting Parliaments for an Inclusive and Sustainable Asean in Addressing Contemporary Drug Challenges', would discuss Asean's commitment to collectively and inclusively tackle current dangerous drug-related challenges. 'Our discussions at the meeting will revolve around efforts to find solutions towards the issue of drug trafficking as well as discussions about regional collaboration so that this issue does not worsen and we can curb or reduce related crime activities,' he said, Bernama reported. He also said that the resolutions achieved at the meeting would be presented to the AIPA General Assembly, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 17 to 22.
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Over 70 delegates expected for Asean council meeting on drug menace next week
KUANTAN: Over 70 delegates from 10 Asean countries are expected to attend the 2025 Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs Meeting in Pahang from Monday to Thursday (June 9 to 12). Pahang assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin said the meeting will be chaired by Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Ramli Mohd Nor. Sharkar said the meeting, themed "Uniting Parliaments for an Inclusive and Sustainable Asean in Addressing Contemporary Drug Challenges", would discuss member countries' commitment to collectively and inclusively tackling current dangerous drug-related challenges. ALSO READ: Cops beefing up security for Asean council meet "Our discussions will revolve around efforts to find solutions to ... drug trafficking as well as regional collaboration so that this issue does not worsen and we can curb or reduce related crimes,' he said when contacted on Friday (June 6). He also said the resolutions achieved at the meeting would be raised at the AIPA General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 17-22. On Tuesday (June 3), Pahang police chief Comm Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman was quoted as saying that police would step up security control to ensure the meeting proceeds smoothly. – Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Over 70 ASEAN delegates expected at AIPACODD 2025
KUANTAN: Over 70 delegates from 10 ASEAN countries are expected to attend the 2025 ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs (AIPACODD) Meeting in Pahang on June 9-12. Pahang State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin said the meeting will be chaired by Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Ramli Mohd Nor. Mohd Sharkar said the meeting, themed 'Uniting Parliaments for an Inclusive and Sustainable ASEAN in Addressing Contemporary Drug Challenges', would discuss ASEAN countries' commitment to collectively and inclusively tackling current dangerous drug-related challenges. 'Our discussions at the meeting will revolve around efforts to find solutions towards the issue of drug trafficking as well as discussions about regional collaboration so that this issue does not worsen and we can curb or reduce related crime activities,' he said when contacted by Bernama today. He also said that the resolutions achieved at the meeting would be taken to the AIPA General Assembly to be held in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 17-22. On Tuesday (June 3), Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman was quoted as saying that police will step up security control to ensure the meeting proceeds smoothly.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Over 70 delegates from ASEAN nations expected for AIPACODD 2025
KUANTAN: Over 70 delegates from 10 ASEAN countries are expected to attend the 2025 ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs (AIPACODD) Meeting in Pahang on June 9-12. Pahang State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin said the meeting will be chaired by Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Ramli Mohd Nor. Mohd Sharkar said the meeting, themed 'Uniting Parliaments for an Inclusive and Sustainable ASEAN in Addressing Contemporary Drug Challenges', would discuss ASEAN countries' commitment to collectively and inclusively tackling current dangerous drug-related challenges. 'Our discussions at the meeting will revolve around efforts to find solutions towards the issue of drug trafficking as well as discussions about regional collaboration so that this issue does not worsen and we can curb or reduce related crime activities,' he said when contacted by Bernama today. He also said that the resolutions achieved at the meeting would be taken to the AIPA General Assembly to be held in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 17-22. On Tuesday (June 3), Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman was quoted as saying that police will step up security control to ensure the meeting proceeds smoothly.
The Star
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Stakeholders: Do not delay gig workers Bill any further
PETALING JAYA: There must be no more delays in tabling the much anticipated Gig Workers Bill in Parliament in the coming June session, say stakeholders. Malaysian Gig Community secretariat chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin said it has been more than two years since problems faced by gig workers were brought up by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during the 2023 Umno assembly. A commitment to resolve their issues was also made a year later by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the Bumiputra Economic congress. 'We need the law to develop an ecosystem for the industry while protecting gig workers, particularly those in the B40 group who lack a social security safety net,' Mohd Sharkar said when contacted yesterday. Mohd Sharkar said that the proposed laws must include the creation of a Gig Workers Commission to ensure that issues related to the industry are handled through a multiple agency approach instead of being solely under the Human Resources Ministry. 'Currently, workers' welfare is handled by the Human Resources Ministry while permits and licences come under the Transport Ministry and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). 'As such, the commission should be parked under the Prime Minister's Office, which has the power to coordinate the relevant ministries to work together instead of in silos,' he said. Mohd Sharkar said MPs from both sides of the political divide should support the Bill when it is tabled because it concerns the welfare of gig workers and their contribution to the nation's economic growth. 'It is not about politics but about safeguarding the future of gig workers, particularly those in the B40 group,' he added. According to the Statistics Department (DOSM), there are more than three million own-account workers, mainly in the transport and delivery sectors. The tabling of the Bill in Parliament was postponed in October and November last year and again in March this year after pushback from certain quarters. Meanwhile, Malaysian e-hailing Association (GEM) chief activist Jose Rizal said that the industry has been operating without a clear legal framework over the past several years and laws to ensure its proper growth are urgently needed. 'Gig workers are the backbone of the country's digital economy, providing services to millions of people every day. Despite this contribution, their welfare is often neglected. 'They have no comprehensive social protection, no job security and no voice in shaping the industry's direction,' he said. He said the proposed law must ensure that the government goes beyond merely regulating the industry but play a strategic role in its development. 'If done correctly, the law will not only provide relief to millions of gig workers but also set a global example that Malaysia can develop a digital economy rooted in human values,' he added.
