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Free Malaysia Today
3 hours ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops summon PSM members over LGBT event
Two PSM members will give their statements to the police in Bukit Aman this afternoon on plans to hold a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender programme. PETALING JAYA : Police have summoned two members of PSM for questioning over a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) programme planned by the party's youth wing. Lawyer Rajsurian Pillai told FMT that the pair would give their statements in Bukit Aman at 3pm today. Malaysiakini meanwhile reported him as saying the investigation is being carried out by the classified crimes investigation unit under the criminal investigation department (CID). Yesterday, Bukit Aman CID director Shuhaily Zain said the number of reports received on the event had risen from 21 to 188. Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the case is being probed under Section 298A of the Penal Code for causing disharmony, hatred or ill will on the grounds of religion, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities. Last week, religious affairs minister Na'im Mokhtar urged PSM to cancel its plans for the workshop, themed 'Pride Care: Queer Stories & Sexual Health Awareness'. He said the organisation of such a programme, even if held behind closed doors, clearly challenged societal norms and the religious values upheld by the majority.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pakistan in serious talks with Russia on steel mills issue
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in serious talks with Russia to set up a new steel mills or restore the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi to fulfill local demand. This was stated by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industry and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan in a chat with Business Recorder, saying that both the countries, in the past few months, have held two fruitful meetings on the subject and are moving ahead on the matter. The SAPM, responding to a question, said that 'technical experts are analysing the state of the present machinery of PSM and if 50 percent machinery is useable, the government is surely going to restore the PSM with Russian cooperation'. He said that the PSM owned 18,660 acres of land, out of which, 710 acres is under consideration for the setting up a new steel plant. Pakistan, Russia agree to establish new steel mills in Karachi According to officials, although Pakistan is rich in iron ore, with estimated reserves of 1.887 billion tons, it still imports about $2.7 billion worth of steel every year. Officials said that domestic steel production is not enough to meet all demand, with a supply gap of 3.1 million tons last year. The proposed steel plant site is strategically located near Port Qasim, which will help reduce transportation costs of raw materials, thereby, providing a competitive advantage. The SAPM further said that to safeguard the interests of the business community the government is to introduce some amendments in the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). He added that the homework on amendments to the SECP law has been completed, a new clause will be added, amendment to the law regarding the investigation of the financial monitoring unit are also under consideration, in the name of suspicious transactions, the matter is being confused by sending it to investigative agencies without investigation. He said that the investigating agencies including National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other anti-corruption departments will have to seek permission from SECP before launching any investigation against any business entity or individual. Khan said that if there is suspicion of terror financing and money laundering, then after investigation, it should be sent to the relevant agency. Talking about the remittances and other payment transfers through banking channels, the SAPM said such payments are already reaching the country through reliable and proper channels, so there should not be any need to investigate the sources. However, illegal channels such as Hawala and Hundi must not be allowed. He said that to promote and encourage the investment in the country the government is considering to waive off additional fines and surcharges on investment in industrial sector, but it will take a little time. He said that his ministry has finalised the industrial package to run closed industrial units in the country and increase business activities. He said that for the first time in the country, the government has decided to introduce bankruptcy law. The purpose of the law is to enable the owners of closed industrial units to obtain loans from banks. Khan said that instead of auctioning bankrupt industrial units, the law will allow banks to give loans to such units, so, that they can restore themselves. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Serious talks with Russia on steel mills issue
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in serious talks with Russia to set up a new steel mills or restore the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi to fulfill local demand. This was stated by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industry and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan in a chat with Business Recorder, saying that both the countries, in the past few months, have held two fruitful meetings on the subject and are moving ahead on the matter. The SAPM, responding to a question, said that 'technical experts are analysing the state of the present machinery of PSM and if 50 percent machinery is useable, the government is surely going to restore the PSM with Russian cooperation'. He said that the PSM owned 18,660 acres of land, out of which, 710 acres is under consideration for the setting up a new steel plant. Pakistan, Russia agree to establish new steel mills in Karachi According to officials, although Pakistan is rich in iron ore, with estimated reserves of 1.887 billion tons, it still imports about $2.7 billion worth of steel every year. Officials said that domestic steel production is not enough to meet all demand, with a supply gap of 3.1 million tons last year. The proposed steel plant site is strategically located near Port Qasim, which will help reduce transportation costs of raw materials, thereby, providing a competitive advantage. The SAPM further said that to safeguard the interests of the business community the government is to introduce some amendments in the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). He added that the homework on amendments to the SECP law has been completed, a new clause will be added, amendment to the law regarding the investigation of the financial monitoring unit are also under consideration, in the name of suspicious transactions, the matter is being confused by sending it to investigative agencies without investigation. He said that the investigating agencies including National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other anti-corruption departments will have to seek permission from SECP before launching any investigation against any business entity or individual. Khan said that if there is suspicion of terror financing and money laundering, then after investigation, it should be sent to the relevant agency. Talking about the remittances and other payment transfers through banking channels, the SAPM said such payments are already reaching the country through reliable and proper channels, so there should not be any need to investigate the sources. However, illegal channels such as Hawala and Hundi must not be allowed. He said that to promote and encourage the investment in the country the government is considering to waive off additional fines and surcharges on investment in industrial sector, but it will take a little time. He said that his ministry has finalised the industrial package to run closed industrial units in the country and increase business activities. He said that for the first time in the country, the government has decided to introduce bankruptcy law. The purpose of the law is to enable the owners of closed industrial units to obtain loans from banks. Khan said that instead of auctioning bankrupt industrial units, the law will allow banks to give loans to such units, so, that they can restore themselves. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
AG leads King's birthday honours
KUALA LUMPUR: Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar headed the list of 104 recipients of the 2025 federal awards, medals, and honours held at Istana Negara in conjunction with the official birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty bestowed the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN) award upon Mohd Dusuki, 58. The award carries the Tan Sri title. Also conferred the PMN was Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar. Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), which also carries the Tan Sri title, was conferred upon Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, Navy Commander Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain, and Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, reported Bernama. Prime Minister's Department senior deputy secretary-general Datuk Abd Shukor Mahmood and the Attorney General's Chambers legal division head Datuk Donald Joseph Franklin were among five individuals awarded the Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), which carries the Datuk title. Other recipients were Public Service deputy director-general (Development) Datuk Dr Mohd Bakhari Ismail, Treasury deputy secretary-general (Management) Datuk Ramzi Mansor, and cardiothoracic surgeon at Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Datuk Dr Simon Jerome Vendargon. The Johan Mangku Negara (JMN) award was conferred upon the Education Service Commission secretary Md Radzi Hashim, the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) director-general Abdul Shukur Abdullah, and the Digital Ministry's deputy secretary-general (Digital Development), Ma. Sivanesan Marimuthu @ Muthiah. Other recipients were deputy chief executive officer (Export Acceleration) of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) Abu Bakar Yusof, deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs) at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Prof Dr Mohd Sazili Shahibi, and head of the equity department, Investment Division at the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Lim Tze Seong. Four individuals received the Johan Setia Mahkota (JSM) award, namely deputy director-general (Development) of the Public-Private Partnership Unit (Ukas) Chek Zainuddin Chek Jusoh, secretary of the technology transfer and commercialisation (R&D) division at the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry Boniface Edwin Manung, deputy director-general (Business) of the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) Mohd Hadzmir Yusoff, and secretary of the strategic planning division at the Higher Education Ministry Fazidah Mustafa. Meanwhile, Malaysia's Ambassador to China, Datuk Norman Muhamad, Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Md Hasrin Tengku Hussin and Dewan Rakyat Secretary Dr Nizam Mydin Bacha Mydin received the Darjah Johan Setia Diraja (JSD) honours. National paralympic badminton athlete and Malaysia's first gold medallist at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Cheah Liek Hou, was among 14 recipients accorded the Kesatria Mangku Negara (KMN) award. The Bintang Kesatria Setia Diraja (KSD) was awarded to the principal assistant secretary of the management unit, ceremonial and international conference secretariat division, Syed Zaqwanariff Zainudin, and chief security officer of the security division at Istana Negara, ASP Mohd Fairouz Hamdi Mohd Yamin. Sixteen individuals were conferred the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) medal, including Tan Lee Bee, the sign language interpreter at the Federal Court of Malaysia. Additionally, 45 individuals received the Pingat Pangkuan Negara (PPN) medal, and the Pingat Bentara Setia Diraja (BSD) was awarded to three people. The sole recipient of Bintang Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan (JPP) was Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) personnel Lieutenant Commander Mohd Firdaus Arbaain, who rescued four victims, including two children, from drowning in an incident involving a tourist boat at Teluk Batik, Perak, in August 2023. In conjunction with Sultan Ibrahim's official birthday, 116 individuals were conferred the 2025 federal awards, medals and honours this year.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana police officers awarded President's Medal for service and distinction
A distinguished group of police personnel from Telangana has been awarded the President's Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM), a recognition of their long-standing dedication, exemplary fieldwork and leadership in some of the State's toughest policing environments. The list spans a wide range of units, from the elite Greyhounds and OCTOPUS forces to intelligence cells and district police stations. Two senior officers, Vijay Kumar, serving as Director General, ACB, Hyderabad, and M. Ramana Kumar, SP (NC), Sangareddy, have also been awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM). Among those recognised for meritorious service is K. Rama Krishna Prasad Rao, Addl. SP (Admn), TGPA, and Bandi Venkateswara Reddy, Addl. Commandant, 8th Battalion, TGSP. Others include Atmakuri Venkateswarlu, who commands a Greyhounds unit, and Araveti Bhanu Prasad Rao, Inspector of Police, IT & C, Hyderabad. Ajella Srinivasa Rao, a retired Reserve Inspector from TGSP, currently in the United States, has also been named among the awardees, along with officers like S. Venkateswarlu from ACB Hyderabad, Mahankali Madhu of the Intelligence Cell, and several Assistant Reserve Sub-Inspectors and Head Constables from TGSP units. Meanwhile, 19 more personnel, largely from frontline and tactical units, have also been honoured. These include R. Bhaaskaran, who heads operations at the State Intelligence Bureau, Telangana, and serves as SP, CI Cell Intelligence, P.K.S. Ramesh, an Assistant Commandant with the Greyhounds, currently posted as DSP (AR), K. Purushotham Reddy, Inspector with the SIB, now serving as DSP/ACP, Gajwel, Siddipet, K. Shiva Prasad and B. Kumar, posted in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Mulugu districts respectively, have received the award for their ground-level contributions. A strong contingent from the Greyhounds has been recognised for operational excellence in anti-extremist duties. Among them are G. Prathap Singh, K. Parusuram Naik, K. Thirupathaiah, Abdul Azeem, M. Papa Rao, N. Laliya, M. Bhaskara Rao, K. Venkanna, Malotu Ramulu, P. Satyanarayana, and V. Ramesh — all field personnel who have carried out dangerous assignments in Naxal-affected regions.
