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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
RM195mil Kelantan-Terengganu road upgrade completed, says minister
BACHOK: The upgrading of the route from Melor-Ketereh junction to Kampung Pak Badol, here, has been completed, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the project, spanning 3.3 km, which began on Nov 3, 2020, was completed on June 28, at a total cost of RM195 million. "This road upgrading project is part of the government's commitment under the 11th Malaysia Plan to strengthen the federal road network nationwide, particularly in the East Coast region," he told reporters after the project's handover ceremony here today. Nanta said the RM195 million project was implemented through the Public Works Department's internal conventional method, meeting both the scheduled timeline and the required engineering standards. He said the upgraded stretch completes the connection to the route from Kota Bharu to Pekan Melor, which had previously been upgraded to a four-lane dual carriageway of R5 standard. "This route is a vital artery in the land transport system, linking key areas in Kelantan and Terengganu. "It is expected to ease traffic congestion in the district while serving as an enabler to improve regional connectivity, speed up daily commutes, encourage social activities, and boost the local economy," he said, adding that the FT003 route will be extended by another six kilometres to Pasir Puteh at a cost of RM169 million soon. He said roads are a symbol of progress, a link between communities, and a catalyst for sustainable regional development. "This is what is meant by the Madani principle, building infrastructure that not only functions but also benefits the people's lives, bridges development gaps, and reflects a deep sense of responsibility for the well-being and unity of the people," he said. Meanwhile, Nanta denied claims that went viral on social media that motorcyclists would be charged tolls starting in October. "Do not spread such false claims, as they can affect the people. We have never proposed such a measure, and the reports circulating on social media are incorrect," he added.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Melor-Ketereh to Kampung Pak Badol road upgrade completed
BACHOK: The upgrading of the route from Melor-Ketereh junction to Kampung Pak Badol has been successfully completed. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi confirmed the project's completion during a handover ceremony. The 3.3 km project, which began in November 2020, was finished on June 28 at a cost of RM195 million. Nanta stated that this initiative is part of the government's commitment under the 11th Malaysia Plan to enhance federal road networks. He emphasised that the project was executed using the Public Works Department's conventional method, meeting engineering standards. The upgraded stretch connects Kota Bharu to Pekan Melor, which was previously upgraded to a four-lane dual carriageway. Nanta highlighted that this route is a crucial transport link between Kelantan and Terengganu. He expects the upgrade to reduce traffic congestion and improve regional connectivity. The project is also anticipated to boost social activities and stimulate the local economy. Nanta announced plans to extend the FT003 route by six kilometres to Pasir Puteh at a cost of RM169 million. He described roads as symbols of progress and catalysts for sustainable development. The minister linked the project to the MADANI principle, emphasising infrastructure that benefits communities. Nanta also dismissed viral social media claims about motorcyclists being charged tolls from October. He urged the public not to spread false information that could mislead people. – Bernama
New Paper
08-08-2025
- New Paper
Ex-convict on parole steals from customers, hides cash in dry riser
A former inmate out on parole has been sentenced to one year and 45 days' jail after stealing from customers while working as a mover - and hiding the stolen cash in a dry riser pipe. The 28-year-old man, Ho Wen Zong (transliterated), pleaded guilty on Aug 6 to one count of theft and another under the Computer Misuse Act. At the time of the incident, Ho was on parole from Jan 23 to May 12, 2024. Stole while on the job On April 17, 2024 at about 1.15pm, Ho was moving items with three colleagues when he entered a 56-year-old customer's bedroom and spotted a handbag atop a drawer. While she was distracted, he took her wallet and pocketed the cash inside. He then returned the wallet to its original spot and proceeded to her mother's room, where he stole a second wallet from a handbag on the doorknob. He took the cash and hid the wallet in a cupboard. In total, he made off with RM195 (S$59) and S$157. To avoid detection, he concealed the money inside a dry riser pipe outside the home. The theft came to light when the customer noticed the missing money while buying drinks for the movers. She questioned the workers, but no one admitted to the crime, leading her to call the police. Officers later recovered the stolen cash from the dry riser and arrested Ho. He later admitted to the court that he had racked up about $7,000 in debts from three licensed moneylenders due to a gambling habit, and committed the thefts because his salary was not enough to cover repayments. Sold Singpass details for $8,000 In a separate incident, Ho confessed to selling his Singpass credentials for $8,000 to an unknown individual, who used them to open a cryptocurrency trading account. Although Ho suspected something was amiss, he agreed as he needed the money urgently. His details were later linked to a bank account that received over $90,000 in transactions within a month. When the account was frozen, only $31 remained. Defendant requests delaying of sentence The prosecutor noted that although Ho had previously served four months in jail for a similar theft in 2023, the amount involved in the current case was smaller, so no heavier sentence was sought. Ho requested a deferment of his sentence to settle personal matters. The judge asked his father - who stood as bailor - if he was willing to post $15,000 bail. The judge also questioned Ho's father about his son's earlier claims that he was seriously ill and preparing to marry a foreign fiancée. His father denied both these claims. "He's already so big, and we don't know what he gets up to when he's not at home," the father said, but agreed to remain as Ho's bailor. The judge ultimately granted the request, and Ho will begin serving his sentence on Sept 1.
Barnama
07-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Sabah Assembly Passes RM1.18 Billion Supplementary Supply Bill
REGION - SABAH > NEWS KOTA KINABALU, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Sabah State Legislative Assembly today passed the Supplementary Supply Bill 2025 involving an allocation of RM1.18 billion. The bill, tabled by State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, was passed with a majority voice vote after being debated by 26 assemblymen. It is aimed at facilitating the state government's administrative operations until the end of the year, before the automatic dissolution of the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly on Nov 11. bootstrap slideshow Masidi, when tabling the bill, said the additional allocation was divided into six spending categories, including RM600 million for contributions to the Statutory Fund, RM204 million for administrative expenses, and RM195 million for operational expenses. 'In addition, RM84 million is allocated for domestic grants, RM54.4 million for investment purposes, and RM50.7 million for special allocations,' he said. Masidi said the Finance Ministry received an additional allocation of RM789.1 million, which included RM600 million for contributions to the Statutory Fund, with RM250 million of that amount channelled to the Development Fund to reduce the Development Account deficit without involving cash flow. In addition, he said RM185.5 million was allocated for general treasury services, RM3.6 million for the Finance Ministry's operating expenses and RM150 million for the Statutory Trust Fund to carry out road and bridge maintenance projects statewide. RM200 million has been allocated for the Special State Trust Fund to support initiatives such as Sumbangan Mahasiswa Pengajian Tinggi Dalam Sabah (SENTOSA), subsidies for Sabah student airfare (SUBFLY), contributions for Sabah school activities (SUKSES), as well as the construction and repair of infrastructure, he added. According to Masidi, of the RM185.5 million set aside for general treasury services, RM54.4 million was allocated for equity investments, RM89.1 million for infrastructure projects and RM30 million in domestic grants for Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK).
New Straits Times
06-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Bersatu's RM195 million bank account freeze stays, court rules
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia's (Bersatu) bank account containing RM195 million will continue to be frozen pending the outcome of two judicial review applications and related criminal proceedings, the High Court ruled recently. Judicial Commissioner Gan Techiong made the ruling in CIMB Bank's application seeking a court declaration on whether it should maintain the freeze on the account or release the funds following conflicting instructions from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Bersatu's executive secretary, Datuk Muhammad Suhaimi Yahya. The bank filed the interpleader application after receiving a letter of demand from Suhaimi seeking the release of the funds, which were deposited into the party's account by Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd. CIMB, as the sole plaintiff, named the MACC, the public prosecutor and Suhaimi as defendants. Gan said the dispute could not be resolved summarily, as the issues raised were already the subject of pending judicial review proceedings and a criminal trial involving former prime minister and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. "The disputes between the defendants are not suitable to be determined summarily by this court in hearing the bank's interpleader. "They are questions of law and disputed facts forming the subject matters of the judicial review applications at the Special Powers Division of this court and the aforesaid criminal prosecution at the Sessions Court – all of which are still pending hearing and trial, respectively. "If this court is to delve deeper, the effect would be to usurp the domain of other courts that ought to be making the final determination on a wider range of issues," he said in his ground of judgment dated April 9 this year. He said Muhyiddin had been charged in March 2023 in his capacity as Bersatu's president over funds allegedly received by the party, which fulfilled the requirement under Section 52A of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA) to sustain the seizure order on the account. Gan said a society like Bersatu does not have a separate legal personality, as the law allows charges to be brought against its office bearers. The court said in this case, the president (Muhyiddin) was charged in relation to the very funds in question. The court also rejected a late 376-page affidavit filed by Suhaimi's lawyers, saying it was inadmissible as it was filed without leave of court and at a very late stage of proceedings. "The fact that such a lengthy affidavit was filed at the eleventh hour reinforces my view that the matter is not suitable to be summarily determined in this interpleader." Gan then ordered CIMB to continue holding the funds until the High Court's Special Powers Division disposes of the judicial review applications filed by Muhyiddin and Suhaimi, which are still pending. The first judicial review challenges the legality of the freezing order issued by MACC in January 2023, while the second seeks to quash the seizure order issued by the public prosecutor in April of the same year. Leave to proceed with both reviews was granted last year, but the substantive hearings have yet to take place. Muhyiddin is facing four charges under the MACC Act and two under AMLA involving a total of RM200 million, including RM195 million allegedly transferred into the Bersatu account held with CIMB Islamic Bank. Lawyers Sathya Kumardas and Daud Sulaiman appeared for the bank while senior federal counsel Nurhafizza Azizan and federal counsel Mohammad Salehuddin Md Ali represented the MACC and the public prosecutor. Bersatu was represented by lawyers Chethan Jethwani and Tang Jia Yearn.
