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The Star
an hour ago
- General
- The Star
Treasure hunt to raise funds for kids with Down syndrome
Children from Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation performing at the pre-launch of the Kiwanis Motor Treasure Hunt in Petaling Jaya. —Photos: MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star THE annual Kiwanis Motor Treasure Hunt by Kiwanis Club of Kuala Lumpur (KCKL) is heading to the beach for its 42nd edition. This year's event will take participants from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, to Tanjung Bungah, Penang, from July 26 to 28. Held since 1984, it is unofficially the 'longest running motor treasure hunt event' in the country, said organising chairman Joanne Sin. 'Last year, we managed to raise RM350,000. This year's target is RM400,000. 'Proceeds from the treasure hunt will go towards supporting Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation's (KDSF) Early Intervention Programme and therapies for children with Down syndrome aged six months to six years. Lim (right) with Sin at the pre-launch event. 'The KDSF vision is to create equal opportunity and a healthy learning environment that removes all labels to allow children with Down syndrome to have a fair chance in education and be able to attain their fullest potential.' Sin said the non-governmental organisation had raised RM310,000 from sponsors, on top of collections from donations and advertisement space sales in the souvenir programme. She was speaking at a pre-launch event at KDSF National Centre in Petaling Jaya. Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lim Yi Wei, who was present, praised the initiative. Sin says KCKL has raised RM310,000 from sponsors, on top of collections from donations and advertisement space sales. 'This treasure hunt also serves as a platform for raising awareness, building community and celebrating these individuals,' said Lim. Founded in 1989, the national centre offers services such as sensory integration intervention, autism movement therapy, rhythmic movement training and water-specific therapy. Over 2,000 children have benefitted from KDSF's programmes to date. KCKL president Chan Kin Hou said operating costs increased in recent years, while fundraising has become more challenging. 'Our annual operating costs of around RM1.2mil covers therapy services, educational programmes, facilities and staff.' Sin said the three-day treasure hunt promised to be 'a brain-teasing adventure and community bonding experience'. Chan says the annual operating costs of RM1.2mil covers therapy services, educational programmes, facilities and staff. She added that they plan to step up the treasure hunt's challenges. It will start at KDSF National Centre on July 26 and finish in Penang on the same day. The winners will be announced the next day, followed by a prize-giving dinner and family oriented activities. A total of 24 teams have signed up, with 36 slots still available. Registration closes on July 4 or when all slots are filled up. Entry fees are based on the room arrangement at Hotel Mercure Penang in Tanjung Bungah. For details and registration, visit
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Premier: Sarawak's energy policies to unlock up to RM430 bln investments, create 44,000 jobs
Abang Johari says the initiatives form part of Sarawak's broader strategy to become a regional renewable energy powerhouse. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (May 28): The Sarawak government's new energy policies are expected to unlock investment opportunities worth between RM350 billion and RM430 billion, while creating approximately 44,000 new high-value jobs in the energy sector for Sarawakians. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiatives form part of Sarawak's broader strategy to become a regional renewable energy powerhouse. 'These jobs will be generated by new industries, which can boost opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), attract domestic and foreign direct investments, and strengthen our regional and global competitiveness,' he said in his winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here today. He added that the policies would also support Sarawak's long-term goals of economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and energy security. Among the key policies to be introduced are the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap, the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint, the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P), and the Sarawak Energy Efficiency Roadmap. Abang Johari said energy security is a cornerstone of Sarawak's ambition for rapid and inclusive economic development, especially as demand rises with the state's growing population and industrial base. He noted that Sarawak has set a target for renewable energy to account for 60 to 70 per cent of its energy mix by 2035, in line with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and the forthcoming SET-P. 'Sarawak is developing four strategic energy hubs – the Renewable Energy Hub, Natural Gas Hub, Hydrogen Hub, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Hub – each playing a complementary role in ensuring long-term energy security,' he said. To support the state's ambition of achieving 10 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity by 2030 and 15GW by 2035, Abang Johari said the state will continue to develop renewable energy projects through the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. He also announced a major restructuring of Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), which will see the separation of power generation and distribution. Under this model, the private sector will participate in power generation, while SEB will remain the single buyer for electricity distribution. 'SEB must be empowered to evolve in support of Sarawak's energy ambitions. This restructuring is key to ensuring SEB is fully able to drive Sarawak's vision of becoming both a Battery of Asean and a renewable energy powerhouse,' he said. He highlighted that large-scale solar, bioenergy, and waste-to-energy projects are already drawing strong private sector interest, but infrastructural challenges such as feedstock aggregation and grid modernisation must be addressed. In a further move to bolster Sarawak's position in the global energy market, Abang Johari said Sarawak is advancing hydrogen-ready technologies, including a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility, to improve energy efficiency and enhance interconnections with neighbouring regions like Sabah and Brunei. On the international front, the Premier said the World Economic Forum (WEF) has recognised Sarawak's leadership in the green transition and invited him to present Sarawak's energy agenda at the WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China on June 26. He also revealed that Bintulu has been nominated as Malaysia's first candidate for the WEF's Transitioning Industrial Cluster (TIC) initiative. 'Transitioning industrial clusters are geographic areas where co-located businesses and industries collaborate to transition from traditional practices to cleaner, low-carbon operations aligned with net-zero goals,' he said. 'We are not just preparing for recognition in Davos early next year, we are laying the foundation for Sarawak to stand among global leaders in shaping the low-carbon industrial future,' he added. abang johari DUN lead new energy
Daily Express
7 days ago
- Daily Express
Five years, fine for role in prostitution
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: Amiliana was found guilty of being the middle person between the man and a 20-year-old woman in offering RM350 per prostitution service at 11.30pm on Feb 2, 2022 at a unit of an apartment, here. Kota Kinabalu: A 27-year-old woman was jailed five years and fined of RM10,000, or jailed 10 months for being a middle person in offering sexual services to a man. Sessions Court Judge Elsie Primus meted out the sentence to Amiliana Pius Abdullah, after ruling that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt against Amiliana on Tuesday. Amiliana was found guilty of being the middle person between the man and a 20-year-old woman in offering RM350 per prostitution service at 11.30pm on Feb 2, 2022 at a unit of an apartment, here. The offence under section 372(1)(f) of the Penal Code and punishable under Section 372(1) of the same Code carries a jail term of up to 15 years, whipping and liable to a fine, on conviction. The court granted Amiliana's application to stay execution of the jail sentence pending appeal against the decision to the High Court but the fine must be paid on Tuesday. The notice of appeal must be filed on or before May 28, this year. Advertisement The prosecution called seven witnesses and only one defence witness had testified in the hearing. Deputy Public Prosecutor Sofia Sawayan conducted the prosecution while counsel Jack Sumatera defended Amiliana. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
27-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Prostitution middleperson jailed five years, fined RM10,000
The Kota Kinabalu Court Complex. KOTA KINABALU (May 27): A 30-year-old woman was sentenced to five years in jail and fined RM10,000 by the Sessions Court on Tuesday for acting as a middleperson in a prostitution case. Judge Elsie Primus convicted Amiliana Pius Abdullah under Section 372(1)(f) of the Penal Code after a full trial. The offence carries a maximum penalty of 15 years' jail, whipping, or a fine. The court allowed a stay of execution on her jail term pending an appeal to the High Court but ordered her to settle the fine by May 27. Amiliana was found guilty of arranging a sex service between a 20-year-old foreign woman and a 43-year-old local man for RM350 at an apartment on February 2, 2022. The prosecution presented seven witnesses, while Amiliana was the sole defence witness. She was represented by lawyer Jack Danautoba Sumatra Thaddeus. The prosecution had called seven witnesses to give evidence against Amiliana while for the defence, she was the sole defence witness. Amiliana was defended by counsel Jack Danautoba Sumatra Thaddeus.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
RM350 mln allocated for Federal road maintenance projects this year
BANGI: The government has allocated RM350 million for 563 Federal road maintenance works in the Peninsula this year, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said that of the amount, RM275 million would be for periodic pavement maintenance work and RM75 million for non-pavement maintenance work. 'The maintenance work is being offered to contractors from grade G1 to G4 through balloting,' he told reporters after the ballot draw under the programme to expedite road maintenance by utilising grade G1 to G4 contractors for the Central and East zones here today. He said the balloting process for the programme for the South Zone would be held for two days from tomorrow while that for the North Zone would be held on June 5-6, adding that this was to ensure equal opportunities are given to all the contractors involved, 'The balloting is done fairly and contractors can view the results online. The contractors chosen last year are not eligible to be picked this year,' he said. Ahmad said all the contractors involved in the balloting had also been vetted by the authorities to ensure all projects implemented later would run smoothly and be completed as scheduled. 'These contractors have been shortlisted, whereby we consider them as having the capability to do the job and we are confident that they can complete the task given. 'So, I feel there is no issue about contractors not being able to do the job... even if there is, they may be isolated cases,' he said.
