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Borneo Post
an hour ago
- Borneo Post
Shop supervisor fined for selling items with incorrect Qur'anic texts
KOTA KINABALU (July 24): A shop supervisor was fined RM5,000, in default, seven months' jail by a Magistrate's Court here today for offering items which contained incorrect texts of Al-Qur'an for sale. Magistrate Marilyn Kelvin imposed the sentence on Saadiah Jaidin, 43, after the latter pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 14 (1) of the Printing of Qur'anic Texts Act 1986 (Amendment 2023), punishable under Section 14 (2) of the same Act. The indictment provides for a fine of up to RM50,000 or a jail term of up to five years, or both, upon conviction. Saadiah admitted to offer for sale 22 frames, including frame watches and wordings of Muhammad and Allah, at a souvenir shop at a hypermall at Jalan Sulaman here on March 25. The court heard that the complainant checked the shop and found those items displayed on the shelves. All the items were seized and investigation revealed that the texts were incorrect and did not follow the correct writings set under the law.
Daily Express
2 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sejahtera Madani initiative launched, nearly RM120m raised to end poverty
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Pic by Bernama PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysia Madani People's Wellbeing Initiative (Sejahtera Madani), launched today to end poverty, has successfully raised nearly RM120 million, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ( pic ) announced. Speaking at the launch, Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the initiative had received overwhelming support from the private sector, surpassing its initial fundraising target of RM50 million. 'I said if Sejahtera Madani could raise RM50 million, that would already be a success, and the government could top it up a bit, but today the response has not just doubled, it's gone far beyond that. 'The initiative has now raised nearly RM120 million. This is a meaningful project, and we want to drive this nation to become strong and great,' he said. Present at the event were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Anwar also reiterated his Madani Government's commitment to ending hardcore poverty in Malaysia through coordinated efforts and strategic approaches. 'My target, together with the Cabinet, is to end hardcore poverty. Based on data from 2023 to 2024, we've made significant progress. Even though new cases may emerge, the overall numbers are far lower than before,' he said. The Prime Minister also praised the commitment of all stakeholders, particularly the private sector and Islamic religious councils, for working alongside the government to tackle one of the country's most persistent issues. Sejahtera Madani is a national initiative aimed at assisting poor and hardcore poor households registered under the National Poverty Database or the eKasih system. Coordinated by the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM), the initiative consolidates various aid interventions across ministries, agencies, and private entities for a focused and integrated poverty eradication strategy. In a statement issued at the launch, ICU JPM described Sejahtera Madani as being anchored on a "whole-of-nation approach," enhanced with high-impact and sustainable programs targeting both heads of households and household members under the eKasih system. The initiative focuses on four key areas, namely income generation, education, housing, and social welfare. The government is targeting RM100 million in corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions for Sejahtera Madani, all of which will be channelled to the People's Wellbeing Fund managed by ICU JPM. 'All CSR contributions under this initiative qualify for income tax deductions under Subsection 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967,' the statement read. As of July 15, a total of 306,403 heads of households are registered in the eKasih database nationwide, comprising 1,017 classified as hardcore poor and 305,386 as poor. * 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
Rakyat Post
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Rakyat Post
Grab Driver VS Passenger: Who Is Supposed To Prepare Small Change?
Subscribe to our FREE A video on TikTok recently went viral where a GrabCar driver and his passenger got into a heated argument over who should break cash into small change. The passenger was handing over RM50 to the driver, but the driver had no change to give back. This sparked an argument over who should get out of the car to get the money split into smaller bills. After a brief shouting match, the driver decided to call the Grab hotline to report the situation. When a Grab representative answered the call, the driver began to explain the matter but the passenger could be heard talking over him, trying to explain his side of the story. Eventually, the matter was resolved and the driver was asked to end the ride via the Grab app. The video sparked debate on social media on who should be the one with change prepared Looking to the comments section, some appear to be on the Grab driver's side in this situation. 'Grab drivers are not money changers,' one user said. A few other individuals highlighted how the Grab driver could not leave his car for security reasons, thus it is the customer's responsibility to have proper change. Meanwhile, some claimed that Grab's rules and regulations state passengers are the ones who should keep change, and that the Grab App even reminds customers to prepare adequate change before a ride. There are however, a few who think it's the driver's responsibility as a 'business owner' to have change ready for his customers. Grab's policy does not state that driver-partners are responsible for preparing change A quick check on Grab's Consumers are required to make full payment of the Consumers Charges for all services offered in the Application by the method selected at the time of booking, which may be cash, or one of the automated payment methods available to you on the Application. Any payment pursuant to such selection is non-refundable and irrevocable. In any event Grab pays, in part or in full, any Consumer Charges on your behalf related to your use of the Solutions, you are required to reimburse Grab the corresponding amount in the manners and deadline specified by Grab. In other words, the official policy supports the standard understanding that passengers should come prepared with exact or small change when paying cash to avoid issues. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Betamak delivers strong growth in Q1 profit after tax
PETALING JAYA: Betamek Bhd, an original design manufacturer and a player in electronics manufacturing services for the automotive industry, posted strong profit after tax growth to RM5.4 million for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1'26) compared to RM4.9 million in the preceding year's corresponding quarter (Q1'25). The company reported revenue of RM56.9 million for the quarter, marking a 13.8% increase compared to RM50 million in Q1'25. The growth was mainly attributable to higher sales of vehicle accessories and the initial contributions from industrial instruments and consumer electronics, reflecting early success from Betamek's diversification strategy. Profit before tax rose to RM7.2 million, up 12.1% from the same period last year. The group's gross profit margin expanded to 18.4%, compared to 17.2% previously, supported by stronger cost management and favourable currency movements. The vehicle audio and visual products segment continued to be the primary revenue contributor, accounting for RM38.9 million, or 68.4% of total revenue. The vehicle accessories segment contributed RM11.3 million, while the non-automotive products segment accounted for RM6.6 million. The Malaysian market remained the group's key focus, contributing 97.2% of total revenue, with the balance derived from Hong Kong and Japan. Compared to the immediate preceding quarter (Q4'25), revenue declined marginally by 4.8% from RM59.7 million, mainly due to reduced working days during festive periods. Despite the seasonal impact, the group maintained a strong profit before tax margin of 12.6%, slightly higher than the 12.1% recorded in the previous quarter, reflecting continued operational efficiency. However, the gross profit margin improved by 0.81% due to favourable currency movement in US dollar and China's yuan in the current quarter. Betamek's board has declared a first interim single-tier dividend of one sen per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The ex-date for the dividend is Aug 6, with payment scheduled for Aug 20. Executive director Muhammad Fauzi Abd Ghani said, 'We're pleased to begin the financial year on solid footing, driven by ongoing progress in our diversification strategy and operational improvements, particularly at Sanshin Malaysia. This performance reflects our ability to adapt and grow sustainably even as the market normalises following a record year. We remain focused on strengthening our customer base, investing in automation, and developing innovative product solutions across both automotive and non-automotive sectors.'
The Sun
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Betamek delivers strong growth in Q1 profit after tax
PETALING JAYA: Betamek Bhd, an original design manufacturer and a player in electronics manufacturing services for the automotive industry, posted strong profit after tax growth to RM5.4 million for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1'26) compared to RM4.9 million in the preceding year's corresponding quarter (Q1'25). The company reported revenue of RM56.9 million for the quarter, marking a 13.8% increase compared to RM50 million in Q1'25. The growth was mainly attributable to higher sales of vehicle accessories and the initial contributions from industrial instruments and consumer electronics, reflecting early success from Betamek's diversification strategy. Profit before tax rose to RM7.2 million, up 12.1% from the same period last year. The group's gross profit margin expanded to 18.4%, compared to 17.2% previously, supported by stronger cost management and favourable currency movements. The vehicle audio and visual products segment continued to be the primary revenue contributor, accounting for RM38.9 million, or 68.4% of total revenue. The vehicle accessories segment contributed RM11.3 million, while the non-automotive products segment accounted for RM6.6 million. The Malaysian market remained the group's key focus, contributing 97.2% of total revenue, with the balance derived from Hong Kong and Japan. Compared to the immediate preceding quarter (Q4'25), revenue declined marginally by 4.8% from RM59.7 million, mainly due to reduced working days during festive periods. Despite the seasonal impact, the group maintained a strong profit before tax margin of 12.6%, slightly higher than the 12.1% recorded in the previous quarter, reflecting continued operational efficiency. However, the gross profit margin improved by 0.81% due to favourable currency movement in US dollar and China's yuan in the current quarter. Betamek's board has declared a first interim single-tier dividend of one sen per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The ex-date for the dividend is Aug 6, with payment scheduled for Aug 20. Executive director Muhammad Fauzi Abd Ghani said, 'We're pleased to begin the financial year on solid footing, driven by ongoing progress in our diversification strategy and operational improvements, particularly at Sanshin Malaysia. This performance reflects our ability to adapt and grow sustainably even as the market normalises following a record year. We remain focused on strengthening our customer base, investing in automation, and developing innovative product solutions across both automotive and non-automotive sectors.'
