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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.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
RM350 mln allocated for Federal road maintenance projects
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.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Lifeline for patients with heart defects
The Miracle Baby Programme (MBP) gives babies and young children with congenital heart diseases life-saving surgery at no cost. Government surgeons and those from Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in India, renowned in the field of congenital heart surgery, perform the surgeries on a pro bono basis. Health Ministry bore the cost of in-patient admission and post-surgery care. 'The surgery lasts six to 10 hours, followed by intensive post-operative care for four to five days,' said Health Ministry chief of cardiothoracic surgical services Datuk Dr Basheer Ahamed Abdul Kareem. 'Most surgeries in the private sector can cost between RM75,000 and RM150,000.' He added that it was to Penang Hospital's credit that the surgeons from India chose it to conduct MBP. A smaller team from India will visit every six months from here on, and four Malaysian surgeons would go to India to train with them, said Dr Basheer. One of the beneficiaries is four-year-old Noor Izz Medhina Muhamad Samsuri who went through the procedure. Her mother, Noor Izzatie Mohamed Yusoff, said: 'I am grateful that she underwent surgery free of charge under MBP.' Noor Izz's first procedure was in December 2022 when she was just a year old, followed by a second procedure last July. Another patient in the MBP was Eisya Marzuki. Siti Norazidah Mohd Hamzah said her daughter, who's now 19, underwent the surgery at 16. She said that Eisya had symptoms like rapid breathing and shortness of breath, prior to the surgery. 'The opportunity to undergo the surgery was a blessing. 'Now, she is waiting to further her studies,' said Siti Norazidah. Eleven-year-old Iris Sim had a congenital heart defect at birth and lived with it for nearly a decade before MBP gave her the chance to go for surgery. Her mother May Yap, a water filter technician, could not hold back her tears when recounting how she learned about MBP from hospital staff. She said the surgery was done at Penang Hospital a week or two after Iris was accepted into the programme. Now, more children will benefit following the launch of MBP 2.0 by Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim at Penang Hospital. Also present were Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Education Foundation board of trustees chairman Tan Sri Dr Sak Cheng Lum and UTAR chancellor Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik. Lukanisman, in his speech, said MBP was founded by Dr Ling in collaboration with Penang Hospital and Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital. 'This extraordinary cross-border collaboration is a symbol of what can be achieved through compassion and excellence in healthcare,' he said. The first edition of MBP in 2022 successfully treated 18 babies and children. Under MBP 2.0, a total of 23 children underwent heart surgery.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
FBM KLCI snaps six-day losing streak to close higher
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI snapped a six-session losing streak on Friday, closing higher despite broadly weaker regional markets. The 30-stock index increased by 8.26 points, or 0.55%, to close at 1,535.38. However, it recorded a cumulative decline of 2.32% for the full week. There were 468 gainers, 447 losers and 506 counters traded unchanged on the Bursa Malaysia. Turnover stood at 2.72 billion shares valued at RM2.2bil. Malaysian Pacific Industries rose 42 sen to RM18.42, PETRONAS Gas gained 32 sen to RM18, Sunway Construction added 26 sen to RM5.41 and Kuala Lumpur Kepong climbed 22 sen to RM19.84. Among the day's biggest decliners were Dutch Lady , down 80 sen to RM29.30, Heineken, 36 sen lower at RM27.94, YTL Power, down 21 sen to RM3.39, and LPI Capital, 20 sen lower at RM14.80. Main Market newcomer Eco-Shop Marketing, the most actively traded counter on Bursa Malaysia, closed up 6.19% or seven sen at RM1.20, with 209.16 million shares changing hands. Meanwhile, stock market data showed that foreign funds offloaded RM208 mil worth of equities on Thursday. Local institutions and retailers were net buyers at RM133 mil and RM75 mil, respectively. On the forex market, the ringgit rose 0.86% against the US dollar to 4.2367. It also gained 0.46% against the euro to 4.8043, climbed 0.22% against the pound sterling to 5.7145, and strengthened 0.48% against the Singapore dollar to 3.2927. Among the key regional markets: Japan's Nikkei 225 closed up 0.47% to 37,160.47; Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.12% to 23,573.45; China's CSI 300 Index fell 0.81% to 3,882.27; Taiwan's Taiex declined 0.09% to 21,652.24; South Korea's Kospi closed down 0.06% to 2,592.09 and; Singapore's Straits Times Index fell 0.06% to 3,882.42 points.
Borneo Post
16-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Upgrades coming for Subis senior activity centre, says S'wak deputy minister
Rosey (seated, centre) and recipients pose for a group photo after MRP cheque handover. MIRI (May 17): Senior citizens in Subis will soon enjoy improved facilities for their activities following approved plans to upgrade the existing senior citizen activity centre (Pawe), said Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus. The first approved project, she revealed, involves constructing a covered shed to connect the Pawe Building and the Community-based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK). 'There is an empty area between the two buildings. So, the plan is to build an open hall at a cost of RM200,000. It would be a good place for both Pawe and PDK to hold activities,' said Rosey after handing over Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants to eight recipients at Pawe building on Wednesday. Another approved plan, she added, is to upgrade the existing Pawe building, including floor repairs and improvements to the safety fencing. She emphasised the importance of these upgrades, noting that the Pawe is located in a remote area, far from the town centre. Therefore, the safety and comfort of senior citizens are given top priority to ensure they can carry out their activities in a conducive environment. 'These infrastructure improvements are in line with the government's inclusive approach to encourage active participation among senior citizens in the community, and to ensure they age healthily and with dignity. 'We want our senior citizens to stay active and healthy ― not just sit at home. That is why I would like to urge those aged 60 and above to register as Pawe members and make full use of the facilities provided,' she said. The Bekenu assemblywoman added that the construction project will be implemented by the Public Works Department (JKR), and is expected to be completed within the year after the appointment of contractors is finalised. The total amount of grants disbursed at the simple handover ceremony was RM75,838.00. The recipients were Special Development Committee for Zone Saeh (RM8,000); JKKK Kampung Bulau (RM5,000); Batu Niah Che Yan Khor Moral Uplifting Society (RM3,838); SK Beliau Isa Parents Teachers Association (RM10,000); SK Bekenu Parents Teachers Association (RM10,000); BBP Lutong's Musolla Al-Azhar (RM15,000); Pawe Subis (RM4,000); and Jawatankuasa Perhubungan Komuniti Subis (RM20,000). Pawe Rosey Yunus Senior Citizen Activity Centre Subis upgrades
