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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Mavcom's regulatory functions to transition to CAAM from Aug 1
PETALING JAYA: The regulatory functions of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) will officially be transferred to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) effective Aug 1, as part of the government's ongoing aviation sector rationalisation plan. This transition, announced by the transport minister on June 23, follows the enactment of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Dissolution) Act 2024 [Act 856], which provides the legal framework for Mavcom's dissolution and the consolidation of its responsibilities under CAAM. In a statement, Mavcom said CAAM will assume full regulatory authority over the country's civil aviation sector, taking on a broad range of functions including licensing, allocation of air traffic rights, airport development, rural air services, economic regulation, competition matters and general industry oversight. CAAM will also manage digital platforms such as AeroFile and AeroLicence, which handle overflight and landing permits, as well as licensing applications. Mavcom executive chairman Datuk Seri Saripuddin Kasim said the priority during this transition is to ensure minimal disruption to stakeholders and the public, while maintaining the momentum of Malaysia's aviation sector. He expressed appreciation to all past and present commission and committee members, as well as Mavcom staff, for their dedication and professionalism in upholding integrity and impartiality. Their efforts, he said, have significantly shaped aviation policy, protected consumer rights and supported industry growth. 'I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our stakeholders for their trust, support and collaboration throughout the years. As we prepare to close this chapter, we do so with immense pride in the legacy we leave behind, and full confidence in CAAM's leadership in the journey ahead,' he added. Mavcom affirmed it will continue to carry out its duties and responsibilities until the official transition date.
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Daily Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Extraordinary appreciation announcement for the people on Monday or Tuesday: PM
Published on: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: PERMATANG PAUH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ( pic ) hinted that an important announcement for the people regarding measures to address the cost of living will be made next week. He said the Finance Ministry is currently refining proposals that can be announced immediately to ease the burden on the people and address current issues. Advertisement 'Now, every week the Finance Ministry team is examining measures that the Prime Minister can announce in a short time and can help address the people's problems. 'If not Monday, Tuesday… give me two, three more days to refine it. I will announce it later. Pray for the best, God willing,' he said when speaking at the Launching Ceremony of the Bumiputera Master Plan, Tunas MADANI and JKPSB Housing Project at Dewan Besar, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Penang Branch, here, today. According to the Prime Minister, the government is currently looking for the best approach to balance the rising cost of living with the country's fiscal capacity, given that existing expenditure on assistance such as the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) and civil servant salary increases has reached billions of ringgit. On July 14, Anwar hinted at the matter through a post on Facebook with a poster reading 'Coming Soon', along with the message: 'An Extraordinary Appreciation for Malaysians. With Malaysiaku.' The post caught the attention of netizens who generally expressed excitement and anticipation for the announcement which is expected to provide comprehensive benefits to the people. * 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
Barnama
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Batu Kawan Stadium Becomes Focal Point As PM Anwar Set To Launch Unity Week
BATU KAWAN, July 19 (Bernama) -- Now in its third day, the National-Level 2025 Unity Week (SMP) celebration at the Batu Kawan Stadium grounds continued in a lively and festive atmosphere, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim scheduled to attend the launch ceremony today, marking the highlight of the event. Themed 'Harmony in Diversity', the ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10.30 am, and will also be attended by National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. This marks the third edition of the national-level celebration, following previous instalments in Kuching, Sarawak (2023) and Johor (2024). The event will also feature the presentation of the Progressive Rukun Tetangga (Neighbourhood Watch or RT) grant and the presentation of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation scholarships to deserving recipients. Adding colour to today's programme are a variety of cultural and community-centric activities that reflect Malaysia's rich diversity, including the 'Roti Canai Terbang ' contest and the all-ethnicities bridal show. The day will culminate in the 'Malam Irama Unity Sama-Sama Kita' concert, featuring performances by a star-studded line-up of Malaysian artists such as Datuk Awie, Stacy, Jaclyn Victor, Black Hanifah, Shila Zikir, and Suki Low. A total of 35 exciting activities await visitors throughout SMP 2025, taking place from Thursday to Sunday. Highlights include the Rumah KAMI exhibition, the Kadazan Dusun and Orang Asli villages, the Malaysia Tanah Airku exhibition, the 'Susur Masa' exhibition by the Department of Museums Malaysia, and the National Library Pavilion. In conjunction with Unity Week, various public services are also being offered directly to the people. These include discounts on summonses from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ), as well as reductions in compounds issued by local authorities such as the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP). During his one-day working visit to Penang, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to attend several other programmes, including the launch of the MADANI Bumiputera Tunas Master Plan and the JKPSB Housing Project at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Campus in Permatang Pauh, near here, before officiating SMP 2025. After that, he will attend the groundbreaking ceremony and launch of Rumah Bakat MADANI SkyWorld Pearlmont in Seberang Jaya, before concluding his visit by officiating the groundbreaking ceremony of the Teluk Kumbar MADANI Complex in Bayan Lepas at 4 pm.
Daily Maverick
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Maverick
Civil society groups stand firm with rights institute against Operation Dudula protest
An anti-migrant protest by Operation Dudula outside Seri's offices backfired when civil society organisations gathered in solidarity with the rights group. Operation Dudula's mission to march to the offices of the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (Seri) and hand over a memorandum to the civil society organisation fell flat on Thursday, 17 July, when the anti-migrant group was confronted by several rights groups that had gathered outside Seri's offices. The anti-migrant group descended on the office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, accusing the organisation of being 'unpatriotic' and protecting undocumented migrants (who they deem to be criminals) by providing them with legal support. It accused the South African Human Rights Commission and the Helen Suzman Foundation of doing the same. However, as Operation Dudula marched from Mary Fitzgerald Square to Nzunza House, where the Seri offices are located, several civil society organisations gathered outside the building in a show of solidarity with the rights organisation. 'We are here today to show solidarity to Seri, the Human Rights Commission, as well as the Helen Suzman Foundation, who have been attacked by Operation Dudula,' said Thapelo Mohapi, chairperson of Abahlali baseMjondolo. 'We are here for humanity, we are here to protect humanity and to protect our Constitution, which is now under attack more than ever.' Abahlali baseMjondolo's red-clad supporters were present in large numbers. Also there were members of Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX), SECTION27, the Institute for Economic Justice, Equal Education and several other civil society groups. While the crowd waited for Operation Dudula to arrive, they sang and danced, and their leaders voiced messages of support for Seri. 'We know Operation Dudula are angry and we understand why, but they are directing their anger at the wrong people. Our issue in South Africa is not migrants,' said KAAX's Dale McKinley. 'Our issue is poverty, unemployment, corruption and persistent budget cuts, but instead of directing their attention on holding the government accountable for those problems, Operation Dudula is targeting vulnerable people who had no part in creating them.' Tense showdown The sizeable crowd of green and white-clad Operation Dudula members arrived at the offices at 12.30, an hour later than expected, and what had been a peaceful gathering turned into a tense showdown between the organisations gathered to support Seri and the anti-migrant group. A throng of red and a mass of green and white military-style regalia were separated by a thin blue line of police officers. Operation Dudula members, some of them wielding sjamboks, hurled insults at the Seri supporters, calling them ' makwerekwere ' (a derogatory term for Africans born outside South Africa), threatening to beat them and telling them to go back home — even though most appeared to be South African citizens. Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dubula told a member of the South African Police Service that the police must remove the Seri supporters. 'We will not hand over the memorandum with these people here. Our members want to stand here and sing. They must move, our people must stand there,' said Dubula. The standoff between Operation Dudula and the civil society organisations lasted for more than an hour, with tensions mounting. An Operation Dudula member lunged at the police, who retaliated with pepper spray. Nkosinathi Sithole, Seri's director of litigation, said, 'If [Operation Dudula] say they are submitting a memorandum at Seri, they should know exactly who Seri's clients are, who Seri fight for, as opposed to the misconception they are presenting in the media.' Daily Maverick has reported on the court action of several rights groups to stop Operation Dudula from assaulting or harassing foreign nationals and impeding access to healthcare services and schools for the children of international migrants. The groups accused Operation Dudula of illegally demanding that individuals produce identity documents to prove their right to be in South Africa, and obstructing migrant's access to healthcare facilities and schools. Judgment in the matter has been reserved. Memorandum undelivered Addressing her organisation's members, Dubula accused the police of colluding with Seri by refusing to remove the crowd that had gathered to support the organisation, insisting that she would not hand over the memorandum while they were present. Dubula and the Operation Dudula members left with the memorandum undelivered, hurling insults and singing derogatory songs. Dubula told Daily Maverick, 'They [the Seri supporters] definitely took us by surprise. We have never come across such a situation. We are not doing anything wrong; we applied [to protest], and we have the right to be here. We didn't expect to get resistance, but this means that Seri is breaking laws because we have all the right to submit memorandums and Seri must be dealt with.' Sithole said Seri was disappointed that Operation Dudula left without delivering its memorandum, because the organisation was looking forward to engaging with the group. 'We were very much prepared to receive Operation Dudula's memorandum and to understand their concerns and make Seri's position clear to them. I think this is a sign that they had no intention to deliver the memo, because we were ready to accept it, and they refused,' he said. 'The reason they are taken aback is because they have a false perception about Seri as an organisation. We represent millions of South Africans.
The Citizen
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Operation Dudula wanting to know why organisations prioritise foreign nationals
Operation Dudula have questioned the intentions of non-profit organisations and civil rights groups defending illegal migrants. Operation Dudula are taking their illegal migration fight to the steps of organisations they deem to be sympathetic to foreign nationals. The pro-South African movement marched through Johannesburg and Durban on Thursday to deliver memoranda to two organisations. Operation Dudula consider the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (Seri) to be the leading protectors of illegal foreign migrants. Alleged foreign preference A wall of police officers was required to separate Operation Dudula protestors and counter-protesters in Johannesburg on Thursday. Operation Dudula were on their way to Seri's offices, whom they accuse of using litigation to defend the interests of foreign nationals in contravention of South African law. Operation Dudula spokesperson Zandile Dabula stated that the marches are aimed at asking why these organisations prioritise foreign nationals over South Africans. Dabula stated that the organisation wanted Seri and SAHRC not to side with foreign nationals blindly, but to treat South African complaints with legitimacy. 'They should also go out to communities to find out what the real issues are. They are not really looking into matters that are affecting citizens of this country,' Dabula told The Citizen. 'We do know they are being funded by non-South Africans, but their role is to advocate for South Africans,' she added. Seri's funders include, among others, Open Society Foundations, Global Affairs Canada, Norweigan People's Aid and San-Francisco-based Cameron Schrier Foundation. 'Dudula a threat' The SAHRC told The Citizen that they would study Operation Dudula's memorandum before commenting, and Seri representatives referred questions to their head of litigation, who had not responded by the time of publication. Equal rights groups that receive legal support from Seri released a joint statement in solidarity with their fight against discrimination. 'Xenophobia is not only driven by fear and prejudice, it is a direct assault on human dignity and the universal rights enshrined in our Constitution,' stated Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia spokesperson Mike Ndlovu. He described Operation Dudula's actions as 'intimidation', stating that they will remain resolute in defence of human rights. 'Operation Dudula is a threat, not only to migrants, but to all who believe in freedom, equality, and constitutionalism.' 'Its actions rely on and reinforce a system of violence, exclusion, and scapegoating reminiscent of apartheid,' conclude Ndlovu. 'Not xenophobic' Dabula reiterated that these organisations were not responding to complaints about foreign nationals victimising South Africans. 'Do they even have the country's best interests at heart, or do they just want to see this country go down the drain?' she asked. Dabula also wanted organisations to stop labelling Operation Dudula xenophobic and inhumane, stressing that they did not target individuals or nationalities. 'We are just against the illegality and how they conduct themselves when they come here because our buildings have been taken over and our children are dying,' she said. 'We are not against our brothers and sisters, but we have a problem with illegality and criminality. We just want what is best for South Africans, and we will not stop,' Dabula concluded. NOW READ: NGOs say foreigners in SA told to return to their countries when opening cases against Operation Dudula
