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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Uitm prioritises Bumiputera firms in procurement
PUTRAJAYA: The Finance Ministry (MOF) has clarified today that Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) is fully authorised to prioritise Bumiputera companies in its procurement processes, in line with the government's procurement policy outlined in Treasury Circular PK1.5. The statement follows allegations by Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) on social media, which claim that UiTM is sidelining Bumiputera interests in its procurement practices. "The recent amendment to PK1.5, which takes effect in 2025, requires that the chief financial officer or financial controller of a company be of Bumiputera status. "This aims to strengthen Bumiputera professionalism further and applies to UiTM's procurement," the ministry said. It also clarified that the 2025 amendments related to Malaysia's commitments under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) do not apply to UiTM, as the university is a statutory body and thus falls outside the scope of the trade agreement. "As such, UiTM remains a government entity that can fully implement the Bumiputera Company Preference Policy in procurement. "This in no way undermines the Bumiputera empowerment agenda in procurement and project implementation," it said. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all government agencies continue to uphold the Bumiputera preference policy, which aims to strengthen the capacity of Bumiputera companies in a supportive economic environment. Putra in its social media post yesterday, had claimed that a policy change had allowed non-Bumiputera companies to participate in UiTM tenders. – Bernama
The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
UiTM prioritises bumiputra firms in procurement, says Finance Ministry
PUTRAJAYA: The Finance Ministry (MOF) has clarified on Sunday (June 1) that Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) is fully authorised to prioritise bumiputra companies in its procurement processes, in line with the government's procurement policy outlined in Treasury Circular PK1.5. The statement follows allegations by Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) on social media, which claim that UiTM is sidelining bumiputra interests in its procurement practices. "The recent amendment to PK1.5, which takes effect in 2025, requires that the chief financial officer or financial controller of a company be of bumiputra status. This aims to strengthen bumiputra professionalism further and applies to UiTM's procurement,' the ministry said. It also clarified that the 2025 amendments related to Malaysia's commitments under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) do not apply to UiTM, as the university is a statutory body and thus falls outside the scope of the trade agreement. "As such, UiTM remains a government entity that can fully implement the bumiputra Company Preference Policy in procurement. This in no way undermines the bumiputra empowerment agenda in procurement and project implementation,' MOF added. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all government agencies continue to uphold the bumiputra preference policy, which aims to strengthen the capacity of bumiputra companies in a supportive economic environment. - Bernama
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
UiTM prioritises Bumiputera firms in procurement
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has clarified today that Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is fully authorised to prioritise Bumiputera companies in its procurement processes, in line with the government's procurement policy outlined in Treasury Circular PK1.5. The statement follows allegations by Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (PUTRA) on social media, which claim that UiTM is sidelining Bumiputera interests in its procurement practices. 'The recent amendment to PK1.5, which takes effect in 2025, requires that the chief financial officer or financial controller of a company be of Bumiputera status. This aims to strengthen Bumiputera professionalism further and applies to UiTM's procurement,' the ministry said. It also clarified that the 2025 amendments related to Malaysia's commitments under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) do not apply to UiTM, as the university is a statutory body and thus falls outside the scope of the trade agreement. 'As such, UiTM remains a government entity that can fully implement the Bumiputera Company Preference Policy in procurement. This in no way undermines the Bumiputera empowerment agenda in procurement and project implementation,' MOF added. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all government agencies continue to uphold the Bumiputera preference policy, which aims to strengthen the capacity of Bumiputera companies in a supportive economic environment.
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
UiTM friends gift Ayam Gepuk, not flowers, in graduation surprise
UNLIKE the usual flower bouquets gifted during graduation, a group of friends decided to surprise their newly graduated friends from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) with something a little more satisfying to the tummy — Ayam Gepuk. In a TikTok video shared by @emieeyyyy, he and his friends presented Ayam Gepuk meal boxes instead of traditional flower bouquets to their friends during convocation day. To add a special touch, they placed the meal box in a flower-decorated tray and asked the recipient to open it for a surprise. The first graduate in the video gasped and covered his mouth in delight upon discovering the unexpected (and delicious) gift. The congratulatory post was captioned humorously: 'If you want extra rice, you can ask at the restaurant,' followed by a laughing emoji. Alongside the meal, the group also gifted large prints featuring collages of the graduates' faces, adding a dose of humour to the heartfelt moment. Netizens were quick to applaud the creative and amusing gesture, lighting up the comments section with laughter and admiration. 'I hope there's extra sambal in there,' joked @amewrs. User @haifsym said she had reposted the video so her friends could get the hint and recreate the moment for her graduation. 'This is the best gift, better than flowers,' said @rxjxsxfeaa. Agreeing with that, Emiey added that the graduates could dig into their meal straight after the long convocation ceremony — a welcome treat after hours of waiting.
The Star
3 days ago
- General
- The Star
From incarceration to reintegration, an inmate's painted story
Storyteller: A section of the mural at the Batu Gajah Correctional Centre that was completed in February this year. — Bernama BATU GAJAH: A vibrant mural now adorns the exterior of the Batu Gajah Correctional Centre, capturing the transformative journey of inmates through a vivid visual narrative. The mural, a collaboration between the Batu Gajah District Council (MDBG), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Seri Iskandar and the correctional facility, spans approximately 80m in length and 3m in height. Batu Gajah District Council president Mohamad Razif Ramli said the mural features 25 illustrated panels that trace the journey of incarceration, from the history of Malaysia's prison system to the daily routines, vocational training and hopes of reintegration into society. 'Housed in a facility built in 1902, the mural brings new life and meaning to this historically significant site. 'This marks our third mural collaboration with UiTM Seri Iskandar, but our first with the Batu Gajah Correctional Centre,' he said during the launch of the mural by Kinta District Officer Zulhisham Ahmad Shukori here yesterday. Also present were Perak Prisons Department director Charin Promwichit Chem, Batu Gajah Correctional Centre director S. Tanabal, and UiTM senior lecturer Dr Syed Alwi Syed Abu Bakar, who is also the deputy project director. Razif shared that discussions to identify a new mural location began last year, and prison authorities were enthusiastic about supporting the initiative. 'Following detailed planning towards the end of 2024, the mural painting was successfully carried out on-site in February this year,' he added. Dr Syed Alwi said the mural was created by a team of 25 from UiTM Seri Iskandar, including nine lecturers, four alumni members, and 12 students. He said all visual content was carefully developed in collaboration with the prison to ensure respectful and meaningful representation. 'The mural is styled as a visual timeline, resembling a strip of film, with each panel telling a different part of the story, from the early history of the Malaysian prison system to modern day rehabilitation initiatives. 'The first few frames delve into the history of Prisons in Malaysia, beginning with Fort Cornwallis Prison in Penang (1790), followed by Taiping (1879), Pudu (1895), and Batu Gajah (1902),' he explained. He said the other segments illustrate the metaphorical journey towards freedom, symbolised by a dove escaping its cage. 'The artwork continues with depictions of spiritual and moral education, vocational training in carpentry, tailoring, cooking, and other skills inmates acquire during their time in custody. 'A section also shows correctional officers, shown as disciplined and dedicated individuals playing a vital role in supporting inmates' transformation. Dr Syed Alwi said this initiative aims to change how society views prisons, and shifting the narrative from punishment to rehabilitation. 'Our hope is that this mural encourages greater public understanding and support for second chances,' he said. When asked whether this was Malaysia's first prison-based mural project, Charin Promwichit noted that a similar effort had taken place at Tapah Prison in partnership with UiTM Seri Iskandar. 'In fact, a mural was once painted by an inmate at Pudu Prison in the early 1990s, so this concept has some history,' he said.
