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Malay Mail
9 hours ago
- Malay Mail
‘Queen's Night' probe widens: Police warn remaining eHati participants to come forward or face arrest
SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan has urged members of the public who took part in the eHati 'Queen's Night' marriage motivation programme to give their statements at the Shah Alam District Police Headquarters (IPD) as soon as possible. He said they have identified around 50 participants, of whom 30 have been interviewed. The remaining individuals have been asked to come forward or face arrest. 'We have already recorded statements from several participants. However, there are still individuals, including public sector employees, who were involved and have yet to step forward. We will not hesitate to arrest them,' Hussein said. The case is being investigated under Section 209 (false claims), Section 14 (minor offences), and Section 294 of the Penal Code, which includes offences committed under the guise of religion. Among those arrested are six individuals — four women and two men — believed to be married couples who participated in the so-called Queen's Night session, a four-day, three-night retreat offered under 'Package B' of the eHati programme. Queen's Night reportedly involved nudity and lewd acts. Police have also seized various items from the event, including ribbons and liquids believed to have been used during ritual-like activities. These materials have been sent to the Ministry of Health for further analysis to determine whether they contain banned substances or drugs. 'This programme has been organised before, but this is the first time we're seeing something like a 'Queen's Night' session. That element is new and is central to our investigation,' said Hussein. The programme was organised by a company known as eHati, which offers corporate motivational and self-development courses. Police clarified that participants are not official members of eHati and that investigations are focusing on both facilitators and participants. Authorities are also working to determine whether the event violated any religious sensitivities or misused religious elements to manipulate attendees. 'Not everyone who attended the programme is Muslim; individuals of other races were present as well,' said Hussein. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari was reported to have asked the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) to look into allegations of immoral activities during the organisation of eHati programmes at a convention centre here. JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad confirmed the case is being investigated under Section 7 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995.
Tahawul Tech
11 hours ago
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
UK government and Meta team up on open-source AI
Meta has teamed up with a UK government institute in order to develop open-source AI models for public agency use. The social media giant is contributing $1 million to the open-source AI fellowship for a programme administered by the Alan Turing Institute (ATI). Joel Kaplan, Chief Global Affairs Officer at Meta, stated the focus on open-source AI is key for the UK establishing its sovereign AI capacity. The year-long fellowships will use open-source AI models such as Meta's Llama to help the UK government develop its own AI tools without being dependent on closed systems from overseas companies such as OpenAI, Google or Microsoft. 'Open-source AI models are helping researchers and developers make major scientific and medical breakthroughs, and they have the potential to transform the delivery of public services, too', Kaplan wrote. 'We hope these fellows will make a big, positive difference and help show just how valuable open-source AI can be to governments and society more broadly'. Kaplan stated embedding open-source AI across government departments could help unlock up to £45 billion in productivity gains across the public sector while reducing costs for taxpayers. 'By building open-source tools in areas like national security, public health and planning reform, the fellows will help ensure public money is invested in a way that produces results for the government much more immediately and directly'. He noted the open-source models will be owned by government which means sensitive data is held in-house and not tied to contracts or systems provided by closed AI model companies. Jean Innes, CEO of the ATI, stated the fellowships 'will offer an innovative way to match AI experts with the real world challenges our public services are facing'. The fellowships will begin January 2026 with applications slated to open over the coming months. Source: Mobile World Live Image Credit: Stock Image
National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
Euna Solutions Launches PayCenter to Modernize Government Payment Collection and Boost On-Time Revenue
Article content Euna Payments adds easy-to-implement capability for payment collection with secure and accessible online portal Article content ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the launch of PayCenter, the latest enhancement to its Euna Payments platform. PayCenter is an open-access online payment portal designed specifically to help cities and counties streamline payment collection, increase digital adoption, and improve cash flow without taxing internal IT teams. Article content Article content PayCenter enables agencies to offer a centralized, user-friendly online payment experience that is easy to implement, accessible without a login, and fully branded to reflect each agency's identity. Residents can quickly and easily make payments for a variety of departments and services, from permits to dog licenses, while staff benefit from real-time reporting, seamless integrations, and reduced operational overhead. Article content 'We've included the PayCenter feature within Euna Payments to offer a modern, unified online payment experience without the need to completely overhaul existing systems or build from scratch,' said Mykola Konrad, Chief Product Officer at Euna Solutions. 'With PayCenter, governments can launch a fully branded, secure and accessible portal, have it seamlessly integrate with their existing systems, and start seeing the benefits of improved revenue collection right away.' PayCenter bridges the gap between siloed systems and resident-friendly technology. Key features include: Article content Easy-to-use interface: Residents enjoy a modern, intuitive experience to make payments across all departments, reducing support calls and increasing the use of online payment services. PCI-DSS Level 1 and ADA (WCAG AA) compliant: Agencies can securely process payments and meet accessibility standards without the burden of managing ongoing compliance or security updates. No-login required access: Residents can pay from any device, at any time, without account setup, increasing payment collection rates Implementation that adapts to agencies' needs: Departments can sync to an existing checkout or launch a complete Euna-built experience, maintaining what works while expanding access. Agency-wide payment reporting: Departments' payment collection data is available in one back-end reporting tool, Revenue Management, making it easier to make data-driven decisions. Built-in integration with Euna Wallet: Enables one-time and recurring payments via a login-based portal, helping to reduce delinquency rates. Seamless integrations: Works with systems like Accela, Harris, and Passport without disrupting existing workflows. Agency Branded: Provide an experience that constituents will trust with complete agency branding, including logos and leveraging the existing URL domain. Article content PayCenter is included within Euna Payments' complete, end-to-end Online Payments experience. For more information visit About Euna Solutions Euna Solutions® is a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software that helps public sector and government organizations streamline procurement, budgeting, payments, grants management, and special education administration. Designed to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and compliance, Euna Solutions supports more than 3,400 organizations across North America in building trust, enabling transparency, and driving community impact. Recognized on Government Technology's GovTech 100 list, Euna Solutions is committed to advancing public sector progress through innovative SaaS solutions. To learn more, visit Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media contact: Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Euna Solutions Launches PayCenter to Modernize Government Payment Collection and Boost On-Time Revenue
Euna Payments adds easy-to-implement capability for payment collection with secure and accessible online portal ATLANTA & TORONTO, July 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the launch of PayCenter, the latest enhancement to its Euna Payments platform. PayCenter is an open-access online payment portal designed specifically to help cities and counties streamline payment collection, increase digital adoption, and improve cash flow without taxing internal IT teams. PayCenter enables agencies to offer a centralized, user-friendly online payment experience that is easy to implement, accessible without a login, and fully branded to reflect each agency's identity. Residents can quickly and easily make payments for a variety of departments and services, from permits to dog licenses, while staff benefit from real-time reporting, seamless integrations, and reduced operational overhead. "We've included the PayCenter feature within Euna Payments to offer a modern, unified online payment experience without the need to completely overhaul existing systems or build from scratch," said Mykola Konrad, Chief Product Officer at Euna Solutions. "With PayCenter, governments can launch a fully branded, secure and accessible portal, have it seamlessly integrate with their existing systems, and start seeing the benefits of improved revenue collection right away." PayCenter bridges the gap between siloed systems and resident-friendly technology. Key features include: Easy-to-use interface: Residents enjoy a modern, intuitive experience to make payments across all departments, reducing support calls and increasing the use of online payment services. PCI-DSS Level 1 and ADA (WCAG AA) compliant: Agencies can securely process payments and meet accessibility standards without the burden of managing ongoing compliance or security updates. No-login required access: Residents can pay from any device, at any time, without account setup, increasing payment collection rates Implementation that adapts to agencies' needs: Departments can sync to an existing checkout or launch a complete Euna-built experience, maintaining what works while expanding access. Agency-wide payment reporting: Departments' payment collection data is available in one back-end reporting tool, Revenue Management, making it easier to make data-driven decisions. Built-in integration with Euna Wallet: Enables one-time and recurring payments via a login-based portal, helping to reduce delinquency rates. Seamless integrations: Works with systems like Accela, Harris, and Passport without disrupting existing workflows. Agency Branded: Provide an experience that constituents will trust with complete agency branding, including logos and leveraging the existing URL domain. PayCenter is included within Euna Payments' complete, end-to-end Online Payments experience. For more information visit About Euna Solutions Euna Solutions® is a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software that helps public sector and government organizations streamline procurement, budgeting, payments, grants management, and special education administration. Designed to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and compliance, Euna Solutions supports more than 3,400 organizations across North America in building trust, enabling transparency, and driving community impact. Recognized on Government Technology's GovTech 100 list, Euna Solutions is committed to advancing public sector progress through innovative SaaS solutions. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts Media contact: Michael TeboGabriel Marketing Group (for Euna Solutions)Phone: 571-835-8775Email: michaelt@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Euna Solutions Launches PayCenter to Modernize Government Payment Collection and Boost On-Time Revenue
Euna Payments adds easy-to-implement capability for payment collection with secure and accessible online portal ATLANTA & TORONTO, July 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the launch of PayCenter, the latest enhancement to its Euna Payments platform. PayCenter is an open-access online payment portal designed specifically to help cities and counties streamline payment collection, increase digital adoption, and improve cash flow without taxing internal IT teams. PayCenter enables agencies to offer a centralized, user-friendly online payment experience that is easy to implement, accessible without a login, and fully branded to reflect each agency's identity. Residents can quickly and easily make payments for a variety of departments and services, from permits to dog licenses, while staff benefit from real-time reporting, seamless integrations, and reduced operational overhead. "We've included the PayCenter feature within Euna Payments to offer a modern, unified online payment experience without the need to completely overhaul existing systems or build from scratch," said Mykola Konrad, Chief Product Officer at Euna Solutions. "With PayCenter, governments can launch a fully branded, secure and accessible portal, have it seamlessly integrate with their existing systems, and start seeing the benefits of improved revenue collection right away." PayCenter bridges the gap between siloed systems and resident-friendly technology. Key features include: Easy-to-use interface: Residents enjoy a modern, intuitive experience to make payments across all departments, reducing support calls and increasing the use of online payment services. PCI-DSS Level 1 and ADA (WCAG AA) compliant: Agencies can securely process payments and meet accessibility standards without the burden of managing ongoing compliance or security updates. No-login required access: Residents can pay from any device, at any time, without account setup, increasing payment collection rates Implementation that adapts to agencies' needs: Departments can sync to an existing checkout or launch a complete Euna-built experience, maintaining what works while expanding access. Agency-wide payment reporting: Departments' payment collection data is available in one back-end reporting tool, Revenue Management, making it easier to make data-driven decisions. Built-in integration with Euna Wallet: Enables one-time and recurring payments via a login-based portal, helping to reduce delinquency rates. Seamless integrations: Works with systems like Accela, Harris, and Passport without disrupting existing workflows. Agency Branded: Provide an experience that constituents will trust with complete agency branding, including logos and leveraging the existing URL domain. PayCenter is included within Euna Payments' complete, end-to-end Online Payments experience. For more information visit About Euna Solutions Euna Solutions® is a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software that helps public sector and government organizations streamline procurement, budgeting, payments, grants management, and special education administration. Designed to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and compliance, Euna Solutions supports more than 3,400 organizations across North America in building trust, enabling transparency, and driving community impact. Recognized on Government Technology's GovTech 100 list, Euna Solutions is committed to advancing public sector progress through innovative SaaS solutions. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts Media contact: Michael TeboGabriel Marketing Group (for Euna Solutions)Phone: 571-835-8775Email: michaelt@
