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Ahmad Zahid (centre) was charged with committing all the offences at Seri Satria, Presint 16, Putrajaya and Country Heights, Kajang between October 2014 and March 2018. (Photo by Zahid Izzani Mohd Said/The Edge) - A + A SHAH ALAM (May 17): The High Court was on Tuesday (May 17) told that the minutes of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for the contract of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) to be extended as the sole operator of the foreign visa system (VLN) to Malaysia in China was not an order. UKSB director Datuk Fadzil Ahmad said even though Najib was the prime minister and the head of the Cabinet then, the power to approve the VLN contract was under the Home Ministry (KDN). “For me, the source and jurisdiction of authority [to extend the contract] of all my applications began only with KDN. It did not start at the PM’s office, so to me, the PM (Najib) can merely assist to expedite, not to give an order,” the witness … [Read more...] about Najib’s minutes to Zahid on visa contract not an order, says UKSB director

New York (CNN Business) Nestlé is rushing baby formula into the United States via airfreight in a bid to ease a nationwide shortage that is unnerving parents around the country. In a statement to CNN on Tuesday, Nestlé said it is flying in some baby formula produced outside the United States, including Gerber Good Start Extensive HA from the Netherlands and Alfamino from Switzerland. Nestlé said it prioritized those products because they serve a "critical medical purpose" as they are intended for babies with cow's milk protein allergies. The company had already been importing both of these formulas, but Nestlé said it is now expediting shipments to America. "We moved shipments up and rushed via air to help fill immediate needs," the company said in the statement. News of the decision to fly formula into the United States was first reported by Reuters . Read More Nestlé said that Gerber is a "small player" in the infant formula … [Read more...] about Nestlé is flying baby formula into America as shortage continues

The Biden administration asked lawmakers earlier this month to allow the Pentagon to allocate funds for foreign critical mineral projects. “By removing key barriers to the execution of DPA authorities, the industrial base will be better positioned to provide the DoD with critical technology, resulting in increased industrial base readiness and lethality,” the Pentagon said in the request. “The Biden Administration continues to put American union workers last and look anywhere else but domestically for minerals, the opposite of what Biden pledged to do before taking office,” said Minnesota Rep. Pete Stauber, the top Republican on the Natural Resources Energy and Mineral Subcommittee. The Biden administration asked Congress to allow the Department of Defense (DoD) to fund foreign critical mineral facilities in the annual defense spending bill. The Pentagon asked lawmakers earlier this month to broaden where it is able to fund projects under the Defense Production Act (DPA) … [Read more...] about Biden Wants Taxpayers To Fund Massive Mining Projects — Just Not In The US

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Turtle watching is a top summer attraction for family travelers around the world seeking immersive learning vacations with their little ones. Here are three stunning beach hotels going the extra mile when it comes to turtle conservation on their shores. Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa , Cancún, Mexico Every nesting season, Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa welcomes special ocean-going visitors to its shores: sea turtles. The shores of the Mexican Caribbean see more than seven types of sea turtles, which Royal Uno continues to protect under its turtle conservation initiatives. From May to October annually, the eco-conscious, family-friendly resort hires special shore guards to protect emerging sea turtles, their nests, and their hatchlings, from any danger. In 2021, the Royal Uno shore guards patrolled the beach acting as turtle guardians, effectively protecting 264 green turtle nests and … [Read more...] about Discover Three Eco-Forward Beach Resorts Protecting Baby Sea Turtles

“Whilst Thailand is often nicknamed the ‘land of a thousand 7-elevens’, with a convenience store on just about every corner, there are very few of these in Vietnam, for now.” With the Thai Baht on a high at the moment, along with stricter enforcement of visa rules, some expats say they’ve had enough and are heading to Vietnam, or some other south east Asian country, where they might improve their personal situation. For example, an expat pensioner, on a fixed income, from a country where the Thai baht has risen against your currency, Thailand has become a more expensive option – perhaps impossible to make ends meet anymore with your old pension. The British pound, as just one currency, has gone from around 55 baht to the pound four years ago, to now around 39 baht, a big loss in value. Meanwhile the cost of living in Thailand has risen over the last decade. But Vietnam has its own challenges and, whilst being an amazing place to explore as a tourist, may not be to everyone’s … [Read more...] about So you want to move to Vietnam?

If you are planning to retire in the beautiful and tropical country of Thailand, there are many places which will suit your interests. From up north in Chiang Mai where the air is cooler (during winter), to a tropical oasis in the southern islands, Thailand has it all. Of course, with all things, you will need to get sorted before you come and we are right here to help. Things to think about How much money will I need to retire in Thailand? For example, a retired couple should be able to live quite comfortably on £1,600 (71,000 THB, 2,100 USD) a month, but of course, it depends on your lifestyle. While the cost of living is low in Thailand, it is still important to have a savings of at least £20,000 (890,000 THB, 26,500USD), probably more, depending if you’re getting anything paid to you from outside the kingdom. This can help in the event of unexpected expenses, such as health insurance premiums, purchasing a car, or home repairs. For those in the UK with pensions, … [Read more...] about Key info for those planning to retire in Thailand

(CNN) Amber Heard returned to the witness stand on Tuesday to continue testifying under cross-examination in the $50 million defamation case with ex-husband Johnny Depp. After testifying over several days that Depp's drug and alcohol use would turn him into a "monster" who would be violent with her, an attorney for Depp pointedly questioned Heard about her own drug use, including scheduling time for "drugs" at the couple's 2015 wedding. "Who was the real monster in this relationship, Ms. Heard?" asked Depp's attorney Camille Vasquez on Tuesday. "It's half of Johnny. It's not all of Johnny. The other half of him is wonderful and beautiful and the man I loved," Heard testified. Depp has accused Heard of defaming him in a 2018 op-ed for the Washington Post. In the piece, which published roughly two years after they divorced, Heard described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." Though Depp was not named in the article, he claims it … [Read more...] about Amber Heard questioned about drug use after accusing Johnny Depp of becoming a ‘monster’ when under the influence

The Geneva Presbyterian Church is seen after a deadly shooting, in Laguna Woods, California, U.S. May 15, 2022. (REUTERS/David Swanson) A California prosecutor on Tuesday said he would not rule out seeking the death penalty against a Chinese-American man who harbored anti-Taiwanese sentiment and opened fire at a church banquet, an attack that killed one and wounded five others. The suspect, David Chou, 68, will face a single count of murder with a gun in connection with the Sunday attack, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer told CNN. He also faces five counts of attempted murder and four counts of unlawful possession of an explosive. Spitzer said the gunman brought an arsenal of weaponry, including explosives, incendiary devices, and two semi-automatic weapons, to Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California, where he targeted people gathering for a Taiwanese-American church banquet. “That suspect was ready to kill everybody in that church,” Spitzer said. … [Read more...] about Prosecutor won’t rule out death penalty for California church shooter

HCL Tech CHRO Apparao VV HCL Technologies, which has about 1,700 employees in troubled Sri Lanka, has set up a team to monitor the situation as the island nation grapples with food and fuel shortages amid record inflation and an economic crisis. While there has been no work disruption so far, it is preparing for all scenarios, with backup plans ready to move work and people to India. Apart from Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, and Poland, HCL Tech is stepping up hiring in smaller Indian cities such as Madurai, Lucknow, and Nagpur as it looks toward fresher pools of talent amid booming demand for software services and rising attrition. In an interview with Moneycontrol , VV Apparao, chief human resource officer of HCL Tech, explains the company’s efforts in augmenting the talent supply chain and steps it is taking to counter the challenges of hiring and attrition. Edited excerpts: In Q4, HCL Tech reported attrition on the last 12-month basis jumped to 21.9 percent from 19.8 … [Read more...] about HCL Tech monitoring crisis in Sri Lanka daily, sees no work disruption: CHRO Apparao

Through the partnership with Miki Taxi, which operates approximately 40 percent of all taxis in Guam, Kakao Mobility plans to offer mobility hail service on the island via its Kakao T application starting in the third quarter. The Guam service will initially be limited to travelers from Korea but will be later expanded to visitors from other countries after establishing a stable service environment. Miki Taxi Chairman Im Hong-soon said Korean tourists in Guam will be able to use mobility services with more ease and safety, and also expected local drivers to benefit from the partnership. Kakao Mobility recently partnered with global mobility platform provider Splyt Technologies Ltd. to offer ride-hailing roaming services in seven Southeast Asian countries. The company was spun off from Kakao, operator of Korea's most-used messenger KakaoTalk, in August 2017 and operates as a separate entity. Yonhap … [Read more...] about Kakao Mobility expands service to Guam