Locks of hope malaysia

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): Malaysia dan Uzbekistan are to strengthen further bilateral ties and cooperation in fields like trade, investment, tourism, education, health, technical cooperation and human resource development, and people to people contact. Both sides also shared their views on regional and international issues including the situation in Uzbekistan’s neighbouring state of Afghanistan, through the meetings between Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar and his Uzbekistan counterpart, Furkat Sidikov. According to a statement issued by the Malaysian Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) on Sunday (May 22), during his visit to the Central Asian nation from May 19-21, Kamarudin also paid courtesy call on the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Aziz Abdukhakimov, who is also the Uzbekistan’s Tourism and Cultural Heritage Minister. Kamarudin also called on Uzbekistan’s legislative assembly speaker Nurdinjon Ismoilov. The year 2022 denotes the … [Read more...] about Malaysia, Uzbekistan to strengthen bilateral ties in numerous fields

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) has established a committee to identify the main cause behind the brake caliper hydraulic fluid leakage that caused a disruption to the Kelana Jaya line Light Rail Transit service on Friday (May 20). The committee is made out of Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) train spare parts supply companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and independent consultants. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the committee wiill begin work this Tuesday (May 24) to identify the main problem in a period of two weeks before followup action is taken. “Because of two incidents occurring in less than two weeks, we need to view the matter comprehensively and figure out why there are hydraulic fluid leaks and both are related to calipers said to be damaged because according to the maintenance schedule, it occurred earlier than its expected lifespan. “That’s why we need to study why the damage occurred … [Read more...] about Prasarana establishes committee to identify cause of LRT train brake issue

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (Photo by Zahid Izzani/The Edge filepix) - A + A KEPALA BATAS (May 22): The government has approved RM132.4 million in development allocation for the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to improve its readiness and for the welfare of its personnel. Prime Minster Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said as a government responsible and concerned for the development of fire and rescue services in the country, various efforts have been taken to fulfil the service commitments towards Malaysians especially from the aspect of firefighting infrastructure development and human capital. "It (The allocation) covers procurement of fire engines, utility vehicles, fire forensics vehicles, personal protective equipment (PPE) and firefighting monitoring software systems aimed at boosting the department’s effectiveness in handling emergency cases,” he said in his World FireFighters’ Day speech at the … [Read more...] about Govt approves RM132.2 mil development allocation for fire dept

- A + A KUCHING (May 22): The Pan Borneo Highway project is expected to be ready in the next five years, including construction of the Trans Borneo Highway that will connect Sarawak and Sabah. Senior Works Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said construction of the Pan Borneo Highway had so far reached 82% completion, with four packages already fully completed, namely the Telok Melano-Sematan, Nyabau, Serian-Balai Ringin and Julau. “The remaining packages, hopefully, will be completed by the end of this year. It’s only we anticipate that one or two packages could be delayed due to the challenges, especially the shortage of building materials and their rising costs. "Meanwhile, many foreign workers have not come in, specifically from Indonesia as Sarawak only accepts those from that neighbouring country. “The increase in the price of diesel is also another challenge faced by the contractors, besides the cost of steel. “Hence, the Sarawak Public Works Department … [Read more...] about Pan Borneo Highway to be completed in next five years, says Fadillah

- A + A KOTA KINABALU (May 22): The "Jelajah Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia'"or Malaysian Family Aspirations (AKM) Tour held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) received an overwhelming response from the local community during the three-day programme which concluded on Sunday (May 22). The AKM Tour Programme secretariat, in a statement, said the event saw a total of 24,198 visitors as of 3pm on Sunday, while a total of RM6.47 million in sales and potential business were also recorded. The involvement of 181 stalls for Small and Medium Industry (SMI) entrepreneurs and the business matching programme also boosted economic activities, especially for local entrepreneurs. The JaminKerja Keluarga Malaysia Career Carnival also saw 459 participants being called to attend interviews, of which 148 made it to the final screening in the positions they applied for, while 139 of them were successfully offered jobs. Apart from that, the Malaysian Family Sales were … [Read more...] about Sabah AKM tour records RM6.47 mil in sales, potential business

- A + A LANGKAWI (May 22): Bilateral relations and consensus among ASEAN countries need to be strengthened in order to ensure security and stability of the region is given priority. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said a united front could prevent superpowers from taking ASEAN countries, including Malaysia lightly. "If the 10 Asean countries could unite to ensure that our priority is our regional security and stability, then no superpowers can belittle us," he said. He said this at a press conference after witnessing the 2022 Taming Sari Exercise Series 21 in the waters at the north of the Straits of Melaka near here on Sunday (May 22). Commenting further, Hishammuddin said, however, the efforts of ASEAN countries together with the superpowers must continue in addition to the approach of strengthening relations among ASEAN countries. He said the bilateral relationship could be translated into proactive actions such as military … [Read more...] about ASEAN countries should unite to ensure priority for regional security, stability

NU Pep Squad during the UAAP Season 84 Cheerdance Competition. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — National University PEP squad coach Ghicka Bernabe stressed she is not questioning their third place finish that ended its two-season reign, but she couldn’t stop wondering about the change in the judging system of the 2022 UAAP Cheerdance Competition. Long regarded as the standard of the midseason extravaganza after winning six of the last seven seasons with its fast-paced stunts, the NU PEP Squad failed to complete its “three-peat” and settled for bronze on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. But for the multi-titled coach, her team did well. “I think my team did really well. If there’s a wobble in the segment of our stunts, I don’t think it will affect the routine entirely. I’m just being honest. Being in this industry for how many years, I don’t want to question the results but I believe my team did well,” Bernabe lamented. The NU PEP Squad scored 681 points with six-point penalty … [Read more...] about Coach Ghicka Bernabe ‘confused’ over judging system as NU Pep Squad gets bronze

From left: Rey Valera, Nonoy Zuniga, Pops Fernandez, Marco Sison and Hajji Alejandro This year’s presidential elections was one of the most “intense” in recent memory, Marco Sison said. But after all the “divisiveness” it caused among people, now there needs to be a “healing process.” “This is the first time I have experienced an intense election. There was divisiveness, it’s true. We have our own beliefs and our own principles. As a person, an artist and a citizen of this country, I supported someone based on my own principles. But after the election, there should be a healing process,” he said at a press conference for the eight-city US concert tour “Four Kings and a Queen.” Mounted by Amore Entertainment, the series of shows—which kicks off on June 25 in California and ends on July 17 in Hawaii—features fellow “Hitmakers” Hajji Hajji Alejandro, Nonoy Zuñiga and Rey Valera, as well as special guest Pops Fernandez. “Let’s give each other a chance to heal and recover,” Marco … [Read more...] about ‘Four Kings and a Queen’ veteran singers weigh in on ‘divisive’ 2022 polls

From left: Kim de Leon, Michael V and Dasuri Choi People come and go. That’s how it has always been in show biz. Still, that doesn’t make parting ways with longtime costars any less painful. “May kirot,” said Michael V of “Bubble Gang’s” upcoming revamp, which entailed downsizing its cast. “Everyone who enters this industry knows how things work here. There will be times where you will be in, and times where you will be not… Even I am not immune to that.” Aside from Michael V, who’s also the creative director of the iconic sketch comedy show, nine other cast members will remain: Sef Cadayona, Paolo Contis, Betong Sumaya, Chariz Solomon, Valeen Montenegro, Archie Alemania, Analyn Baro, Kokoy de Santos and Faye Lorenzo. Those leaving include Antonio Aquitania, Kim Domingo, Mikoy Morales, Liezel Lopez, Ashley Rivera, Arra San Agustin, Lovely Abella and Myka Flores. Meanwhile, four new faces—Tuesday Vargas, Kim de Leon, Dasuri Choi and Faith da Silva—will make their debut in … [Read more...] about ‘Bubble Gang’ revamp: Who’s in, who’s out

KUALA LUMPUR: AEON Co. (M) Bhd recorded a net profit of RM28.07mil in the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, a 27.38% improvement over RM22.03mil in the previous corresponding quarter on improved retail margin and higher impairment of trade receivables in the comparative quarter. For the quarter under review, the retail and property group registered a total revenue of RM1bil, which was slightly lower compared to RM1.01bil in 1Q21. By segment, the group said its retail business contributed a 2.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) lower revenue of RM857.4mil due to more consumers spending more time outdoors and dining out instead of cooking at home, although this was cushioned by an improvement in softline. The property management services segment posted a 7.4% y-o-y higher revenue of RM144.4mil on higher sales commission and temporary space rental in line with consumers returning to physical malls. "To capture the consumers spending in coming months, the company will accelerate and … [Read more...] about Aeon Co. posts jump in 1Q net profit to RM28.07mil