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
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Macau scam: Selangor records RM19.8 mil in losses
- A + A SHAH ALAM (May 22): Macau scam cases in the state are at an alarming level with 156 cases recorded from January to April this year involving RM19.8 million in losses. Selangor police chief Datuk Arjunaidi Mohamed said of the total, the majority of cases involved fraudulent online transactions by scammers posing as officers from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), Employees Provident Fund Lembaga Tabung Haji, as well as individuals selling goods in large quantities. Speaking at the Police Undergraduate Voluntary Corps (Kor SUKSIS) graduation ceremony here on Sunday (May 22), he said the victims of online fraud cases comprised people from various backgrounds including civil servants and private sector employees. He said usually victims would panic and feel anxious, especially when their call was connected to the “police” causing them to fall victim to Macau scam syndicates. “...it is illogical for IRB to connect a call to a police officer. IRB and the police do … [Read more...] about Macau scam: Selangor records RM19.8 mil in losses
PKR elections in Sabah, Sarawak, Perak go on smoothly, under control
- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): Physical voting for the 2022 PKR Election at the state level in Sabah, Sarawak and Perak ended on Sunday (May 22), and was reported to have been generally carried out in a smooth and orderly manner with only slight technical issues. In SABAH, Sabah PKR State Leadership Council (MPN) secretary Mustapha Sakmud said the physical voting process for PKR elections at 33 polling stations in 26 branches took place in a peaceful and controlled atmosphere from 9 am to 5 pm. "Only a few technical problems occurred in the Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sepanggar branches this morning because the tablets used had problems due to the many users... but it was resolved within 30 minutes. "The turnout was very encouraging and more than 50 per cent turnout was recorded in all branches," he said when contacted by Bernama here on Sunday. In SARAWAK, 27 out of 31 PKR branch leaders won without contest in the party's election which took place online on … [Read more...] about PKR elections in Sabah, Sarawak, Perak go on smoothly, under control
6 short films make it to 2022 QCinema film fest
Austin Tan, director of “Ngatta Naddaki y Nuang?” (Why did the Carabao cross the Carayan?) This year’s winning short films examine cinema and interrogate space created, recreated and destroyed through it,” said filmmaker Ed Lejano as he described the lineup of the 10th edition of QCinema International Film Festival that will run in November. Six shorts were chosen from close to 160 entries after a difficult screening process. Each filmmaker received a grant of P350,000, added Lejano, who is also festival director. “A refreshingly diverse program of themes and styles are in store for all viewers in QCinema’s 10th year,” Lejano said in a statement sent to Inquirer Entertainment. “Its roster covers a range of concerns—from a reflexive attempt to save a silent film reel, an introspective search for meaning by an online sex worker, contrasting issues of migration both set in Cagayan Valley, to a psychological journey in a Quezon forest, and to a surreal one set amidst the backdrop of … [Read more...] about 6 short films make it to 2022 QCinema film fest
Austrian president announces he is seeking reelection
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen looks on during a joint news conference with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (not seen) in Vienna, Austria May 11, 2022. (REUTERS/Lisa Leutner) VIENNA — Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, a 78-year-old former leader of the Greens , announced on Sunday he is standing for reelection this year to a second six-year term, which is likely to limit the number of candidates. Van der Bellen is a popular figure who has been a steady hand in periods of turbulence including the scandal-tainted collapse of a ruling coalition between the conservative People’s Party (OVP) and the far-right Freedom Party in 2019. Senior members of the two biggest parties in parliament, the OVP and the Social Democrats, have said it is likely they will not field candidates if he stands. Austrian presidents have a largely ceremonial role but they oversee periods of crisis and transition and have the power to dismiss the government. “My … [Read more...] about Austrian president announces he is seeking reelection
Austria takes likely right turn; young leader leads polls
Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, head of Austrian People’s Party, and his girlfriend Susanne Thier arrive at the polling station to casts their vote in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, when about 6.4 million people are eligible to vote in the national elections. AP VIENNA, Austria — Austria’s 31-year-old foreign minister declared victory for his party Sunday in a national election that set him up to become Europe’s youngest leader and puts the country on course for a rightward turn. Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz claimed the win as final results announced by the Interior Ministry showed his People’s Party had a comfortable lead with almost all the ballots counted. Noting that his center-right party had triumphed over the rival Social Democrats only twice since the end of World War II, Kurz called it a “historic victory.” “Today is not the day of triumph over others, but today is our chance for real change in this country,” he told cheering supporters. Still to be … [Read more...] about Austria takes likely right turn; young leader leads polls
China’s zero-Covid policy questioned as expert says ‘stabilising the economy will protect lives’
Beijing should allow more open debate on the consequences of its zero-Covid policy amid fears the country is “losing more than it gains” from harsh lockdowns that are taking an enormous toll on the economy, Chinese experts say. The recent Omicron wave and corresponding containment measures hammered the world’s No 2 economy harder than expected in April , fuelling worry that China may not achieve economic growth of “around 5.5 per cent” this year. Though Beijing is rolling out support for the economy, it is refusing to budge from its zero-Covid strategy, saying it is putting people and lives first. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge , our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. However, comments from a high-profile economics professor at the weekend have called the government’s approach into question – and … [Read more...] about China’s zero-Covid policy questioned as expert says ‘stabilising the economy will protect lives’
Aeon Co. posts jump in 1Q net profit to RM28.07mil
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
Iowa Teacher Jailed For Daily Sex Romps With Teen Student Finds Work As PORN QUEEN
A twentysomething female high school teacher who pleaded guilty earlier this year for having massive amounts of sex with a 17-year-old male student has now cashed in on her notoriety by turning to a career in pornography. The now-former teacher, Mary Beth Haglin, surfaced recently in an online porn video at an adult film site. “Well let’s just say that pictures and videos like these is what got me into trouble in the first place,” the budding porn thespian explains in her debut film, according to the Daily Star , a British tabloid. The subsequent porn action takes place in a standard, green-carpeted motel room. Haglin, 25, admitted to having sex on a pretty much daily basis with the unidentified teen for about six months during the 2015-2016 academic year. The intense affair began in October 2015 when Haglin was a long-term substitute English teacher at taxpayer-funded Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. Haglin strongly protested that her arrest was unfair. She … [Read more...] about Iowa Teacher Jailed For Daily Sex Romps With Teen Student Finds Work As PORN QUEEN
High School Band Teacher Abruptly Resigns After Her PORN STAR Double Life Gets Exposed
A high school band teacher in Ohio has resigned in response to revelations that she moonlights as an Internet porn star. The teacher, Kristin Sundman, had been assistant band director at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio, according to Cleveland Fox affiliate WJW . Sundman, 31, looks to have appeared on X-rated websites engaged in all manner sexually-explicit acts with other women and also by herself, in the shower. Official at Kent Roosevelt placed Sundman on paid administrative leave on Tuesday of last week after an unidentified web user identified her as an amateur porn thespian. Sundman then resigned over the weekend. “We received a resignation, and that is effective immediately,” school district superintendent George Joseph said, according to the Record-Courier , a local newspaper. “With that resignation, our investigation of the matter is closed, as she is no longer our employee.” Joseph had told WJW that he and his staff were conducting a crack … [Read more...] about High School Band Teacher Abruptly Resigns After Her PORN STAR Double Life Gets Exposed