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Over the past ten years, according to director of the Bukit Aman Department of Integrity and Standards Compliance ( JIPS), 1, 671 police officers and workers have been fired from their work.
During the same time, from 2014 to June this year, 15, 546 soldiers and officers had also been subjected to various disciplinary steps, while 40, 436 administrative examination papers and research papers were opened, he added.
” In terms of compliance, about 10, 000 to 20, 000 authorities workers are monitored and immediately inspected from time to time by the Compliance Branch of JIPS.
During the celebration of a decade of JIPS establishment at Bukit Aman on Thursday ( Jul 26 ), Mr. Azri stated,” The priority is on frontline personnel who interact directly with the public to ensure they perform their duties in accordance with laws, regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures ( SOPs ).”
He added:” Any agent found to get engaging in misconduct may be dealt with accordingly. The fundamental principle is that the more numerous the checks, the higher the level of avoidance.”
Mr Azri said that throughout last year alone, 19, 352 soldiers and officers were inspected, with 1, 396 people found to possess committed numerous misconducts.
And from January to June this month, 11, 221 soldiers and officers were inspected, with 689 people detected for several misconducts.
According to Mr. Azri, the JIPS Intelligence and Operations Branch, which is crucial for the monitoring and verification process, has also conducted thousands of operations and arrested 798 police officers who are suspected of being involved in a range of crimes, including drug use, gambling, and incorrect visits to entertainment venues.
Over the past 10 years also, he said JIPS had received and handled almost 50, 000 issues and information, especially related to problems of fraud, abuse of power, and wrongdoing.
According to local media reports, two senior police officers were charged earlier in May with accepting a bribe of RM1 million ( US$ 215, 000 ) from a businessman to wrap up an alleged case involving an Israeli citizen’s purchase of weapons.
Separately, according to reports, six policemen, including older officers, were reportedly discovered working jointly and detained in connection with a RM1.25 million blackmail case in the nation.
Lennon Tan, president of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, told CNA that he is optimistic that the SEZ wo n’t turn out the same way as the SIJORI Growth Triangle and the Iskandar Malaysia projects because of the intensive business consultation from government officials this time round.
” There is a lot more personal business conversation, business assessment and this is true for both factors of the authorities”, said Mr Tan.
There are “very intentional efforts by high-profile state officials on both sides to support and advance the SEZ initiatives,” he continued.” There is reason to be optimistic that it will succeed,” he continued.  ,  ,
According to Mr. Tan, who is the CEO of the data protection agency Adera Global, some manufacturing companies in Singapore are struggling with rising costs and prices as a result of the scheduling of the SEZ plan.  ,
The SEZ is a new avenue for organizations to shift some of their operations to Johor, maintain attractiveness, and maintain the exact cost structure as it once had because” smaller firms are managing endurance problems with these challenges,” he continued.  ,
” Companies are waiting for more information on the SEZ… but I think they remain really, very strong and extremely interested”, said Mr Tan.  ,
Mr. Jason Su, managing director of the Singapore venture capitalist firm Farquhar, stated to CNA that he is positive that the SEZ may be” powerful” in part because of the support of the national administration led by Mr. Anwar, which he views as a technical pro-business management.  ,
Mr. Anwar has received praise from regional business leaders for creating a conducive environment that encourages foreign investment.
During his tenure as prime minister, multinational corporations ( MNCs ), including Microsoft, Nvidia and Alphabet have all announced partnerships and investments in Malaysia.  ,
US tech giant Microsoft pledged a US$ 2.2 billion investment in artificial intelligence ( AI ) and cloud computing in May to help develop the country’s AI infrastructure.
Additionally, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang jokingly referred to Mr. Anwar as the” AI Prime Minister” and praised the administration for its “excellent infrastructure” to advance AI development in the region during his trip to meet with Prime Minister Anwar in December 2023.  ,
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However, according to Sixth Tone, website attention is n’t already translating into actual ticket sales. For example, just two of Shanghai’s 20 theater had received much bookings as of Wednesday to proceed with the examinations.
According to Sixth Tone, cinemas in China often withdraw showings unless a particular number of tickets are sold, with the sales level varying from 10 to 100, depending on the size of the theater.  ,
In Tianjin, just four theater intend to show the starting ceremony, and so far they have just sold six tickets for the checks in the two locations.  ,
China Daily, a Chinese news website, is conducting a survey on Weibo to gauge viewers ‘ desire to see the Games in theaters. About 70 per cent out of 1, 357 respondents so far said they would n’t go to the cinema to watch a live screening.
The lackluster income may be a result of the time difference. The Paris 2024 beginning service is scheduled for Friday at 7:30 PM Central German Time, which will set the time for the ceremony in China at 1:30 AM.  ,
Some comments found beneath China Daily’s post added that they would rather see recreational action from their homes.
Safety-related issues have also been brought up. ” I prefer to stay at house,” I said. I’m scared that it’s going to be’ brighter’ in the film, what if everyone started fighting each different”? study a highly-upvoted reply.
Some theaters reportedly moved to make sure fans wo n’t be ruffling their seats during screenings.
Some people enjoy drinking ale and eating barbecue while watching sports, and they also enjoy talking loudly about it in public theaters, according to Ms. Shen Yan, the director of a movie theater in Guangzhou.
” You can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with everyone, and watching it on the large screen is much better than watching it at home,” she continued.
The Paris Games begin on July 26 and continue until August 11.
The second stage of Sepaku SPAM will see it provide some important buildings, including the presidential palace and department, the condition secretariat ministry, the national security force, four coordinating ministry buildings, governmental residences, legal servant apartment, exhibition galleries, as well as an amphitheater.
It will also assist public services such as hotels, universities, shops, and hospitals.
In contrast to other parts of the nation, Mr. Basuki claimed that people in IKN may drink water straight from the taps. Usually, tap water in Indonesia is not usable.  ,
” This is drinking water, not just clean water. The water that flows from the IKN structures can be immediately consumed. Before entering the reservoir, we continue to monitor and evaluate the water quality, according to Mr. Basuki, adding that he hopes the sipping water may be accessible for use in the coming days.  ,
Before, the structure of the political office and palace were likewise completed with the , installation of the 4, 650th metal ornament- the last piece of the Garuda-shaped palace- next Sunday.  ,  ,
The installation procedure began with the first section, which was inaugurated by Mr. Widodo in September 2023. It took nearly a year.  ,
The upcoming Independence Day ceremony on August 17, which will take place in both Nusantara and Jakarta, the current national capital, will take place at the Nusantara Presidential Palace as the backdrop.  ,
Mr Widodo and his successor, current-Defence Minister Prabowo, will preside over the ceremony in Nusantara.
Despite the progress made, questions remain as to when the new capital will be moved to IKN, as a result of the president’s delay in announcing the new capital’s designation.  ,
Until the decree is signed, Jakarta remains the country’s capital.  ,
Mr. Widodo has indicated that Mr. Prabowo, who will be formally ensnared as the new president on October 20, may be in charge of the decree.
The delay in formalising the decree has raised questions about the location of the presidential inauguration, as in accordance with the Indonesian constitution, the inauguration must take place in the nation’s capital.  ,
Mr Jokowi’s eldest son, incoming-vice-president Gibran Rakabuming Raka, told local media on Tuesday that the inauguration is likely to be held in Jakarta.
Previously, past presidential inaugurations took place at the parliament complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
In reference to the international tribunal that ruled in Manila’s favor in its maritime dispute with China, invalidating Beijing’s nine-dash-claim over the South China Sea, Cabalza said, adding that” New Zealand shares the same purpose of supporting the Philippines ‘ Hague decision.”
” Wellington, along with 13 other nations, had been an observer in the past Balikatan activities with Manila. Given that proper course, there is no stopping stop for New Zealand as a corporate partner of the Philippines”, Cabalza said.
The Philippines ‘ inclusion in Pegase 24 is the most recent of Paris ‘ efforts to strengthen security ties with Manila since discussions started over military cooperation in December. It is a yearly French Air and Space Force mission to the Indo-Pacific to demonstrate air power projection.
” Paris ‘ interest in Manila’s military modernization increased when it offered assistance on its submarine program and supported its maritime rules-based advocacy as an Indo-Pacific power,” Cabalza said.
This time, a contingent of European plane will land at Clark Airbase, a previous US military center 93km north of Manila.
France’s adviser to the Philippines, Marie Fontanel, said on Jul 12 that the vision was meant to illustrate the government’s commitment to upholding the freedom of navigation” as essential to keeping an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific place”.
According to Cabalza, Italy’s choice to include the Philippines in its Indo-Pacific plan was a “new contrast to the cords of European major powers recognizing the Philippines ‘ growing political system destined to safeguard democratic ideals at sea.”
Countries in the West may be concerned about possible problems in the water lines of communication and outposts in the region, according to Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, a study fellow at the Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress Foundation, given that Asia continues to be a significant business path for Europe and 40 % of its international trade flows flow through the South China Sea.
Europe “has a lot of stakes in ensuring the state’s security and prosperity, and is willing to see unrestricted access to essential lakes and peaceful resolution of disputes,” he said.
” Italy, the sponsor of this year’s G7 mountain, is the only member of the club of rich countries to come up with its own approach towards the place”, he added.
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