Dr Mahathir, fellow Malaysian politicians pay tribute to former finance minister Daim Zainuddin

” ARCHITEC T” OF MALAYSIA’S ECONOMY

In a post on X, home secretary Saifuddin Nasution Ismail claimed that Daim was “one of the popular leaders who had made significant contributions to the country.” &nbsp,

In her remarks, Nancy Shukri, the secretary of women’s affairs, praised Daim for “playing a crucial role in efforts to stabilize the world’s market during the financial problems of the 1980s and 1990s.”

She continued, adding that he had a significant impact on various regional development initiatives and that he had supported social welfare and education through foundations and charitable endeavors.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said were among the United Malays National Organization ( UMNO ) officials who acknowledged Daim’s contributions.

Mr Ahmad Zahid is chairman of UMNO, Malaysia’s previous ruling group of which Daim was manager between 1984 and 2001. &nbsp,

Daim, according to Ms. Azalina, was a significant player in Rm at the time, and despite both of his positive and negative contributions, he also made a significant contribution to the organization.

Daim, along with previous officials Rafidah Aziz and Rais Yatim, were sacked from UMNO recently in May 2018 for fighting for the Mahathir-led Pakatan Harapan in the 14th General Election. &nbsp,

Opposition head Hamzah Zainudin told reporters at Daim’s house:” He was an engineer of the country’s business, so much so that at one time Malaysia was known as an Eastern cat”.

Mian Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, a part of the Muar Parliament, was also present. ” Yet before his departure, he has been extremely, extremely kind, sympathetic and useful in being there, not just for me but for many people, day in and day out, so I am indebted to him”, he said.

Mr Syed Saddiq served as children and sporting minister from 2018 to 2020 under Dr Mahathir. After decades of Barisan Nasional rule, Daim was appointed chairman of the quasi-official Council of Eminent Persons ( CECEP ) to reform the nation’s policies in May 2018, when Dr. Mahathir took office as prime minister.

Although Daim’s cause of death has not been revealed, his solicitor Gurdial Singh Nijar claimed that after having a stroke, he spent a few weeks in Petaling Jaya’s Assunta Hospital’s intensive care unit. &nbsp,

He was interred at Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery and was interred at the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur.

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Sabah government pledges cooperation with MACC over alleged bribery claims by whistleblower

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor called on the regulators to investigate the matter after it was claimed that there had been a corruption scandal involving many local elected assemblymen. &nbsp,

According to political analysts who spoke to CNA on Wednesday ( Nov 13 ), the saga could have an impact on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, which views Sabah as a political ally, and the prime minister’s commitment to combating corruption. &nbsp,

A whistleblower’s allegations that a group of Sabah state assemblymen reportedly negotiated hundreds of thousands of rupiah in bribes in exchange for funding a state project were first brought to attention over the weekend.

Malaysiakini reported on Saturday that it had” sighted” the clips- each featuring a unique assembly. Since the state project’s license was revoked, one of the alleged legislators, whose face was not apparent in the videos, may be audibly heard discussing conditions for the payment of the allegedly bribes. &nbsp,

A voice recording and a video that were not included in the first eight were then allegedly sent to Malaysiakini, implicating a” leading leader” of the state. &nbsp,

According to a report released on Tuesday, former Sabah Mineral Management ( SMM) CEO Jontih Enggihon accused Mr. Hajiji of abusing his authority. &nbsp,

SMM is a government-linked firm, chaired by Mr Hajiji. &nbsp,

Additionally, it was shown documents relating to the canceled venture and online banking information about the alleged bribes, according to Malaysiakini. However, the journalist has urged Malaysiakini to refrain from publicly exposing the legislators who were the subjects of the first eight videos.

On Tuesday, Mr. Hajiji revealed to the local press that he was aware of the allegations. &nbsp,

” We urge the government to investigate, we will cooperate but do check to the pay creator, he has a malicious intent to get something from the state and when he could not get it, &nbsp, ( the audio recording ) comes out so for me, to be fair, arrest him first”, Mr Hajiji told investigators. &nbsp,

” The Sabah state is operating smoothly and in good shape. The ( audio clip ) is just an accusation. He claimed that Free Malaysia Now that he had nothing to hide.

On November 8, according to local media reports, senior officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission ( MACC ) met with a lawyer who represented the alleged whistleblower. &nbsp,

A prosecutor allegedly recorded a 17-second sound recording in which several people, including a man allegedly working as a politician, were reportedly audible in a money talk.

According to Malaysiakini, it involved an assembly discussing returning some” RM500, 000″- or about US$ 112, 000- he had received in trade for supporting a state job.Continue Reading

Pakistan struggles to rebuild as millions of homes remain in ruins 2 years after deadly floods

This is especially true for Resham and her brother Sindh residents, who live in some of the hardest-hit regions that are still prone to seasonal storms from monsoon rains.

” ( We take ) whatever relief the government can offer to us. But if they do n’t provide it, we cannot force them. We are weak individuals, we are already in pain”, she said.

About 45 per share of Sindh’s people live below the poverty line. According to estimates from the government, the region’s poverty rates increased by up to 10 % in the wake of the 2022 storms, further putting already-poverished populations in financial ruin.

Developing GREEN HOMES

One of the most pressing issues facing people living in flood-prone places is the need for strong, flood-resistant homes, which the Sindh government is working with UNICEF and the World Bank.

2.1 million damaged families in the province will receive grants worth about US$ 1, 000 each to help them purchase new homes.

Apart from being climate-resilient, the properties even aim to be more environmentally friendly.

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Outpouring of blood donations in China’s Zhuhai as residents rally to help car ramming victims

Online, there have also been website appeals for more people to join the reason.

” Now, Zhuhai city’s body businesses are in need of blood. We ask that all neighbors and friends constantly respond. Please help by spreading the word. reads a blog from Xiaohongshu, a Taiwanese social media platform.

The article included a body banks address and the physical requirements for potential sponsors.

Citizens from even further away have made an effort to help out. After learning about the event, a Macao native claimed to have driven to a blood banks in Zhuhai on Tuesday morning. But on appearance, he was told that heart supplies were “enough”. &nbsp,

” A staff at the ( blood ) bank told me that there were currently more than 100 people in the queue and that their blood supplies were sufficient”, he shared on Xiaohongshu.

According to local media reports, the National Health Commission has dispatched 11 professionals to help with the work, while more than 300 healthcare professionals from five Zhuhai hospitals are treating the sufferers.

SHOCK AND HORROR&nbsp,

A 62-year-old gentleman with the surname Fan has been identified as the suspect. Local authorities said on Tuesday that he rammed people exercising on the inner roads and through the sports center’s wall.

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Airlines cancel Bali flights due to ash from erupting volcano

Three Jetstar planes from Bali to Singapore were canceled on Wednesday, according to the site for Changi Airport. The planes were actually scheduled to arrive at 2.15am, 1.30pm, and 9.15pm.

A flight from Singapore Airlines ( SIA ) that was scheduled to arrive at 10 a.m. on Wednesday was also postponed, as well, while SIA’s low-cost carrier Scoot, operated between Singapore and Bali, had several cancellations or re-timed.

CNA has contacted SIA and Scoot for more information.

AirAsia claimed in a speech on Wednesday that the region’s aircraft was likely to be impacted by the “extensive volcanic ash skies.” &nbsp,

This has caused the withdrawal or postponement of some AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Thailand, AirAsia Indonesia, AirAsia X Malaysia airlines to and from Bali, Lombok and Labuan Bajo since Nov 4, it added. &nbsp,

Without naming the roads, Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, general manager of Bali’s worldwide airport, claimed in a speech on Wednesday that 12 regional and 22 international flights had been affected by the change.

He did never provide information about disturbed planes on Wednesday’s plan.

” Due to this natural occasion impacting trip operations, carriers are offering affected travellers the choices of refunds, postponement, or re-routing”, he added.

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Evacuations, call for aid as Typhoon Usagi approaches Philippines

According to a statement released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs,” essential lifesaving and security efforts over the next three times” are needed for” about 210, 000 of the most affected by current flood.”

” Storms are overlapping. The second tropical cyclone is already ravaging areas as soon as they recover from the shock, according to UN Philippines Resident and Coordinator Gustavo Gonzalez.

” In this context, the reply power gets exhausted and costs depleted”.

A fifth wind, Tropical Storm Man-yi, now near Guam, is expected to hit the Philippines as early as future trip.

Gonzalez pleaded with “resource partners to help the UN efforts and close” crucial funding gaps.

The initiative, he added,” may help us mobilize the resources and abilities of the charitable community to better assist state institutions at national, regional, and local rates.”

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Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges

On Wednesday morning, India’s capital, Delhi, a toxic fog enveloped the country’s capital as temperatures dropped and waste increased, causing awareness to decline in some areas and triggering airport authorities ‘ warning that flights may be impacted. Delhi overtook Pakistan’s Lahore as the world’s most polluted city in Swiss groupContinue Reading