Day: May 16, 2024

CYBERJAYA, Developer Monarch Lodge Development Sdn Bhd was fined RM60,000 by the Seremban Magistrate’s Court last Friday for damaging network facilities owned by Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM).

Judge Diana Md Razali passed the sentence after the defence failed to raise reasonable doubt against the prosecution’s case.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in a statement today said Monarch Lodge Development was charged with the offence of intentionally digging and damaging TM’s network infrastructure, specially nine conduit routes and six routes at Kilometre 8.2, Jalan Seremban-Port Dickson, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.

The company was charged under Section 235 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588], which allows for a fine of up to RM300,000 or imprisonment for up to three years, or both.

According to MCMC, the results of an investigation found that the damage to TM’s network facilities was caused by excavation work carried out by the developer in relation to the Banda
r Pelancongan Kota Lukut development project in Port Dickson.

It said that as a result of the damage to TM’s network facilities, it affected the service to TM customers in the area.

“MCMC takes a serious view of this issue and reminded all development companies to adhere to safety measures as outlined in the Guidelines for the Relocation and Reinstallation of Utilities in Government Programmes and Projects,” the statement said.

“The guidelines are aimed at giving clarification regarding the scope of compliance, funding methods, implementation methods, and the application of the latest work procedures for utility relocation and reinstallation works at all project sites in federal and state reserves.”

According to MCMC, the guidelines also guarantee protection of public utility facilities, especially network facilities.

“Apart from this, MCMC also suggests that contractors or development companies use the ‘Call Before You Dig (CBYD)’ portal for the purpose of construction works to be carried out when invol
ving network facilities.

“Through this initiative, the rate of possible damage to network facilities and service disruptions can be reduced to a minimum level,” it added.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

PUTRAJAYA, The Ministry of Communications will prioritise the participation of veteran artistes in its events or programmes to ensure that they could continue to showcase their work.

Minister Fahmi Fadzil said this approach could be implemented at the agency and departmental levels under the ministry.

“Any event organised by the Ministry of Communications that requires the presence of artistes should prioritise the veterans…please consider and give opportunities to veteran artistes to continue contributing to the country and encourage them to continue their creative work.

“This initiative can alleviate the burden on veteran artistes, who we often see facing difficult and challenging times. This effort aligns with the ministry’s initiatives to always support the community, especially those who have entertained us in the past,” he said.

Fahmi said this at the ministry’s 2023 Excellent Service Award (APC) ceremony for Peninsular Zone here today.

Fahmi said the approach to supporting veteran artistic talen
ts would also ensure they do not feel excluded.

“I want us to give the chance to our veteran artistes… because often we invite the young and handsome (artistes), but our veterans are still handsome, and that is not a problem,” he said, adding that this approach also aligned with the ministry’s responsibility towards the country’s creative industry.

Meanwhile, he said that the restructuring of the Ministry of Communications and Digital, which separated into the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Digital on Dec 12, 2023, has improved the quality of government service delivery to the public.

“Although there have been changes in portfolios, the tasks and roles we carry are still the same, which is to ensure the quality of government service delivery to the public remains at the highest level. We continue to collaborate on specific tasks through effective strategic partnerships.

“Therefore, we need to play this role with dedication and trust. If the public service needs to collaborate with the pr
ivate sector in efforts to advance the country, then let’s do it,” he added.

A total of 522 of the ministry’s personnel received the award in the form of certificates of appreciation and incentives worth RM1,000 at the event, including 63 staff from the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama).

Also present were Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching, Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa and Bernama chief executive officer Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KOTA BHARU, Kota Bharu Polytechnic (PKB) has recorded a graduate marketability rate of over 95 per cent for the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme for three consecutive years starting from 2020.

Its director, Mohd Fikri Ismail, said that PKB’s graduate marketability rate was 97.2 per cent in 2020, followed by 95 per cent in 2021, and 98.3 per cent in 2022.

He said that this achievement is significant as it places PKB among the top national graduate marketability rates compared to other TVET institutions under the purview of 12 other ministries within the National TVET Council.

‘We hope this success will encourage more students to continue their education at PKB as we strive to increase the number of TVET graduates who will contribute their services to the country,’ he told Bernama at the closing ceremony of the TVET Carnival 2024 @ POLYCC Kelantan Terengganu Zone at PKB.

Mohd Fikri, who is also the chairman of POLYCC Kelantan and Terengganu Zone, said that 900,000 TVET gradua
tes from all polytechnics have been produced over the 55 years since its establishment.

‘In the context of PKB, we aim to enrol 1,600 students for the upcoming intake in July,’ he added.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

MELAKA, Chinese tourists continue to contribute to the boom in tourist arrivals to Melaka, especially in conjunction with the Visit Melaka Year 2024 (VMY 2024).

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said a total of 116,055 Chinese tourists visited Melaka from January to April.

“The state government is targeting at least one million Chinese tourists to come to Melaka after the Free Visa Policy is enforced.

Apart from the various interesting tourist attractions in Melaka such as Jonker Walk, Bukit Cina, Stadthuys, Sam Poh Temple, Baba Nyonya Museum and Cheng Ho Museum, Melaka also offers itself as a food paradise,” he said through a post on his official Facebook page today.

In the meantime, Ab Rauf said the state government agreed to create a Melaka-China Friendship Park at Bukit Cina here, thus bringing back the nostalgia of the friendship between Melaka and China that has been established in the past 600 years.

Earlier, he attended an interview session with Bernama TV and China Global Television
Network CGTN (CGTN) at his office in Seri Negeri today.

The interview was conducted by Bernama TV broadcasting journalist Nor Liyana Zulkifli and Chen Tong from CGTN.

Malaysia officially established diplomatic relations with China on May 31, 1974, thus becoming the first ASEAN country to extend a hand of friendship to Beijing.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysia Autoshow 2024, organised by the Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) is back with this year’s edition to be held from May 22 to 26 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS).

With more than 45 car and bike launches, this year’s autoshow promises to be bigger, better and more electrifying than ever before.

According to MARii chief executive officer Azrul Reza Aziz, the institute will also be organising other events such as business forums in conjunction with the autoshow.

‘In addition to the exciting lineup of vehicle launches in conjunction with the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, we will also be organising the 50th Commemorative Malaysia-China Automotive Summit, the 13th ASIAN Automotive Environmental Forum (AAEF), the MyMAP Grand Prix Award 2024 and a Business Forum and Business Matching event,’ he said in the statement.

The autoshow has expended its exhibition space to over 40,000 square meters and expected to parade about 200 brands and exhibitors, occupy
ing 10 halls and activity areas.

From exciting new models to exclusive sneak previews of upcoming variants, attendees will have the opportunity to unparalleled selection of vehicles, ranging from the latest models to upcoming releases.

‘These unveilings are set to showcase the country’s industry evolution in the automotive sector, showcasing cutting-edge designs and advanced technologies that are sure to captivate audiences,’ the statement read.

The Malaysia Autoshow 2024 will feature an array of attractions and activities designed to engage and entertain attendees of all ages and interests such as Extended Test Drive and Test Ride Routes, 4×4 Offroad Track, Campervans, Military Vehicles and International Gourmet Festival.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency