Day: June 26, 2024

SHAH ALAM, The state government upholds the decree by the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who expressed dismay over the decision made by the Malaysian Football League (MFL) against Selangor FC.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the Sultan’s decree reflected the anger and disappointment of football fans against the decision by MFL, which seemed to be excessive and bereft of humanity and compassion.

Amirudin said the crime against Selangor FC player Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim was a black mark in the history of football in the country and the MFL, as the football league administrator, should play a role in upholding justice, opposing violence and showing empathy towards the fate and safety of players who are cruelly attacked by heartless parties who act as cowards.

“Such unprecedented action, which has triggered a feeling of rage and disappointment among the supporters, should be a sign to the MFL that their decision was made irresponsibly,’ he said in a statement today.

Amirudi
n said that in heeding the Sultan of Selangor’s message, he has discussed with the state sports executive councillor and the state government has agreed to launch a joint effort, which will allow all parties, including supports of the Red Giants, to collect funds to pay the fine imposed by the MFL.

He said further information regarding the effort would be shared soon by the Selangor State Sports Council and state sports executive councillor.

“To kickstart this solidarity effort, the state councillors will also contribute to the fund and pay the fine next week as our commitment to uphold justice for Selangor FC,’ he said.

Yesterday, the MFL announced that Selangor FC had been fined RM100,000 and deducted three points in the Super League 2024/2025 season after failing to play in the Charity Shield match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri, Johor last month.

The Red Giants also must pay compensation for the losses incurred by Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) as the host team for the opening match of the
season and the MFL with the amounts to be paid to be announced later.

In addition, the 14th Super League match between Selangor and JDT at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium (MBPJ) will be played behind closed doors.

This led to Sultan Sharafuddin expressing disappointment and sadness over the decision of the MFL and members of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), particularly its president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin, regarding the fine imposed on Selangor FC.

The Selangor Ruler viewed the punishment meted out as not making sense and excessive since the opposition team had been awarded the victory.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

The Cambodian Prime Minister envisions the indispensable contribution of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to achieving Cambodia’s Sustainable Development Goals 2030 as well as inclusive and lasting socio-economic growth.

Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet made this highlight in an open letter to mark Cambodia’s first national MSMEs Day themed ‘Better MSMEs Ecosystem for Better Growth’ which falls on June 27.

Cambodia’s MSMEs cover a broad range of economic activities and benefit many through creating jobs, reducing migration, stabilising livelihoods, especially for the marginalised, promoting social stability, and vitalising the private sector, he added.

According to Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, MSMEs make up 90 percent of the total production and business operations globally, securing between 60 and 70 percent of Cambodia’s employment and contributing 50 percent to the world’s gross domestic product (GDP).

In Cambodia, he added, the 2022 census indicates that there are 753,670 MSMEs emplo
ying 2,980,569 workers (almost 62 percent of them are women), and the sector contributes 63 percent to Cambodia’s GDP.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed that, building on the efforts of the previous mandate, the current mandate of the Royal Government is deeply committed to implementing policies and strategic plans to further develop the sector.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

PUTRAJAYA, Social media teams handling official government accounts must be proficient in efficient, effective, and secure account management, says Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) managing director Datuk Mohd Ali Hanafiah Mohd Yunus.

He emphasised the importance of robust policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), alongside a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity and crisis management.

In his opening speech at the inaugural Social Media Seminar for Ministries and Government Agencies 2024 (SOCIALGOV) today, Mohd Ali highlighted the need for official social media account managers to be well-versed in digital technology to ensure the government’s messages were effectively communicated to the public.

He added that the seminar aimed to raise awareness of applicable laws and regulations in the digital realm, including the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

‘As media practitioners, official social media teams should be familiar with the Malaysian Commun
ications and Multimedia Content Code 2022, which outlines best practices and ethical standards for content creation and management,’ he said.

Mohd Ali stressed that as users managing official government social media accounts, these teams must understand the importance of community standards and the terms and conditions set by platform providers to protect their rights and those of others.

‘However, it is also important for them to recognise that these regulations are developed from the perspective of foreign-based platform providers and may not align with the values, societal norms, and laws of this country,’ he said.

He explained that MCMC acknowledges the unique challenges in managing government social media accounts, including risk management, ensuring information accuracy, and moderating content professionally.

He added that effective social media team management involved monitoring professional behaviour and internal operations, which could also be challenging.

Mohd Ali highlighted the significance
of social media for government agencies compared to traditional media, emphasising its role in liberalising communication between the government and the public.

This, he said, allowed the government to interact directly with citizens, respond to their questions and concerns, and gather feedback in real-time.

According to Mohd Ali, social media is also part of e-government services, and the only platform enabling government agencies nationwide to actively enhance relationships and transparency, exchange views, and conduct civic activities with the public.

‘Public trust in government social media accounts is crucial for these accounts to be considered reliable sources of information, especially when critical information needs to be disseminated to target audiences,’ he said.

Mohd Ali noted that social media platforms were now integral to the government’s communication channels, providing the latest information and announcements to the public.

‘Our research shows that out of 27 ministries, 22 have official
or blue-tick accounts on Facebook, 14 have official Instagram accounts, and so far, no official TikTok accounts have been recorded,’ he said.

Among government agencies, Mohd Ali said 48 had official Facebook accounts compared to 85 unofficial ones, 36 had official Instagram accounts compared to 76 unofficial ones, and only three had official TikTok accounts compared to 64 unofficial ones.

Citing the Digital 2024 report by We Are Social and Meltwater, Mohd Ali said that 28.68 million users in Malaysia, accounting for 83 per cent of the country’s population, were active on social media, and spent an average of two hours and 48 minutes daily on these platforms.

He said 90.7 per cent of social media users aged 16 to 64 were on WhatsApp, followed by 84.9 per cent on Facebook, 77 per cent on Instagram, and 68.8 per cent on TikTok.

Mohd Ali noted that social media platforms were not just for entertainment or online social activities, but also used as information sources, with 44.4 per cent of users utilising the
se platforms to get the latest news.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, The Dewan Rakyat today approved the dissolution of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) established eight years ago.

The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Dissolution) Bill 2024 was passed through a voice vote after being read for the third time by Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Earlier, the sitting conducted a block voting at the committee stage.

Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul announced that 93 MPs supported the bill, while 63 opposed it while 66 MPs were not present.

The block voting was carried out after more than 15 MPs including Perikatan Nasional whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) stood up and called for a vote.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency