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Kenya holds state funeral for opposition leader Odinga after deadly clashes

Kenya holds state funeral for opposition leader Odinga after deadly clashes

NAIROBI: Kenya held a state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday, a day after security forces opened fire on huge mourning crowds and killed at least three people. Odinga died from a suspected heart attack at a health clinic in southern India on Wednesday, triggering a huge outpouring of grief across much of his home country. Affectionately known as “Baba”, Odinga was arguably the most important political figure of his generation in Kenya. Though he served as prime minister from 2008 to 2013, he never succeeded in winning the presidency despite five attempts. But he played a central role in returning the country to multi-party democracy in the 1990s and is credited as the main force behind a widely praised constitution passed in 2010. There were chaotic scenes on Thursday as his body was repatriated from India and taken to a stadium on the outskirts of Nairobi to lie in state. As huge crowds surged towards a VIP gate at one point, security forces opened fire, killing at least three people according to prominent rights group VOCAL Africa. It said on X that it had confirmed three bodies from Kasarani stadium had been received that evening at City Mortuary. President William Ruto attended the state funeral on Friday at another Nairobi stadium, Nyayo, alongside regional dignitaries including Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Odinga’s body will then travel to western Kenya, his family’s home region, where more huge crowds are expected on Saturday before a private burial service on Sunday. His death leaves a leadership vacuum in the opposition with no obvious successor as Kenya heads into a potentially volatile election in 2027. – AFP

Proses eKYC daftar akaun media sosial dipastikan dilindungi PDPA

Proses eKYC daftar akaun media sosial dipastikan dilindungi PDPA

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan akan memastikan pelaksanaan proses pengesahan identiti pengguna (eKYC) semasa mendaftar akaun di semua platform media sosial akan dilindungi menerusi Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi (PDPA) 2010. Menurut jurucakap Kerajaan Perpaduan, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, proses tersebut akan dilaksanakan selaras dengan peruntukan undang-undang sedia ada. “Kita sudah pasti akan melaksanakan selaras dengan undang-undang sedia ada termasuk ... Read more The post Proses eKYC daftar akaun media sosial dipastikan dilindungi PDPA appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Nio shares rebound after GIC lawsuit over alleged revenue inflation

Nio shares rebound after GIC lawsuit over alleged revenue inflation

SINGAPORE: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio Inc saw its shares rebound on Friday following sharp declines triggered by a lawsuit from Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC. The lawsuit filed in New York’s Southern District accuses Nio of issuing misleading statements that artificially inflated its securities value. GIC claims these alleged actions caused the fund to suffer significant financial losses. Nio’s stock rose 2.86% in Singapore and 2.48% in Hong Kong during Friday afternoon trading. This recovery followed Thursday’s steep declines of 9.8% in Singapore and 13% in Hong Kong after media reports revealed the August-filed lawsuit. The legal action could potentially impact Nio’s future fundraising efforts according to market observers. Nio has firmly denied all allegations linking them to false claims from a 2022 Grizzly Research short-selling report. The company did not immediately respond to AFP’s request for additional comments. Nio recently secured 1.2 billion dollars through a share sale last month while trailing Chinese competitors BYD and Geely. The electric vehicle designer and manufacturer went public in the United States in 2018 with additional listings in Hong Kong and Singapore. Morningstar Research noted the allegations could damage Nio’s corporate governance reputation without materially affecting operations. The research firm expects vehicle sales growth and profitability improvements to support near-term share prices. – AFP

PBAPP wins gold award for zero waste water recycling project at MIWC 2025

PBAPP wins gold award for zero waste water recycling project at MIWC 2025

GEORGE TOWN : The Penang Water Supply Corporation and PBA Holdings Bhd have won the Gold Award at the Malaysian International Water Convention 2025 for an innovative project at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant. PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan stated the project earned the award in the Circular Economy & Water Reuse category at Wednesday’s ceremony. He explained the Zero Waste Recycling Project provides an innovative solution for handling water treatment residue, classified as scheduled waste since 2009. “In Penang, PBAPP has opted for a more environmentally friendly, cost-effective and sustainable recycling solution, processing and repurposing WTR as a raw material for the production of cement bricks,” he said in a statement. The circular process operates continuously, producing an average of 25.4 million litres per day of recycled water at Sungai Dua in September. Solids classified as SW204 are transported from the water treatment plant to a factory in Bukit Minyak for cement brick production containing 30% recycled material. Pathmanathan emphasised the project ensures water treatment residue is recycled into valuable green building material instead of being sent to landfill. The recycling solution proves cost-effective with Penang’s water treatment residue recycling cost being 74% lower than projected transport costs to Selangor landfills. PBAPP incurred no capital expenditure for the project as the Sungai Dua Dewatering Plant and cement factory were outsourced. The project promotes sustainability in water supply operations by creating a new recycled water resource for water-stressed Penang. The Sungai Dua Dewatering Plant was built to process approximately 91,250 tonnes of water treatment residue in 2025, with increasing capacity planned for subsequent years. This Penang initiative effectively recycles scheduled waste for safe use in full compliance with the Environmental Quality Act 1974. – Bernama

Police deny viral kidnapping claim at Limbang primary school

Police deny viral kidnapping claim at Limbang primary school

LIMBANG : Police have refuted viral social media claims alleging an attempted kidnapping at a local primary school here, describing them as false and baseless. Limbang District police chief Supt Parum Niot said there were no reports or incidents related to any kidnapping attempt as alleged in the online messages. He confirmed the information circulating on social media about an alleged attempted abduction of a pupil at a primary school here is untrue. Parum urged the public not to engage in speculation that could cause unnecessary concern among the community. Police have strengthened security monitoring at all school areas with continuous preventive measures in place to ensure student and staff safety. He also warned against spreading false information that could disrupt public order. Stern action could be taken under Section 505 of the Penal Code which carries a punishment of up to two years imprisonment, a fine, or both. Legal action could also be pursued under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 which carries a maximum fine of 50,000 ringgit or up to one year imprisonment, or both. The Sedition Act 1948 applies if the spread of false information incites racial, religious or anti-government sentiments. Police will continue to monitor and take appropriate action against any individual found spreading fake news. Parum urged the public to verify information through official police channels before believing or sharing it. – Bernama