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KPK reviews new rubber planting allocations in Ranau to aid poverty

KPK reviews new rubber planting allocations in Ranau to aid poverty

KUALA LUMPUR : The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) through the Malaysian Rubber Board, is re-evaluating the need to increase allocations for the opening of new rubber planting areas, particularly in hardcore poverty areas such as Ranau. In a written parliamentary reply published on the Dewan Rakyat portal today, the ministry said that, as a proactive measure, several initiatives are being implemented. These include identifying suitable land, providing agricultural input assistance and high-quality rubber seedlings, group-based rubber crop development programme, and offering technical training and guidance for participants. KPK reaffirmed its commitment to supporting smallholders, including those in the Ranau district. “From 2021 to 2024, through the Sabah Rubber Industry Board as the implementing agency, a total of 19 planting blocks have been implemented in the Ranau district, involving 324 participants and covering 1,011.36 hectares, with a total allocation of RM19.21 million,“ KPK stated. The ministry was responding to a question from Datuk Jonathan Yasin (GRS–Ranau) regarding the need for increased allocations to help small-scale farmers open new areas for cocoa, oil palm, and rubber cultivation in the Ranau district to assist the extremely poor. Meanwhile, for the palm oil sector, KPK said the proposal to provide assistance for opening new areas and special subsidies for smallholders is still under evaluation. As for the cocoa sector, Ranau is considered a potential area for cocoa cultivation and is currently one of the largest contributors to cocoa production in Malaysia. “Among the initiatives implemented by the Malaysian Cocoa Board are the new cocoa planting programme, for which over 500 hectares of applications have been received so far — ongoing activities and programmes, and the Cocoa Cluster Complex in Ranau, which is expected to be completed this year,“ KPK said. The ministry expressed confidence that these efforts would gradually reduce the rate of extreme poverty in Ranau. - Bernama

Pembinaan jambatan Pos Balar tingkatkan kehadiran murid

Pembinaan jambatan Pos Balar tingkatkan kehadiran murid

GUA MUSANG: Pembinaan se­mula jambatan Pos Balar ketika ini membuka lembaran baru kepada murid Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Balar apabila mereka tidak perlu lagi bergadai nyawa meredah arus deras sungai untuk menuntut ilmu selepas ini. Guru besar sekolah, Mohd. Fadzeli Ibrahim berkata, ia sekali gus membantu meningkatkan semula peratusan kehadiran murid yang terjejas sejak jambatan itu ... Read more The post Pembinaan jambatan Pos Balar tingkatkan kehadiran murid appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

PM Anwar urges fresh look at Asian history beyond colonial views

PM Anwar urges fresh look at Asian history beyond colonial views

KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a deeper appreciation of Asian history that moves beyond colonial narratives, citing Tipu Sultan of Mysore, an Indian ruler who fought against the British East India Company as a model of courage, learning, and tolerance. He said that the contributions of Tipu Sultan and his father Haider Ali, as defenders against British colonial expansion, exemplified the importance of understanding history from the perspective of local and regional leaders rather than solely from Western accounts. “History is not necessarily very kind, one of our scholars Syed Hussein Alatas emphasised the need to reconstruct history because history cannot be written only by the winners or from the perspective of the colonial rulers,“ he said during the launch of the More Than A Day As A Tiger exhibition at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, here tonight. Also present were the Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail; Albukhary Foundation Chairman Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary; Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai and his spouse, as well as representatives from embassies and consulates. The Prime Minister noted that Malaysian history, like that of many others, is often written from the perspective of the British, essentially reflecting Western colonial rule. “Of course, there have been lots of academic accounts, including by Edward Said on Orientalism, but the manner, the whole discipline of history, culture and society is being dictated by certain Western viewpoints,“ he said. Anwar also shared his personal experience visiting Mysore before taking office, recalling his admiration for Tipu Sultan’s modest palace and his protection of Hindu temples, including the ancient temple in Mysore. He also praised Tipu Sultan’s foresight in mastering military technology to confront colonial powers, citing the Mysore Sultanate’s renowned cannons and firearms that had shocked the British in the early wars. “It is not just an ordinary exhibition, but to showcase the history of India and the Muslim world, and the history of the anti-colonial struggle against colonial rule, in this particular case, the British rule. “His diplomatic skills with the few sultanates, Muslims and Hindus in India and his venture into international diplomacy, particularly in persuading the French forces to support his struggle against the British,“ he said. Anwar noted that while Malaysians have historically had limited knowledge of Tipu Sultan and Haider Ali’s legacy, the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia’s exhibition would significantly enhance understanding about the two historical figures. Featuring an extensive collection of artefacts, manuscripts, weaponry and artworks related to Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan, the exhibition will run from tomorrow until January 11, 2026, at Special Gallery 2. - Bernama

Kewangan MAG stabil, beli pesawat berperingkat

Kewangan MAG stabil, beli pesawat berperingkat

PETALING JAYA: Langkah Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) membeli pesawat baharu secara berperingkat dan mengikut keperluan operasi semasa adalah strategi berhemah dalam pengurusan kewangan korporat, kata penganalisis.  Profesor di Fakulti Ekonomi dan Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Prof. Datuk Dr. Mustafa Mohd. Hanefah berkata, pendekatan ini mencerminkan sikap lebih berhati-hati MAG dalam memastikan pertumbuhan syarikat ... Read more The post Kewangan MAG stabil, beli pesawat berperingkat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Decomposing body of elderly woman found in locked Kuala Krai flat

Decomposing body of elderly woman found in locked Kuala Krai flat

KOTA BHARU : The decomposing body of an elderly woman was found in her residence in Flat Sri Guchil, Kuala Krai on Tuesday (August 5) afternoon. Kuala Krai Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Mohd Khairul Duha Abdul Halim said the victim, known as Halimatun Yusoff, 69, who lived alone, was found at 2.08 pm in the living room after firefighters opened a locked door. “We received a distress call at 2.04 pm from the police seeking assistance to open the door to the unit following a complaint of a foul smell. “After the door was opened, our team found the decomposing body of an elderly woman who had died in the living room,” he said when contacted today, adding that the body was handed over to the police for further action. - Bernama

Selepas lima tahun, mangsa letupan Pelabuhan Beirut masih trauma

Selepas lima tahun, mangsa letupan Pelabuhan Beirut masih trauma

BEIRUT: Di sebuah bilik hospital di kawasan pergunungan Lubnan, Lara Hayek, 47 tahun, hanya terbaring, tidak mampu bergerak, bercakap atau memberi sebarang reaksi. Keadaan itu berlarutan sejak lima tahun lalu, selepas letupan dahsyat di Pelabuhan Beirut meragut kesihatannya dan sejak itu juga, ibunya, Najwa setia menemaninya sambil menunggu dengan harapan agar keadilan akhirnya akan ditegakkan. ... Read more The post Selepas lima tahun, mangsa letupan Pelabuhan Beirut masih trauma appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Beri peluang Ngumoha dalam skuad utama Liverpool

Beri peluang Ngumoha dalam skuad utama Liverpool

LIVERPOOL: Bintang remaja Liverpool, Rio Ngumoha terus mempamerkan sentuhan berbisa apabila meledak gol seawal minit kedua pada penampilan sulung ketika menentang Athletic Club di Anfield, semalam. Pemain berusia 16 tahun itu, yang sebelum ini mencuri tumpuan sepanjang aksi pramusim, membuka tirai jaringan ketika menentang Athletic Club dengan larian solo dari garisan tengah sebelum melepaskan rembatan ... Read more The post Beri peluang Ngumoha dalam skuad utama Liverpool appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Harap ada pasukan mampu calar ego JDT

Harap ada pasukan mampu calar ego JDT

SAINGAN Liga Super 2025-2026 yang bakal membuka tirai pada Jumaat ini diharapkan tampil lebih kompetitif dengan ada pasukan berjaya mencabar dominasi Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT).Pemerhati sukan tanah air, Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli berkata, meskipun JDT dilihat masih berada pada landasan tepat untuk meneruskan penguasaan, beliau mahu melihat cabaran lebih sengit diberikan oleh pasukan-pasukan lain musim ini."Memang semua pihak berharap saingan liga kali ini berbeza berbanding musim-musim sebelumnya, termasuk dari segi tentangan lebih baik daripada pasukan lain terhadap JDT."Kita semua tahu bagaimana persiapan dan falsafah bola sepak JDT. Mereka turun dalam setiap perlawanan, kalau seri pun mereka takkan berpuas hati dan kalau menang nak menang dengan jaringan besar."Lawan pasukan bawahan pun, mereka tetap turunkan barisan terbaik dan ini pasukan lain perlu hadapi dan bersedia secukupnya sekiranya mahu menandingi JDT," katanya kepada Sukan Sinar.Musim lalu, JDT menamatkan kempen Liga Super tanpa kekalahan, dengan hanya sekali seri dalam 24 perlawanan, iaitu ketika menentang PDRM FC. Selebihnya, mereka mencatat kemenangan.Ia secara tidak langsung menunjukkan masih ada ruang untuk pasukan lain mencipta kejutan biarpun hanya mencatatkan keputusan seri sekiranya turun dengan persiapan rapi dan mentaliti yang betul.Bagaimanapun, beliau berpandangan masih belum ada pasukan yang benar-benar menunjukkan komitmen tinggi untuk merampas takhta kejuaraan daripada JDT."Saya tak nampak ada pasukan yang betul-betul bersungguh nak rampas piala daripada JDT. Mungkin kenyataan ini agak negatif, tetapi itulah hakikatnya."Selain faktor kemampuan taktikal, pasukan lain juga sukar menyaingi JDT dari aspek kelebihan pemain mereka ada barisan pemain warisan, pemain tempatan bertaraf A, import berkualiti, dan organisasi kelab yang sangat teratur."Semua ini menjadikan saingan agak tidak seimbang, dan pada masa sama turut mendedahkan kegagalan pasukan lain yang mungkin belum cukup serius dalam usaha membina pasukan yang benar-benar kompetitif," ujarnya.Saingan Liga Super bermula 8 Ogos ini dengan perlawanan Piala Sumbangsih merebut Piala Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah antara JDT dan Selangor FC.