Selangor police freeze leave for Deepavali and ASEAN Summit security

Selangor police freeze leave for Deepavali and ASEAN Summit security

KLANG: All Selangor police personnel have had their leave frozen ahead of the Deepavali celebration and the 47th ASEAN Summit next week. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar stated that police will carry out special operations in conjunction with the festive celebration statewide. He explained that these operations aim to ensure crimes like house break-ins and vehicle thefts do not occur. Police will focus on specific areas identified as hotspots based on prior studies rather than conducting operations arbitrarily. Shazeli confirmed that over 15,000 personnel will operate at full force to ensure public peace is at the highest level. He also encouraged the public to use the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) application to channel information and make reports to police for crime prevention. – Bernama

Perkukuh Kebajikan Rakyat, Ab Rauf Turun Padang Santuni Nelayan

Perkukuh Kebajikan Rakyat, Ab Rauf Turun Padang Santuni Nelayan

MELAKA, 16 Okt – Ketua Menteri Melaka, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh terus komited mendekati rakyat apabila turun padang ke kawasan Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Tanjung Bidara bagi menyantuni masyarakat setempat serta meninjau beberapa projek pembangunan yang sedang dan akan dilaksanakan di kawasan berkenaan. Dalam tinjauan itu, beliau melawat projek menaik taraf Pantai Tanjung Bidara sebelum meluangkan masa beramah mesra [...]

China defends Russian oil purchases as legitimate trade cooperation

China defends Russian oil purchases as legitimate trade cooperation

BEIJING : China has defended its purchases of Russian oil as legitimate trade while condemning United States pressure as unilateral bullying. President Donald Trump is pushing countries to stop buying fuel from Moscow over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Trump announced Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised him New Delhi would stop purchasing Russian oil. The US president added that he intends to get China to follow India’s example in halting Russian oil imports. India neither confirmed nor denied any policy shift regarding Russian oil purchases. Trump has accused both China and India of funding the Ukraine war through their continued oil purchases from Russia. The US president has also demanded that European allies immediately stop buying oil from Russia. Beijing’s foreign ministry defended its normal and legitimate economic and trade cooperation with countries worldwide including Russia. Ministry spokesman Lin Jian called US actions a typical example of unilateral bullying and economic coercion. Lin warned that China would take firm countermeasures and resolutely safeguard its sovereignty if its interests are harmed. China maintains it is not a party to the Ukraine conflict despite Western accusations of providing political and economic support to Moscow. – AFP

Ribut: Kerja pembersihan kerosakan enam bangunan libat kos RM1.9 juta

Ribut: Kerja pembersihan kerosakan enam bangunan libat kos RM1.9 juta

SEREMBAN: Kira-kira RM1.9 juta diperuntukkan oleh Kementerian Kerja Raya untuk kerja-kerja pembersihan kerosakan yang berlaku di enam bangunan awam di Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor akibat dilanda ribut petang semalam. Menteri Kerja Raya, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi berkata, ia membabitkan Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sijangkang Jaya, SK Kampung Medan, Sekolah Rendah Agama Kampung Medan, SK Jalan ... Read more The post Ribut: Kerja pembersihan kerosakan enam bangunan libat kos RM1.9 juta appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Drug syndicates shift to northern routes as east coast enforcement tightens

Drug syndicates shift to northern routes as east coast enforcement tightens

KUALA LUMPUR: Drug trafficking syndicates are changing tactics by using the northern region as a new route following tighter enforcement on the East Coast. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said East Coast states were previously the main entry points for illegal substances. “Based on a series of raids conducted earlier, many of the drugs were found to have been transported through the East Coast.” “However, when enforcement in the area was strengthened, the activities began shifting towards the northern part of the country,” he told a press conference at the Gombak district police headquarters. Hussein said some syndicates were found using ‘rat trails’ or ‘elephant paths’ to avoid detection by authorities. He added that their networks spanned across states and involved multiple parties rather than being limited to specific areas. “These groups are all connected and operate in an organised manner.” “Some collaborate with each other, while others operate independently depending on the environment, market conditions and customer demand,” he said. Hussein stressed that authorities still have room to strengthen border control due to continued smuggling. He said the continued smuggling of illicit substances indicates existing loopholes at border entry points. Meanwhile, he said JSJN will set up a special task force with multiple agencies including the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency and the Customs Department. This task force will monitor syndicate activities misusing postal and courier services for drug distribution. “Based on intelligence, we believe these illicit substances are being moved in and out without proper screening or monitoring.” “Many drugs are believed to have slipped through these channels due to limitations in enforcement,” he said. “The special task force will focus on addressing this gap because courier companies cannot monitor everything.” He added that courier service providers must also play their part in curbing such activities. Hussein said JSJN will also demolish illegal jetties in collaboration with state contingents such as in Kelantan. This demolition aims to hinder the movement of drug syndicates across national borders. “We will enhance intelligence efforts through technology and are currently in the process of procuring equipment that can assist in drug detection,” he said. He added that disrupting the financial flow sustaining syndicates remains a key priority. – Bernama

KKM tunggu laporan penuh dua kematian akibat Influenza A

KKM tunggu laporan penuh dua kematian akibat Influenza A

KUALA LUMPUR – Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) masih menunggu hasil laporan penuh berhubung kematian dua kanak-kanak lelaki masing-masing berusia empat dan 11 tahun yang disahkan dijangkiti Influenza A.Menterinya, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad berkata, pihaknya kini sedang menjalankan proses semakan sistematik bagi mengenal pasti punca sebenar kematian kedua-dua mangsa."Ada dua kes kematian yang terkait dengan influenza dikesan mengalami Influenza A. Namun apa yang dikatakan positif faktor atau sebab kematian itu perlu dikenal pasti melalui mortality review (penilaian mortaliti)."Ia akan tertakluk kepada satu penelitian menyeluruh untuk memastikan apakah sebab kematian sebenar akibat Influenza A. Kedua-dua (kanak-kanak) memang positif Influenza A tetapi kita masih dalam proses kajian dan penelitian punca sebenar kematian," katanya ketika menjawab soalan tambahan Suhaizan Kaiat (PH–Pulai) pada sesi Waktu Pertanyaan-Pertanyaan Menteri (MQT) di Dewan Rakyat pada Khamis.Dr Dzulkefly berkata, kedua-dua kes melibatkan seorang kanak-kanak berusia empat tahun dari Samarahan, Sarawak dan seorang lagi berusia 11 tahun dari Dungun, Terengganu.Sementara itu menjawab soalan asal Suhaizan mengenai tahap keseriusan kes influenza di seluruh negara serta kesan terhadap institusi pendidikan, Dr Dzulkefly memaklumkan bahawa setakat ini sekolah dan tadika mencatatkan jumlah kes jangkitan influenza yang tertinggi.Beliau berkata, berdasarkan jumlah kumulatif sejak Minggu Epidemologi (ME) 1/2025 hingga ME 41/2025, premis sekolah merekodkan sebanyak 352 kes atau 65.8 peratus diikuti tadika dengan 96 kes (17.9 peratus) manakala institusi/kolej mencatatkan 35 kes (6.5 peratus).Jelasnya, premis rumah persendirian pula mencatatkan 33 kes (6.2 peratus) diikuti pusat jagaan dengan enam kes (1.1 peratus), kluster di tempat kerja pula sebanyak10 kes (1.9 peratus) manakala penjara merekodkan tiga kes (0.6 peratus)."Secara keseluruhan, bilangan kluster jangkitan di institusi pendidikan meningkat daripada lapan kluster pada ME 39 kepada 111 pada ME 40, sebelum mencecah angka 202 pada ME 41 manakala pada ME 42 iaitu dari 12 hingga 18 Okt ini, bilangan kluster adalah 56 dan dijangka menunjukkan trend penurunan."Sekolah menengah mencatatkan bilangan kluster tertinggi, meningkat daripada satu pada ME 39 kepada 47 pada ME 40, dan mencapai 65 pada ME 41, sementara sekolah rendah menunjukkan pola sama dengan kluster meningkat daripada tiga pada ME 39 kepada 26 pada ME 40, dan mencecah 72 pada ME 41."Institusi lain seperti kolej vokasional, sekolah swasta dan taska turut mencatatkan peningkatan kluster dalam tempoh yang sama," jawabnya.

KKM tunggu laporan penuh dua kematian akibat Influenza A

KKM tunggu laporan penuh dua kematian akibat Influenza A

KUALA LUMPUR – Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) masih menunggu hasil laporan penuh berhubung kematian dua kanak-kanak lelaki masing-masing berusia empat dan 11 tahun yang disahkan dijangkiti Influenza A.Menterinya, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad berkata, pihaknya kini sedang menjalankan proses semakan sistematik bagi mengenal pasti punca sebenar kematian kedua-dua mangsa."Ada dua kes kematian yang terkait dengan influenza dikesan mengalami Influenza A. Namun apa yang dikatakan positif faktor atau sebab kematian itu perlu dikenal pasti melalui mortality review (penilaian mortaliti)."Ia akan tertakluk kepada satu penelitian menyeluruh untuk memastikan apakah sebab kematian sebenar akibat Influenza A. Kedua-dua (kanak-kanak) memang positif Influenza A tetapi kita masih dalam proses kajian dan penelitian punca sebenar kematian," katanya ketika menjawab soalan tambahan Suhaizan Kaiat (PH–Pulai) pada sesi Waktu Pertanyaan-Pertanyaan Menteri (MQT) di Dewan Rakyat pada Khamis.Dr Dzulkefly berkata, kedua-dua kes melibatkan seorang kanak-kanak berusia empat tahun dari Samarahan, Sarawak dan seorang lagi berusia 11 tahun dari Dungun, Terengganu.Sementara itu menjawab soalan asal Suhaizan mengenai tahap keseriusan kes influenza di seluruh negara serta kesan terhadap institusi pendidikan, Dr Dzulkefly memaklumkan bahawa setakat ini sekolah dan tadika mencatatkan jumlah kes jangkitan influenza yang tertinggi.Beliau berkata, berdasarkan jumlah kumulatif sejak Minggu Epidemologi (ME) 1/2025 hingga ME 41/2025, premis sekolah merekodkan sebanyak 352 kes atau 65.8 peratus diikuti tadika dengan 96 kes (17.9 peratus) manakala institusi/kolej mencatatkan 35 kes (6.5 peratus).Jelasnya, premis rumah persendirian pula mencatatkan 33 kes (6.2 peratus) diikuti pusat jagaan dengan enam kes (1.1 peratus), kluster di tempat kerja pula sebanyak10 kes (1.9 peratus) manakala penjara merekodkan tiga kes (0.6 peratus)."Secara keseluruhan, bilangan kluster jangkitan di institusi pendidikan meningkat daripada lapan kluster pada ME 39 kepada 111 pada ME 40, sebelum mencecah angka 202 pada ME 41 manakala pada ME 42 iaitu dari 12 hingga 18 Okt ini, bilangan kluster adalah 56 dan dijangka menunjukkan trend penurunan."Sekolah menengah mencatatkan bilangan kluster tertinggi, meningkat daripada satu pada ME 39 kepada 47 pada ME 40, dan mencapai 65 pada ME 41, sementara sekolah rendah menunjukkan pola sama dengan kluster meningkat daripada tiga pada ME 39 kepada 26 pada ME 40, dan mencecah 72 pada ME 41."Institusi lain seperti kolej vokasional, sekolah swasta dan taska turut mencatatkan peningkatan kluster dalam tempoh yang sama," jawabnya.

Israel and Egypt prepare to open Rafah crossing for Gaza movement

Israel and Egypt prepare to open Rafah crossing for Gaza movement

JERUSALEM : Israel’s military aid agency COGAT confirmed ongoing preparations with Egypt to open the major Rafah border crossing with Gaza for the movement of people. The exact opening date for the Rafah crossing will be announced at a later stage. Israel had previously warned it might keep Rafah closed and reduce aid into the Palestinian enclave over Hamas returning dead hostages’ bodies too slowly. This situation highlighted risks to the ceasefire that ended two years of devastating war and secured the release of all living hostages held by Hamas. COGAT, the Israeli military division overseeing aid flows into Gaza, stated humanitarian aid continues entering via the Kerem Shalom crossing with Israel and other crossings. The agency emphasised that humanitarian aid will not pass through the Rafah crossing under any circumstances. COGAT clarified this arrangement was never agreed upon at any stage in their statement to Reuters. Two sources had informed Reuters on Wednesday that the Rafah crossing was expected to open for people on Thursday. – Reuters