Prescribe correct medicine, not a quick fix, Khairy tells MOE

Prescribe correct medicine, not a quick fix, Khairy tells MOE

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry (MOE) must take time to properly identify the root causes behind the recent surge in tragic incidents involving students before introducing new measures, said former Cabinet minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar. He cautioned the ministry against taking “populist or knee-jerk” actions in response to public outcry, saying that every case including those involving bullying, sexual assault and murder may stem from different underlying problems. “When incidents like these happen, people understandably want swift action and to feel safe sending their children to school. But I believe there are deeper causes beyond just installing CCTV cameras or bringing back corporal punishment,” Khairy said when commenting on the issue of school safety. He said this after officiating Sino Sky Sdn Bhd office in Wisma HLX today. He added that while stern action must be taken against offenders, including investigation, suspension, detention, and prosecution , the ministry must also study the factors contributing to the problem. “If the issue is declining moral values in schools, we need to revisit the education mission and see where we can strengthen it. If it’s about parenting skills, then the government must ensure parents play their role responsibly at home. “If social media influence is part of the problem, then that too must be studied carefully before any action is taken,” he said. Khairy stressed that any solution must be based on a clear understanding of the real causes rather than public pressure. “I support firm action, but don’t rush into decisions. We must diagnose the real cause before prescribing the medicine,” he said. He urged the MOE to convene a comprehensive review to determine the main causes of such cases. “When we give medicine, we must ensure it treats the right illness. Otherwise, it will only make things worse.” When the nation was just rocked by the rape of a minor at a school in Melaka and the murder of a female Form Four student in Bandar Utama, another sexual case has emerged where four students and a former student, aged between 15 to 17, at a school in Baling are being investigated following a statutory gang rape case involving a 15-year-old female student. The group had engaged in sexual activity, including group sex, at several locations within the school between May and August this year, including in classrooms, reported New Straits Time.

PARLIMEN : Projek LRT Pulau Pinang bukan keperluan mendesak

PARLIMEN : Projek LRT Pulau Pinang bukan keperluan mendesak

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahli Parlimen Perikatan Nasional (PN) mempersoal pembangunan projek transit aliran ringan (LRT) kepada Pulau Pinang sebanyak RM16.8 bilion yang dilihat bukan suatu keperluan mendesak. Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PN-Kubang Kerian) berkata, projek tersebut didakwa menunjukkan kerajaan lebih memberi tumpuan kepada Pulau Pinang dan mengetepikan usaha menyiapkan Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT). “Kerajaan menghabiskan RM16.8. ... Read more The post PARLIMEN : Projek LRT Pulau Pinang bukan keperluan mendesak appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

PM akan buat keputusan segera isu jenayah libat pelajar sekolah

PM akan buat keputusan segera isu jenayah libat pelajar sekolah

KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, memaklumkan kerajaan akan membuat ‘keputusan segera’ berhubung beberapa insiden jenayah serius melibatkan pelajar sekolah yang berlaku sejak kebelakangan ini. Menurut Perdana Menteri, perkara itu akan dibincangkan secara mendalam dalam mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri esok, selepas beliau mengadakan perbincangan awal bersama Menteri Pendidikan, Fadhlina Sidek serta beberapa pegawai kanan hari ... Read more The post PM akan buat keputusan segera isu jenayah libat pelajar sekolah appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Ribut: Ini paling besar, kuat sepanjang saya jadi MB Selangor

Ribut: Ini paling besar, kuat sepanjang saya jadi MB Selangor

SHAH ALAM – Ribut dan puting beliung yang melanda sekitar Sijangkang di Telok Panglima Garang khususnya disifatkan paling terburuk pernah berlaku di Selangor dalam tempoh empat tahun. Menteri Besar Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari berkata, ini berikutan insiden berkenaan telah memusnahkan banyak unit bangunan dan rumah di kawasan terbabit. Katanya, insiden seumpamanya pernah berlaku namun ... Read more The post Ribut: Ini paling besar, kuat sepanjang saya jadi MB Selangor appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

PARLIMEN: Struktur, fungsi MyCC perlu dikaji semula – Jalaluddin

PARLIMEN: Struktur, fungsi MyCC perlu dikaji semula – Jalaluddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan disaran mengkaji semula struktur dan fungsi Suruhanjaya Persaingan Malaysia (MyCC) yang didakwa semakin menyimpang daripada objektif asal penubuhannya untuk melindungi kepentingan pengguna serta memastikan pasaran yang adil dan kompetitif. Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias (BN-Jelebu) berkata, MyCC kini dilihat hanya menumpukan perhatian terhadap isu-isu teknikal dalam sektor kurang kritikal, selain mengejar kes berprofil ... Read more The post PARLIMEN: Struktur, fungsi MyCC perlu dikaji semula – Jalaluddin appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Invest Selangor picks 21 startups for Life Sciences programme

Invest Selangor picks 21 startups for Life Sciences programme

INVEST Selangor, in partnership with venture capital firm NEXEA, has unveiled the 21 companies selected for the prestigious Selangor Life Sciences Accelerator Programme 2025, marking a significant milestone in the state’s innovation ecosystem. The announcement was made during Orientation Day at VIDA Bukit Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur on October 16, 2025, bringing together entrepreneurs, mentors, and representatives from both organizing institutions. Transforming Science into Scalable Businesses Selected from a highly competitive application process, the cohort will receive comprehensive support designed to transform scientific innovations into commercially viable enterprises. The programme serves as a strategic bridge between research capability and market demand, aligning scientific discoveries with investor readiness. Programme Benefits Each selected company will receive: Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and life sciences experts Access to funding opportunities with potential funding of up to RM1 million Cash prizes totaling RM60,000 from Invest Selangor Strategic partnerships and corporate introductions Market access through the NEXEA entrepreneur network Regulatory guidance for expansion in Malaysia and internationally Four-Month Intensive Journey Over the next four months, participating companies will undergo a transformative programme featuring masterclasses, mentoring sessions, and industry visits, gaining insights from experienced experts and real-world applications. The journey will culminate on February 10, 2026, at Demo Day, where companies will showcase their progress and innovations to potential investors, corporate partners, and industry stakeholders. The 21 Selected Companies The diverse cohort represents cutting-edge innovations across multiple life sciences sectors: Environmental & Agricultural Innovation : Bioloop Sdn Bhd - Converts waste into animal feed and natural fertilizer using black soldier flies Nanofertech Sdn Bhd - Enhances fertilizer efficiency with proprietary surfactant additives PALM FIBER SDN BHD - Commercializes oil palm tree trunk fiber as food ingredients Ocean Rich Resources - Grows oysters three times faster than traditional methods Fasclone A.B.I Sdn Bhd - Mass-produces disease-free banana seedlings using liquid bioreactor technology AAF BioScience - Transforms waste into biofertilizers, biopolymers, and carbon credits AgroPV Integrated SB - Develops integrated agrivoltaic solutions for sustainable farming Aeolia Studio Sdn Bhd - Farm AI platform helping farmers optimize crop production Healthcare & Medical Technology: 9. PlusVibes - Community-focused digital mental health platform with AI features 10. Pixelence Sdn Bhd - Develops artificial contrast dye for brain medical imaging 11. YSBiotik Sdn Bhd - Produces easy-to-consume locally manufactured Halal pharmaceuticals 12. Health Digital Technologies Sdn Bhd (DoctorOnCall) - Builds thematic online clinics for personalized healthcare 13. GreenSHeart Sdn Bhd - AI-powered smartphone platform for cardiac implant monitoring 14. Microbiome Sdn Bhd - “Gow!” targeted probiotic addressing gout through metabolic balance 15. Iotech Solutions - MediGuard autonomous medical AI rover for underserved areas 16. Promed Health Ventures Sdn Bhd - ProWanita AI-based breast and cervical cancer screening 17. Healthapps Sdn Bhd - Platform connecting patients with doctors for digital consultations Wellness & Consumer Health: 18. Engage Life - Gamified corporate wellness programmes with HRDC funding 19. KT Academy Sdn Bhd (Healing Village) - Breath Kit 4-in-1 wellness device with agarwood aromatherapy Circular Economy: 20. Materials In Works - Transforms label packaging waste into sustainable molded pulp packaging 21. Ummah Worldwide Resources - Community-based recycling models creating income opportunities Strategic Partnership By combining Invest Selangor’s state-level investment networks with NEXEA’s venture and founder community, the programme provides comprehensive support including funding pathways, regulatory guidance, and commercial connections. Participating teams are already rapidly moving into pilot programmes, licensing discussions, and growth funding rounds—demonstrating the programme’s effectiveness in building commercially viable life science companies. Selangor’s Innovation Leadership As part of Invest Selangor’s mission to strengthen Selangor’s position as Malaysia’s leading innovation hub, the Life Sciences Accelerator continues to drive high-impact entrepreneurship, foster industry collaboration, and elevate the state’s life sciences ecosystem on both national and regional levels. Invest Selangor Berhad serves as the Selangor state government’s investment promotion agency, providing one-stop advisory services for local and international investors. Since 1999, it has facilitated over 6,730 manufacturing projects, creating 489,464 jobs and securing more than RM237.7 billion in investments. NEXEA is a Malaysian venture capital and startup accelerator firm specializing in technology companies with high growth potential. Known for its mentors who are successful ex-entrepreneurs or C-level executives, NEXEA has invested in over 35 startups, with top companies growing 3 to 16 times yearly. For more programme details, visit www.selangorlifesciencesx.com

Sindiket dadah ubah taktik, bergerak dari Pantai Timur ke utara

Sindiket dadah ubah taktik, bergerak dari Pantai Timur ke utara

GOMBAK – Sindiket pengedaran dadah kini dikesan mengubah taktik menggunakan laluan di kawasan utara semenanjung selepas pihak berkuasa memperketatkan kawalan di negeri-negeri pantai timur. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik (JSJN) Bukit Aman, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata, berdasarkan siri serbuan yang dijalankan sebelum ini, kawasan pantai timur sering menjadi laluan utama sindiket untuk membawa masuk ... Read more The post Sindiket dadah ubah taktik, bergerak dari Pantai Timur ke utara appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Lelaki didenda RM5,000, simbah cat merah di salun

Lelaki didenda RM5,000, simbah cat merah di salun

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang lelaki dikenakan denda sebanyak RM5,000 selepas dia mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan menyimbah cat berwarna merah di sebuah salun dalam sebuah pusat beli-belah di sini, Sabtu lalu. Tertuduh, Ahmad Abu Bakar, 26 membuat pengakuan itu selepas pertuduhan dibacakan di hadapan Majistret, A. Shaarmini. Berdasarkan kertas pertuduhan, ... Read more The post Lelaki didenda RM5,000, simbah cat merah di salun appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

ASEAN tubuh inisiatif pembiayaan Grid Kuasa

ASEAN tubuh inisiatif pembiayaan Grid Kuasa

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia hari ini mengumumkan penubuhan Inisiatif Pembiayaan Grid Kuasa ASEAN (ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative – APGF) bagi memastikan pelaksanaan Grid Kuasa ASEAN dapat direalisasikan menjelang tahun 2045. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, berkata inisiatif itu dibangunkan bersama Bank Pembangunan Asia dan Bank Dunia bagi menggerakkan pembiayaan hijau serta mempercepat pelaburan ... Read more The post ASEAN tubuh inisiatif pembiayaan Grid Kuasa appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Malaysia strengthens ASEAN green leadership with IGEM 2025 and KLSS

Malaysia strengthens ASEAN green leadership with IGEM 2025 and KLSS

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is strengthening ASEAN’s collective climate ambition by placing sustainability and climate action at the core of its regional agenda as the ASEAN chair in 2025. Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said Malaysia’s leadership through the Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit and the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia reflects the nation’s commitment to driving change in the region. “Through KLSS, Malaysia has strengthened ASEAN’s climate discourse, aligning our region around three key priorities: adaptation, mitigation, and resilience.” “Meanwhile, through the IGEM, we move from policy to opportunity, turning discussions into partnerships and partnerships into projects.” “IGEM showcases technologies that will shape the next generation of industries, from clean energy and sustainable mobility to waste reduction, carbon management, and nature-based solutions,” he said in a statement today. Johari, who is also the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister, said that the IGEM serves as a platform for inclusion, and it is not limited to large corporations but also acts as a launchpad for micro, small and medium enterprises, which are the backbone of Malaysia’s economy and central to its green transformation. Johari added that the government is finalising the National Carbon Market Policy to define Malaysia’s approach to carbon trading and guide the use of carbon pricing to drive investment, innovation and low-carbon growth. He said the policy will promote carbon credit projects in forestry, renewable energy and nature-based solutions that will create new income opportunities for state governments, local communities and private investors. Johari added that the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill passed earlier this year positions Malaysia as a regional hub for carbon management, a sector that could unlock up to 250 billion US dollars in potential economic value over the next three decades. Meanwhile, he said Malaysia has finalised its Third Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, underscoring the nation’s firm commitment to accelerate its low-carbon transition. “Together, these initiatives show that Malaysia’s green transition is structured, strategic, and sustained.” “It is a long-term national mission built on strong policy, clear law, and enduring economic opportunity,” he said. – Bernama