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Barnama
13-07-2025
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore & Vietnam: July 13, 2025
The National Police announced on Saturday that 26 premium rice brands are under investigation for alleged mislabelling and price gouging, following a report from Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman. The Ministry of Religious Affairs is encouraging Quran teachers to get certified by the Tilawati Professional Certification Institute (LSP Tilawati) to enhance their quality and get professional recognition. MYANMAR FISH STOCK IN YEZIN DAM -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The monsoon fingerling releasing ceremony was held at the Yezin Dam in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday to boost fish resources. About 200,000 fingerlings — golden carps, rohu and silver bards - were released. About 885,700 fingerlings have been released into the dam since 2011. FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE OPENING SOON -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Myanmar-Korea Friendship Bridge (Dala) is in the final stage of completion. Once completed the bridge will ensure smooth and safe passage of large ocean vessels and facilitate transportation from Yangon to coastal areas. SINGAPORE LOOKING AT ENHANCING LAWS AROUND VAPING TO TACKLE ISSUE OF DRUG-LACED VAPES IN SINGAPORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES Current legislation around vaping may be strengthened following the increased detection in Singapore of electronic vaporisers containing substances such as etomidate and other controlled drugs. LOOK LIKE REGULAR VAPES, BUT DRUG-LACED 'KPODS' ARE MORE LETHAL AND PERNICIOUS -- CNA When David (not his real name) first tried an e-vaporiser offered by friends in January last year, he had no idea that the liquid inside it contained more than just nicotine. THAILAND 1. GOVT CLARIFIES CONTROVERSY: NATIONALITY GRANTED TO ETHNIC GROUPS, NOT FOREIGN MIGRANTS -- THE NATION Around 140,000 individuals are eligible under the policy—all of whom have been officially surveyed and recorded in the civil registry. The measure excludes displaced persons living in temporary shelters. 2. THAKSIN INVITE 'BREACHES ETHICS' -- BANGKOK POST The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is being urged to investigate Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira after he invited former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to participate in a high-level discussion about US tariffs with the government. VIETNAM TRANSFORMING INTO INNOVATION HUB -- VIETNAMPLUS Hanoi will establish an innovation centre to position itself as Vietnam's leading scientific hub. The capital now hosts over 70 per cent of scientific institutions, 82 per cent of national laboratories and 65 per cent of top scientists. AIRCRAFT PUNCTUALITY AT AIRPORTS -- VIETNAM PLUS Vietnam's aviation industry's punctuality rate declined badly in the first half of this year. Statistics revealed that the on-time performance rate fell to 62.6 per cent. Airline problems, operational reasons, weather and technical factors contributed to late arrivals. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
Business Recorder
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Property encroachment issue: Senate body to summon ETPB chief, admin Nankana Sahib district
ISLAMABAD: Expressing its serious concern on encroachment of Evacuee Property in District Nankana Sahib, the Standing Committee on Government Assurances has decided to summon Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs, Chairman Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) and District Administration Nankana Sahib to discuss the issue in its next meeting. The committee also directed Power and Petroleum Divisions not to issue NOCs for installation of electricity and gas meters on encroached land. The committee met under the chairpersonship of Nuzhat Sadiq, MNA in Parliament House on Wednesday. The committee was apprised that 14,000 residential and commercial units have been built on the ETPB land in District Nankana Sahib causing loss to the national exchequer. The committee was further apprised that operations had been launched against the encroachments; however, to make it meaningful involvement of elected representatives of the district would provide useful assistance and valuable advice. The additional secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs informed that the ETPB had initiated various measures that include hiring of services of the Survey of Pakistan and SUPARCO for physical survey of all the properties and acquiring their satellite imagery. He said that regular anti-encroachment drives had been initiated apart from initiation of disciplinary action against ETPB officials for their delinquency in their duties. The committee, while discussing assurance regarding massive/unannounced loadshedding and over billing in Karachi, directed for engagement with elected representatives to sort out the issues. The committee was also of the view that a new electricity provider would encourage healthy competition and enhanced service delivery in Karachi. The committee also reiterated its earlier direction for sticking to the approved loadshedding plan and zero un-announced power outages. The KESC official apprised that menace of power theft through hooked connections and non-payment of electricity dues was hindering smooth supply of electric power to the residents of Karachi especially the Lyari area. He informed that local representatives at UC level had been engaged to persuade people to come under metering net, however, all the efforts were unfruitful. He informed that as per directions of the committee, approved schedule of loadshedding was being followed and loadshedding in wee hours had been discontinued. The committee decided to take up the Assurance in its next meeting. The committee, while discussing implementation report regarding establishment of office of Protectorate of Emigrants at Abbottabad, appreciated the prompt compliance by the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis. The committee also discussed and disposed of Assurance regarding establishment of transformers repairs workshops at district level by electricity distribution companies. The committee directed the Power Division to pass on directions to all the DISCOs to adopt friendly posture towards its subscribers and initiated steps for enhanced service delivery. The committee, while taking up the Assurance regarding provision of free medical treatment to cancer patients, directed the Ministry of National Health Services to expedite the submission of summary for approval of the Federal Cabinet. The Director General Health apprised that Letter of Intent had been signed with M/s Roche for provision of medical treatment to cancer patients in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) on 73 percent contribution of M/s Roche and 27 percent by the Government of Pakistan. The committee decided this while discussing assurance by education minister to address the grave issue of out-of-school children, decided to visit educational establishments in the ICT to physically verify the measures initiated by Ministry of Federal Education though the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) to address the issue of out-of-school children. The additional secretary Ministry of Federal Education and director general FDE apprised the committee about the steps taken to bring children into schools. The meeting was attended by Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs; MNAs, Raja Qamarul Islam, Muneeba Iqbal, Syed Javed Ali Shah Jillani, Shagufta Jumani, Shahida Rehmani, Sofia Saeed Shah, Haji Imtiaz Ahmed Choudhry, Shafqat Abbas, and Muhammad Arshad Sahi; Mover Mian Ghous Muhammad; Secretary Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Additional Secretary Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, and other officers. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Star
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Brunei Sultan calls for reforms in zakat governance during surprise visit
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah during the unannounced visit to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. - BB/ANN BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Tuesday morning (July 8) made an unannounced visit to the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), where the monarch delivered a speech calling for a more efficient and accountable management of zakat, wakaf and Baitulmal affairs in Brunei Darussalam. His Majesty highlighted the divine wisdom behind zakat, explaining that it is a mechanism in Islam that enables the wealthy to share their resources with the less fortunate — a concept that showcases Islam's guidance in financial stewardship. The monarch expressed concern over delays in zakat disbursement, especially for the poor and indebted, and questioned the necessity of prolonged assessment periods that have reportedly caused applicants to wait months or even years. His Majesty questioned, 'Is it not sufficient for officers from the zakat department to conduct field visits together with village heads to quickly assess the applicants' actual conditions?' His Majesty also questioned the effectiveness of digital tools in zakat administration, encouraging the use of digital technology to streamline the evaluation and distribution process to make it 'efficient, fast, accurate and consistent'. The ruler further pressed the department to address communication inefficiencies, which he identified as potential obstacles to achieving national goals, including a high quality of life for citizens as outlined in Brunei Vision 2035. To strengthen institutional performance, His Majesty called for the formation of a steering committee to oversee zakat distribution and development of wakaf lands and Baitulmal assets. He advised that the committee should not be limited to religious scholars, but should also include professionals from entrepreneurship, private sectors and members of the National Welfare System. The monarch also called for the adoption of good governance practices by the Zakat, Wakaf and Baitulmal Department (JUZWAB), along with regular updates on milestones achieved, and urged transparency and vigilance in zakat management to prevent exploitation or misappropriation. Emphasising the importance of community outreach, His Majesty proposed regular public awareness campaigns — including TV advertisements and Friday sermons — to remind the public that zakat is an obligation, and that neglecting it is a grave sin. 'Zakat can lead its payer to paradise,' His Majesty said, adding that the lack of zakat collection may be due to a lack of public understanding, which the Ministry of Religious Affairs must address. His Majesty also posed several key questions to the ministry and JUZWAB, requesting written responses. These include inquiries into the causes of zakat distribution delays, the criteria for determining zakat eligibility across different asnaf groups, and the frequency and efficiency of assessment meetings. The monarch further questioned the existence of poverty statistics in the country and asked how many Bruneians are officially recognised as poor or destitute, as well as the effectiveness of empowerment programmes like PROPAZ in transforming zakat recipients into future zakat contributors. His Majesty concluded by urging ministry officials to uphold the trust placed in them with sincerity and responsibility, reminding them that failure to properly distribute zakat is not only a breach of duty, but also a sin. The visit ended with a Q&A session. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
Express Tribune
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Registration for Hajj 2026 kicks off
The process for registration for next year's Hajj has been started on the request of the Saudi government. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, all people who are desirous of performing Hajj in 2026 should get themselves registered by July 9. This registration process — including submission of a registration form at the branches of 15 designated banks — is free of charge. The registration is, however, mandatory for all — people who are going to perform Hajj under the government scheme, people who want to utilize the private Hajj scheme as well as overseas Pakistanis. The people who could not perform Hajj this year due to late submission of requisite fee by private Hajj operators will also have to get themselves registered. This year thousands of Pakistanis could not perform pilgrimage to Makkah due to slackness of private Hajj operators. This registration will help the Saudi government in making various arrangements. The costs of Hajj respectively under the government and private Hajj schemes will be announced ahead of the next Hajj under the Hajj Policy 2026. The Hajj quota for each of the countries will also be announced later by the Saudi authorities on the basis of the registration data. According to Pakistan's Hajj Policy for 2025, a quota of 179,210 pilgrims was divided equally between the government and private schemes. The arrangements for the government scheme were fully handled by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and in accordance with Saudi directives.
Express Tribune
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PM Shehbaz wants timeline for Hajj 2026
PM Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to formulate a detailed action plan with timeline for the next year's Hajj without any delay. The PM, chairing a review meeting on preparations for next year's Hajj, directed the ministry to start preparations from now. He said that the action plan should be formulated based on the Saudi Hajj policy.
