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The Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Heavy-muscled calf among prizes awaiting visitors at Melaka Agrofest 2025
MELAKA: A heavy-muscled calf worth over RM10,000 will be up for grabs in a lucky draw at Melaka Agrofest 2025, set to take place at Dataran Sejarah Ayer Keroh from June 27 to 29. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said 15,000 Melaka guavas will also be distributed for free to visitors. 'The Melaka Agrofest 2025 will run from 10 am to 11 pm, and this year we are targeting a total of 50,000 visitors throughout the event, with an expected total sales value of RM1.5 million,' he told a press conference in Ayer Keroh here today. Dr Muhamad Akmal said 40 departments and agencies are taking part in this year's event, which will also feature 14 main competition categories offering a combined prize pool of RM30,000. He said Melaka Agrofest 2025 is not merely an agricultural fair but also showcases the latest agricultural technology, promotes local entrepreneurs' products, and recognises the role of farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen in ensuring national food security. 'The festival also aims to raise awareness of the importance of the agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors to national development, while opening up wider market opportunities for local products,' he said. He added that the programme will also feature a special performance by popular local nasyid group UNIC during the 'Malam Demi Cinta Suci' on June 27, with lucky visitors also standing a chance to win an umrah package.
Malay Mail
14-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Three more FRU personnel laid to rest in Perak with full police honours
IPOH, May 14 — Three more bodies of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel who died in an accident in Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam yesterday morning were buried this morning. The body of the late Corporal Muhamad Akmal Muhamad was buried at Al-Mubarak Mosque Islamic Cemetery, Kampung Telok Pial, Kuala Kurau, at about 7.30 this morning. The body was earlier taken to his father-in-law's house at 6.15 am before being taken to the mosque at 6.45 am for prayers and burial. An atmosphere of grief was evident when about 100 residents and family members were at the burial site of the 35-year-old FRU member. Meanwhile, the remains of Corporal Mohd Pozli Jaudin, 41, were buried in Kampung Pantai Besar cemetery in Batu Kurau at about 9 am this morning, while the remains of Corporal Mohamad Hilmi Mohd Azlan, 38, were buried at Simpang Mosque cemetery, Taiping at 10 am. The burials of the three bodies were carried out in accordance with Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) ceremonial protocols. — Bernama
The Star
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Barisan-Pakatan pact to continue in Sabah polls
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional is committed to working with Pakatan Harapan in the upcoming Sabah election, and is open to collaborating with other state-based parties, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. 'BN and PH are not just a simple 'plus'; this is 'plus, plus, plus', which reflects our openness [to collaborate with Sabah parties]. Clearly, there will be no peninsula- or Sabah-based parties going it alone,' the Barisan chairman said. This united front, he added, is crucial to ensure continuity in Sabah's development agenda should the unity government secure victory at the polls. On another matter, party wing leaders in the unity government alliance have been urged to avoid speculating about electoral seat talks in Melaka, he said. Such matters, said the Umno president, should be left to the discretion of each party's top leadership. Responding to criticism directed at Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh over the latter's seat-sharing formula for the Melaka state election, Ahmad Zahid reminded all wings not to make premature public statements based on personal interpretations. 'I advise all the wings of parties within the unity government to let these matters be determined by their respective top leaderships. 'Do not be swayed by emotions or individual analysis. Leave it to the leadership,' he told reporters at the World Trade Centre here yesterday in conjunction with Umno's 79th anniversary celebration. Ahmad Zahid added that such issues have yet to be discussed at the coalition's senior leadership level. 'This has not even been raised in our negotiations, so it should not be turned into a political polemic. It's far too premature,' he said of the public spat about seat-sharing in the Melaka elections which only have to be called by January 2027. Dr Muhamad Akmal had rejected a 14-14 seat-sharing formula between Barisan and Pakatan, calling it unrealistic given Barisan's dominance in the state. Amanah Youth responded by labelling Dr Muhamad Akmal's comments as arrogant and contrary to the spirit of coalition cooperation.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Two strict conditions set for Paya Mengkuang pig farmers to resume operations
MELAKA: Operators of pig farms in Paya Mengkuang, Kuala Sungai Baru, Kuala Sungai Baru, must comply with two strict conditions if they wish to resume operations. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the main condition was that pig farming activities be conducted under a closed-house system instead of the conventional method used previously. He said another condition was that any pigs brought in from outside Melaka must first obtain approval from the State Veterinary Services Department to ensure the animals were free from disease. 'If the farmers can comply with the conditions set, the state government has no objection to allowing their farms to resume operations. 'We have held a meeting with pig farmers in the area and they are aware of the conditions that have been set,' he told a press conference outside the Melaka State Legislative Assembly today. Elaborating, Dr Muhamad Akmal said he had not received any applications from existing farmers for the construction of farms with a closed-house system, which was required to resume operations. In January 2022, the media reported that the Melaka government had agreed to gazette 35 pig farms in Paya Mengkuang as African Swine Fever (ASF) disease outbreak and control areas. The gazetting was to control the spread of ASF but no specific timeframe had been set.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Two strict terms set for Paya Mengkuang pig farms to reopen
MELAKA: Operators of pig farms in Paya Mengkuang, Kuala Sungai Baru, Kuala Sungai Baru, must comply with two strict conditions if they wish to resume operations. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the main condition was that pig farming activities be conducted under a closed-house system instead of the conventional method used previously. He said another condition was that any pigs brought in from outside Melaka must first obtain approval from the State Veterinary Services Department to ensure the animals were free from disease. 'If the farmers can comply with the conditions set, the state government has no objection to allowing their farms to resume operations. 'We have held a meeting with pig farmers in the area and they are aware of the conditions that have been set,' he told a press conference outside the Melaka State Legislative Assembly today. Elaborating, Dr Muhamad Akmal said he had not received any applications from existing farmers for the construction of farms with a closed-house system, which was required to resume operations. In January 2022, the media reported that the Melaka government had agreed to gazette 35 pig farms in Paya Mengkuang as African Swine Fever (ASF) disease outbreak and control areas. The gazetting was to control the spread of ASF but no specific timeframe had been set.
