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Malay Mail
12 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
State leaders hail PM's RM100 aid and fuel price cut as timely relief for Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Leaders of state governments have described Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of several initiatives today as proof of the continued concern and commitment of the Madani Government in assisting to ease the people's burden. In NEGERI SEMBILAN, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the initiatives announced, including the one-time provision of RM100 under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme and petrol price reduction, are a good start and can ease the people's burden. 'Such announcements give meaning to the people... for those in need, it is a very meaningful gift and can help them in their daily lives,' he told reporters after chairing the state executive council meeting in Seremban today. Aminuddin, who is also the Port Dickson Member of Parliament, said the state government welcomed the good news and is confident it can encourage the people to continue to be positive in facing daily life challenges. He added that the government's decision to multiply the Madani Rahmah Sales and double the allocation for the programme to RM600 million was also the best initiative that will significantly benefit the people. In MELAKA, the state government will plan tourism activities for visitors in conjunction with the additional public holiday on Sept 15 to further invigorate the tourism sector in the state as part of its new industry, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusof. 'I will make this tourism sector a new industry in Melaka… it will have all kinds (of tourism activities in Melaka), covering air, land and sea,' he told reporters outside the State Legislative Assembly sitting today. In SELANGOR, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari described the announcement of the one-off RM100 aid through MyKad under SARA as proof of the Madani Government's care and concern towards the people's plight. He said that with 22 million Malaysians set to benefit from the total allocation of RM2 billion via SARA, it will help propel the economic cycle forward through the expected spending or purchase transactions. 'Although some consider the RM100 as too little, the actual value that needs to be seen is the RM2 billion that has been allocated because how much of that amount will move and enter the economic chain and value through spending by the people. 'Besides helping to ease the financial burden of recipients, the benefits through economic movement of the cash-out proceeds given in a targeted manner by the government will also provide returns and benefits of their own to traders and small entrepreneurs,' he said. In PENANG, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the provision of the one-off RM100 assistance under SARA is highly appreciated because the Federal Government can still implement it despite being under tight fiscal constraints. In welcoming the announcement, Chow said the prime minister should also be given the time and space to face domestic and global economic pressures, including the United States (US) tariff situation, which can impact Malaysia's exports. 'Despite the tight financial situation, this incentive, which will cost the government billions (or ringgit), is still appreciated. However, I believe the people are looking forward to more comprehensive forms of assistance, such as initiatives that ease the cost of doing business, or through infrastructure projects that create jobs and spur growth,' he said. In PERLIS, Menteri Besar Perlis Mohd Shukri Ramli said any action that can give profit to the people and ease their burden is a good thing, and we want to thank the prime minister, who continues to strive to help the people face the challenges of rising cost of living. 'The announcement made by the prime minister is a good move… I will also get the one-off RM100 provided via SARA for the adult group, so thank you,' he told reporters after chairing the executive council meeting at Seri Putra Complex in Kangar today. He added that the announcement of Sept 15 as an additional public holiday, meanwhile, would allow the people to plan their holidays to celebrate Malaysia Day on Sept 16. In KEDAH, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor also welcomed the announcement on the RON95 petrol price reduction and one-off RM100 payment to all Malaysians aged 18 and above. 'Alhamdulillah, and for the RM100 under SARA, thank you,' he said briefly. In KELANTAN, Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan described the announcement by Anwar as timely, with many facing various life challenges. 'We welcome whatever initiatives to help the people. We are thankful, more so when people are facing financial hardship and rising goods prices,' he told reporters after the State Legislative Assembly sitting at Kota Darulnaim Complex in Kota Bharu today. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Negeri Sembilan to get new police chief next month
Ahmad Dzaffir Yussof (left) will be replaced by Alzafny Ahmad as Negeri Sembilan police chief. PETALING JAYA : Negeri Sembilan will get a new police chief next month, with Ahmad Dzaffir Yussof set to be transferred to Bukit Aman's management department. Dzaffir, who has been leading the state police contingent since September 2022, will become the new deputy director (administration) of the federal police's management department. In a statement, Bukit Aman said he would be replaced by Alzafny Ahmad, who is currently commandant of the police training centre, or Pulapol. Alzafny's current post will be filled by Nor Yhazid Idris, who is serving as head of the Kelantan police's criminal investigation department. Meanwhile, Alor Gajah police chief Ashari Abu Samah will be transferred to head the Kuantan police headquarters. All the appointments are effective Aug 25.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Air quality at unhealthy levels in Selangor, N Sembilan
The environment department said the air pollutant index reading was at the moderate level in 58 areas. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The air quality in parts of Negeri Sembilan and Selangor has reached unhealthy levels based on the latest Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to the environment department. The index is calculated over a 24-hour period and does not represent real-time air quality. The department's API management system website stated the highest reading of 156 was reported in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, as of 9am this morning. This was followed by Johan Setia, Selangor (155), Port Dickson, NS (153) and Banting, Selangor (151), Bernama reported. The website also showed that the API reading in Putrajaya was almost at the unhealthy level, at 99. Another 57 locations showed moderate API readings, including Temerloh, Pahang (98), Petaling Jaya, Selangor (88), Bukit Rambai, Melaka (85), and Tasek Ipoh, Perak (79). An API reading of zero to 50 indicates good air quality, 51-100 moderate, 101-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy and an API above 300 is hazardous.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
9 areas record unhealthy air pollutant readings as of 3pm
The haze situation in Seremban today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Nine areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy air pollutant index levels as of 3pm today. According to the environment department's Air Pollutant Index Management System portal, Alor Gajah in Melaka recorded the highest API reading at 157, followed by Seremban in Negeri Sembilan (155) and Kemaman in Terengganu (153), Bernama reported. Johan Setia (Klang) in Selangor, Temerloh in Pahang and Balok Baru in Kuantan each recorded an API reading of 152. Nilai in Negeri Sembilan registered a reading of 138, Banting in Selangor recorded 135 and Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded 132. API readings of between 101 and 200 are categorised as unhealthy and may affect high-risk groups such as the elderly, children and those with respiratory conditions. In an earlier statement, the department advised the public to limit outdoor activities, wear face masks when outdoors and seek immediate treatment if they experience shortness of breath or respiratory issues. The latest API readings are available at
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Climate
- Free Malaysia Today
Putrajaya among 5 areas with unhealthy air quality
Five areas in the peninsula recorded unhealthy API readings as of 3pm today, and 57 areas recorded moderate air quality. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Air quality in parts of Selangor and Negeri Sembilan has worsened, with Putrajaya also breaching unhealthy levels, according to the Air Pollutant Index (API) from the environment department. Environment department director-general Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaafar said the API reading in Putrajaya reached 139 as at 3pm, while the reading in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, crept up to 162 from 156 recorded at 9am. In Selangor, the API reading in Banting increased from 151 to 154, but it dropped minimally in Johan Setia (Klang) from 155 to 154, within the same period. In Alor Gajah, Melaka, the API reading reached 110. The data, from the environment department's air pollutant index management system, represents an average of readings taken over 24 hours, updated hourly. An index figure of below 50 indicates good air quality, 51-100 moderate, 101-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy, and above 300 hazardous. Wan Abdul Latiff said 57 areas recorded moderate air quality and six areas registered good air quality. He said the air quality deterioration was influenced by the movement of smoke and haze entering the west coast region of the country over the past 24 hours. 'No large-scale fires in the country have been detected,' he said. According to the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) in Singapore, satellite images from yesterday showed 65 hotspots in Sumatra, 30 in Kalimantan and four in Malaysia – two each in Pahang and Selangor. Wan Abdul Latiff said ASMC's regional haze map today showed wind blowing southwest, with no major haze plumes observed. 'Dry conditions were reported across southern Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, the Lesser Sunda Islands and southern Kalimantan. 'Isolated hotspots were detected in Sumatra, with several more in Peninsular Malaysia, Kalimantan, Vietnam and Thailand,' he said.
