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Sinar Daily
4 days ago
- General
- Sinar Daily
16 UK-bred dogs to join JBPM K9 unit by November
Each dog costs around RM150,000, adding that five will be deployed to Sabah, two to Sarawak and the remainder to the department's K9 unit base at Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur. 05 Jun 2025 08:32pm A total of 16 dogs from the UK to be received by the Fire and Rescue Department's K9 Unit are expected to begin duties in November. - BERNAMA FILE PIX KOTA BHARU - A total of 16 dogs from the United Kingdom (UK) to be received by the Fire and Rescue Department's (JBPM) K9 Unit are expected to begin duties in November. JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said each dog costs around RM150,000, adding that five will be deployed to Sabah, two to Sarawak and the remainder to the department's K9 unit base at Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur. "We expect all the dogs to arrive in Malaysia by October, before commencing duties in November after undergoing several processes and training. "For the selection process, three officers from JBPM, the Veterinary Department, and the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) will be sent to the UK. Upon arrival in Malaysia, the dogs will undergo a familiarisation process with their new handlers,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after officiating the 2025 Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption forum here today, also attended by Kelantan JBPM director Farhan Sufyan Borhan. It had been reported that the JBPM K9 Unit will receive 16 new dogs from the UK, valued at RM2.4 million, this year to replace approximately half of the 34 K9 dogs that have reached 10 to 12 years of age, equivalent to 60 years in human age. - BERNAMA
Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Bureaucratic Reform: Communications Ministry Slashes Red Tape For Foreign Film Approvals
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Communications has successfully reduced the script approval processing time for international film production companies from 30 days to just seven, marking a significant step in bureaucratic reform, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Speaking at his weekly press conference today, Fahmi, who is also MADANI Government spokesperson, said the achievement is particularly noteworthy for the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), as it addresses a critical need for thorough script reviews for foreign film shoots in Malaysia. 'Several other agencies under the Ministry of Communications have also undergone reform to reduce bureaucratic red tape. For instance, PUSPAL (Central Agency for Application of Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes) previously took a much longer time to process applications. 'However, following the launch of GPP (PUSPAL Guidelines) 6.0 last April, many processes have been streamlined, especially in organising concerts and managing film productions involving foreign artistes and companies,' he said. He also stated that the ministry is committed to further intensifying reform efforts across its agencies and statutory bodies, including the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The Communications Ministry is among the top three ministries recognised for successfully implementing bureaucratic reform and was recently awarded a special commendation for its achievements. Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, even noted that the ministry's efforts have improved the efficiency of foreign script approvals, reducing processing time from 30 days to seven, which resulted in regulatory cost savings of up to RM2.4 million per production, hence strengthening Malaysia's competitiveness as a preferred international filming destination. The ministry's secretary-general, Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, received the special certificate of appreciation from Shamsul Azri at a ceremony held in Putrajaya on Tuesday. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) were also recognised for their achievements in cutting red tape.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Fahmi: Red tape slashed with faster script approvals
PUTRAJAYA: The Communications Ministry's move to shorten the processing time for programme applications, including script approvals for international production companies, is a significant achievement for the ministry, said its minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi said the reform marked a major step in reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies and boosting Malaysia's appeal as a destination for filming and media production. "This is a proud achievement for the National Film Development Corporation, as script vetting is an important requirement for production companies intending to film in the country," he said here today. The Communications Ministry is among three ministries recognised for successfully implementing reforms to reduce bureaucratic red tape, earning a special certificate of appreciation for the achievement. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the ministry significantly improved the approval process for foreign film scripts, reducing the timeline from 30 days to just seven, resulting in regulatory cost savings of up to RM2.4 million per production. Fahmi also highlighted changes in other agencies under the ministry, such as the Central Agency for Application for Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (Puspal), which previously took longer to process event applications. "The rollout of Puspal Guidelines Version 6.0 in April has led to streamlined procedures, particularly for concert organisation and filming activities. "Whether it involves international artistes or foreign production companies, efforts to overcome bureaucratic hurdles must continue and be strengthened across all agencies and statutory bodies under the ministry." He added that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission would be among the next entities under review, especially in relation to licensing processes.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia ministries cut red tape, boost efficiency in film and trade sectors
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Communications has been lauded for streamlining foreign film script approvals, cutting processing time from 30 days to just seven, saving RM2.4 million per production. The achievement earned the ministry a special certificate of appreciation for reducing bureaucratic red tape. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar highlighted the impact of these reforms, stating, 'This enhances Malaysia's competitiveness as a preferred destination for international film production.' The certificate was presented to the ministry's secretary-general, Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, at a ceremony in Putrajaya yesterday. Two other ministries were also recognised. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) improved approval times for Electric Vehicle Charging Bay Plan Certifications, reducing the process from 28 days to three. The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) further expedited non-system-based technical plan certifications, cutting approval time from 30 days to seven. Shamsul Azri noted, 'Streamlined procedures and the e-Premis system upgrade saved RM1.776 million annually.' Meanwhile, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) facilitated financing in the aerospace sector, generating RM17 million in savings for 50 SMEs while boosting production capacity by 30 percent. Automation and certification also increased gross profit margins by over 20 percent. KPKT secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman Taib and MITI senior director M Punitha Veni received the awards on behalf of their ministries.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Communications Ministry, two others recognised for cutting red tape
KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications Ministry is among three ministries recognised for successfully implementing reforms to reduce bureaucratic red tape, earning a special certificate of appreciation for the achievement. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the ministry significantly improved the approval process for foreign film scripts, reducing the timeline from 30 days to just seven, resulting in regulatory cost savings of up to RM2.4 million per production. "This, in turn, enhances Malaysia's competitiveness as a preferred destination for international film production," he said in a Facebook post yesterday. The ministry's secretary-general, Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, received the special certificate from Shamsul Azri at a ceremony in Putrajaya on Tuesday. Another ministry recognised for its achievement is the Housing and Local Government Ministry, where reforms were driven through the Fire and Rescue Department, which successfully reduced the approval time for Electric Vehicle Charging Bay Plan Certifications from 28 days to just three. He said the department also expedited the approval process for non-system-based technical plan certifications, reducing it from 30 days to just seven. "This was achieved through streamlined procedures and the strengthening of the e-Premis system and development of a central data repository, resulting in annual regulatory cost savings of RM1.776 million," he said. Meanwhile, the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) successfully reduced barriers to financing in the aerospace sector, generating RM17 million in regulatory savings for 50 small and medium enterprises by boosting production capacity by up to 30 percent. "Gross profit margins increased by over 20 percent through automation and certification, further strengthening the supply chain and creating more high-skilled jobs. Reforms are being intensified and improvements accelerated," he said. Housing and Local Government Ministry secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman Taib and MITI Strategic Planning Division senior director M. Punitha Veni, received the certificates on behalf of their respective ministries. – Bernama
