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Borneo Post
a day ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Former assemblyman, ex-newsreader named Sabah's Maal Hijrah Icons
Norsuadah (third left) with her family after receiving the Maal Hijrah Icon Award (Female Category) from Musa at the state-level Maal Hijrah celebration on Friday. The former newsreader, announcer and producer received RM20,000, a trophy and a certificate.-Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (June 27): Former Banggi assemblyman Datuk Amir Kahar Tun Mustapha and former newsreader Datin Seri Panglima Nursuhadah Basah have been announced as Sabah's Maal Hijrah Icons for 1447H/2025M. The awards were presented by Sabah's Head of State, Tun Musa Aman, here today. Amir, born on February 16, 1950, inherited the fighting spirit of his late father, Tun Datu Mustapha, in championing the welfare of Sabah's people. Armed with qualifications from the London Business School and Harvard School of Business, he established himself in state politics, serving five terms as an assemblyman and three terms as a Member of Parliament. The pinnacle of his career saw him appointed as Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, with an outstanding record in advocating rural development, indigenous land rights, and regional economic cooperation through the Sabah and Palawan Co-operation Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In the field of Islamic propagation (dakwah), he continued his father's harmonious approach, strengthening state Islamic institutions and promoting a more open, scholarly and unifying model of dakwah in Sabah. Meanwhile, Datin Seri Panglima Nursuhadah Basah, born on August 31, 1953, began her career as a newsreader, broadcaster and program producer from 1973 to 1978. She later entered politics as a nominated assemblywoman and then as Assistant Minister of Community Welfare and Unity in Sabah. She has been active in Sabah's Muslim women's religious organizations, leading and coordinating religious, welfare and educational programs for women. Her commitment is also evident in her roles as a committee member of MUBARAK Sabah and patron of the Hj Salleh Mosleh Mosque. As a charismatic Muslim woman leader, she has amplified women's voices in policy-making and da'wah program management, reflecting her authority as a prominent female Islamic figure in Sabah. Her contributions have been recognized with the Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (1983) and Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu (2000) awards. The selection of these two icons highlights their steadfast roles in reinforcing Islamic values, defending the people's welfare, and fostering inclusive societal well-being in Sabah.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Mediation saves RM60 million in workplace disputes, says HR minister
GEORGE TOWN: Mediation has proven to be a cost-effective and efficient method for resolving workplace disputes, saving employers and employees millions while fostering industrial harmony. Human Resource Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong highlighted that 65 per cent of cases referred to the Department of Industrial Relations were successfully resolved through mediation in 2024, preventing unnecessary legal battles. Speaking at the inaugural Industrial Mediation Symposium 2025, Sim noted that mediation handled over 3,000 cases this year, reducing the burden on the Industrial Court. 'If each court case costs RM20,000 for both parties, mediation has saved more than RM60 million in 2024 alone,' he said. Before disputes escalate to court, the Department of Industrial Relations employs alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, primarily conciliation meetings, to settle conflicts amicably. Currently, 122 industrial relations officers (IROs) trained in professional mediation assist workers and employers in reaching swift resolutions. Sim emphasised the ministry's commitment to enhancing mediation expertise through partnerships with international bodies like the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and local institutions such as the Kuala Lumpur Mediation Centre and the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF). Since 2024, collaboration with the US Department of Labour has further strengthened officers' mediation skills. The symposium, organised by the Society of JP Community Mediators Penang (SJPCMP) alongside the JP Mediation Bureau Penang and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), aimed to promote mediation as a key tool for workplace conflict resolution.
Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
Mediation Key To Industrial Harmony, Cost Savings In Workplace Disputes
REGION - NORTHERN > NEWS GEORGE TOWN, June 27 (Bernama) -- Mediation, as a primary mechanism for resolving workplace disputes, helps save time and costs while preserving industrial harmony. Human Resource Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong stated that industrial relations officers (IRO) under the ministry successfully resolved 65 per cent of cases referred to the director-general of the Department of Industrial Relations annually via mediation, representing over 3,000 cases in 2024. "In other words, only 35 per cent of disputes proceeded to the Industrial Court. bootstrap slideshow "If each case appearing before the court costs both employers and employees about RM20,000, we are looking at cost savings of more than RM60 million in 2024 alone," he said in his keynote address at the inaugural Industrial Mediation Symposium 2025 held here recently. Sim added that even before cases are referred to the Industrial Court, the Department of Industrial Relations under the ministry employs alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, primarily through conciliation meetings, to settle disputes amicably. Currently, he said, 122 IROs under the ministry serve as conciliators to help workers and employers resolve conflicts swiftly and peacefully. Sim said these officers receive professional mediation training through collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) at the International Training Centre in Turin, Italy, as well as other institutions such as the Kuala Lumpur Mediation Centre and the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF). Beginning in 2024, he said, the Human Resource Ministry also partnered with the United States Department of Labour to further strengthen its officers' capacity in industrial mediation. The one-day symposium on June 21 was organised by the Society of JP Community Mediators Penang (SJPCMP), in collaboration with the JP Mediation Bureau Penang and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
Daily Express
a day ago
- Daily Express
Large amount of money belonged to others
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: Ag Mohd Tahir, 63, is on trial together with his wife, Fauziah Piut, 60, and former deputy director, Lim Lam Beng, 66, with each facing separate charges among a total of 37 for money laundering involving RM61.57 million in cash and bank savings, as well as unlawful possession of luxury items between October and November 2016. Kota Kinabalu: Former Water Department Director, Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib, told the Special Corruption Court on Thursday that a large sum of money belonging to others was kept in the pantry of his office. During cross-examination by Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Mahadi Abdul Jumaat, before Judge Abu Bakar Manat, Ag Mohd Tahir said there were items belonging to others in the pantry, namely a large sum of money, at the time of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) raid in 2016. On Wednesday, Ag Mohd Tahir, in his witness statement during examination-in-chief regarding the money found in the pantry of his office at Wisma Muis, stated that most of the money did not belong to him and had already been there when he took office in 2003. He added that part of the money was his, which he had received from business partnerships with Michael Wong, Fauzi and Haris. Ag Mohd Tahir said most of the money found in the pantry was not his, as it had already been there when he started occupying the office. He estimated that about RM20 million was already in the pantry, while roughly RM3 million belonged to him personally. Ag Mohd Tahir, 63, is on trial together with his wife, Fauziah Piut, 60, and former deputy director, Lim Lam Beng, 66, with each facing separate charges among a total of 37 for money laundering involving RM61.57 million in cash and bank savings, as well as unlawful possession of luxury items between October and November 2016. When further cross-examined by the prosecution on Thursday, Ag Mohd Tahir said he was unaware that his wife had 19 bank accounts across several banks, including Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), which collectively held a total of RM2.2 million. He also disagreed that more than 900 pieces of jewellery were found in his wife's possession in a room that was also occupied by him. To a suggestion, Ag Mohd Tahir disagreed that the cash, jewellery, luxury watches, designer handbags, and luxury cars found inside and outside his house belonged to him and his wife. Ag Mohd Tahir agreed to the prosecution's suggestion that his wife could not have afforded over 90 luxury handbags based on her last drawn salary in 2013. He said her last job was as a secretary at Ko-Nelayan Kota Kinabalu but was unsure about the prosecution's claim that her salary ranged between RM2,500 and RM3,000. In response to a question, Ag Mohd Tahir said he could not recall whether all his other sources of income had ever been declared to the Sabah Water Department's administration, as it had been too long ago. He disagreed with the prosecution's suggestion that he failed to make declarations because the seized cash and valuable items were proceeds of illegal activities, and also disagreed that he did not declare them because he could not explain the source of the income. DPP: You also did not make any declaration regarding assets owned by your spouse? Ag Mohd Tahir: I do not remember, it was a long time ago. DPP: You also could not declare the source of income for the assets owned by your wife. Ag Mohd Tahir: I disagree. DPP: If the money and items were lawfully acquired, you would have had no issue declaring them, agree? Ag Mohd Tahir: I am not sure. When referred to a document, his asset declaration dated Jan 3, 2005, Ag Mohd Tahir agreed with the prosecution's suggestion that it was the only declaration he made throughout his service up to 2016. DPP: From this declaration, you only declared one house at Grace Ville and one car, correct? Ag Mohd Tahir: Correct. DPP: From this declaration, you stated that your wife's income was only RM2,000, correct? Ag Mohd Tahir: Correct. DPP: It is clear from this document that the millions in cash, several luxury cars, a luxury home worth millions, luxury watches, and the millions in your bank accounts were never declared, based on this declaration. Correct? Ag Mohd Tahir: Based on this document, correct. DPP: And from this document, no business income was declared. Correct? Ag Mohd Tahir: Correct. Also appearing for the prosecution are DPPS Haresh Prakash Somiah and Zander Lim, alongside DPP Mahadi. Representing Ag Mohd Tahir and Fauziah were counsels Datuk Ansari Abdullah and Erveana Ansari, while Lim was defended by Datuk Tan Hock Chuan, Baldev Singh, Karpaljit Singh, and Kelvin Wong. Trial adjourned to July 23. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Ex-Sabah Water Dept director claims RM20mil found in office 'belonged to others'
KOTA KINABALU: A former Sabah Water Department (JANS) director told the court that the large amount of money found in his office during a 2016 raid by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) belonged to other individuals. Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib said the cash was already present when he began working in the office, adding that only a portion of it was his. "Most of the cash in the pantry was not mine. It was already there when I took over the office. However, from time to time, I kept some of my own money there because my brother, who is the Umno treasurer, would occasionally come to ask for political donations. I estimate that about RM20 million was already there, and roughly RM3 million belonged to me," he said. Ag Tahir was testifying before Judge Abu Bakar Manat as his defence trial resumed today. Commenting on the "Go Away" sign found on the door beside the window behind his office desk, Ag Tahir said: "The sign was already there when I started working in the director's office." It was previously reported that piles of cash were discovered inside a room with a "Go Away" sign on the doorknob in Ag Tahir's office. During cross-examination by deputy public prosecutor Mahadi Abdul Jumaat, Ag Tahir said that the majority of the money belonged to others. Prosecution: Were there any belongings in the pantry that belonged to other people? Ag Tahir: Yes. Prosecution: Could you specify what those belongings were? What exactly do you mean? Ag Tahir: A large sum of money. However, Ag Tahir said he could not recall whether the cash was removed and displayed at the front of his office during the raid. He also claimed he was unaware that the money could not be counted on-site due to its volume. Prosecution: Were you in your office throughout the search, and did you witness the process? Ag Tahir: I was seated there, but I did not witness the proceedings. In response to another question, Ag Tahir testified that he did not know his wife, Fauziah Piut, held 19 bank accounts, nor was he aware that the total amount in those accounts came to RM2.2 million. Ag Tahir also denied that, in addition to millions in cash, the MACC had found 900 items of jewellery. He said he was unaware that the jewellery was valued at RM1.7 million in 2016 and that, in 2023, an expert witness had testified that its value had risen to RM4.1 million. Standing trial alongside Ag Tahir, 63, are his wife Fauziah, 60, and former deputy director Lim Lam Beng, 66. The trio jointly face 37 charges of money laundering involving cash and bank savings totalling RM61.57 million, as well as unlawful possession of luxury goods between October and November 2016. Deputy public prosecutors Haresh Prakash Somiah and Zander Lim are conducting the trial. Ag Tahir and Fauziah are represented by Datuk Ansari Abdullah and Erveana Ansari, while Lim is represented by Datuk Tan Hock Chuan, Baldev Singh, Karpaljit Singh, and Kelvin Wong. The trial will resume on July 23.
