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The Sun
13 hours ago
- The Sun
Security manager pleads not guilty to using false document
KUANTAN: A security manager has pleaded not guilty to using a false document in a procurement process involving the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA). Nur Mohamad Fariz Abu Bakar, 36, from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, was charged in the Sessions Court here today. The case involves a forged quotation worth RM29,000, dated Aug 26, 2022, which was allegedly used in a procurement application for cleaning products supply to RISDA branches in Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan. The offence reportedly occurred at Risda Security and Services Sdn Bhd on Aug 30, 2022. Under Section 471 of the Penal Code, read with Section 465, the charge carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. During the hearing, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) prosecuting officer, Suriawani Abdul Rahim, proposed bail at RM12,000 with one surety. Nur Mohamad Fariz, who was unrepresented, requested a lower bail amount, citing financial responsibilities as the sole breadwinner for his wife, three children, and mother. Judge Sazlina Safie set bail at RM5,000 with one surety and scheduled the next hearing for Aug 25 for document submission and legal counsel appointment. - Bernama
Barnama
14 hours ago
- Barnama
Security Manager Claims Trial To Using False Document
KUANTAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- A security manager pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of using a false document in a procurement process in 2022. Nur Mohamad Fariz Abu Bakar, 36, from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, entered the plea before Judge Sazlina Safie. He is accused of using a forged quotation for RM29,000, dated Aug 26, 2022, as genuine in a procurement application to supply cleaning products to the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) in Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan for one year.
The Star
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Star
Not too haute to handle: Hand fans are a must-have fashion accessory in Spain
This picture shows a hand fan by Olivier Bernoux. The Spanish must-have item has retained its relevance thanks to designer creativity and amid increasingly oppressive summer temperatures. Photo: AFP As passengers wilted in a packed Madrid metro, one traveller defied the summer heat by snapping open her handheld fan – a quintessential Spanish accessory enjoying undimmed popularity. The burst of coolness drew envious eyes to a must-have item that has retained its relevance thanks to designer creativity and increasingly oppressive summer temperatures, stoked by climate change. "Everyone uses a fan here in Spain – children, the elderly, young people, men," said Arturo Llerandi, owner of the Casa De Diego fan boutique in Madrid. "Why? Because it's hot... It's hotter across Europe and you see fans everywhere." Llerandi's bustling shop, which has been located in the centre of the Spanish capital for more than two centuries, boasts 10,000 different models of fans. Read more: Still obsessed with Labubu? Sorry, fashion did the bag charm trend first Bone and lace versions are aimed at women and smaller versions cater to men, all diminutive enough to slip into a jacket pocket, with the most luxurious costing up to €6,000 (approximately RM29,843). With temperatures close to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) regularly assailing Madrid in July, the idea of buying a fan as a gift was a no-brainer for customer Carmen Pulido. "It's something to have forever... Lately, it's become essential," said the 62-year-old legal assistant. For pensioner Rosa Nunez, 69, the "good old fan" has remained her best friend after the batteries of her electronic alternative died. "With handheld fans, the battery runs for a lifetime," she said with a smile. 'Very elegant' Olivier Bernoux, a designer who heads a luxury fan store in Madrid, acknowledged the accessory has a "heavy legacy". He said that it is perceived as an "old object for the elderly". But they are "not kitsch, nor for old women", insisted the man whose celebrity clients include pop idol Madonna and US actor Eva Longoria. "Even in New York you find fans due to climate change because you have to find a way to cool down," said Bernoux. His global customer base brings different expectations. "Men are more classic", while Spanish women "are more sensitive to the noise" made when fans are unfurled, he said. "For the 'Miami' American woman customer, large fans are a must-have, while the French are particularly attracted to all our linen creations," Bernoux continued. Read more: From runway to poolside, skimpy men's swim briefs make a stylish comeback At Madrid's Pride festival in July, some dancers snapped their fans to the rhythm of the music before spectators waving rainbow-coloured equivalents, illustrating how the humble object can also be used to convey messages. "The fan has always been fundamental for us and the community. It has always been a gay icon," said Pedro Pontes, a 31-year-old waiter. Ecuadoran journalist Erika Von Berliner, who lives in Madrid, sees her fan as a "very elegant" accessory. "You hold something very beautiful that goes with your clothes and if you know how to use it well, with elegance, so much the better," the 49-year-old enthused. Bernoux agreed, emphasising what he identified as the object's "sensuality". "The very opening and closing of a fan is a marvellous gesture that will attract attention," he said, advising users to sprinkle perfume on theirs. "On public transport, you take out your fan and it makes a tough moment an easier one," he concluded. – AFP
Borneo Post
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
No more time extensions for public projects - Deputy minister
Ahmad (centre) briefed on the SK Pekan Lahad Datu project on Tuesday. LAHAD DATU (July 15): The government will no longer entertain requests for extensions of time (EOT) from contractors involved in public infrastructure projects, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. This includes the Pan Borneo Highway Phase 1B project as such delays risk setting a bad precedent, he said. 'This is a lesson we learned from package 1A. We do not want any delay for package 1B as it would negatively impact the people, the contractor and the government,' he said when visiting the SK Pekan Lahad Datu project on Tuesday. Package 1A comprises 15 work packages while Phase 1B involves 19 of the 35 work packages under the Pan Borneo Highway Sabah Phase 1 project. Ahmad, who is on a three-day working visit to Sabah, said past experience showed that granting EOT to one contractor often leads to others requesting the same, triggering cascading delays across the entire project. 'Eventually, everyone gets an extension, and the whole project is delayed. We cannot afford for that to happen again.' Ahmad stressed that under his leadership and that of Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the ministry will not accept weak or fabricated excuses for EOT. Citing examples from Package 1A, he revealed that some contractors received up to four or five EOT, resulting in project delays of up to three years. He also reminded contractors that they are responsible for maintaining road conditions within their respective project zones during construction — not the federal road maintenance concessionaires. 'If these roads are not maintained, they will deteriorate and cause prolonged hardship for users. We do not want the public to continue suffering because of project delays,' he said. Ahmad also said the upgrading of buildings at SK Pekan Lahad Datu, worth RM29 million, is expected to be completed in July next year He said the project to upgrade the dilapidated school involved the replacement of 26 classrooms, four housing units for teachers, an administrative building and other facilities, including toilets and water tanks. 'This school is one of the oldest schools in the district and has existed since 1937. The project will benefit 1,900 students, 119 teachers and 19 support staff,' he said. Meanwhile, Ahmad said the project, which began on April 5, 2022, has achieved 35 per cent progress and expressed hope that no extension of time would be granted to the contractor. 'I have instructed the contractor to work overtime, and encouraged them to enter into a Deed of Assignment (DOA) with the supplier, allowing the government to make direct payments to the supplier,' he said.
The Star
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Kluang primary school receives RM29,400 in digital aid, books from bank
OCBC Bank Kluang branch provided reference books and digital learning aid to SJKC Chong Hwa 2. A TOTAL of 433 students of SJKC Chong Hwa 2 in Kluang, Johor are better equipped for learning after receiving RM29,400 worth of digital aid and books from OCBC Bank (M) Bhd. The bank's contribution included a smartboard with visualiser, 10 information boards and 28 reference books, provided through its Kluang branch. The support was part of the 'Aided to Aspire' programme under the education pillar of #OCBCCares. SJKC Chong Hwa 2 principal Tan Guan Sen said the items came at an ideal time and addressed a long-standing need for improved digital infrastructure at the school. 'We have been looking at ways to provide a better learning experience for our students and we cannot ignore that digital is the way forward. 'We are grateful for this contribution and their generosity. 'The contribution will have a meaningful impact on our entire school community,' he said. Kluang OCBC branch manager Siau Lee Juan said the bank engages with the communities in which it operates in by assessing their needs and strives to meet them. 'Our aspiration is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future extends beyond our customers. 'We want to be the bank that enables communities around us to realise their aspirations.' 'We trust that the contribution of digital aids and reference books will bolster students' learning process. 'Ultimately, the students will have a better learning environment. 'In the programme, we also advocated on recycling when we had a book drive among bank employees to collect reference books for the school,' said Siau.
