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No Record Of Terrorist Activities By NGO Leaders

Feb 22, 2024

The three Malaysian Islamic NGO leaders who are on the FBI’s terror watchlist, do not have any record of terrorist-related activities.

The Home Minister says this is based on checks with PDRM’s security records, adding that identity checks were also conducted on the individuals before they participated in humanitarian operations.

The Ministry adds that its still trying to get a clearer picture on why the three ended up on the FBI’s watchlist.

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Malaysia is set to adopt several new methods to better handle disaster management.

This includes using big data and artificial intelligence technology to address issues like flooding.

DPM Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi – who is on a working visit to Japan – says these methods, which are already practiced by the Japanese, can help us with things like proper irrigation, drainage and flood control.

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The Health Ministry is considering continuing with the pilot project to extend the operating hours of certain health clinics, as well as the payment of the locum allowance.

The pilot project was first introduced last year, to help address the congestion at public hospitals.

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The unity government spokesperson says raising the Overnight Policy Rate to strengthen the weak ringgit is not a good move at the moment, due to its impact on the people.