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At least people want to know from where Azeez's family got the money

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FMT reported the lawyer for former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has denied allegations circulating on social media that the government had forfeited funds totalling RM18 million in TH accounts belonging to Azeez’s family members. The lawyer, Encik Amer Hamzah Arshad, said the savings had no connection to the charges faced by Azeez, who has been accused of abusing his position. “The money in those accounts has no connection to TH funds or money belonging to the pilgrims’ fund. The mere fact that savings are held in TH accounts does not mean that the money originated from TH,” he said. Azeez has pleaded not guilty to a charge of abusing his position to obtain gratification in the form of a chairmanship and perks at another company, and influencing the TH board of directors to approve an investment of up to RM193.5 million in Putrajaya Perdana, a company in which he allegedly had an interest. On social media, a screenshot has been circulating, purportedly showi...
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For now—Under Zahid Hamidi's leadership, weak and fragile UMNO looks very powerful

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Despite leading UMNO to convincing victories in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, analysts say the bigger test for party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will be sustaining the party’s momentum amid mounting controversies and questions over its direction. FMT interviewed three academicians, and enjoy reading their observation and analysis: Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Professor Datuk Dr Sivamurugan Pandian said Zahid remains an asset to UMNO due to his firm grip on the party, ability to manage political alliances and success in keeping the Barisan Nasional lynchpin relevant as a key partner in the federal government. However, he warned that the Bagan Datuk MP’s political baggage was piling up. Sivamurugan said issues that could damage UMNO’s image include the recent dispute over spending at Zahid’s rural and regional development ministry, controversies involving Tabung Haji and Felda, as well as the party’s alleged role in an attempt to remove the Negeri Sembil...
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Hampir semua ahli politik lemah dengan duit

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Gambar Sinar Harian: Kepincangan integriti dalam kalangan ahli politik secara umumnya bukan semata-mata berpunca daripada kejahilan terhadap undang-undang atau prinsip etika. Gambar hiasan. Gambar kecil: Dr Khadijah Muda Mustahil ahli politik tak tahu salah guna kuasa dan rasuah itu salah, mungkin mereka guna alasan ia sudah menjadi budaya Malaysia bagi mewajarkan perbuatan Apabila  berlakunya kes pelanggaran integriti atau salah guna kuasa, persoalan yang sering berlegar di minda rakyat adalah: "Adakah mereka tidak tahu perbuatan itu salah?" Sebagai individu yang memegang amanah besar dan terdedah kepada sistem pentadbiran negara, persoalan mengenai sejauh mana tahap pengetahuan sebenar ahli politik mengenai rasuah sentiasa menjadi persoalan umum. Di sinilah wujudnya satu isu penting yang perlu kita fahami bersama iaitu soal 'pengetahuan'. Adakah krisis integriti yang berlaku berpunca daripada kelemahan literasi dan kejahilan tentang undang-undang? Ataupun wujud fakt...
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Transformasi Medan Niaga Kampung Melayu Majidee, JB

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Medan Niaga ini mula dibina atas kesungguhan Perdana Menteri ketika itu, Najib Razak Media Digital Johor melaporkan semalam bahawa Kerajaan Negeri Johor melalui Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) menyediakan peruntukan sebanyak RM1 juta bagi mengubah suai enam lot sedia ada di Medan Niaga Kampung Melayu Majidee menjadi kemudahan rawatan susulan Penyakit Tidak Berjangkit (NCD). Kemudahan berkenaan juga akan dilengkapi ruang berhawa dingin, perabot serta peralatan perubatan yang diperlukan bagi memastikan perkhidmatan rawatan kepada pesakit dapat disediakan dengan lebih selesa. Apabila siap kelak, kemudahan itu dijangka mampu memberikan perkhidmatan kepada kira-kira 200 pesakit sehari, khususnya bagi rawatan berkaitan susulan tekanan darah tinggi, kolesterol tinggi dan diabetes. Inisiatif berkenaan dilaksanakan bagi memperluas akses kepada perkhidmatan rawatan NCD serta membantu mengurangkan beban yang dihadapi oleh fasiliti kesihatan sedia ada. Proses tender dan perolehan kini sedang ...
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