01/10/2024

TUESDAY | OCT 1, 2024

2

Fahmi to deliver keynote address at conference in South Korea

SEOUL: The GSMA Mobile Apac 360 conference, which brings together representatives from mobile network operators worldwide and highlights cooperation with South Korea’s film industry, will be among the focus of Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil’s three-day working visit to the republic which began yesterday. He is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on “Building the AI-Enabled Digital Backbone” at the conference, touching on Malaysia’s efforts to accelerate the adoption of AI. It will be the second time that Fahmi is attending the conference, the first being in September last year, when he delivered a keynote address highlighting the significant efforts to enhance broadband connectivity and the ongoing rollout of 5G networks nationwide. The GSMA is a global organisation representing the interests of mobile network operators worldwide in the mobile ecosystem and

adjacent industries.

Today, Fahmi is set to visit several companies, meet with representatives from South Korean wireless telecommunications operator SK Telecom and witness the signing ceremony of an MoU between CelcomDigi and SK Telecom. Fahmi’s busy schedule will continue with a bilateral meeting with South Korea’s Science and ICT Minister Yoo Sang-im tomorrow. He is also scheduled to meet with Busan International Film Festival chairman Park Kwang-su and Busan Cinema Centre CEO Kim Jae Hin to discuss and explore collaboration opportunities in the film industry. Last May, Fahmi said the ministry would focus on expanding the Malaysian film industry within the Southeast Asian market before exploring opportunities beyond. He said the Southeast Asian

Fahmi with Telekom Malaysia CEO Amar Huzaimi Md Deris (left) and Radian Arc chairman Peter Christie (right) witnessing the agreement signing for Edge and Cloud Gaming Services between Telekom Malaysia represented by TM Global executive vice-president Khairull Liza Ibrahim (left) and Radian Arc represented by the company’s CEO David Cook (right) in Seoul yesterday. – BERNAMAPIC

film industry holds significant potential, given the region’s large population. – Bernama ‘Indian community faring better under Anwar’

Saifuddin Nasution said investigations and enforcement action are being conducted not only by the police but also various agencies, with the participation of 1,226 officers and members from the Health Ministry, the Islamic Development Department, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and the National Registration Department. “The police and all relevant agencies will take the necessary time to complete investigations before submitting the findings to the Attorney General’s Chambers.” – Bernama Call for more attention for needy KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the welfare of vulnerable groups in this country to continue to be given attention in line with the concept of Madani economy. Taking the example of the education sector, he said there are children of the rich who enjoy government-funded educational facilities. Anwar said elite groups such as senior civil servants, political leaders, leading entrepreneurs are sending their children to the best schools funded by the government, and this is unreasonable, unfair, Bernama reported. “Should a child of the rich be sent to the Faculty of Engineering, (whether) Malay, Chinese or Iban, he should pay, so that we can meet the demand, otherwise this subsidy will continue.” Vital to improve security laws PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there is a need to improve national security-related legislations to ensure the country’s security is more robust against outside elements and influences. He said the matter is left to the discretion of the police, Armed Forces and other relevant enforcement agencies to improve existing national security laws. “However, it will certainly be opposed by some (parties) and God willing, we (the government) will defend it.”– Bernama

problems as those of the nation. “If we can eliminate racial and religious bias from the minds of government officials and leaders, then we can easily resolve all the problems in the country. All citizens, regardless of race and religion, will receive government services without discrimination.” Xavier said given such a scenario, there would be no need for the prime minister to personally intervene to solve issues affecting the minorities as government officials themselves could resolve them, Bernama reported. “For example, processing an identity card application or approving it should be the duty of a government officer. Whether the application is delayed or swiftly approved depends on the official. If that officer holds the belief that we too are their fellow Malaysians, the issue can be resolved at the official level. “Many matters that remain unresolved for years, awaiting special recommendations from ministers or the prime minister, are due to a lack of this consideration by officials.” He added that the mental distress, educational, economic and social impacts caused by such delays are immeasurable, and this is why the prime minister’s guiding slogan, “all Malaysians are my children”, is a powerful mantra for national unity.

o PM has shown sincere commitment in addressing minority group’s long-standing issues, says ex-minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Under the government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, every sector is witnessing growth, said former water, land and natural resources minister and Selangor state assemblyman Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar. He said the government’s sincere commitment includes addressing long standing issues faced by the Indian community, Xavier said although some in the country may not acknowledge this for political reasons, the government’s efforts to bring about change are evident, and its victory at the Mahkota by election in Johor stands as proof that the people recognise the good it is doing. “Everyone is aware the problems that the Indian community faces did not arise overnight, nor will they be resolved immediately. However, we must acknowledge that the government has already begun taking steps to alleviate these issues, and it must be recognised that the prime minister is working sincerely and honestly to address them. “As evidence, Anwar recently held his third

meeting with the Indian representatives in Parliament, state assemblies and the Senate, outlining what the government has already done and what it plans to do for the Indian community,” he said on Sunday. He added that within just a year and a half of taking office as prime minister, Anwar has had three meetings with Indian representatives where many issues faced by the Indian community were raised. He said it also reflects the premier’s genuine concern for and the importance he places on the community. “Which previous prime minister has met twice a year with Indian representatives in Parliament, state assemblies and the Senate?” He said previously, many of the problems the Indian community faced were due to those who claimed the community was a partner in the nation’s development but failed to grant it the status of a true partner. “We know that the leadership of that time, along with government officers, did not show concern for our issues or consider our

Investigations into GISBH being carried out efficiently: Minister PUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has expressed confidence in the efficiency and credibility of the police to complete investigations into GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH). children or human trafficking, action must be taken. Persons and Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 and the Penal Code. Ops Global, which is being carried out to combat child exploitation activities and alleged doctrines of religious fanaticism linked to GISBH, is now entering its fourth phase.

“I fully support the actions taken by the police against GISBH. If there are (any offences) under the Penal Code, then they should proceed. If there are violations under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act, they must continue (to take action).” Saifuddin Nasution is optimistic that the police would take all aspects into account and conduct investigations in accordance with four laws, namely the Child Act 2001, Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, Anti-Trafficking in

Speaking at the monthly assembly of the Home Ministry yesterday, he voiced full support for the enforcement actions carried out by the police through Ops Global since the beginning of the month. “If there is clear evidence of exploitation of women and children, sexual offences against

Since the first phase of Ops Global began in early September, 80 investigation papers have been opened while more than 300 people, including GISBH’s senior management, have been arrested, 572 victims rescued and eight individuals brought to court, facing a total of 33 charges.