Year: 2023

Penerimaan operasi bersepadu OPS MANIS merupakan salah satu kawalan di peringkat Kementerian untuk mengenal pasti punca asas dan penyelesaian yang berdaya maju bagi isu kekurangan gula. Selain itu, penguatkuasaan OPS MANIS adalah strategi serampang dua mata untuk membaiki gangguan bekalan gula di semua peringkat rantaian bekalan, memastikan “pembelian panik” tidak berlaku, memastikan setiap peniaga mengamalkan pematuhan undang-undang, memantau kewujudan inventori stok penimbal gula (stockpile) di kilang atau gudang penyimpanan, dan memastikan tiada isu penyeludupan gula ke negara jiran.

Untuk makluman, penubuhan Pasukan Petugas Khas bagi menangani isu kekurangan bekalan gula telah ditubuhkan pada 3 Mei 2023. Sehubungan itu, pelaksanaan operasi bersepadu OPS MANIS 2023 telah dilancarkan bermula 3 Mei 2023 sehingga 9 Mei 2023 (tempoh 7 hari pelaksanaan).

Aduan kekurangan bekalan telah diterima oleh Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup bermula 23 Mac 2023 iaitu pada awal bulan Ramadan dan kekurangan bekalan gula ini semakin meningkat menjelang Hari Raya Aidilfitri yang jatuh pada 22 April 2023. Kementerian telah mengambil tindakan segera diatas semua aduan yang diterima dan berhubung dengan wakil pengilang gula utama iaitu syarikat MSM dan CSR.

Pada 2 Mei 2023 perbincangan khas mengenai isu bekalan gula telah diadakan yang dipengerusikan oleh YBhg. Datuk Azman Bin Mohd Yusof , Ketua Setiausaha KPDN bersama Ketua Kumpulan Komersial Syarikat MSM, Tengku Haidar Tengku Ahmad dan Ketua Eksekutif Syarikat CSR, Encik Mohamad Zuki Wan Abdullah. Hasil perbincangan khas tersebut, pihak pengilang telah memberi jaminan bahawa keadaan kekurangan bekalan akan dipulihkan semula dan memaklumkan tiada pemotongan kuota bekalan kepada pihak pemborong. Kekurangan bekalan gula berkemungkinan disebabkan cuti panjang pekerja syarikat pengilang atau Distribution Centre (DC) sempena Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Hasil pelaksanaan OPS MANIS yang dilancarkan bermula 3 Mei 2023 sehingga 6 Mei 2023 mendapati isu gangguan bekalan yang berlaku semakin pulih. Pemborong-pemborong utama di kedua-dua negeri telah menerima bekalan daripada pengilang secara berperingkat untuk diedarkan kepada pemborong dan peruncit di seluruh Kawasan.

Hasil laporan data OPS MANIS yang diterima menunjukkan peningkatan stok penerimaan gula bagi kedua-dua negeri dengan anggaran peningkatan sebanyak 36% dalam 4 hari sahaja berbanding anggaran purata penerimaan gula bagi negeri Kelantan adalah sebanyak 400MT seminggu dan bagi negeri Terengganu sebanyak 300MT seminggu (Asas rujukan data: Laporan Mingguan Pengeluaran dan Pengedaran Pengilang MSM dan CSR). Manakala, dengan pelaksanaan OPS MANIS juga didapati aduan-aduan yang diterima semakin berkurang dan menurun kepada purata 1 aduan bagi sehari pemeriksaan sahaja. Petugas Khas juga melaporkan tiada kes diambil keatas peniaga kerana tiada kesalahan sorok, enggan menjual barang kawalan atau lain-lain kesalahan ditemui. Sehingga 6 Mei 2023, sebanyak 132 pemeriksaan telah dilaksanakan di negeri Kelantan dan 224 pemeriksaan telah dilaksanakan di negeri Terengganu.

Pengguna dinasihatkan agar tidak panik dan membuat pembelian sesuai dengan keperluan semasa. Manakala bagi pengguna industri, mereka digalakkan untuk membeli gula yg bersaiz 50 kg bagi mengelakkan kekurangan gula bersaiz 1kg dan 2 kg dipasaran.

Sekiranya mana-mana pihak ditemui melakukan kesalahan, individu atau syarikat tersebut boleh dikenakan tindakan dibawah Akta Kawalan Bekalan 1961 & Akta Kawalan Harga & Antipencatutan 2011.

Akta Kawalan Bekalan 1961: (a) Bagi individu boleh dikenakan denda tidak lebih RM 1 juta atau dipenjarakan tidak lebih 3 tahun atau kedua-duanya sekali. Untuk kesalahan kali kedua, boleh didenda tidak melebihi RM 3 juta atau dipenjara tidak melebihi 5 tahun atau kedua-duanya sekali. (b) Manakala bagi syarikat, boleh didenda tidak melebihi RM 2 juta dan untuk kesalahan kali kedua dan seterusnya, boleh didenda tidak melebihi RM 5 juta.

Akta Kawalan Harga & Antipencatutan 2011 (a) Bagi individu boleh dikenakan denda sehingga RM 100,000.00 atau dipenjarakan tidak melebihi 3 tahun atau kedua-duanya sekali atau boleh dikompaun RM 50,000.00 (b) Manakala bagi syarikat boleh didenda sehingga RM 500,000. 00 atau dikompaun sehingga RM 250,000.00.

Pelaksanaan OPS MANIS selama 4 hari bermula 3 Mei 2023 sehingga 6 Mei 2023 telah memberikan impak positif dalam menangani isu kekurangan bekalan gula yang berlaku di negeri Kelantan dan Terengganu. KPDN akan sentiasa komited mempergiatkan serta mempertingkatkan kawal seliaan dan operasi ke atas pengedaran barangbarang kawalan di seluruh negara bagi memastikan bekalan barang kawalan untuk kegunaan rakyat Malaysia sentiasa mencukupi dan tidak berlaku ketirisan barang-barang kawalan bersubsidi yang akan merugikan negara.

YB DATUK SERI SALAHUDDIN AYUB, MENTERI PERDAGANGAN DALAM NEGERI DAN KOS SARA HIDUP, BAYAN LEPAS, PULAU PINANG, 7 MEI 2023.

After watching his own movie, “Anwar, The Untold Story,” at a special media and VIP screening event at the Dadi Cinema Pavillion KL last evening, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was incredibly moved. Yusrych Global Sdn Bhd is the publisher of “Film Anwar: The Untold Story,” and DMY Creation is the authorised distributor.

The Prime Minister relived the memories of his struggle to fight injustice and corruption through the one-hour 30 minutes film directed by Indonesia’s Viva Westi who also attended the special screening event.

Anwar who held a press conference with the local and international media after watching the film said it was overwhelming to look back at a crucial part of his life but credited the actors and director for keeping it real.

“This is a story that must be told, the battle against corruption continues. Now that I am prime minister, I want to save this country and fight corruption and fight them hard,” he said to a round of applause.

The film set between 1993 and 1998 revealed Anwar’s time as Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister and highlighted his struggle to consistently and decisively oppose corrupt practices but ended up in prison.

Local Malaysian actor Farid Kamil Zahari played the lead role as Anwar Ibrahim while famed Indonesian actress Acha Septriasa played the role of Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

The event was organised by DMY Creation, the established company is also the official distributor for ‘Anwar, The Untold Story’.

DMY Creation is known for distributing major international and local films and organizing major live entertainment shows.

DMY Creation’s founder and chairman Datuk Mohamed Yusoff encouraged all Malaysians to watch the film to know the struggles the prime minister had faced and to witness a glimpse of his journey which is one of the most remarkable political turnarounds in modern Southeast Asian history.

“We hope everyone especially youths will support and watch this film to know the real struggle of our prime minister. The film shows the importance of eradicating corruption in the country,” he said.

Anwar watched the film with his close family members along with the company of VIPs including those from the entertainment industry, political figures and celebrities

A total of 1,870 guests including 500 local and international press members watched the film in 13 specially dedicated halls.

Among those who attended the event were Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Malaysia’s songbird Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil, musician, actor, and artist Datuk M Nasir, veteran actress and producer Fauziah Ahmad Daud, DMY Creation’s founder and chairman Datuk Mohamed Yusoff, prolific lyricist and scriptwriter Habsah Hassan, local film producer Datuk Yusof Haslam and popular filmmaker Datuk David Teo among others.

Also at the event was the executive chairman of Kuala Lumpur Pavilion Sdn Bhd Puan Sri Cindy Lim, Yusrych Global Managing Director Yusry Makmor.

The public screening of ‘Anwar, The Untold Story’ will be shown in all major cinemas nationwide beginning May 18, 2023. Advance booking for the film will open soon.

#AnwarTheUntoldStorybyDMY

Pada hari Selasa, 9 Mei 2023, jam 9.00 malam, program perbualan khas ‘EKSKLUSIF BERSAMA JOKO WIDODO PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA’ membincangkan isu-isu kepentingan ASEAN serta gaya hidup pihak berkuasa politik yang diiktiraf dan popular.

Malaysia dan Indonesia, dua negara jiran yang terletak berdekatan dan mempunyai sempadan yang sama. Bukan saja  bahasa pertuturan berasal dari rumpun bahasa yang sama, malahan budaya, adat resam, agama dan seni bina juga mempunyai persamaan antara dua negara ini.

Joko Widodo atau lebih dikenali sebagai Jokowi merupakan Presiden Republik Indonesia yang ke-7. Beliau juga memikul tanggungjawab besar apabila Indonesia terpilih sebagai Pengerusi ASEAN 2023 pada awal Januari lalu. Beliau merupakan Presiden Indonesia pertama yang bukan berasal dari latar belakang politik atau ketenteraan elit. Apakah perancangan beliau untuk menyelesaikan kemelut dan cabaran getir yang dihadapi oleh ASEAN?

Bersama dengan hos, Fiza Sabjahan, program selama satu jam ini telah diberikan peluang untuk menjalani rakaman di Istana Merdeka, Jakarta. Selain itu, Joko Widodo juga memilih Pasar Tanah Abang, lokasi pelancongan yang terkenal dengan produk tekstil sebagai lokasi penggambaran kedua. Seterusnya, Sarinah Mall, pusat beli-belah pertama di Indonesia yang telah dinaik tarafkan untuk memasarkan barangan tempatan juga dipaparkan dalam program ini.

Selain berkongsi perspektif beliau tentang hubungan diplomatik Malaysia dan Indonesia, beliau juga membincangkan  tentang topik-topik yang menjadi kepentingan ASEAN seperti isu maritim dan pertikaian sempadan, pergolakan politik di Myanmar, pemulihan ekonomi dan keselamatan makanan demi menjamin kestabilan politik, keselamatan dan ekonomi. Di sebalik kewibawaan seorang tokoh politik, beliau juga mempunyai hobi dan minat yang unik antaranya membawa motor berkuasa tinggi, bersukan seperti futsal dan badminton menonton filem serta memelihara haiwan.

Kenali lebih dekat Presiden Indonesia ke-7 menerusi program ‘EKSKLUSIF BERSAMA JOKO WIDODO PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA’ yang bakal disiarkan pada 9 Mei 2023, Selasa, pukul 9.00 malam di TV3 dan strim langsung secara definisi tinggi di Tonton. Untuk mendapatkan info terkini tentang drama kegemaran anda, layari laman sosial Facebook, Twitter, YouTube dan Instagram TV3 iaitu @TV3Malaysia.

Assume that a business has $20,000 in available funds and must choose between investing the money in securities, which it expects to return 10% a year, or using it to purchase new machinery. No matter which option the business chooses, the potential profit that it gives up by not investing in the other option is the opportunity cost. Opportunity cost is often overshadowed by what are known as sunk costs.

Why opportunity cost matters for investors

Under those rules, only explicit, real costs are subtracted from total revenue. Suppose, for example, that you’ve just received an unexpected $1,000 bonus at work. You could simply spend it now, such as on a spur-of-the-moment vacation, or invest it for a future trip. For example, if you were to invest the entire amount in a safe, one-year certificate of deposit at 5%, you’d have $1,050 to play with next year at this time.

Opportunity cost in investing

Risk evaluates the actual performance of an investment against its projected performance. It focuses solely on one option and ignores the potential gains from other options that could have been selected. In contrast, opportunity cost focuses on the potential for lower returns from a chosen investment compared to a different investment that was not chosen. For example, a stock with a potential 10 percent annual return has more risk than investing in a CD with a sure-fire 5 percent annual return. So the opportunity cost of taking the stock is the CD’s safe return, while the cost of the CD is the stock’s potentially higher return and greater risk. The stock’s risk and potential for loss may make the lower-yielding investment a more attractive prospect.

What Is an Example of Opportunity Cost in Investing?

1. The accounting profit would be to invest the $30 billion to receive $80 billion, hence leading to an accounting profit of $50 billion.
2. In this case, she can clearly measure her opportunity cost as 5% (8% – 3%).
3. Opportunity cost is a term that refers to the potential reward that you forgo when choosing one option over the next-best alternative.
4. Follow these steps, and your result will be provided at the bottom of the calculator.

That’s a real opportunity cost, but it’s hard to quantify with a dollar figure, so it doesn’t fit cleanly into the opportunity cost equation. You chose to read this article instead of reading another article, checking your Facebook page, or watching television. Your life is the result of your past decisions, and that, essentially, is the definition of opportunity cost.

As a result, the decision rule then changes from choosing the project with the highest NPV to undertaking the project if NPV is greater than zero. It makes intuitive sense that Charlie can buy only a limited number of bus tickets and burgers with a limited budget. While opportunity costs can’t be predicted with absolute certainty, they provide a way for companies and individuals to think through their investment options employer payroll taxes and, ideally, arrive at better decisions. Sunk costs should be irrelevant for future decision making, while opportunity costs are crucial because they reflect missed opportunities. That’s not to say that your past decisions have no effect on your future decisions, of course. You’ll still have to pay off your student loans whether or not you continue in your chosen field or decide to go back to school for more education.

To answer the question “What is the opportunity cost?”, imagine you are deciding between buying two things that you plan to eventually sell. The difference between the future profits is the opportunity cost definition. In this calculator, we specifically compare buying a non-investment good or service with investing the same amount of money at a rate you set. When presented with mutually exclusive options, the decision-making rule is to choose the project with the highest NPV. However, if the alternative project gives a single and immediate benefit, the opportunity costs can be added to the total costs incurred in C0.

Access and download collection of free Templates to help power your productivity and performance. First, the slope of the line is negative (the line slopes downward from left to right). Remember in the last module when we discussed graphing, we noted that when when X and Y have a negative, or inverse, relationship, X and Y move in opposite directions—that is, as one rises, the other falls. This means that the only way to get more of one good is to give up some of the other. Over the course of a year, $15 every week day would add up to thousands of dollars, money that could potentially pay for a nice vacation.

In financial analysis, the opportunity cost is factored into the present when calculating the Net Present Value formula. We will keep the price of bus tickets at 50 cents.Figure 3 (Interactive Graph). As with many opportunity cost decisions, https://www.kelleysbookkeeping.com/8-key-construction-accounting-best-practices-for-contractors/ there is no right or wrong answer here, but it can be a helpful exercise to think it through and decide what you most want. For instance, assume that the firm described above has invested $30 billion to start its operations.

In short, any trade-off you make between decisions can be considered part of an investment’s opportunity cost. The offers that appear on this site are from companies that compensate us. But this compensation does not influence the information we publish, or https://www.kelleysbookkeeping.com/ the reviews that you see on this site. We do not include the universe of companies or financial offers that may be available to you. A firm may choose to sell a product in its current state or process it further in hopes of generating additional revenue.

Individuals from all walks of life can look forward to one of this year’s most highly anticipated events, titled ‘Out of The World (OOTW)’ – Malaysia’s first and largest water & music festival, which will take place this 26 May 2023 (Friday) to 28 May 2023 (Sunday) at the Sepang International Circuit.

Organized by Genesis Entertainment Sdn. Bhd (Genesis Entertainment) –  a global strategy, experience design, and production agency, the event falls under its initiative to bring fun to the world and catalyze the local tourism industry with affordable and attractive theme parks that will draw visitors from across the globe.

Spanning over 2 acres of land (87,120 sqft.), OOTW will serenade festival-goers with performances from international and local artists such as:

DOLLA	INSOMNIACKS	SHERRY ALYSSA
VGENE	MARDIANA	CLAUDIA TAN
RESORT	CHUKIESS & WHACKBOII	NAHSYK
MIDNIGHT FUSIC	LOST SPACES
TY:DEL	JOVYNN
RIESA ANNE	REXX FONG
HAN XIIAO AII韩晓嗳	JE
JOVYNN	NYK

 

In addition to this, OOTW will feature a myriad of activities such as a three-story inflatable water theme park, a never-before-seen in Malaysia AI-projection mapping of water slides and pools, art installations, a food bazaar with various cuisines, an obstacle course, and much more, to bring visitors an all-rounded, immersive, fun, and cultural experience.

Mr. Iskandar Mirza bin Mohd Yusof, Senior Director (Domestic & Events) of Tourism Malaysia said, “It is exciting to see our Malaysian corporations take the initiative to promote our rich mix of tourism and culture by leveraging entertainment to showcase it. Initiatives like these are key to generating an international demand for such events and driving tourism expenditures. I would like to congratulate everyone involved in the execution of the Out of The World festival, which provides a platform for Malaysians to learn and grow in this regard. I believe Malaysia has great potential in spearheading such hi-caliber events and I look forward to seeing more of it in 2023.”

With few to no events like this in Malaysia, Genesis Entertainment aims to set a benchmark in Southeast Asia by producing a unique event that will showcase the country’s ever-diverse tourism, arts, culture, and entertainment. Additionally, over 30,000 attendees are expected to be welcomed at the festival, conforming to its goal of contributing to Malaysia’s national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by increasing tourism expenditures with the festival functioning as a tourist attraction for foreigners and locals alike as they touch down in Malaysia.

Mr. Lens Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Entertainment Sdn. Bhd. said, “It is a great honor to play a part in this initiative, as we believe that it is our responsibility as a homegrown brand ourselves to do all within our grasp to upskill and improve the local entertainment and tourism industry to the best of our capabilities. We at Genesis Entertainment look forward to exceeding expectations at the Out of The World festival this year, and every year moving forward – to showcase Malaysia as a nation that can develop quality projects and innovations worldwide.”

Furthermore, the initiative is also poised to expand the employment market and create more jobs for Malaysians in the entertainment and tourism industry. Genesis Entertainment is ecstatic to welcome visitors from all over the world to experience what Malaysia has to offer. Tickets to the Out of The World water and music festival can be purchased here, beginning today, with multiple ticketing packages.

*Ticket price includes limited edition Costume & Water gun (for first 1,000 early birds only).

*Ticket price is subject to change at any time.

For more information, kindly visit: https://www.ootw.asia/

 

Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) melancarkan OPS TIRIS pada 1 Mac 2023, dan ia akan berlangsung sehingga 31 Ogos 2023. Matlamatnya adalah untuk memerangi kecurian dan penyeludupan minyak diesel bersubsidi, yang telah merugikan kerajaan. wang yang banyak dan menghalang mereka yang memerlukannya daripada menerimanya. Dalam setiap operasi berkaitan, termasuk OPS BERSEPADU dan OPS TIRIS, KPDN bekerjasama dengan semua organisasi penguatkuasa undang-undang tempatan, termasuk Polis Di Raja Malaysia (PDRM), Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM), dan Jabatan Kastam Malaysia.

Baru-baru ini pada 28 April 2023 di Bukit Kayu Hitam, satu (1) kes berkaitan penyeludupan minyak diesel bersubsidi telah dikesan dan diambil tindakan oleh pihak PDRM melibatkan pasukan dari Bukit Aman. Pihak PDRM telah membuat serbuan di sebuah premis pemborong minyak diesel di Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah.

Dalam operasi tersebut, PDRM telah menahan sembilan (9) orang suspek yang mana tiga (3) orang merupakan lelaki warga tempatan, manakala enam (6) orang lagi merupakan warganegara Thailand yang 2 ketika itu sedang mengisi minyak diesel bersubsidi di premis berkenaan. Pihak PDRM seterusnya bertindak menyita minyak diesel yang di anggarkan sekitar 135,760-liter dengan nilai rampasan RM291,884.00. Tujuh (7) buah lori turut disita di mana salah sebuah dari nya bernombor pendaftaran tempatan. Baki enam (6) buah lagi merupakan lori bernombor pendaftaran Thailand.

Antara barang-barang lain yang turut disita semasa operasi tersebut termasuklah sepuluh (10) unit skid tank, tiga (3) unit mesin pam minyak, lapan (8) unit nozzle pump, dua (2) unit tangki silinder, wang tunai sebanyak THB Thailand 192,902, tujuh (7) unit kunci kenderaan, dua (2) unit alat kawalan jauh dan beberapa dokumen berkaitan. Anggaran nilai rampasan keseluruhan adalah sebanyak RM1.057 juta. Kesemua suspek telah ditahan bagi mendapatkan perintah reman untuk siasatan lanjut.

KPDN mengambil kesempatan ini untuk merakamkan jutaan terima kasih kepada pihak PDRM dan agensi-agensi penguatkuasaan yang lain di atas kerjasama yang diberikan dalam mengekang penyelewengan minyak diesel dan barang-barang kawalan lain di negeri-negeri sempadan terutamanya di negeri Kedah.

Siasatan dijalankan dibawah Seksyen 21 Akta Kawalan Bekalan 1961 dan dibaca bersama Peraturan 9 (2) Peraturan-Peraturan Kawalan Bekalan 1974. Sekiranya disabitkan dengan kesalahan di bawah Akta ini boleh dikenakan penalti seperti berikut;

• Bagi mana-mana orang perseorangan; didenda tidak melebihi RM1 juta (satu juta ringgit) atau penjara tidak melebihi tiga (3) tahun atau kedua-duanya sekali. Bagi kesalahan yang kedua, didenda tidak melebihi RM3 Juta (tiga juta ringgit) atau penjara 3 tidak melebihi lima (5) tahun atau kedua-duanya sekali;
• Bagi pertubuhan perbadanan, didenda tidak melebihi RM2 juta (dua juta ringgit) dan bagi kesalahan yang kedua didenda tidak melebihi RM5 juta (lima juta ringgit).

Berdasarkan statistik penguatkuasaan OPS TIRIS dari 1 Mac hingga 28 April 2023, sebanyak 495 pemeriksaan telah dilakukan di seluruh negeri Kedah. Daripada jumlah itu sebanyak 24 kes telah dihasilkan melibatkan nilai rampasan keseluruhan berjumlah RM2,667 juta.

KPDN ingin memberi amaran keras dan menegaskan bahawa Kementerian tidak akan berkompromi dengan mana-mana pihak yang didapati terlibat dalam sindiket dan aktiviti penyelewengan barang-barang kawalan ini. Tindakan tegas akan diambil termasuklah mendakwa mereka di mahkamah berdasarkan peruntukan undang-undang di bawah Akta Kawalan Bekalan 1961 (Akta 122) dan Akta Pencegahan Penggubahan Wang Haram, Pencegahan Pembiayaan Keganasan dan Hasil Daripada Aktiviti Haram 2001 (AMLATFPUAA) (Akta 613). Jika disabitkan dengan kesalahan di bawah Akta 613 ini boleh dipenjarakan selama tempoh tidak melebihi 15 tahun dan juga boleh didenda tidak kurang daripada lima kali ganda jumlah atau nilai hasil daripada aktiviti haram atau peralatan kesalahan itu pada masa kesalahan itu dilakukan atau lima juta ringgit yang mana lebih tinggi.

KPDN sentiasa komited dan akan bekerjasama dengan agensi penguatkuasaan yang berkaitan bagi mempergiat serta mempertingkatkan kawal seliaan dan operasi ke atas pengedaran barang-barang kawalan di seluruh negara bagi memastikan bekalan barang kawalan untuk kegunaan rakyat Malaysia sentiasa mencukupi dan tidak berlaku ketirisan yang 4 merugikan negara.

KPDN sentiasa memperkasakan penguatkuasaan yang tegas dan berhemah di semua peringkat, kawasan dan lokaliti termasuk kawasan kepulauan, kawasan sempadan, kawasan perindustrian / eksport, kawasan bandar serta di luar bandar.

KPDN serius dalam membanteras isu penyelewengan barang kawalan bersubsidi seperti minyak diesel yang diberikan oleh kerajaan. Tujuan pemberian subsidi adalah untuk mengimbangi kos sara hidup rakyat dan bukannya untuk diselewengkan dan seterusnya menafikan hak rakyat Malaysia yang sepatutnya menikmati subsidi ini.

Pada masa yang sama orang ramai diharap dapat menyalurkan maklumat terutama yang berkaitan kegiatan yang mencurigakan kepada Pejabat KPDN melalui saluran aduan seperti berikut

1. WhatsApp 019-279 4317 / 019-848 8000;
2. Portal e-Aduan KPDN iaitu http://e.aduan.kpdn.gov.my;
3. Call Centre 1-800-886-800;
4. E-mel (e-aduan@kpdn.gov.my);
5. Aplikasi Telefon Pintar Ez ADU KPDN; dan

Bilik Gerakan Penguatkuasaan 03-8882 6088 / 6245

Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) melaksanakan OPS PANTAU 2023 sepanjang Ramadan, yang bermula pada 23 Mac 2023 dan berakhir pada 21 April 2023, bagi memastikan pengguna mempunyai cara yang selesa dan mudah untuk mendapatkan bekalan makanan dan lain-lain. barangan keperluan harian dengan harga yang berpatutan.

OPS PANTAU 2023 yang telah dilaksanakan antara lain bertujuan memastikan tahap pematuhan yang tinggi oleh semua peniaga serta mewujudkan persekitaran perdagangan yang kondusif di samping membantu rakyat Malaysia MADANI mengurangkan impak peningkatan kos sara hidup terutamanya sepanjang bulan Ramadan lalu dan persediaan sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

OPS PANTAU 2023 telah dilaksanakan secara seragam dan berfokus di seluruh negara dengan lokasi tumpuan seperti Bazar Ramadan, Bazar Aidilfitri, pasar awam, pasar basah, pasar raya besar, pasar raya, kedai runcit dan aktiviti penjualan secara dalam talian. Pemeriksaan di bawah OPS PANTAU 2023 ini antara lain memfokuskan pemantauan ke atas beberapa perkara antaranya berkaitan bekalan barang, harga barang, jualan murah, alat timbangan, penjualan barang tiruan/cetak rompak, Skim Harga Maksimum Musim Perayaan (SHMMP) Hari Raya Puasa (HRP) Tahun 2023, isu halal dan penjualan barang-barang keperluan Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Berdasarkan statistik OPS PANTAU 2023 yang bermula pada 23 Mac 2023 sehingga 21 April 2023, sebanyak 66,701 premis telah diperiksa di seluruh negara dan daripada jumlah pemeriksaan tersebut, sebanyak 374 kes telah dihasilkan atas pelbagai kesalahan dengan nilai kompaun berjumlah RM60,200.00. Sebanyak 1,127 aduan oleh pengguna juga telah diterima dalam tempoh yang sama.

KPDN akan terus menggiatkan aktiviti penguatkuasaan dan pemantauan setiap hari di seluruh negara serta mengingatkan semua peniaga agar terus mematuhi segala perundangan yang dikuatkuasakan Kementerian, meskipun OPS PANTAU 2023 telah tamat tempoh pelaksanaannya bagi mengelakkan daripada dikenakan tindakan tegas.

Kementerian juga ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada peniaga yang sentiasa memberikan kerjasama dan mematuhi perundangan yang telah ditetapkan oleh Kerajaan sepanjang pelaksanaan OPS PANTAU 2023 kerana tindakan kes pada tahun ini juga menunjukkan penurunan berbanding pada tahun sebelumnya.

Pengguna juga dinasihatkan agar terus mengamalkan sikap berjimatcermat selain merancang perbelanjaan harian bagi mengelakkan daripada dimanipulasi oleh segelintir pihak yang tidak bertanggungjawab ketika ini selain mengelakkan pembaziran sepanjang musim perayaan Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Pengguna yang mempunyai sebarang maklumat berhubung salah laku oleh peniaga boleh menyalurkan aduan yang lengkap kepada pihak Kementerian melalui saluran berikut:

1. WhatsApp 019-279 4317 / 019-848 8000;
2. Portal e-Aduan KPDN iaitu http://e.aduan.kpdn.gov.my;
3. Call Centre 1-800-886-800; iv. E-mel (e-aduan@kpdn.gov.my);
4. Aplikasi Telefon Pintar Ez ADU KPDN; dan
5. Bilik Gerakan Penguatkuasaan 03-8882 6088 / 6245

 

Asthma is one of the most prevalent respiratory conditions in Malaysia and has been steadily increasing. In Malaysia, the estimated prevalence of asthma has risen in recent years from 6.4% to 9.4% in children aged 6-7 years old and from 9% to 13% in children aged 13–14 years old.¹ Asthma Malaysia and AstraZeneca have once again teamed up to organise the brand-new “Breathe Better” public campaign at the 1 Mont Kiara mall, in conjunction with World Asthma Day, in light of the rising number of asthma patients in Malaysia and the growing need to educate the public on asthma management.

The event was designed to bring awareness to the public on the significance of managing asthma effectively. It was officiated by Dr. Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician and co-founder of Asthma Malaysia, Dina Nadzir, Malaysian Singer, Radio Announcer, Actress, and Television Presenter; and Ashwini Saha, Country Medical Director and Asia Area Cardiovascular Metabolism Medical Therapeutic Area Lead, AstraZeneca.

Themed ‘Take Control of Your Asthma’’, the campaign was aimed at educating attendees on the importance of utilising controller medication for the management and treatment of asthma symptoms over the long term, rather than relying solely on reliever medication.

Speaking on the Breathe Better campaign, Dr. Helmy said, “It is crucial to increase the knowledge and awareness of the public on how to manage asthma. Getting diagnosed early is vital in order to prevent attacks that can be both disabling and draining. Early and proper control with appropriate medication will not only prevent severe illness, but improve one’s quality of life especially in the face of haze and ongoing risks of respiratory infections.”

“This campaign also serves as an opportunity for healthcare professionals and individuals with asthma to come together and share their experiences and insights with the aim of improving asthma care and management in Malaysia,” Dr. Helmy added.

Asthma can be classified as mild, moderate and severe. Based on the severity, patients would require different types and dosage of medication to control their condition. Each level requires different types of treatment in asthma management. Severe asthmatic patients need special attention as they are more prone to having frequent asthmatic attacks despite being skilful at administering the inhaler correctly.

According to Dr. Helmy, public awareness towards the three different levels of severity is still low.  “It is important to remember that most patients with asthma can have a normal life with the right inhaled therapy. For a smaller group of patients with severe asthma, there are more personalised options which will require modification based on individual needs”, Dr. Helmy further explained.

In Malaysia, the number of deaths due to asthma in 2014 was 1,700 cases. However, experts believe that the vast majority of deaths due to asthma can be avoided if early and proper treatment is given.²

The World Asthma Day 2023 celebration at 1 Mont Kiara featured educational games and an exhibition that showcases key educational messages about asthma, serving as a vital platform for the public to further understand and gain first-hand information of this respiratory disease. The event also included sessions on asthma sharing by local artist Dina, along with interactive gaming booths and a colouring competition to engage the younger participants. The event attracted around XXX attendees over the course of two days.

The World Asthma Day 2023 celebration is still ongoing and everyone is invited to attend the event. For further information, log on to https://qr.epmarketing.digital/wad2023

About Breathe Better

The Breathe Better campaign raises awareness about effectively managing asthma to prevent complications and improve people’s quality of life. Its key message, ‘Take Control of Your Asthma’ emphasises the need for every patient to take control of their asthma and know what is the best treatment option to them.

About Asthma Malaysia

Asthma Malaysia is a non-profitable organisation with the mission to serve as a credible resource on asthma, to raise awareness of best standards of care and to empower patients in the management of their asthma.

Asthma Malaysia’s vision is to be Malaysia’s leading portal for asthma with a view of creating more informed and empowered patients. We aim to ensure that asthma care in Malaysia is equal to the best in the world with a view to reducing the suffering and deaths associated with it.

We intend to evolve into an organisation that will proactively engage in research and promotional campaign to increase awareness of asthma in Malaysia.

Through their association with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) for the forthcoming Moonton Student Leader (MSL) Championship 2023, Infinix, one of the most popular and rapidly expanding smartphone companies internationally, hopes to empower Malaysian youths. Infinix Malaysia is pleased to support the yearly tournament that brings together college and university MLBB teams from around Malaysia as the official gaming smartphone sponsor of the MLBB MSL Championship.

“As a brand, Infinix is committed to empowering students who are looking to pursue their career in the e-sports field by providing innovative and affordable high-tech products. Our partnership with MLBB for the MSL Championship reflects our dedication to encouraging healthy gaming habits and fostering academic and gaming excellence. Through this collaboration, we encourage the youth to unlock their full potential and reach new heights in the gaming scene,” said Jackie Chen, Country Manager of Infinix Malaysia.

The primary aim of the MSL Championship is to encourage healthy gaming habits and help amateur players improve their skills in both academics and gaming in line with their slogan, Grade Up, Level Up!. This partnership serves as a platform for Infinix to showcase their most recent innovative and trendy gaming smartphones, equipped with remarkable features that improve the mobile gaming experience, to avid mobile gamers, which aligns with Infinix’s upcoming NOTE series.

Mark your calendars for May 21st, 2023, as the highly anticipated MLBB MSL Championship kicks off with the Group Stages. With 128 teams competing, participants can battle their way to the top for a chance to win thrilling prizes, including MLBB Diamonds. Registration is now open for students ready to showcase their skills and join in the excitement.

As the competition heats up, the MSL Championship Playoffs and Grand Finals will take place on July 29th, 2023. With Infinix as the official gaming smartphone sponsor, they will be sponsoring a generous cash prize of RM30,000 as well as a customised giftbox with the upcoming NOTE series device worth more than RM5,500 to the Grand Final Winning Team. In addition, Infinix is planning an array of campus engagement events during the MSL Championship season, commencing from May until July, 2023.

For more information on this exciting collaboration and tournament which will be featuring the Infinix NOTE series, check out Infinix Malaysia’s official website, Facebook page, Instagram page and  TikTok channel.

After being selected to host the 54th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Conference in 2023, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and the Sarawak Government are now paving the way for the advancement of global public health with the assistance of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak). Due to its effective community and public health initiatives, Sarawak has attracted attention from throughout the world.

The conference is set to take place from 30 October to 1 November 2023 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching with an expected crowd of 800 public health experts, practitioners and industry collaborators from across the world. The main organiser, Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health has entrusted UNIMAS as the local host; while the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Sarawak, Sarawak State Health Department, and BESarawak are supporting the conference.

One of Sarawak’s biggest challenges is having to meet the public healthcare needs of 3 million people; concentrated in its urban districts and dispersed throughout the rural areas. The Sarawak Government has already made significant efforts to meet the demand with efforts such as forming the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee, building the Sarawak Heart Centre, and investing RM200 million ($45 million) in the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre. The government is also in talks with the Ministry of Health Malaysia to open a cancer care centre.

“Public health is extremely important. It goes beyond preventing and responding to diseases — it is about giving everyone access to the right healthcare services and facilities to improve their quality of life and live longer,” said The Honourable Dato Sri Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian, Sarawak’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government. “The government has spent decades focusing on the improvement of healthcare and medicine but today, we are facing new challenges that need more research, collaboration and innovation. The 54th APACPH Conference will be at the heart of community and public health education and transform Sarawak into a global hub for public health research and learning.”

The theme for the 54th APACPH Conference is ‘Transcending the New Normal: Strengthening Public Health Through Education, Research and Collaboration’ and aims to provide a strong platform for policy and strategy development; implementation of educational, research and training programmes, and demonstration of effective interventions in the field of community and public health.

“Public health is one of our university’s strengths under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, hence hosting the conference is a great opportunity for us to lead the global academic scientific communities,” Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim bin Suaidi, UNIMAS Vice-Chancellor.  “In addition to workshops and symposia, delegates will visit UNIMAS’ Malaria Research Centre and Institute of Health and Community Medicine to tour our facilities. They will also tour the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre”.

“Education, research, and collaborations with related agencies and collaborations are fundamental in tackling current and future public health matters such as communicable and non-communicable diseases which are still major challenges in Malaysia”, explained Professor Dr Maznah Dahlui, Vice President (Administration) for Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium of Public Health (APACPH International), President and Regional Director (APACPH Kuala Lumpur), and Head of Department of Research Development and Innovation as well as Head of Division of Health Economic Research and Case-mix at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre. “Higher education plays a critical role in addressing public health challenges and we hope that the conference will motivate everyone to cross boundaries and work together toward a common goal.”

In terms of the legacy impact, some anticipated impacts from the conference include enhancing action plans to assist higher education institutions to achieve United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and expand their members’ networks at the local and international levels through strategic collaborations.

“The 54th APACPH Conference is a strong event to reflect the importance of purpose-driven business events in sector and community development,” stated Amelia Roziman, BESarawak’s CEO. “We are working with the conference committee to address 4 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which are Good Health and Well-being; Quality Education; Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and Partnerships for the Goals. The legacy that we hope for is that this conference in Sarawak is the key to Malaysia and Asia’s public health developments.”

Enjoy early bird registration rates starting from MYR700 for Malaysians and USD 200 for Internationals. Early bird registration ends on 30 June 2023. For more information on APACPH 2023, please contact Associate Professor Dr Jeffrey Anak Stephen (Conference Chairman and Head, Department of Community Health and Public Health at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak – UNIMAS) via email at enquiry@apacph2023conference.com. Visit https://apacph2023conference.com/ for full information on the conference.