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Shahrim Tamrin is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has nearly 16 years’ experience in Journalism and Communications with mainstream & online publications, corporate sector, sports body and inter-government agency. He started career as a Sports Journalist with theSunDaily in 1997 before moving to Asian Football Confederation and United Nations. He made the comeback into journalism with The Malay Mail. Later, he became News Journalist and automotive writer in the New Straits Times, Berita Harian and theSunDaily. At present, Shahrim is a guest columnist & freelance journalist writing for various publications including digital news outlets which include ******, ******, ****** and ******. Shahrim was awarded with theSunDaily Editorial Excellence Award in 2015 & 2016. In November 2016, he received a special Award from Asean NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) for his wide range coverage of road safety efforts and issues in South East Asia. He provided input to the Special Envoy for Road Safety of United Nations in April 2017. In August 2018, he was appointed by the Minister of Transport Malaysia as part of the Recommendations Review Panel (RRP) following the highest casualties ever recorded in a single road crash at Genting Highlands in 2013. Shahrim was a recipient of a 2018 International Centre for Journalist and World Health Organisation (ICFJ-WHO) Safety Reporting Fellowship to attend the 13th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion in Bangkok, Thailand and 2020 Road Safety Fellowship to attend the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Stockholm, Sweden. Shahrim has successfully undergone training under the ICFJ and WHO 2020 Road Safety Training of Trainers programme. He sat on the Board of Directors of Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) from January 2019 until January 2022, the only Journalist appointed to the Board.
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Johor Baru’s BRT ready to go by 2025
Johor Baru's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is set to begin stage-one operations by the third quarter of 2025. The 55km dedicated bus lane will include three lines and is expected to serve 302,824 passengers daily by 2030. The project, part of the Iskandar Rapid Transit network, is considered cost-effective compared to rail-based projects in Greater Kuala Lumpur. The Iskandar Regional Development Authority has allocated RM2.5 billion for the project, with infrastructure and new electric buses and systems being the main expenditures. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the BRT as part of the 12th Malaysia Plan, and construction is set to begin in November 2023.
Second shot at higher learning for gig workers
Gopinath Ramakasinan, a food delivery rider, has been given the opportunity to pursue higher education through a scholarship program offered by foodpanda in partnership with Manipal International University. Despite financial constraints and a busy work schedule, Gopinath and fellow rider Kamarul Ariffin Ismail are now university students, aiming to improve their lives and inspire others in the gig economy. The program, which includes provisions for laptops and hostel accommodations, aligns with foodpanda's commitment to support the government's initiatives for upskilling and enhancing the social safety net for gig workers. The company has no bond requirements for the riders post-graduation and plans to expand the program.
Rapid Rail gets new target of 1 million kilometers without LRT, MRT disruptions by 2026
The Malaysian government has set a new key performance indicator for Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, aiming for one million kilometers without disruptions for its LRT and MRT services by the third quarter of 2026. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the 'mean kilometers between failures' metric, which will be made public on Prasarana's social media. This transparency initiative follows frequent service disruptions, particularly on the Kelana Jaya route. Loke emphasized the shift from corrective to pre-emptive maintenance measures and mentioned that new trains for the Kelana Jaya LRT line are expected by August.
Final decision on Bangsar Park guarded security scheme lies with Federal Court
The Federal Court of Malaysia has granted Ranjan Paramalingam and his tenant Jude Micory Lobijin the right to appeal against the Court of Appeal's ruling that the guarded neighbourhood scheme in Bangsar Park is legal. The appellants are challenging the legality and constitutionality of gated and guarded community schemes operated by residents' associations over public areas, as well as the collection of personal data by such schemes. The Court of Appeal had previously ruled that the Bangsar Park Residents Association did not commit nuisance or breach personal data laws while operating the scheme since January 2017. The Federal Court hearing is set for May 9, and a related Kuala Lumpur High Court hearing involving the BPRA's objection to the mayor's decision is scheduled for June 19.
Patients’ digital records from womb to tomb on the cards: Zaliha
Malaysia's Health Ministry is initiating an electronic medical records system to enhance healthcare delivery, starting with a pilot at Seremban Hospital. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa emphasizes the importance of digitalization in improving services, such as reducing emergency department congestion. She also considers public-private partnerships to alleviate the healthcare sector's burden. Dr Zaliha, a former general practitioner and current Sekijang MP, is addressing various challenges and managing public expectations during the transition to the endemic phase of Covid-19.
Ampang Jaya to see early warning system for high-risk slopes
The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) will install a real-time early warning system at four high-risk slopes in Ampang Jaya by April, with sensors to detect ground movement costing RM1 million per set. The locations include Taman Mega Jaya, Taman Seraya, Jalan Wangsa 1 of Taman Kelab Ukay, and Taman Bukit Jaya. The initiative follows a history of landslides in the area, with additional slope stabilization works costing RM5.9 million. MPAJ has been monitoring 356 slopes, identifying 116 as dangerous. The state government will fund the tree clearing on 61 high-risk slopes, estimated at RM7.3 million, to prevent landslides, with annual maintenance costs of RM1.5 million. The total cost for slope management is projected at RM18.7 million.
Malaysia must urgently cut fossil CO2 emissions, warns specialist
Malaysia, ranked 23rd globally for fossil CO2 emissions, is urged by humanitarian and planetary health specialist Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood to reduce its emissions. She highlighted Malaysia's emissions in comparison to other countries and called on the prime minister and cabinet members to adopt a planetary health approach. Dr Jemilah shared infographics and referenced a UK study on the health impacts of air pollution. Malaysia's Environment Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad is committed to climate change initiatives, including a new law. The Malaysian Ecological Association emphasizes the urgency of implementing this law. Malaysia is also facing a severe monsoon season, with over 121,000 people displaced.
Shamsul Iskandar takes on role as Anwar’s chief political secretary
Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md. Akin, former Hang Tuah Jaya parliamentarian and PKR’s international bureau chairman, has been appointed as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s chief political secretary. Shamsul confirmed his appointment, which took effect on December 1, and acknowledged the challenges ahead, including ensuring political stability and meeting high public expectations. Anwar is set to face a confidence vote in the Dewan Rakyat on December 19, a move Shamsul describes as courageous and reflective of Anwar's desire for a clear mandate. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced that a ceremony for the signing of an agreement to support the formation of a federal unity government will take place tomorrow.
More Covid-19 cases, deaths among children last year than 2020: MoH
In Malaysia, 250,556 Covid-19 cases among children aged 6 to 15 were recorded in 2021, a significant increase from 2020. The Health Ministry attributed the rise to the Delta variant and the later start of vaccination programs for children. As of December 5, 2022, 43.4% of children aged 6 to 12 and 91.83% of teenagers aged 12 to 18 have been fully vaccinated. The ministry urged vaccination for those unvaccinated and stated it would continue to monitor the situation and implement prevention and control measures.
A sigh of relief in road safety circles with new cabinet lineup
The article criticizes the performance of former Malaysian Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, particularly in the area of road safety. It highlights the lack of annual general meetings by the Road Safety Council of Malaysia since October 2019, the disbanding of the Road Safety Department, and the failure to enforce the child restraining system law. The article also points out the absence of communication on road safety issues, the neglect of the demerit points system Kejara, and the lack of action on motorcycle safety despite high fatality rates. The journalist, Shahrim Tamrin, expresses hope that the new Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, will prioritize road safety and make a positive impact.
Selangor Speaker Singles Out Azmin, Harumaini for No-Show in State Sitting
Selangor Speaker Ng Suee Lim highlighted the absence of state lawmakers Mohamed Azmin Ali and Harumaini Omar during the current Selangor assembly sitting, which began on November 23 and has seen only 70% attendance. Ng emphasized the importance of assemblymen being present to field questions to state executive councillors and confirmed no communication from the absentees. Datuk Teng Chang Khim proposed to adjourn the session, supported by Rodziah Ismail.
Bracing for bumpy ride, Selangor allocates RM2.45 billion in 2023 budget
The Selangor government has allocated RM2.45 billion for the 2023 budget, with RM1.25 billion for operating expenses and RM1.2 billion for development, in anticipation of a global economic slowdown and disasters. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced the budget at the Selangor Assembly, noting the state's revenue expectations and past success in deficit reduction. The budget includes significant allocations for disaster management, sustainable development, and environmental conservation.
GE15: Woman Stopped from Voting Stays at Polling Centre Until Closing Time
A 36-year-old voter named Aisha Adam was denied the right to vote in Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur, after being mistakenly registered as a postal voter. Despite never applying for postal voting and having voted in the same area in previous elections, she was informed by Election Commission officials of her postal voter status. Adam protested at the polling centre until closing time, expressing her anger on Twitter and demanding answers for the suppression of her vote and the breach of her personal data. She lodged a police report and sought a resolution from the EC, criticizing the system rather than the individual officials at the polling centre.
Gazetting of Bukit Tabur: rep lauds returning green space to people
Hulu Kelang state assemblyman Saari Sungib has praised the Selangor administration's decision to gazette the area at the foot of Bukit Tabur quartz ridge as an open green space. The decision comes after years of requests to clear the area of illegal squatters. The Taman Melawati Residents Association expressed surprise at the prolonged inaction by authorities against the illegal colony on Lot 818. A recent raid by MPAJ on an eco-tourism operator and a high-level meeting led to the decision to gazette the land near Klang Gates Dam for future recreational use. The residents of Kg Warisan will be relocated, and the area is part of the Gombak-Hulu Langat Geopark initiative. The move aligns with the state's policy to preserve environmentally sensitive areas around Bukit Tabur.
Swift action by MPAJ against illegal ‘eco-tourism ventures’ at jungle park
The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) conducted a raid on an illegal eco-tourism operator at Taman Warisan, located at the base of Bukit Tabur quartz ridge, for running activities without authority approval. The raid followed a report that visitors were charged an entrance fee to access the river bay near Klang Gates Dam. Materials, including signage with unauthorized use of state emblems, were seized. MPAJ President Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim confirmed no permits were issued for such ventures. The land is designated for agriculture with strict guidelines for any development, requiring approval from various authorities. The Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) also confirmed no approval was granted for fee imposition by the operator. The Klang Gates Quartz Ridge is a significant geological formation, and there are plans to gazette it as a national heritage site.
Road safety institute proposes 30kph speed limit in cities, villages
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research is proposing a 30kph speed limit in urban and residential areas, cities, and villages as part of the national road safety plan for 2021-2030. The proposal aims to create safer, healthier, greener, and more liveable communities by allowing safe interaction between road users. The plan will be finalized with input from various stakeholders and presented to the transport ministry. The initiative aligns with global efforts to reduce road deaths, as endorsed by 80 ministers at a global ministerial conference. The World Health Organization and its director-general, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, have also urged governments to adopt the 30kph speed limit. Zoleka Mandela, a global ambassador for the Child Health Initiative, supports the proposal, emphasizing the preventable nature of road traffic injuries and fatalities.
Conversion of three children to Islam is a syariah court matter: Appeals court
The Court of Appeal in Malaysia overturned a previous ruling by the Ipoh High Court, deciding that the conversion of three children to Islam by their father, Muhammad Riduan Abdullah, is a matter for the syariah court, not the civil court. The High Court had previously declared the conversion certificates null and void, stating that the children must be present to affirm their faith before conversion. The mother, M. Indira Gandhi, had challenged the conversion after her ex-husband unilaterally converted the children without her consent. The legal battle has been ongoing, with the syariah court granting the father custody in 2009, and the civil court awarding custody to the mother in 2010. Muhammad Riduan has defied court orders to return the children and is believed to be in Kelantan. Indira expressed her distress and uncertainty about the future of her children and her prolonged legal battle.
Stench in Courtroom as Evidence Presented in Kevin Morais Murder Trial
On the second day of the murder trial of deputy public prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, the High Court in Kuala Lumpur was presented with 59 items of evidence, many with bloodstains. The stench from the exhibits was so strong that it caused discomfort in the courtroom. Chemist Nor Aidora Saedon from the Forensic Unit of the Chemistry Department testified, confirming a near 100% DNA kinship between the victim's brothers and identifying a foreign DNA on one of the exhibits. Additionally, one of the seven accused, S. Ravi Chandaran, claimed that the victim's brother, Richard, had made a death threat against him. The accused, including army doctor Dr K. Kunaseegaran, have all pleaded not guilty, and the trial is set to continue with further testimony from Nor Aidora.
Exclusive interview in August 2019 with Malaysia's Works MInister Baru Bian on the possibility to limit bikers to ride on the left lane only during peak hours.
Transportation Costs Soar in Greater Kuala Lumpur
The article discusses the increase in transportation costs in Malaysia, particularly in Greater Kuala Lumpur, throughout 2015. It covers the deregulation of school bus fares by SPAD, leading to significant fare increases. The article also mentions fare hikes for taxis, express buses, and rail services by companies such as KTM Berhad and Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, which were met with public outrage. Despite these increases, there were some positive developments, such as the launch of the electric train service (ETS) and plans for future rail and bus service integration. The article also touches on the popularity of illegal taxi services like Uber and GrabCar, and SPAD's plans to regulate these services.
PEDi Madani Conference 2023: an unveiling of tech marvels, digital triumphs for Malaysia’s future
The PEDi Madani Conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia, showcased a series of technological advancements and initiatives aimed at bolstering the country's digital economy. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the importance of talent development within the telecommunications sector. The conference also highlighted an increase in allowances for PEDi managers and assistants, and shared positive feedback from surveys on the impact of PEDi's efforts. These developments signal Malaysia's commitment to embracing a tech-driven future.
Khazanah invests in Uber, cabbies up in arms
Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia's state-owned investment arm, has been confirmed to have an indirect investment in Uber Technologies Inc through General Atlantic LLC. The exact amount of the investment remains undisclosed. This revelation has sparked controversy among local taxi drivers, with the chairman of the Klang Valley Taxi Drivers Action Committee accusing the government of having a secret deal with Uber, which he deems as illegal 'teksi sapu' services. The Finance Ministry has previously endorsed Uber, stating it aligns with the government's high-income economy vision. Taxi drivers have expressed frustration over the lack of action from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and plan to file a court injunction against MCMC and Uber. The Land Public Transport Commission has criticized MCMC for not taking action against ride-hailing apps, while MCMC defends the stance of not banning innovative apps like Uber.
Government to Study Off-Peak Toll Discounts for Motorists
Malaysian Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced that the government will conduct a study on providing toll discounts during off-peak hours. This study will be a collaboration between the ministry and the Malaysian Highway Authority, and the proposal will be presented to highway concessionaires. Fadillah, who is attending the World Road Congress 2015 in South Korea, is open to public suggestions on the matter. The idea was sparked by a tweet from a netizen and has been discussed on social media, with Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan also engaging in the conversation. Rahman's comments on tolls have been met with criticism from netizens, and his aide has clarified his stance, suggesting alternative non-tolled routes for motorists.
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