Transport Ministry mulls cargo hub proposal for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport Posted on 02/12/2024 BATU GAJAH, Dec 2 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is studying a proposal from the Perak government to build a cargo warehousing complex at the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS) in Ipoh. Its minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, said the ministry was studying the matter with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). “LTSAS, although it does not have the status of an international airport, there are flights from abroad. It is not only a passenger terminal, but cargo is also a very important component of the airport,” he told a press conference after a fundraising dinner here last night. Also present was Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, who is also Perak DAP chairman. Meanwhile, Loke said MAHB has been carrying out upgrading work at LTSAS since the beginning of this year involving the foyer and counters and they are expected to be completed soon. “This upgrading work is more about ‘optimising’ the existing room, re-arranging the departure and arrival counters by adding a counter for ‘check in’ to make passengers more comfortable,” he said. He said the improvements are to enable industry players to operate effectively in a competitive environment while ensuring consumers receive integrated and efficient logistics services. — Bernama News
SEC ‘reopens’ probe into Neuralink, Musk’s lawyer says Posted on 13/12/2024 Last year, lawmakers called for an investigation into whether Elon Musk misled investors about the safety of a brain implant developed by Neuralink. (Reuters pic) WASHINGTON: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week has reopened an investigation into Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink, according to a letter shared… Read More
Four arrested, including senior citizens, for illegal gambling activities in Bagan Datuk Posted on 23/12/2024 IPOH, Dec 22 — Senior citizens were among four local men arrested for their involvement in gambling activities, especially selling public lotteries without licence, during raids carried out at four separate locations in Bagan Datuk yesterday. Bagan district police chief Datuk Supt Mohammad Ali Mohd Jali said the raid from… Read More
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