Over RM12.8b in unclaimed money still waiting for its rightful owners, finance minister II calls for action Posted on 14/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Companies and firms have handed over RM17 billion in unclaimed money to the Accountant General’s Department with RM4.2 billion successfully claimed by rightful owners as of Oct 31. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, when winding up the debate on the Supply Bill 2025 at the committee level for the Finance Ministry in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, said this leaves a remaining RM12.8 billion to be claimed. He said since 2022, the Accountant General’s Department has set up 184 booths nationwide to increase public awareness and encourage more claims for unclaimed money. Amir Hamzah also said that the government is exploring a proposal to use updated data from the National Registration Department (JPN) to locate rightful owners or heirs and directly credit the funds into their accounts. In a related development, he said the Federal Government is prepared to consider proposals from the Kelantan and Terengganu governments for projects and programmes eligible funded through compassionate aid, particularly those aimed at poverty alleviation and basic infrastructure improvement. He also said the Federal Government already provides development funds for projects in both states, channelled through various ministries. “These include the Central Spine Road project and the construction of a water treatment plant in Kelantan, along with hospital construction, rural road links and upgrades to rural schools in Terengganu,” he added. — Bernama News
Philippines’ VP faces second impeachment complaint Posted on 04/12/2024 A group of complainants are sworn in front of a notary public, before filing a second impeachment complaint against Philippines vice president Sara Duterte on Wednesday. (AP pic) MANILA: A second impeachment complaint was filed on Wednesday against Philippines vice president Sara Duterte over her alleged misuse of public funds… Read More
Nik Nazmi: Kelantan tops list of Malay reserve land with over 1.3 million hectares Posted on 04/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Malaysia has a total of 4,955,870.89 hectares of Malay reserved land, with Kelantan holding the largest share at 1,361,114 hectares, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad revealed yesterday. “This number does not include the states of Penang and Melaka since… Read More
Ex-AG Apandi backs criminal probe against Dr M over Malaysia’s loss of Pulau Batu Puteh Posted on 06/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali agreed with the Pulau Batu Puteh Royal Commission of Inquiry’s (RCI) recommendation to investigate former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In a declassified report released yesterday, the RCI recommended a criminal probe into Dr Mahathir’s handling of… Read More