PUM Condemns Trump’s Plan to “Clean” Gaza, Calls for Global Rejection

Kuala Lumpur, 27 January 2025 – The Association of Scientists of Malaysia (PUM) has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to "clean up" Gaza, labeling it as a dangerous and unacceptable violation of international norms.

In a press statement, PUM criticized the demand from Egypt and Jordan to accommodate the people of Gaza, calling it a hasty decision made without proper consultation with relevant stakeholders. The organization emphasized that the proposal disrespects the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people, who view this plan as an affront to their sovereignty and humanity.

“This plan crosses a red line that cannot be justified. If implemented, it would further escalate global tensions. President Trump is playing with fire,” the statement warned.

PUM also condemned what it described as “uncivilized thinking” rooted in dangerous Zionist ideology, asserting that any resolution to the conflict must involve all directly affected parties, especially the people of Gaza. The organization stressed the importance of respecting their voices and ensuring their participation in shaping solutions to the conflict.

In its statement, PUM urged the Islamic world to unite in rejecting Trump’s plan and closely monitor any steps taken in Palestine. The organization called for a peaceful resolution that ensures justice, security, and long-term peace for the Palestinian people and the world.

The press statement was signed by the Secretary General of PUM, underscoring the association’s firm stance on the matter.

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1. Weekends I drive around Kuala Lumpur.

2. Sometime I drop in the shopping complexes.

3. KL’s shopping complexes are great.

4. The new ones are fantastic.

5. They are bigger and better than the shopping complexes in London or Tokyo.

6. The other day I dropped in one of the new ones.

7. Wow. It is great.

8. But suddenly I felt I was in China.

9. Then I realised why.

10. All the signboards are in Chinese with English translations.

11. Nothing in Malay. Not at all.

12. So is this Malaysia.

13. Or have we become a part of China.

14. English I can understand why.

15. Even in Japan signboards have English translations.

16. But big Chinese characters.

17. I was told that some Chinese TV refer to Malaysia as Little China.

18. Why?

19. Because among the Southeast Asian countries Malaysia displays the Chinese characters all over; large and prominent.

20. Must be because we have so many Chinese visitors.

21. But translation in small characters yes.

22. But our national language is Malay.

DR. MAHATHIR BIN MOHAMAD 

18 November 2024

Malaysia's Progressive Wage Policy to be fully implemented in October

Malaysia's Progressive Wage Policy to be fully implemented in October

• The Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) in Malaysia is set to be fully implemented in October after a successful pilot project and positive feedback from employers and workers.

• The policy aims to improve wages and working conditions for low-income workers by setting minimum wage rates and providing incentives to employers who participate in the program.

• The government has allocated RM50 million for the implementation of the pioneer project, including incentive payments for employers who meet certain conditions, which is expected to benefit around 20,000 local workers.

Source | nst

Kaspersky is shutting down its business in the United States

Russian cybersecurity company and antivirus software provider Kaspersky Lab will start shutting down operations in the United States on July 20.

In a statement to BleepingComputer, the company also confirmed that it will lay off its U.S.-based employees. Independent cybersecurity journalist Kim Zetter first reported that this will affect "less than 50 employees in the U.S."

This comes after the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned twelve Kaspersky Lab executives on June 21 for operating in Russia's technology sector, freezing their U.S. assets and preventing access to them until the sanctions are lifted.

The Department of Commerce also designated AO Kaspersky Lab, OOO Kaspersky Group (Russia), and Kaspersky Labs Limited (United Kingdom) to its Entity List, preventing any U.S. business from conducting business with them.

"Today's Final Determination and Entity Listing are the result of a lengthy and thorough investigation, which found that the company's continued operations in the United States presented a national security risk—due to the Russian Government's offensive cyber capabilities and capacity to influence or direct Kaspersky's operations—that could not be addressed through mitigation measures short of a total prohibition," the Bureau of Industry & Security said.

"Any individual or business that continues to use Kaspersky products and services assumes all the cybersecurity and associated risks of doing so."

One day earlier, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) also banned the company from selling its software and delivering Kaspersky antivirus updates, effective September 29, over potential cybersecurity risks to national security.

Kaspersky told BleepingComputer on Monday that it would completely shut down its business in the United States because the Biden administration's decisions would make the operations "no longer viable."

"Starting from July 20, 2024 Kaspersky will gradually wind down its U.S. operations and eliminate U.S.-based positions,"Kaspersky told BleepingComputer.

"The decision and process follows the Final Determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce, prohibiting the sales and distribution of Kaspersky products in the U.S.

"The company has carefully examined and evaluated the impact of the U.S. legal requirements and made this sad and difficult decision as business opportunities in the country are no longer viable."

Sergiu is a news reporter who has covered the latest cybersecurity and technology developments for over a decade. Email or Twitter DMs for tips.

 

Source : bleepingcomputer.com

UMNO's Support for Akmal Salleh Prompts Call for Its Removal from Malaysia's Unity Government

• Professor Dr. Mohd Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi, a former advocate for UMNO's inclusion in the Unity Government, now believes that the party no longer deserves to be part of the coalition due to its unwavering support for extremist politician Akmal Salleh.

• Akmal Salleh's bullying of KK Mart and his divisive rhetoric have led Professor Rasdi to label him as the worst politician in Malaysia's history, even surpassing controversial figures like Sanusi and Hadi.

• The author warns that allowing UMNO and Akmal to continue their actions will lead to fascism and irreparable damage to the country, urging Malaysians to stand up against their oppressive tactics.

• Professor Rasdi calls on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to advise UMNO to either realign with Malaysian values or leave the Unity Government, suggesting that the coalition can still function without UMNO and that its departure may ultimately lead to its demise.

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