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PETALING JAYA — A total of 1,732 motorcycle patrol units (URB) and 1,643 patrol cars (MPV), involving 6,132 police personnel, will be deployed to conduct patrols in residential areas and high-risk locations nationwide during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays.

Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the move aims to ensure that no crimes such as house break-ins occur in residential areas.

He said police will also conduct patrols in areas expected to experience traffic congestion to ensure smooth travel for those returning to their hometowns.

“Members of the public who plan to leave their homes to return to their hometowns are advised to fill in the balik kampung form manually at the nearest police station or download the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol application to help police carry out periodic patrols and monitoring,” he said.

Mohd Yusri said this at a press conference after the ‘Konvoi Iftar Sanjungan Budi Frontliner’ programme at the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters here yesterday.

Also present were Selangor Deputy Police Chief DCP Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan and Petaling Jaya District Police Chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat. — BERNAMA

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IPOH — The Perak state government will hold the state level Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House at Indera Mulia Stadium on March 21, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said.

He also extended an invitation to the public to attend the programme.

“If Aidilfitri falls on Friday (March 20), in the morning we will gather at Ubudiah Mosque, Kuala Kangsar for Aidilfitri prayers before celebrating with our families.

“On Saturday (March 21), we will attend an Aidilfitri event in the morning organised by the Palace, while in the afternoon the state government will hold its open house as usual at Indera Mulia Stadium. The programme will continue as it has every year,” he said.

He told reporters this after officiating Fiesta Raya Ipoh 2026 Riverfront @ Old Town at Kinta Riverwalk here yesterday. — BERNAMA

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KUALA LUMPUR — The Teaching Hospital and Prima Health Centre (PKP) project at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has reached 75.65% physical progress as of Feb 25.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the project, implemented by the Public Works Department (JKR) through the Special Project Team 2, uses the design-and-build method, with a current contract cost of about RM489.49 million.

He said the project is one of the government’s key initiatives to strengthen healthcare facilities and to support the development of medical education in Sarawak.

“Once completed, this hospital will serve as a catalyst to improving access to healthcare services and the development of local medical talent,” he posted on Facebook yesterday. 

Nanta said the government is committed to ensuring the project can be completed according to the stipulated schedule so that the facility can benefit the public and become a quality medical training centre in Sarawak.

Earlier, he visited the project site to observe the progress of the key components of the development, including the main hospital building, the PKP, specialist clinic facilities, the emergency department, as well as supporting facilities such as parking areas, therapeutic landscape spaces and supporting infrastructure.

“I also emphasised to all the parties involved to continue enhancing coordination and to ensure every implementation issue is addressed proactively so that the project progresses smoothly,” he said. — BERNAMA

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KOTA KINABALU — The application to suspend the implementation of a court order regarding Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement does not affect the principle of the special grant right as provided under Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Mustapha Sakmud said the Federal Government’s application aims to provide adequate space for both parties to continue negotiations and conduct detailed reviews regarding the calculation of the Federal Government’s net revenue.

He said that since November 2025, the Federal Government has shared data on net revenue obtained from Sabah for the period 2007 to 2025 through a series of Negotiation Committee meetings at the officials’ level.

“Efforts are underway to complete the data for earlier periods, particularly the era known as The Lost Years, much of which was recorded manually and requires further verification,” he said in a statement tonight.

On Oct 17, 2025, the High Court of Malaysia here ordered the Federal Government to conduct a joint review with the Sabah state government within 90 days, and to reach an agreement within 180 days regarding the state’s 40 per cent special grant entitlement for the period 1974 to 2021.

Mustapha said the 180-day period related to the implementation of the court order is expected to end on April 15, 2026.

“Without the suspension, both parties face the risk of committal proceedings (contempt of court) even though the appeal process has yet to be heard,” he said, adding that the application is scheduled to be heard at the Court of Appeal on March 31.

Mustapha also stressed that the stance taken by the Sabah state government and the Sabah Law Society, which objected to the application, should be respected as part of the system of checks and balances. — BERNAMA

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KUALA LUMPUR  — Amira Aisya Abd Aziz has been chosen as Malaysian Union United Democratic Alliance’s (MUDA) new president for the term of 2026-2029 at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and the party’s inaugural election in Petaling Jaya yesterday.

The Puteri Wangsa assemblyman was previously acting MUDA president.

MUDA Information Chief Rasid Abu Bakar said Amira Aisya was chosen as President by 25 central execuvitve committee (CEC) members formed at the party’s election.

“Today’s election began with the selection of 25 CEC members elected by delegates throughout the country. After their election, a (CEC) meeting was immediately held to elect the President, Deputy President, Vice Presidents and Information Chief,” he said when contacted by Bernama here.

Thirty-one candidates contested for the 25 CEC seats at the party election today.

MUDA was previously led by Muar MP, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman who resigned on Nov 9, 2023.

The Registrar of Societies officially approved MUDA as a political party on Dec 23, 2021.

The following is the list of MUDA’s new leadership for 2026-2029.

President: Amira Aisya Abd Aziz

Deputy President: Zaidel Baharuddin

Vice-Presidents: Faezrah Rizalman, Leben Siddarth, Zarul Afiq, Dobby Chew and Dr R Siva Prakash 

Information Chief: Rasid Abu Bakar

Secretary-General: Ainie Haziqah

— BERNAMA

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KUALA LUMPUR — As Aidilfitri nears, demand for professional home cleaning soars as families rush to make their homes spotless and guest-ready.

For some families, hiring professional cleaners is a practical choice, especially when work commitments and preparations for returning to their hometowns make thorough home cleaning difficult.

A home cleaning service operator based in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Tengku Aidi Shah Tengku Amran Shah said demand for cleaning services almost doubled during Ramadan compared with regular days.

“Normally, we clean just one or two homes a day, but during Ramadan, we often must tackle three or four homes daily to keep up with the rush ahead of Aidilfitri.

“Most customers use the service to clean their parents’ homes, which are usually the main gathering place on Aidilfitri morning, when children return home and welcome visiting relatives,” he told Bernama recently.

Tengku Aidi Shah said he now has four full-time and four part-time workers to meet rising demand ahead of the festive season, serving Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Pasir Mas and Bachok.

He said bookings are already full, with customers reserving slots as early as February before Ramadan, adding that over 30 homes have been cleaned so far, with around 20 more scheduled.

He added that the final round of services is set for March 18, a few days before Aidilfitri.

Meanwhile, Shuzilah Saad, owner of Al Wafi Laundry and Cleaning, said demand for home cleaning in the Klang Valley jumps 20 to 30 per cent ahead of Aidilfitri compared with a usual month.

She said her company, which has about 15 staff, is now handling bookings for 200 to 300 homes from both new and regular customers, with her team able to clean several homes a day depending on the scope of work.

“The most in-demand service is the deep-cleaning package, which includes mopping floors, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and wiping fans, windows, and furniture throughout the home,” she said.

Shuzilah said staff shortages amid festive demand have led to some bookings being turned down. — BERNAMA

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KUALA LUMPUR — Anand Raj (picture) has been elected president of the Malaysian Bar for the 2026/2027 term, replacing Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab.

At the Malaysian Bar’s 80th annual general meeting (AGM) today, Murshidah Mustafa was elected deputy president, with R. Jayabalan as secretary and Peter-Douglas Ling as treasurer.

Speaking at a press conference after the AGM, Anand, who previously served as vice-president, said the new leadership reflected continuity, as each had moved up one position from their respective roles in the previous term, which ended today.

“We will continue to uphold the values of the Bar and speak without fear or favour,” he said, adding that 433 members attended the meeting.

Meanwhile, Anand said 11 motions were discussed during the meeting, with nine approved, including a motion on constitutional independence and the separation of the offices of the Attorney-General and the Public Prosecutor, which was passed unanimously.

“This reiterates our long-standing position that the office of the Attorney-General and the office of the Public Prosecutor must be kept separate and independent. This separation is essential in maintaining public confidence in the justice system. 

“We have seen that such a separation has been adopted in a number of jurisdictions, and it has generally worked better that way,” he said. — BERNAMA

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