Terban Kedah's GDP grew by 11.62%TK's economy grew 11.62%, backed by strong growth in the retail and higher-value agricultural industries. The government will continue to invest further in sectors with potential and comparative advantage. Firms will receive more subsidies to aid in their productive efficiency to maintain competitiveness by keeping average costs low. More of such details will be revealed at next year's budget.
- Ministry of Trade and Industry
Terban Kedah's largest corruption-blitz ever
Over 1000 individuals, most of them in the public sector were nabbed by police in an operation spearheaded by the Terban Kedah Commercial Affairs Department (TKCAD) and Anti-Corruption Commission of Terban Kedah (ACCTK). Home Affairs minister Teo Ho Sin confirmed the operation did occur and the operation is part of Prime Minister's Ho Peng Chong's vision to keep Terban Kedah corrupt free.
Just recently, TK's corruption perception index shows a dramatic improvement by attaining its highest rank and score ever. Minister Teo credited such achievement to the government's continuous effort and stance in keeping the system clean. He added that ACCTK will not hesitate to take action against anyone, including senior ranking public servants, to task if they engage in corruption activities or break the law. As the recent blitz has just occured and investigations ongoing, Teo told the media that TKCAD and ACCTK will announce more details about the blitz and cases involved when they have enough details verified.
- Ministry of Home Affairs/ ACCTK
Policeman shot dead in patrol vehicle at Samang, revolver missing, manhunt underway
Just yesterday, a policeman, 25-year-old Rendy Siah has been found dead in his patrol car, which was parked along a secluded road located at a village town in Samang. Samang is nearly about 100km north of the central city of Kedah. Upon further analysis by police officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), two shots were found on his head and his revolver is missing. Police are also on a lookout for a male subject, about 30 years of age, 1.7m tall, big sized and wearing dark blue polo T-shirt and jeans who was believed to be involved in the policeman's murder. A manhunt for the suspect is also underway and anyone with details about the unnamed suspect or murder case can call the police at 999 immediately. Members of the public who encounter him are strongly encouraged not to engage with him and keep a safe distance from the suspect.
- Terban Kedah Police Force
