“The Ziarah Ramadan 2024 programme is not limited to just today. Throughout Ramadan, our team will also assist in repainting the Teratak Ummi Orphanage and repairing damages to the ceiling, walls, and electrical wiring."

Yesterday, a fire destroyed 0.8 hectare of forest in Bukit Broga. The fire involved the hill’s peak, which is a popular recreational destination.

Amirudin also cautioned against the rise of extreme identity politics that could potentially ignite racial division within the state and country.

“If we increase our contribution from 0.4 per cent to 0.5 per cent to the national GDP, it would raise our share of contribution from 25 per cent to 26 per cent,” he told reporters after delivering his New Year’s resolution speech at the state secretariat here today.

“Kita gunakan mesin. Jika guna bom peledak, akan beri kesan kepada kejiranan di sekitar stadium. Jadi proses ambil masa kerana banyak kerja dilakukan,” katanya.