Day: July 17, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, An annual allocation of RM32.8 million will be dedicated to routine maintenance on the Pan-Borneo Highway, in accordance with the handover schedule following the full completion of the project contract. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the approval for this phased allocation has been made considering the feasibility for the current year, ensuring the road remains safe and comfortable for all users. He said the ministry (KKR) would appoint a concession company through a privatisation agreement to carry out maintenance works which would include routine maintenance, periodic pavement work, non-pavement periodic work and emergency repairs as

XIAMEN, China, On the evening of July 13, the Fifth Gulangyu Music Festival was opened in Gulangyu, Xiamen, featuring captivating music performances at Gangzaihou Beach, Gulangyu Music Hall, Gulangyu Organ Arts Center, and the streets of Gulangyu. The Fifth Gulangyu Music Festival created a “Sea Stage” at Gangzaihou Beach, with the China Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble presenting the first performance, featuring the meticulously crafted brand concert “Splendid China”. The concert featured 15 diverse programs combining ethnic, traditional and modern artistic styles, showcasing outstanding ethnic orchestral pieces with distinctive characteristics. The concert included solo, ensemble, and orchestra performances of unique

KUALA LUMPUR, The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) needs to explore new programmes to increase the income of smallholders, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi He said RISDA should take new steps to bring about reforms and not rely solely on the rubber sector. “The problem is when the price of the commodity fluctuates, according to the demand of the international market, we have to compete with artificial rubber or synthetic rubber. “This is the most bitter challenge facing us to an extent that the government has to increase the ceiling price but the increase

HULU SELANGOR, The Sub Aquatic Forensic Unit of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) recovered a smartphone believed to be linked to the murder of Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah, 25, after conducting a search operation in a drain within an oil palm plantation in Kampung Sri Kledang. A check by Bernam at the scene found that the police recovered the smartphone at 12.21 pm after an hour-long operation. Earlier, police and the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) personnel arrived at the scene around 9.50 am to search for evidence. Members of the Kuala Kubu Bharu Fire and Rescue Station (BPP),

PORT KLANG, The USS Blue Ridge (LCC19), the flagship of the US 7th Fleet, docked at Port Klang here today for a routine port visit, demonstrating the continuation of over 65 years of economic, security and social interaction between Malaysia and the United States. The vessel arrived at Port Klang Cruise Terminal at 9.30 am and was greeted by Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Inspector General Rear Admiral Abdullah Sani Ismail. US Seventh Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Fred Kacher said the port visit provides the fleet with an opportunity to meet with the RMN, engage with the local community and enjoy