Day: July 18, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit continued to soar and touched a fresh six-month high at the opening today, as the potential of the United States (US) interest rate cut continued to propel the local note. At 8 am, the ringgit nudged to 4.6605/6660 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.6625/6660. The local note previously reached a six-month high against the US dollar last Friday at 4.6630. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US Federal Reserve (Fed) governor Christopher Waller has indicated that the time for a rate cut is approaching. Besides, he said

KUALA LUMPUR, Calling all aspiring game creators in the region! The legendary RedGames Jam, hosted by AirAsia’s gaming hub RedGames, is back for its epic return in 2024, and this year, it is gearing up to be bigger, better, and more exciting than ever before! Mark your calendars for 2 to 4 August 2024 – that is when APU’s Bukit Jalil Campus in Malaysia transforms into ground zero for an unforgettable 48-hour game development marathon. Before you dive into this year’s details, take a quick trip down memory lane with our recap video from RedGames Jam 2023 here. Witness the

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia is ready to sign a letter of intent (LOI) with the Philippines to strengthen technical and trade cooperation in agriculture, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu He disclosed that the topic was addressed during his meeting with Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela Abrera Ponce at Menara Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang. ‘I was informed that she (Ponce) was tasked by the Philippine government to strengthen agricultural cooperation with Malaysia, considering we are the largest trading partner for the Philippine agricultural sector within ASEAN,’ he said in a Facebook post today. This meeting marked the

MERSING, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is known for his approachable and friendly manner when interacting with the public, without strict protocols. Mersing District Officer Jamil Hasni Abdullah said that whenever Sultan Ibrahim visits the northeastern district of Johor, he not only stays at Istana Flinstones but also spends time engaging with the people. Sharing his experiences, Jamil Hasni said that once, while returning from performing the dawn prayers at the mosque, His Majesty decided to stop at a local eatery for breakfast. “Sometimes, His Majesty even has breakfast at a mamak stall, and during such times, we

KUALA LUMPUR, A programme with scientists will be carried out immediately in 100 schools nationwide to attract students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the programme would be implemented with the collaboration of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). She said the ministry, together with the Ministry of Higher Education and MOSTI, had also established a Special STEM Committee that focuses specifically on the direction of STEM beginning from the school level up to higher education. “Various STEM-related development programmes, initiatives and activities are being carried out in schools