Day: July 21, 2024

CYBERJAYA, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged the people to boost the spirit of independence by flying the Jalur Gemilang (national flag) at their homes and offices. Anwar said that he hoped that everyone will support this mission in line with this year’s National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) campaigns themed “Malaysia MADANI: Jiwa Merdeka”. “This is not about race, party, status, or occupation; it’s about identity, dignity, and pride. When a country gains independence, its flag is flown widely across the nation, displayed at every stall, house, school, mosque, temple, church and every department. “So make sure

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Police are seeking public help to locate a six-year-old girl who went missing at Eco Galleria Shopping Centre here. Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP M Kumarasan said Albertine Leo Jia Hui went missing yesterday at Eco Galleria 3, Jalan Eko Botani 3/2, Taman Botani here. The child, of Chinese descent, was last seen by her father around 8.30 pm. She was wearing a white T-shirt with a ‘Mickey Mouse’ image on the chest and shorts. Albertine is approximately 120 centimetres tall, with long black hair, fair complexion and a slim build. “We are actively investigating and urge

JERTIH, The spread of malaria through imported cases in Terengganu is causing concern, with 24 cases recorded since the beginning of this year. Terengganu health director Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong said the imported cases account for almost all of the 25 malaria cases identified during the same period, with the remaining case being zoonotic, transmitted from animals. ‘Although the number of imported cases, brought in by foreign nationals, has decreased compared to 30 cases last year, it remains worrying. ‘The 24 imported malaria cases, spread by Anopheles mosquitoes, involved Rohingyas and those from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Papua New Guinea.

KUALA LUMPUR, A total of 226 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers from the Sungai Buloh parliamentary constituency were honoured in a ceremony organised by Member of Parliament Datuk R Ramanan today. Ramanan, who is also the Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), said the event held in collaboration with the Bank Rakyat Foundation (YBR) involved an allocation of RM100,250 to enhance academic performance and motivate students to achieve greater success in the future. “I deeply appreciate the strong and unwavering support provided by YBR in raising the educational standards of students, especially those in Sungai Buloh parliamentary

KUCHING, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has reminded contractors that the onus is on them to ensure the smooth implementation of projects awarded by the government. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said contractors must sign a pledge to ensure the projects are completed within the specified time frame and according to the agreed specifications, standards and budget. ‘If I frequently visit the project site, it means the project has problems. So contractors should be cautious; if they perform well, we fully support them. “Therefore, we (ministry) hope that contractors will execute projects