Day: July 22, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded lower this morning. At 9.26 am, spot month July 2024 declined by 9.5 points to 1,640.0, August 2024 and December 2024 eased by 9.0 points each to 1,643.0 and 1,634.0, respectively, and September 2024 slid 10.5 points to 1,626.5. Turnover amounted to 1,970 lots, with open interest at 48,115 contracts. At 9.56 am the FBM KLCI slipped 7.32 points to 1,629.23. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, UMNO members should prioritise party unity and avoid attacking each other, said the party’s Supreme Council member, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. Tengku Zafrul, who is also the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, said that if criticism is necessary, it should be done properly through the provided platforms. “If you want to criticise, make sure it is constructive and not destructive. It is time to strengthen UMNO because the people are evaluating us,” he said in a post uploaded on his social media account. Tengku Zafrul said he addressed this matter in his speech when

KUALA LUMPUR, ‘Malaysia MADANI: Jiwa Merdeka’, the theme for this year’s National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM), is seen as capable of instilling MADANI values in the people to serve as a bulwark against the challenges of globalisation. Describing the HKHM theme as being aligned with the Unity Government’s policies and appealing for all citizens to embrace it, constitutional expert Associate Prof Datuk Dr Shamrahayu Ab Aziz said it also reflects the government’s determination to ensure that the MADANI aspirations can be practised by every leader and layer of society. Elaborating on the meaning of ‘Malaysia MADANI,’ Shamrahayu said it

JOHOR BAHRU, An international school staff member lost RM190,000 after falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam that promised high returns. Seri Alam District police chief Supt. Mohd Suhaimi Ishak stated that the 50-year-old woman lodged a report yesterday after being unable to access her funds. Mohd Suhaimi explained that she was introduced to the scheme by a local man she met on Instagram, who demonstrated the investment process and presented the purported high-profit projections she stood to earn by joining the scheme. ‘Lured by the suspect’s offer, which also featured a luxurious lifestyle supposedly funded by the investment, the

KUCHING, The Sarawak women’s rugby team has set its sights on advancing to the finals of the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024, which will take place from Aug 17 to 24. The team’s state manager, Faqrul Hafiz Abu Bakar, said that if the team can surpass the quarterfinal stage, there is a strong possibility they could win the gold medal. “The women’s rugby team has an advantage with the inclusion of seven players who previously represented the national team in Malaysia’s senior U20 and U18 squads. “Their experience at the national level is expected to help the team achieve its set