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Day: July 25, 2024

TDM-YT PLANTATION, JAKS SOLAR POWER INK MOU TO DEVELOP RM800 MLN LARGE SCALE SOLAR FARM

KUALA TERENGGANU, Terengganu state-owned company TDM Bhd’s subsidiary, TDM-YT Plantation Sdn Bhd, has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with JAKS Solar Power Holdings Sdn Bhd to develop a RM800 million large-scale solar farm. TDM-YT Plantation board of directors chairman Burhanuddin Hilmi Mohamed @ Harun said the proposed 700-hectare solar farm in Setiu, Terengganu, will have a capacity of 200 megawatts (MW). He said the collaboration is part of the state government’s initiatives to diminish reliance on fossil fuels and to advocate for the use of cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. ‘TDM-YT Plantation is expected to sign a lease

PM ANWAR ANNOUNCES RM1 MLN DONATION TO NCCIM

PETALING JAYA, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced a RM1 million donation to the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) in recognition of its support for the government’s efforts to encourage domestic and international investment. He also expressed his gratitude to the chamber for its support in coordinating and understanding government policies, empowering the people and assisting in every foreign visit to attract new investments. “The efforts by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and other government agencies could not have succeeded without the full support of NCCIM,” he said at NCCIM’s 62nd Anniversary Gala

DBM: Over P11-B calamity fund still available

MANILA: More than PHP11 billion or still half of the government’s calamity fund for 2024 is at its disposal as the country reels from the effects of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat. According to the Department Budget and Management (DBM), some PHP11.123 billion remains in the calamity fund out of the allocation of PHP22.736 billion for 2024, including a carryover amount of PHP2.236 billion from last year’s budget that may be used until yearend. ‘Our government is prepared. We are ready to support all operations for disaster rescue and relief with the necessary budget. Identified frontline

OLYMPICS: CONSISTENCY KEY TO NATIONAL SHUTTLERS’ SUCCESS IN PARIS

KUALA LUMPUR, The 1992 Barcelona Olympics etched a historic moment for Malaysian sports when men’s doubles pair Datuk Razif Sidek-Datuk Seri Jalani Sidek became the first representatives of the country to win an Olympic medal. The inspiring achievement of the siblings has undoubtedly spurred other players to aim for podium finishes for the country, as badminton has consistently brought home medals for Malaysia at the Olympics, except for the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens editions. However, the much-anticipated gold medal has yet to be realised, with the national badminton team contributing a total of nine medals so far, comprising six

SUKMA: PENANG KABADDI TEAM DETERMINED TO REACH PODIUM AND BAG A MEDAL

GEORGE TOWN, Despite entering as the underdog team, the Penang Kabaddi squad is determined to reach the podium and bag a medal at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024, in Sarawak from August 17 to 24. Their coach, Jaggen Rajadran, who took over the team eight months ago, stated that after they missed out on medals in the last edition, the Pearl of the Orient squad, which includes four national athletes, is now better prepared with new techniques and improved fitness levels. Jaggen noted that the four national Kabaddi athletes-Mogesvaran Murugesan, 21; Darshanaa Kumaran, 18; Vijayprassa Selvam, 21; and Yugaruben Kumaran,

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