Month: August 2024

MELAKA, Melaka’s retail sector is showing positive growth momentum with the opening of more premium supermarkets with a standalone concept in the pipeline, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said this also reflects the continued growth of the economy and purchasing power in Melaka. ‘The opening of the first Jaya Grocer in Melaka today — the 51st branch in the country — will enrich the state’s retail landscape. ‘The presence of this stand-alone premium supermarket is in line with the state government’s vision of giving local residents access to high-quality products and services,’ he told reporters after

KUALA LUMPUR, Although the 2024 National Day parade and celebration was not held at Dataran Merdeka here, Malaysians still throng the historic site to make memories with their loved ones, capturing them in pictures and videos. A Bernama check found the area bustling with people wearing National Day-themed attire, taking selfies against the historic Sultan Abdul Samad building as mementos. A homemaker, Nurizan Jaffor Ghani, 34, took the three-hour journey from Perak to Dataran Merdeka with her family to celebrate National Day today, which is also her 13th wedding anniversary. ‘This is the first time I’ve come here to celebrate

ALOR SETAR, The Light Letters, a collection of manuscripts which include correspondence, writings and notes involving Malay rulers and dignitaries from around the Malay Archipelago and English traders written between 1768 and 1794, has the potential to open a new window into the study of the history of Kedah and Malay Archipelago. Professor of Social and Intellectual History at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation, International Islamic University Malaysia, Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Murad Merican, said the collection of letters could also provide a new narrative space for rewriting the historical position of Kedah on the global stage

KUALA LUMPUR, The 67th National Day held special significance for several couples this year as they welcomed their ‘Merdeka’ babies, who will carry forward both their family legacies and the nation’s spirit. At Tunku Azizah Hospital (HTA) Kuala Lumpur, a check by Bernama found that 12 births were recorded between midnight and 10 am today. The first baby, a girl, was born at 12.51 am to Fazreenhani Mohamad Johan. Meanwhile, at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR), Klang, Selangor, five Merdeka babies were recorded as of 11 am. Among the new mothers were Adibah Aqilah Shafee, 25, and Ainur Rahmah Ruslan,

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that the spirit of independence and unity displayed during the 2024 National Day celebrations will endure. Anwar also hoped that the spirit demonstrated by the people would drive efforts to elevate the nation’s status and dignity to greater heights. ‘Before heading home, (Datuk Seri Dr Wan) Azizah (Wan Ismail) and I took the opportunity to mingle with the parade participants and the public who joined in the 67th National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya. ‘I feel extremely proud to share in the patriotism, unity and love for our homeland

KUALA NERUS, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has urged the public to stop spreading false information portraying Kuala Lumpur as unsafe for living or visiting. He stated that disseminating such unreliable information is a highly irresponsible act. ‘It has come to our attention that while the nation is focused on the sinkhole which resulted in a casualty, a small number of irresponsible netizens are spreading fake news. ‘It only creates unnecessary panic. I urge this to halt immediately. If those responsible are identified, the police will take action under the law for spreading false news that causes fear