Day: August 2, 2024

FUZHOU, China, From July 28 to July 31, Zhou Zuyi,Secretary of Fujian Provincial Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of Fujian Provincial People’s Congress led a delegation to Japan. Acting on the consensus reached between the state leaders of China and Japan, the delegation continued traditional friendship, further deepened the exchanges of sister-city relationships, promoted cooperation and development, and made new contributions to the comprehensive promotion of strategic and reciprocal relationship between China and Japan. Japan has served as Fujian’s sixth largest trading partner, fifth largest export market and an important source of foreign investment.The economic and trade cooperation

PUTRAJAYA, Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) holders who have filed UPUOnline appeals for public university (PU) admission can check the results from Tuesday (Aug 6) until Aug 15. Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the results will be available on the UA portal and the UPUPocket application from noon and candidates must confirm their acceptance between Aug 7 and 15. ‘The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is working to ensure that the best students secure a place. This is in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s directive that no excellent students are left out in the context

KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia gears up for Merdeka Day celebrations, the nation has another reason to celebrate as digital travel platform Agoda’s latest booking data revealed that Kuala Lumpur is the fifth most popular international destination for the first half of 2024, behind Tokyo, Bangkok, Osaka and Seoul. The accommodation ranking highlights Tokyo’s appeal as a leading destination for travellers, with its blend of modernity and tradition attracting a diverse range of visitors. Bangkok, known for its vibrant street life and cultural landmarks, secured the second spot, while Osaka’s culinary scene and historical sites placed it third. Seoul and Kuala

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have not receive any police reports from the public regarding investment fraud involving the company XFOX Market Sdn Bhd which was raided on Tuesday. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said a police check on the company set up since 2021 found that no victim made police reports related to non-existent investment fraud involving the company. “The company is currently under investigation by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on illegal deposit taking under Section 137 of the Financial Services Act (FAA) 2013,” he said when contacted by

PUTRAJAYA, A National Decarbonisation Roadmap for Aviation will be launched in September, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the roadmap would act as a policy guideline and a way forward for decarbonisation involving airlines and airport operators, as well as the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “It will encompass a few sectors and elements towards decarbonisation,” he said at the Transport Ministry’s monthly assembly here today. Loke said the Cabinet had endorsed and approved the roadmap for publication and implementation. He said the roadmap was drawn up based on input from many airline and aviation stakeholders. Loke said