Day: August 4, 2024

The Sabah government is exploring the potential of the blue economy involving the exploration of marine resources as a new economic resource and potential products from the industry. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the exploration was one of the continuous and aggressive efforts to boost economic growth via new and existing resources. ‘Sabah is surrounded by the South China Sea, the Sulu Sea and the Celebes Sea, with high potential for exploration and development of the blue economy. ‘In October, the state government will hold an international seminar on ‘The Blue Economy’, which is expected to be launched

Despite being visually-impaired, Amzar Haziq Md Fauzi demonstrates that his faith and determination are far from blind. The 20-year-old student from Maahad Tahfiz al-Quran Darul Syatibiyyah in Kampung Tasek Junjung, Bukit Mertajam, has defied the odds by memorising the entire Quran, demonstrating that his disability has not hindered his remarkable accomplishment. Using the braille Quran, Amzar Haziq, who was born blind, memorised all 30 juzuk in an impressive three years and six months. Speaking to Bernama after the 9th Huffaz Nusantara Convocation Ceremony at Dewan Millenium today, the second of three siblings shared that he never anticipated memorising the entire

A man was killed and his friend critically injured when a tree fell on their campsite in Lubuk Beriang, Kampung Pagar Sasak, Padang Tengku, Kuala Lipis today. Kuala Lipis District police chief Supt Ismail Man said the victim, Mohd Azliana Alias, 54, from Teras Jernang, Selangor, was pronounced dead at 1.15 pm at the Kuala Lipis Hospital Emergency Unit due to multiple injuries. His friend, Dzulkefli Aman, 44, from Kampung Yain Kechau, Kuala Lipis, sustained severe injuries, including a broken right leg, and is currently warded at the same hospital. “The victims went to the site on Aug 2 for

Capital A Bhd’s Muslim-friendly business arm Ikhlas Com Travel and Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) aims to fly more than 200,000 umrah pilgrims for the 2024-2025 season. Ikhlas.com chief executive officer Ikhlas Kamarudin said the company had successfully flown more than 110,000 umrah pilgrims previously for the 2023-2024 season. ‘We are confident that the target can be achieved as we currently give umrah pilgrims the option to land in Madinah or Jeddah. Previously, we only flew pilgrims to Jeddah from Kuala Lumpur. ‘With two flights a week to Madinah, ikhlas.com is able to offer a more comfortable and affordable option for

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, tonight to participate in the ‘Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin’ rally, held to express Malaysia’s support for the Palestinian people. Upon his arrival at 9.20 pm, Anwar was greeted by guests, including Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil, accompanied by roaring chants of ‘Bebas Palestin’ and ‘Free Palestine’ by thousands of attendees. Anwar is expected to deliver a speech to express support for the Palestinian cause alongside several other leaders. Programmes at the rally include talks on Palestinian solidarity, congregational Maghrib prayers, and a special video screening, and will end with Qunut