Day: August 4, 2024

The Golden Child programme through Simpan SSPN Prime, a strategic collaboration between the Penang government and National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has received an encouraging response from Penangites, said Penang Social Development, Welfare and Non-Islamic Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim. Lim said this is shown by the opening of 2,162 accounts in the first six months of this year with deposits amounting to RM216,200. She said the programme introduced by the state government in June 2011, entails a one-off financial incentive of RM200 provided to children under the age of two, with the condition that either parent is

Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah graced the Kuantan 188 Festival which took place at the Kuantan 188 here tonight. His Majesty’s arrival at the second highest tower in Malaysia at 9pm was greeted by his son, Tengku Mahkota Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah and other royals. Also present were Hospitality 360 Sdn Bhd group president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Omar Naresh Mohan and Kuantan 188 managing director Datuk Zulkifli Mohamad. The event, held in conjunction with the birthdays of Al-Sultan Abdullah on July 30

Malaysians are set to show their solidarity and undivided support for the Palestinian people at today’s ‘Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin’ rally at Axiata Arena Stadium, Bukit Jalil. Scheduled to begin at 6 pm, the rally will also send a message to the world that Malaysia condemns the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, and the continued oppression of the cruel Zionist regime. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will also deliver his speech at the highlight of the rally to state support for Palestinian liberation, together with several other leaders. Programmes at the rally include talks on Palestinian solidarity,

Effective monitoring and evaluation of sugar content in menus at government events are crucial to ensure the success of the newly implemented sugar reduction initiative. Nutritionist Associate Prof Dr Norazmir Md Nor from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Universiti Teknologi MARA emphasised that the goal is to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in sugar content, effective immediately. “Regular monitoring and reporting are vital to ensure that our objectives are met. Ongoing oversight of the nutrition programme will significantly enhance efforts to reduce sugar intake,” he told Bernama. Norazmir’s comments follow the recent directive from the Cabinet, which mandates

Malaysia has received 1,185,050 visitors from China as of May 2024, which was a 194 per cent increase compared with the same period last year, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He attributed the increase to the implementation of visa-free travel arrangements between both countries. ‘I sincerely encourage all airlines to seize this trend by expanding their connectivity between Malaysia and various countries to provide more convenience and options for travellers worldwide, creating a win-win situation,’ he said in a Facebook post today. Meanwhile, Tiong also announced the launch of AirAsia’s inaugural direct flights from