Day: August 14, 2024

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysians must embody a strong spirit of unity by not only celebrating National Day every August 31 but also by deeply embedding the sense of togetherness and commitment to preserving the independence that has been enjoyed for 67 years, says Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said that this year’s theme, Malaysia MADANI: Jiwa Merdeka, should be embraced by all levels of society as a vital commitment to upholding the values of independence, as the struggle to achieve it did not come easily but through the sacrifices of past freedom fighters. “This independence is very special,

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit ended the day’s trading at about 4.41 against the US dollar, its best close in 16 months, as the US Federal Reserve was seen to be on track to cutting interest rates in September. At 6 pm, the ringgit surged to 4.4170/4235 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.4440/4505. The local note’s highest closing level previously was 4.4160/4210 registered on April 11, 2023. The ringgit equalled that level today when it hit its intraday high of 4.4160 at 9.24 am. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the latest US

SEREMBAN, The Negeri Sembilan is able to do better at the 2024 Malaysia Games from Aug 17 to 24, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said. He also hoped that the athletes will provide great competition at the biennial Games. “We just need to add the number of participants in the future as we are still limited in SUKMA participants. “We need to be bigger so that we can win more medals. There are more events that need to be studied and recognised. Let’s take the various opportunities and see how to boost our medal tally,’ he said

LIMA (Peru), Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof arrived here today to attend the Energy Ministers’ Meeting (EMM) under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, was met on arrival at the Jorge Chàvez International Airport by Mohamed Shahiran Mohamed Shah, Chargé d’Affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in Peru. This is Fadillah’s maiden official visit to the republic. APEC 2024 Chair Peru is hosting the two-day EMM meeting, the highest level for APEC economic leaders responsible for energy development. During his visit from Aug 14 to 16, Fadillah would be

GUA MUSANG, Despite spending decades outside of Kelantan due to his duties as a police officer, an Orang Asli from the Mendriq tribe continues to preserve his community’s traditional lifestyle in his daily life. After serving for 37 years since March 15, 1985, Razman Periyak, 63, decided to move from Perak to his hometown in Kampung Orang Asli Kuala Lah here, following his retirement on Jan 1, 2022. Age was no barrier for him in fulfilling his dream of building a small wooden house for his five children and nine grandchildren to gather when they return to the village, ensuring