Day: September 8, 2024

MELAKA, The Banda Hilir Car-Free Zone initiative, which marks its first anniversary today, has received two recognitions from the Malaysian Book of Records (MBOR). Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced that the recognitions are for the first “First Aid Station in a Car-Free Zone” and “Longest Duration for a Car-Free Zone.” “We have seen positive developments from visitors and tourists, with a recorded attendance of approximately 1.3 million people over the past year. “With an average of 100,000 visitors and tourists per month, this shows a positive economic indicator for businesses related to the tourism sector, ultimately providing

KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today congratulated Datuk Abdul Latif Romly for securing the silver medal in the men’s long jump T20 (intellectual disability) at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. ‘Even though he was surpassed at the last moment, winning the silver medal with a jump of 7.45 metres (m) is a remarkable achievement that fills Malaysis with pride. You are an inspiration to us all!’ he said in a Facebook post. Abdul Latif had to settle for silver with a 7.45m jump on his third attempt, while Matvei Lakushev’s final jump of

PORT DICKSON, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded the people to take health knowledge seriously, particularly regarding the dangers of excessive sugar consumption. He said this is due to the fact that Malaysia has the highest number of diabetes cases in Southeast Asia, reflecting that the level of health literacy among the people in the country remains low. ‘Obesity, excessive weight, and diabetes rates are prevalent, so please, save the country, save the children, save our families, and our parents by controlling sugar intake, (but) not stopping it completely. ‘How do we reduce obesity? By cutting down on

IPOH, The Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has shortlisted two bidders for the Ipoh Railway Station Integrated Development Plan (iRide), announced Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. Loke said RAC is currently evaluating the best proposals from both bidders, with the project expected to be awarded to the successful party by the fourth quarter of this year. “The Request for Proposal (RFP) process has gone smoothly. There are two large local consortiums interested in developing the RAC land behind Ipoh Station, which we will rebrand as Ipoh Sentral. “We hope this will serve as a catalyst for development in the city

MELAKA, The ‘Melaka Explorace’ treasure hunt organised by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), scheduled to take place from Oct 5 to 6, is set to be the largest competition in conjunction with the Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM2024). Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said other key events in October include the German Week from Oct 14 to 17 and the Melaka International Air Carnival from Oct 31 to Nov 3. ‘As for this month, the Melaka Beach Festival and the Melaka Giant Kite Festival will be held from Sept 14 to 15,’ he said during the opening