Day: September 9, 2024

KUCHING, The vast trove of information stored by the National Archives of Malaysia holds the potential to significantly enrich the nation’s historical records, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He said these valuable records have not been fully utilised by historians, leading to concerns about gaps in Malaysia’s historical documentation. ‘We need the National Archives to take a more proactive role. They possess a wealth of information that must be shared with the public,’ he told reporters after attending a programme commemorating Statesman Tun Datuk Patinggi Temenggong Jugah Anak Barieng here today. As part of efforts to ensure

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the public must recognise the importance of balancing human rights and freedom with responsibility to maintain the nation’s peace and stability. He stressed that while freedom is essential, it must be regulated by law to prevent disorder, particularly in matters involving violence or racial tension, which could otherwise disrupt societal harmony. “Regardless of the reason and even if I am criticised by international media, I will not compromise on ensuring the safety of the people and this country,” he said in his speech at the 25th Suhakam Day celebration

KUALA LUMPUR, The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today as the US dollar strengthened ahead of the United States’ inflation data this week. The September 2024 contract fell to US$2,504.10 per troy ounce from US$2,536.70 per troy ounce last Friday. The October 2024, November 2024, December 2024, February 2025, and April 2025 contracts all settled lower at US$2,516.40 per troy ounce compared to US$2,539.00 per troy ounce previously. Volume slid to eight lots from nine lots last Friday, while open interest rose to 53 contracts from 49 contracts previously. The price of physical gold stood at

KUALA LUMPUR, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor today failed in her bid to have High Court judge Adlin Abdul Majid recuse herself from presiding over the US$346 million civil suit filed by 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) against her. The suit by 1MDB and 10 other companies against the wife of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was in relation to the purchase of luxury goods totalling more than US$346 million, allegedly obtained through the misappropriation of 1MDB funds. At today’s proceedings, Justice Adlin who rejected Rosmah’s application said the former prime minister’s wife failed to prove any real danger