Day: September 12, 2024

KANGAR, Two of the 141 Neighbourhood Watch Areas (KRT) in Perlis have earned Progressive KRT status this year for their sucessful implementation of economic initiatives, which could drive development in their respective areas. Perlis Unity director Hanita Ahmad said the two KRTs are Taman Bukit Kayangan KRT and Kampung Rama Permatang Keriang KRT, which have implemented economic projects such as banana and corn cultivation, as well as producing personal care items like a herbal bath product. ‘Taman Bukit Kayangan KRT is also working on an onion planting initiative with the assistance of the Agriculture Department, while Kampung Rama KRT is

MELAKA, The national-level 2024 Rukun Negara Oratory Competition for the Melaka Governor’s Trophy serves as an ideal platform for students to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the Rukun Negara. Deputy Minister of National Unity K. Saraswathy said the competition allows participating students to incorporate the principles of Rukun Negara into their daily lives. ‘They can practise these principles, offering the young generation an opportunity to understand the meaning of Rukun Negara,’ she told reporters after the event, which was officiated by Melaka Governor Tun Mohd Ali Rustam today. Also present were state Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit closed higher against other major currencies but lower versus the US dollar today as traders stayed cautious on the direction of the United States (US) rate cuts, following the higher-than-expected US consumer price index (CPI) data last night, said an economist. The core CPI rose 0.3 per cent month-on-month in August, exceeding the consensus estimate of 0.2 per cent. It has been climbing steadily from 0.1 per cent in June and 0.2 per cent in July. At 6 pm, the local note eased to 4.3330/3370 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.3270/3325. Bank Muamalat Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Shopee achieved a more than 6.5-fold increase in sales for local sellers participating in Shopee Live during the 9.9 Super Shopping Day campaign, compared to regular days. The platform reported nearly 100 million user interactions throughout the campaign, driven by a surge in new user traffic and longer engagement times. Many users tuned in to interactive live streams and took advantage of exclusive discounts. “With enhanced consumer engagement, Shopee Live has revolutionised the shopping experience and delivered substantial results for sellers,” said Shopee in a statement today. The top-performing sellers on Shopee Live, based on the number of

KOTA KINABALU, The federal government today agreed to increase the interim special grant for Sabah and Sarawak from RM300 million to RM600 million starting next year, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said this was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) meeting which lasted over two hours here today. The meeting was also attended by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Fadillah, who is also the MTPMA63 Technical Committee chairman, said although the interim special