Day: September 14, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The local rubber market is expected to trade higher next week due to uncertainties caused by bad weather conditions, which could boost both demand and prices, said industry expert Denis Low. He noted that Typhoon Yagi had triggered severe flooding and landslides in the rubber producing region, along with heavy rainfall which hampered rubber production. ‘The Thailand Meteorological Department forecasted more torrential rain nationwide from Sept 13, 2024, and urged residents to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoffs. ‘Hence, the market is poised to see lower output during these rainy spells and this would push up

KOTA BHARU, Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) is doubling its efforts to discover new talents for more prestigious petanque tournaments both locally and internationally. Angkasa deputy president Dr Azlan Yahya said that its annual tournament has produced many athletes from Angkasa members who have gone on to represent their states and the country in the sport at higher levels. “This tournament, now in its 34th year, has become one of the platforms for discovering new talents, including from youth cooperatives and schools. “Some previous participants have competed in the SEA Games, and some even became champions at the Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Starting today, parking fees will no longer be charged to visitors attending the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2024. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced this in a Facebook post this morning. When contacted by Bernama, Mohamad said that the decision was made to streamline visitor entry and alleviate traffic congestion at the entrance to MAHA 2024. MAHA 2024 is currently being held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) until Sept 22. ‘This move also considers the anticipated rise in visitors due to the start of the school holidays,’ he said.

KLUANG, The Mahkota state by-election on Sept 28 will feature a straight fight between candidates from Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN). BN has nominated Kluang UMNO youth chief Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah, 40, to defend the seat won during the previous state election, while PN is fielding former Johor footballer, Mohamad Haizan Jaafar, 61. Returning Officer Azurawati Wahid announced the two candidates after the nomination process at Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail here concluded at 10 am. Syed Hussien submitted his nomination form at 9 am, followed shortly by Mohamad Haizan, also known as ‘Coach Haizan,’ five minutes later,

PUTRAJAYA, The grand Trooping of the Colours ceremony held at Dataran Pahlawan Negara today showcased the dedication and loyalty of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Forces, Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman. The parade commander, Lt Col Muhammad Firdaus Sa’ad, stated that 25 officers and 503 personnel of other ranks from the ATM participated in the ceremony, representing the Royal Malay Regiment, the Royal Rangers Regiment, the Royal Armoured Corps, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). “During this ceremony, we expressed our spirit and loyalty to the