Day: September 15, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The RM5 billion allocation for efforts to transform the agricultural sector is set to revolutionise and further boost the country’s padi and rice industry, thus, improving the farmers’ livelihoods. Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) said that the measures would also drive the growth and adoption of cutting-edge technologies, which could then attract the younger generation to venture into the agriculture industry. “The announcement is timely and in line with Bernas’ efforts as a key driver under the Large-Scale SMART Padi Field (SMART SBB) programme to advance the local padi and rice industry,’ it said in a statement today. Yesterday,

MELAKA, The Malaysian Kite Flyers Association (MPM) remains dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of kite flying, particularly traditional wau, to the younger generation through various initiatives such as workshops and kite festivals. Its president Datuk Abd Rahim Nin said these efforts not only spark interest among youths but also ensure that the art of kite flying and wau-making endures, safeguarding this invaluable cultural legacy. ‘Kite flying, especially wau, plays a significant role in showcasing the cultural identity and heritage of different states and nations to a wider audience. ‘Wau-making workshops also offer participants the chance to discover

SHAH ALAM, The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has called on all Muslims to strengthen their love for Prophet Muhammad by practicing his ‘Sunnah’ (traditions). Sultan Sharafuddin said that Muslims must understand the personality and life of the Prophet to truly love him. “Love for Prophet Muhammad should begin by making him an exemplary model in every aspect of life. Recognising the truth he brought, studying his greatness, and exalting the nobility and grandeur of the Prophet as the Messenger of Allah,” he said. “Loving and cherishing Prophet Muhammad is not merely about remembering his birth on 12th

TANGKAK, The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) rescued 60 people who were trapped in a water surge incident while picnicking at Gunung Ledang waterfall here this afternoon. The Tangkak Fire and Rescue Station chief, Assistant Fire Superintendent Rafiah Aziz said they received an emergency call regarding the incident involving the 60 factory workers at 12.51 pm. He said a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT truck), an Emergency Medical Rescue Service (EMRS) van and a Toyota Hilux four-wheel drive, with nine personnel, were dispatched to the scene. “On arrival, they found 60 individuals trapped due to the torrential surge of water that

KUALA TERENGGANU, A participant of the RXZ Members 6.0 bikers gathering died in an accident with another motorcycle and a trailer at KM 379.5 of the East Coast Highway (LPT2) this afternoon. Hulu Terengganu police chief DSP Zainul Mujahidin Mat Yudin said the biker, Ahmad Amir Muhammad, 29, from Felda Seroja, Jengka 18, Temerloh, Pahang died from head injuries in the accident at 3 pm. ‘The victim was on his way home and at a location near Ajil-Bukit Besi, he was overtaking a trailer using the emergency (inside) lane before colliding with a motorcycle of the same make that was