Day: September 17, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Cosy weather combines with Hong Kong’s majestic natural landscape offered all manner of ways to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul during the autumn season. The city is inviting tourists to embark on a revitalising journey where they can enhance their physical and mental wellbeing while uncovering the hidden gems of this world-class wellness paradise. Taking place on Oct 13, the 2024 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon, Hong Kong’s largest cycling event and carnival, promises new excitement which will feature 6,000 global cyclists race for glory, backdropped by the city’s incredible natural and man-made scenery. According

SHAH ALAM, A security guard is believed to have been murdered, after his body was discovered in the boot of a car at Jalan Pasir, Taman Pertama, in Sabak Bernam, yesterday. Sabak Bernam district police chief Supt Robin Guha Thakurta said that the body of the 43-year-old local man was found by members of a patrol car, passing through the area at 6.04 pm. ‘Upon examination, there were injury marks on his body. ‘Inspection by the Forensic Unit of the Selangor contingent police headquarters (IPK) confirmed that there was a criminal element found,’ he said in a statement today. The

KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) industry players to contribute and create an ecosystem that supports TVET graduates and experts in the halal industry. Ahmad Zahid said with more talents and experts in the halal sector, it will further reinforce Malaysia’s role as a global leader in the industry that is currently valued at over US$ 3 trillion in the global market. ‘I encourage TVET industry players, particularly in food and ingredients, to contribute and create an ecosystem that supports TVET graduates in halal industry. ‘This

MELAKA, The state government will not compromise with any movements that violate procedures, Syariah law, or Islamic faith, said Melaka chief minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. Ab Rauf said that, although no reports have been received concerning Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) being investigated following Op Global in the state, his office, through the Melaka Islamic Religious Council, continuously monitors the situation. “On behalf of the state government, we have no objections if there are matters that need to be studied, reviewed, detailed and recommendations made for action or otherwise,” he said after officiating at

ALOR SETAR, Twenty-four people, including three children, who were trapped in the flood in Kampung Kubang Kayu, Bukit Kayu Hitam, have been rescued and sent to a relief centre (PPS). Bukit Kayu Hitam Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Zulkifli Manaf said the station received a distress call at 10.51 am and a team was dispatched to the scene. “The operation was carried out and all the victims were rescued and evacuated to a PPS),” he said in a statement today. In another incident, Kulim BBP chief Hamizul Azwan Hamdan said 13 people, including two people with disabilities (PwDs), were