Day: September 17, 2024

KUCHING, A total of 25 disabled-friendly Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd buses have arrived here since Sept 13, to be used in conjunction with the Para Sukma Malaysia (SUKMA) 2024 games scheduled to take place here from Sept 22 to 28. Sarawak Women, Children and Community Welfare Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the transport company also sent 44 personnel to familiarize themselves with the routes to the various competition venues. ‘This is in line with our commitment to provide inclusive and safe transportation for all athletes, especially those who will compete in the Para SUKMA,’ she said at the Rapid

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia has achieved 43 per cent of all 248 indicators of the latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), far above the world average of 17 per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to him, the performance is a sign that Malaysia has successfully faced the challenges through reforms, but it is not a permanent guarantee. ‘When there is a discussion, I say don’t make measurements like that. This achievement gives only a small indication. ‘But we need to ask what are the achievements of MADANI Economy’s ideals and SDGs, something that is necessary for the country

SHAH ALAM, The findings from studies and discussions regarding Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH) and its network, concerning alleged deviant practices, should be presented to the Selangor Fatwa Committee. Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said that this step is necessary, to determine whether GISBH and its network’s activities deviate from the true teachings of Islam. Abdul Aziz noted that studies and discussions have been ongoing since 2020. The results address GISBH’s involvement with the Al-Arqam Group’s teachings and its network, which were banned by fatwas gazetted in Selangor, on Feb 4,

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit has appreciated by 7.86 per cent year-to-date, reaching another 20-month high against the US dollar as the markets approach the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. At 6 pm, the local note rose to 4.2535/2645 versus the greenback from last Friday’s close of 4.2975/3050. Markets were closed on Monday, Sept 16, 2024, in observance of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday and the Malaysia Day public holiday. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid the fall in the US dollar Index (DXY) to around 100 points might imply that the US Federal Reserve

NIBONG TEBAL, Temporary relief centres (PPS) have yet to be activated here despite several villages being inundated by floodwaters but authorities are nevertheless on standby for any eventualities, said Member of Parliament for Nibong Tebal, Fadhlina Sidek. Fadhlina, who is also Education Minister, said she had been notified that floodwaters had risen in the affected areas due to heavy rain since yesterday. “The flood situation this time is worrying, and we need the cooperation of all agencies, especially the Royal Malaysia Police, to ensure public safety,’ she told reporters after surveying today’s flood-affected areas. “Some houses are in quite bad