Day: September 18, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia pared losses at the close on Wednesday but overall market sentiment remained weak as most traders remained on the sidelines ahead of an expected US interest rate cut later tonight. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 3.69 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 1,660.59 from Tuesday’s close of 1,664.28. The FBM KLCI opened 0.05 of-a-point higher at 1,664.33 and moved between 1,654.0 and 1,664.78 throughout the day. Decliners outpaced gainers in the broader market 526 to 442 while 489 counters were unchanged, 1,048 untraded and nine suspended. Turnover eased to 2.30

KUALA LUMPUR, Al-Azhar Al-Sharif alums can play a role in leading Muslims worldwide and promote a peaceful, compassionate, and harmonious Islam to tackle Islamophobia, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan. He said Islamophobia has become increasingly concerning recently, especially in countries with a minority Muslim population. “I have had the opportunity to meet with Muslim leaders in the United Kingdom. Among their concerns are the issue of Islamophobia in countries where Muslims are the minority, as well as in other nations. “It is a new and profound phenomenon that requires a fresh framework

KUALA LUMPUR, The Sessions Court hearing the money laundering and corruption trial involving former Bersatu Information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, was informed today that there was a deposit of RM38,160 into the Maybank account of Sinar Karangkraf Sdn Bhd two years ago. Ahmad Arabbi Mustafa, a 36-year-old Maybank officer from the Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) branch, said that according to Sinar Karangkraf’s bank statement, the money was deposited into the company’s account via an online transaction on Nov 3, 2022. “I confirm that the Maybank current account under the name of Sinar Karangkraf Sdn Bhd was opened

KLUANG, A striking giant mural featuring the beloved 1990s animated character and the upcoming film ‘Keluang Man,’ set for release next year, has become a new attraction in the Kluang district. Kluang Municipal Council (MPK) president, Azurawati Wahid, said the Keluang Man mural, towering three storeys high, is the work of renowned graffiti group Abdulrashade led by Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman. The mural, located at Laman Pesona Kluang, was unveiled on Sept 7 during the launch of the live-action Keluang Man film, with Kluang district officer Mohd Rafi Abdullah officiating the event. ‘We, at the Kluang district and MPK, are

SEREMBAN, A man was killed, a woman was seriously injured and two others were hurt following an accident involving 10 vehicles, including two lorries carrying stones, at Lingkaran Tengah Seremban near a Caltex petrol station today. Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Hamlan Ishak said the man, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead due to severe head and body injuries. “A team of five firefighters from the Seremban Fire and Rescue Station, along with one fire engine, was immediately dispatched to the scene after receiving a call about the incident at 1.28 pm. “It took