Day: September 19, 2024

SHAH ALAM, The government is considering additional allocations to facilitate the repatriation and recovery of important historical artifacts and documents currently held abroad, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said the costs involved in retrieving these pieces of history could be substantial, and as of now, no specific budget has been allocated for this. Ahmad Zahid said he has tasked National Unity Minister, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, with presenting the matter to the Cabinet next week. ‘While efforts have been made to bring back historical items from abroad, the funds have been insufficient. ‘What the

SHAH ALAM, The 2024 National History and Unity Convention, which commenced today, places a significant emphasis on preserving historical elements as the cornerstone for building a Malaysia MADANI society. Minister of Unity, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, stated that the convention, themed Menelusuri Sejarah: Membina Perpaduan Negara Bangsa (Tracing History: Building National Unity), aims to disseminate historical information to the public, highlighting the importance of constructing a Malaysian nation-state based on its own unique identity. “This must be carried out by encouraging understanding, learning, and drawing lessons from past events,” he said. “History is more than just a record of the

SERDANG, The Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agrotourism (MAHA) Exhibition 2024 has successfully achieved its target of three million visitors, as of Sept 18, according to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He noted that this level of attendance demonstrates strong community support for the event. As part of the celebration, a motorcycle was awarded to one lucky visitor, marking the occasion of reaching the third millionth visitor. ‘I anticipate that the total number of visitors to MAHA this year will reach five million, by the end of the weekend,’ Mohamad said. ‘To show our appreciation for the

PUCHONG, Pharmaniaga Berhad has made history by launching the country’s first locally owned biopharmaceutical plant capable of producing insulin and vaccines, significantly bolstering the nation’s medical supply chain. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the plant would reduce the dependence on imported biopharmaceuticals, freeing the country from exploitation by major global players. ‘The state-of-the-art plant will be able to produce insulin, as well as vaccines for 13 types of diseases, and will help secure the future of country’s medicine supplies. “More importantly, the launch of this facility aligns with Armed Forces Fund Board’s (LTAT) commitment under the MADANI

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Thursday on persistent buying interest as the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate cut by half a percentage point lifted regional market sentiment. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 5.06 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 1,665.65 at the close. It opened 2.68 points higher at 1,663.27 and moved between 1,657.13 and 1,665.84 throughout the day. Gainers trounced decliners in the broader market 898 to 322 while 392 counters were unchanged, 893 untraded and 10 suspended. Turnover jumped to 3.99 billion units worth RM4.08 billion from 2.30 billion units worth