Day: September 19, 2024

JELEBU, The completion of the transmitter station at Gunung Telapak Buruk in Jelebu in 2023 has provided 1.2 million residents around Negeri Sembilan with free access to digital television broadcasts. MYTV Broadcasting Sdn Bhd (MYTV) chief operating officer Azlina Mohd Yusof said which has been operational since Sept 23 last year, provides coverage to residents in Negeri Sembilan, including Port Dickson, Rembau, Kuala Pilah, Seremban, Jempol, Simpang Pertang, and Kuala Klawang in Jelebu. According to her, the Gunung Telapak Buruk transmitter also provides broadcast coverage to residents in Bera, Pahang, and Sepang, Selangor. ‘Residents can access free digital television broadcasts

GEORGE TOWN, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is ready to welcome new students facing financial challenges, ensuring their dreams of higher education can still be realised. USM vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Seri Ir Dr Abdul Rahman Mohamed, said in support of the Education Ministry’s mission to nurture the nation’s brightest talents, USM has prepared various forms of assistance to alleviate the financial burden of students who may be affected. ‘Among the support measures offered is the option for students to register at USM without any upfront payment through the SULUNG 3.0 Student Development Programme. ‘While other prospective students who are struggling financially

BERA, Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today presented house keys to 30 recipients of the Rumah Rakyat Al-Sultan Abdullah (Ru’RASA) in Bera and Bentong districts. Al-Sultan Abdullah expressed that the Ru’RASA project, a collaboration with the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is particularly meaningful to him and he closely follows the project’s progress and personally participates in the house key presentation ceremonies. ‘Since the project began, I have received periodic updates and have personally attended some ceremonies to present the house keys. Witnessing the joy of the recipients is deeply fulfilling,’ His Royal Highness

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged state governments to collaborate with the Federal Government to achieve the goal of modernising land administration across the country. In a Facebook post following the 81st National Land Council meeting this morning, Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the move not only aims to enhance governance efficiency for the benefit of the people and investors but also serves as a yardstick in the World Bank’s assessments. ‘Besides this, (during the meeting), I stressed the importance of maximising land productivity instead of merely relying on land area to meet national

KUALA LUMPUR, The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, in line with the performance of the underlying cash market. Spot months September 2024 and October 2024 gained 4.0 points each to 1,664.0 and 1,666.5, respectively, while December 2024 rose 3.5 points to 1,671.5 and March 2025 advanced 3.0 points to 1,657.5. Turnover went up to 7,358 lots from 5,298 lots on Wednesday, while open interest was higher at 50,741 contracts from 48,219 contracts yesterday. At 5pm, the FBM KLCI strengthened by 5.06 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 1,665.65, from 1,660.59