Day: September 24, 2024

SEREMBAN, The Seremban City Council (MBS) issued compounds and seized business items from restaurants allegedly linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) in Seremban 2 today. Seremban Mayor Datuk Masri Razali stated that inspections conducted at six premises revealed that all were not operational, with only one having a valid license, while four were unlicensed, and another had an expired one. “Among other violations, the premises had placed chairs and dining tables on public walkways, which created obstructions. The owners were also found to have carried out illegal renovations,” he told reporters today. Masri added that the council issued 24

SERDANG, The government will continue implementing various initiatives and outreach programmes involving science, technology and innovation (STI) for the people. Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Chang Lih Kang said MOSTI programmes, such as the National Science Week Carnival (MSN) in selected states and the Borneo Science Walk (KSB) in Sabah and Sarawak, have recorded very encouraging participation from people of all walks of life. “This initiative not only strengthens interest in science and technology but also brings the community closer to the ongoing STI progress, towards building a more competitive and innovative country,” he said. The minister was speaking

SEPANG, Dr Roland Victor, who is charged with making and initiating the transmission of offensive videos about the COVID-19 vaccine, today denied that he had instilled fear in Malaysians or discouraged anyone from taking the Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine. The 42-year-old founder of The KL Sky Clinic said that he has never prevented the public or viewers of his videos from opting for the vaccine. ‘I have no intention of scaring anyone; however, it should be clear that medicines can be hazardous. If patients do not know how to use them correctly, it may result in danger,’ he said. He said

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 month September 2024 rose 7.0 points to 1,667.5, October 2024 appreciated 6.5 points to 1,670.5, December 2024 went up by 6.0 points to 1,675.0 and March 2025 gained 8.5 points to 1,662.5. Turnover surged to 31,370 lots from 15,175 lots on Monday, while open interest expanded to 75,828 contracts from 59,534 contracts previously. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended the day 5.07 points, or 0.30 per cent higher at

SUNGAI PETANI, Kedah police are urging the public to take photos of illegally modified vehicles and share them on social media to help curb illegal racing and ‘Mat Rempit’ activities. Kedah police chief Datuk Fisol Salleh said illegal racing and ”Mat Rempit” activities have been ongoing for a long time and everyone should help tackle them. “I want the people of Kedah to take photos of cars, motorcycles or even bicycles that do not meet specifications, with ‘squid’ tyres, brakes removed, or carburetors upgraded for racing, and make them viral. “If these vehicles are on the road, take a photo.