Day: September 25, 2024

IPOH, Eighty-six students from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Chepor are suspected to be down with food poisoning after eating at the school canteen yesterday. It is reported that all the affected pupils experienced symptoms such as stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headaches after consuming various food items during their break at the canteen. Perak Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah said that the incident began around 10.50 am and involved both morning and afternoon session students. “According to the Kinta Utara District Education Office (PPD), there are currently 86 students affected by food poisoning and one

ALOR SETAR, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor today sought forgiveness from the Selangor Sultan, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, regarding his statement in July last year that was considered disrespectful and insulting to the Ruler. Speaking at a press conference after chairing the executive councillor meeting here today, Muhammad Sanusi also apologised to the Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and the people of Selangor for the inappropriate remarks. “I realise that my words have caused discomfort and hurt the feelings of His Royal Highness, the Sultan of Selangor. I am genuinely regretful of all the

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit has been rising steadily against the US dollar, notably since early July, following greater clarity of the interest rate path of developed countries, especially that of the United States, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Deputy governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said the narrowing of interest rate differentials with the US would be conducive for portfolio inflows, especially given Malaysia’s positive economic prospects. ‘The domestic landscape is also quite positive. Ongoing government structural reforms, subsidy rationalisation and social protection enhancements offer a window of opportunity to pursue meaningful change. ‘Furthermore, the coordinated actions between the government

KUALA LUMPUR, Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued their upward trend to close higher for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday due to better export performance, a trader said. Palm oil trader David Ng said the upward trend was also driven by lower palm oil stocks in Indonesia. ‘We see support at RM3,950 and resistance at RM4,100,’ he told Bernama. At the close, the spot month October 2024 contract was RM51 higher at RM4,125 per tonne, nearby month November 2024 gained RM54 to RM4,077, while the benchmark December 2024 rose RM55 to RM4,043. The January 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Members of the public can apply for or renew their identification cards during the Sarawak Zone MADANI Rakyat 2024 programme, themed Sarawakku Sayang, in Miri from Sept 27 to 29. In a Facebook post, the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), announced that the National Registration Department (JPN) will provide services such as identification card applications and renewals, as well as birth and death certificate processing through the mobile MEKAR Bus. Held at the Boulevard Mall parking lot in Miri the programme will also offer to exchange uncertified Qurans for those approved by the KDN. ‘The Registry of Societies