Day: October 3, 2024

MELAKA, A babysitter pleaded not guilty in the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court here today to a charge of neglecting a one-year-old boy causing the child to be injured last year. Siti Salwa Rezuan, 35, was charged as a person having the care of the boy to have neglected or exposed the child in a way that may cause him to suffer physical and emotional harm. The offence was allegedly committed at Taska Permata Riang Ria, Taman Pertam Jaya, Semabok, here, at 2.30 pm on Oct 27 last year. The charge, under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, provides a

PUTRAJAYA, The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) is enhancing flood warning sirens to reduce property damage and loss of life in preparation for the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) 2024/2025, expected to start this November and continue until March 2025. NRES secretary-general Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo Kim said the unexpected floods in late 2021 prompted the government to take immediate action, including upgrading the siren system. “For instance, during the floods in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam, the sirens were not loud enough for people to hear. Many mistook them for fire or police sirens, resulting in delayed action.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals are among the factors supporting the ringgit’s growth, even during times of currency weakness, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. He highlighted that the country’s projected economic growth rate of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year is also a positive factor that will contribute to the strengthening of the ringgit, moving forward. “In terms of our economic growth, the financial sector, and so on, we are indeed strong. Currently, these fundamentals remain solid and will only get stronger. “The economic outlook is positive. These two factors are driving the

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today, mirroring most of the regional markets, as sentiment remained cautious due to the Middle East tensions, said an analyst. At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined by 3.70 points, or 0.23 per cent, to 1,635.61, from Wednesday’s close of 1,639.31. The benchmark index, which opened 1.39 points higher at 1,640.70, was continuously in the red after the first 20 minutes of trading. In the broader market, decliners outnumbered advancers 498 to 358, with 464 counters unchanged, 1,092 untraded and nine suspended. Turnover amounted to 1.84 billion

KUALA LUMPUR, Organised entirely by students, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)’s annual Technology, Education and Career (TEC) 2024 fair, gathered over 60 leading companies from diverse industries. UTP in a statement noted that the fair, held at the university in Seri Iskandar, Perak from Oct 2 till today, features prominent industry players such as PETRONAS, ExxonMobil, SLB, Deloitte and Huawei, providing a space for future graduates to showcase their skills and connect directly with potential employers. Themed ‘Unveiling Hidden Talents’, TEC2024 offers students and professionals a unique platform to explore career paths, seek advice, network with potential employers while gaining valuable