Day: October 3, 2024

KOTA BHARU, The Kelantan government is organising a National Unity TikTok video contest themed ‘Kelantan, Model of Unity’ (Kelantan Model Perpaduan) offering cash prizes of RM10,000 for first place, RM5,000 for second place, and RM3,000 for third. State Youth, Sports, Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) and Community Unity Committee chairman Zamakhshari Muhamad said the competition began on Aug 31 and will run until Oct 12, in conjunction with the National Unity Carnival which will take place on Oct 19. “This programme will be officiated by Kelantan Menteri Besar, Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud who will present prizes to the winners. “To participate in

KOTA BHARU, The East Coast Malay Batik Association is calling on the government to provide funds for the rehabilitation of dilapidated batik factories in Kelantan through Budget 2025, which Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will table on Oct 18. Its president Kamarul Zaman Mohd Salleh said the issue of dilapidated workshops or factories has been ongoing for a long time, causing losses to its operators. ‘We estimate the repair work will cost RM500,000, given that we have 100 active registered members from a total of 350 members. ‘Most batik entrepreneurs are affected, as their workshops, made of wood, easily

KUALA LUMPUR, Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreat from its gains to end lower on Thursday, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance. New spot month October 2024 gold futures contract fell to US$2,655.80 per troy ounce from US$2,667.50 per troy ounce on Wednesday, and November 2024 decreased to US$2,677.10 per troy ounce from US$2,688.80 per troy ounce yesterday. Meanwhile, the December 2024, January 2025 and February 2025 contracts all settled lower at US$2,677.60 per troy ounce compared with US$2,688.80 per troy ounce previously. Trading volume decreased to three lots from 14 lots, while open interest narrowed to

KUANTAN, The Pahang government has agreed to raise the gold medal incentive for Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA) athletes from RM5,000 to RM6,000, matching the amount previously awarded to Malaysia Games (SUKMA) athletes. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail expressed his pride in the Para athletes who surpassed the target of 10 gold medals. ‘I extend my congratulations to the Pahang Para SUKMA athletes. May the success achieved by the Para athletes serve as an inspiration to everyone, showcasing the extraordinary dedication and fighting spirit. ‘Keep up the effort, and let the experience in Sarawak fuel your motivation

PUTRAJAYA, The federal government, Selangor government, and Gamuda Land (Discovery Wetlands Sdn Bhd) (DWSB) have signed an agreement to further develop Paya Indah Wetlands (PIW) in Dengkil, Selangor, into an ecotourism destination. The tripartite agreement involving the Ministry of Natural Resources and Natural Sustainability (NRES), the Selangor State Government, and Gamuda Land was signed in the presence of Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. The agreement was signed today by NRES secretary-general Datuk Dr Ching Thoo Kim, Selangor deputy secretary (development) Datuk Johary Anuar and Gamuda Land executive director Datuk Abdul Sahak Safi.