Day: October 11, 2024

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying is on medical leave for nine days, from Oct 8 to Oct 16, after undergoing surgery on Oct 4. In a statement today, her office indicated that the leave was taken based on medical advice to ensure her full recovery. ‘On Oct 4, 2024, the Deputy Finance Minister underwent a successful operation by a specialist at a government hospital and is currently recovering at her residence,’ the statement read. Lim, who is also the Tanjong MP, has been assured of a full recovery within the designated timeframe, ‘Although officially on medical leave until early

Global compliance software provider MCO (MyComplianceOffice) announced that the company has once again been ranked among the world’s top risk and compliance technology solutions as part of the RiskTech100® 2025 by global research and analysis firm Chartis Research, climbing to #44 on the list. ‘We’re thrilled to be acknowledged as an industry leader in the global risk and compliance technology marketplace through the rigorous Chartis benchmarking and assessment process,’ noted MCO CEO Brian Fahey. ‘As a company we will continue to focus on innovation so we can keep delivering better compliance to our client firms, enabling them to ensure that

Over one million users have registered for MyDigital ID in less than a year since its implementation. MyDigital ID Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Mohd Mirza Mohamed Noor said this demonstrated Malaysia’s readiness to embrace digital transformation, ensuring an easier and more secure way to access government and private sector services online. ‘We are incredibly grateful to our users for their confidence in MyDigital ID and their proactiveness in protecting themselves in an ever-challenging digital future. ‘Their participation plays a vital role in realising Malaysia’s MyDigital ID’s aspirations, and it is clear that Malaysians are ready to make the shift

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were mostly lower in early trade today, tracking the underlying cash market. At 9.44 am, October 2024 contract decreased by 1.5 points to 1,644.5, November 2024 shed 0.5 of-a-point to 1,648.0, March 2025 slipped by 3.0 points to 1,638.0, while December 2024 was unchanged at 1,651.5. Turnover amounted to 1,733 lots, with open interest stood at 43,479 contracts. The FBM KLCI eased 0.17 of-a-point to 1,640.77 after one hour and five minutes of trading. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

The number of flood victims in Kedah and Perlis recorded an increase this morning compared to last night, while in Perak, it remained the same. In KEDAH, the number of flood victims increased to 3,655 people from 1,163 families as of 8 am today, from 3,496 people (1,126 families) last night. Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) deputy director Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said the victims were at 24 relief centres (PPS) in the Kota Setar, Kubang Pasu, Pokok Sena and Pendang districts. “The Kota Setar district recorded the highest number of victims, totalling 1,697 people from 517 families

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reminded all BN Members of Parliament (MPs) to play their role effectively and responsibly in the Parliament session, which starts on Monday (Oct 14), by ensuring the voices and interests of the people are heard. He said this when speaking at the BN pre-council session yesterday in preparation for the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament from Oct 14 to Dec 12. “Political stability is the key to national development and we must be committed to always support this effort for the wellbeing of the