Day: October 14, 2024

KOTA KINABALU, The Sabah government hopes that the upcoming Budget 2025 will emphasise on developing community tourism and expanding tourism centres in the state. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said the ministry also hoped that the budget will provide incentives to boost community-based tourism, which would benefit local communities and enhance the state’s appeal to both domestic and international visitors. “While we continue to attract foreign tourists, it is equally important to promote local tourism, particularly among the people of Sabah who may not be fully aware of the unique destinations within the state,” she told

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index was marginally higher at midday as traders awaited the upcoming United States (US) Producer Price Index data for cues to gauge the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate moves, analysts said. At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 1.35 points to 1,634.90 from Friday’s close of 1,633.55. The benchmark index, which opened 3.62 points higher at 1,637.17, moved between 1,632.37 and 1,642.56 in the morning session. In the broader market, decliners outnumbered gainers 597 to 278, with 437 counters unchanged, 1,153 untraded, and nine suspended. Turnover amounted to 1.34 billion units

PUTRAJAYA, IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) joined hands with the Sepang Municipal Council (MPS) to engage the community with a quadruple dose of excitement for families and friends as it unveiled its newly upgraded 16 Sierra Central Park in Puchong South last Saturday. The day’s festivities included the Costume Fun Run and Fun Day@Central Park by IOIPG, as well as Karnival Komuniti Mampan@Sepang as well as Car Free Day organised by MPS to promote greener lifestyles and sustainable practices among the public. IOIPG Group chief operating officer Teh Chin Guan said the mega-celebration drew more than 1,500 members of the

PUTRAJAYA, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan stressed that the claim of Islam being under threat is a misleading narrative aimed at deceiving Malaysians. He asserted that Islam has remained not only secure and unchallenged during the Unity Government’s tenure but has also continued to thrive and flourish in Malaysia. ‘This narrative portraying Islam as threatened and under attack has been perpetuated for far too long, primarily to garner support and incite religious sentiments,’ he stated. ‘This should be stopped and a fair narrative in line with the government’s aspirations and wishes should be

KUANTAN, A trader was cheated out of RM244,000 after falling victim to a fraudulent online investment scheme that promised substantial returns. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 35-year-old woman became interested in an investment scheme, Efinity Capital, which advertised potential profits ranging from five to 300 per cent on Facebook in July. ‘The victim downloaded an investment application called ECMT Pro via a provided link. Between Aug 21 and Oct 3, she transferred a total of RM244,000 in 11 transactions to three different bank accounts. ‘She realised she had been duped when no profits were received from