Day: October 15, 2024

SUNGAI SIPUT, Residents in Hilir Perak are urged to remain vigilant as high tides are expected from today until Oct 21, which may result in stagnant water. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said appropriate measures needed to be taken, as the situation could lead to some flood victims in the district having to stay longer in relief centres. ‘The release of water from the Chenderoh Dam, coinciding with high tides (in Hilir Perak), will prevent the water from flowing into the sea, resulting in stagnant water conditions. ‘We hope that everyone, especially the District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD)

KUALA LUMPUR, Palliative care is often misunderstood as solely for those at the end of life. In reality, it plays a vital role in enhancing quality of life from the moment a serious diagnosis is made, rather than just during the final stages. General physician at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) Dr Hayati Yaakup emphasies that palliative care is not limited to terminal cases. Instead, it aims to improve the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses, helping them to live fully while managing their conditions. ‘Palliative care isn’t just about managing physical pain; it also provides emotional

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) hopes that the government will refrain from introducing new taxes or imposing additional levies that could further reduce the competitiveness of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise(MSME) sector. SAMENTA president Datuk William Ng instead urged the government to focus on helping the sector enhance its operations and manage costs by leveraging opportunities such as artificial intelligence and the evolving global economic landscape. “We remain committed to supporting the MADANI Economy and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and hope that the concerns of the MSMEs will be addressed in Budget

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysian National News Agency’s (Bernama) business portal, BERNAMABiz, goes live today, offering a dedicated news portal that provides comprehensive, real-time insights into the rapidly evolving business and economic landscape, both locally and globally. Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj said the news portal will cater to readers across a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, aviation, the digital economy, commodities, automotive, the capital market, the ringgit, technology, telecommunications and more. ‘BERNAMABiz is designed to connect, inform, and inspire entrepreneurs and industry leaders, reinforcing our commitment to fostering a vibrant business community in Malaysia. ‘As we launch

KUALA LUMPUR, The Department of Director General of Lands and Mines (JKPTG) is currently identifying vacant or abandoned Federal land to be optimised for rental or leasing purposes in line with the Federal Land Management New Direction 2021-2030 policy. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said that under the policy, the holding period for Federal land that has not been developed by the relevant ministries or user departments is set at five years, with an additional two years based on discretion and solid justification, which must be submitted to the Federal Land Commissioner. ‘We believe this