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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 5 (Bicol) said on Wednesday the Orgullo kan Bikol (OKB or Pride of Bicol) trade and travel fair in Metro Manila surpassed its sales target. In an interview, DTI-Bicol spokesperson Jocelyn Berango said the OKB Trade Fair, held Oct. 9 to 13 at a mall in Mandaluyong City, generated PHP28 million in sales, which is significantly higher than the PHP25-million target sales. “The high sales were attributed to the wide array of distinct product lines from wearables and homestyle, furniture, and processed foods. Bicol products have evolved and have become world-class as these

KOTA BHARU, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has swiftly intervened in the case of outstanding student Nur Nasuha Nusi, 12, who missed the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) entry tendency test (UKKM) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) special test for Form One. MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced that the agency would contact Nur Nasuha’s parents today. ‘Insya Allah, the MRSM Kuala Krai will assist in arranging transportation for this deserving student to take the UKKM test. “I have repeatedly said that poverty or financial constraints should never hinder a student’s education,” he said in

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

SUNGAI BULOH, In conjunction with the upcoming Deepavali celebration at the end of October, the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary People’s Service Centre, in collaboration with Yayasan Bank Rakyat, will be distributing 10,300 food baskets to B40 families across the country. Sungai Buloh MP Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said as part of the Vanakam MADANI 2024 programme today, 500 food baskets were distributed to 500 Indian families in the area. ‘This initiative begins here in Sungai Buloh, but a total of 10,300 food baskets will be distributed nationwide. We’ve received data on B40 families from Yayasan Bank Rakyat and have identified the

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)