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KUALA LUMPUR, The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2024 by a majority voice vote after being debated by 23 Members of Parliament. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the bill is important to ensure the country’s preparedness in tackling the threat of infectious diseases. “It not only ensures more efficient and effective prevention and control, but also provides a solid enforcement foundation to face any future outbreaks or pandemics, as well as new infectious disease threats,” he said when winding up the debate on the bill. On concerns about the

TANJUNG MALIM, Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim today graced the opening of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) Sports Bowl at UPSI Sports City here, in conjunction with UPSI National Sports Day celebration. Her Royal Highness also spent some time checking out the facilities at the centre, which is the first 24-lane bowling centre ever built in the compound of an institution of higher learning (IPT) in the country. Also present were Perak Menteri Besar’s wife Datin Seri Aezer Zubir, UPSI Board of Directors’ chairman Datuk Seri Rohani Parkash Abdullah, vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff, UPSI

SINGAPORE, Amidst a global stock market resurgence, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is enhancing liquidity for five major stock indices, including the U.S. Dow Jones, Nasdaq, SandP 500, the A50 (China), and the Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong). This strategic move aims to provide investors with more optimised, efficient trading across all global sessions by reducing trading costs and offering greater access. The global stock market is going through big changes, with lots of money flowing in and companies going public again (IPO boom). This is making stock markets around the world rise. As market valuations rise and capital flows increase

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, taking cues from the firmer closing on Wall Street last Friday, analysts said. At 9.05 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 4.22 points to 1,637.77, compared with Friday’s close of 1,633.55. The benchmark index initially opened 3.62 points higher at 1,637.17. Market breadth was positive, with 150 gainers outpacing 113 decliners, while 260 counters remained unchanged. A total of 1,942 stocks were untraded, and nine were suspended. Turnover reached 133.33 million units, valued at RM58.15 million. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng said the FBM

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) highlighted local agricultural products during the 2024 World Food Day celebration on Monday. DA Undersecretary for Operations Roger Navarro said agricultural products are either free or sold at a discounted price during the event themed ‘Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future’ at the central office in Quezon City. ‘Libre at mayroon din ibebenta natin na mura ang presyo. Siguro 20 percent cheaper ang price natin dito (There’s free and others sold at a more affordable price. Our price here is about 20 percent cheaper). Some are coming from Mindanao,