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KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, extending yesterday’s losses amid mild selling in plantation, consumer products and services counters, according to an analyst. At 9.15 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 2.91 points to 1,646.0, down from Monday’s close of 1,648.91. The benchmark index had initially opened 1.49 points lower at 1,647.42. Across the broader market, decliners slightly outpaced advancers, with 221 stocks declining versus 194 advancing. There were 307 counters unchanged, 1,697 untraded, and six suspended. Turnover stood at 229.62 million units, valued at RM115.68 million. In a note, Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd said that

Manila: Operatives of the Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) confiscated almost PHP800 million worth of illegal drugs in September. In a statement Tuesday, PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said these narcotics were seized in 57 anti-drug operations, comprising 38 buy-busts, four search warrant operations, one marijuana eradication operation, and 13 service warrants of arrest. He said these operations resulted in the arrest of 77 drug personalities. These illegal drugs consist of 116.9 kg. of shabu, 2.5 grams of kush (high-grade marijuana) 2 grams of marijuana seeds, 22,000 fully grown marijuana plants, and 3 grams of dried marijuana leaves

SUBANG, The purpose and objective of organizing the 2024 Selangor Raja Muda Cup, which expands the involvement of schools from all over Selangor for this edition, is to unearth more talented football players from the state. The Raja Muda Cup Tournament Chairman Datuk Emran Kadir said the opportunity given to school students throughout Selangor to participate in the tournament was also approved by the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. ‘I have obtained his majesty’s blessing for the teams that participate in this tournament to be developed throughout Selangor, the way we implement it is the same as the

KOTA BHARU, The Federal Government has allocated RM8 million for the construction of a dialysis centre under Yayasan Sultan Kelantan Darul Naim. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the funds would be disbursed through the Kelantan Public Works Department. The matter was also presented to the Sultan of Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V in his audience with the Ruler at the Istana Negeri in Kubang Kerian today. ‘With this approval, we hope to provide conducive and safe infrastructure for those in need in Kelantan,’ he said in his speech at a meet and greet session with traders at the Siti

SEOUL, Malaysia has outlined three key pillars to build an AI-enabled digital Backbone and turn countries into tech-driven nations that leverage connectivity to improve lives, drive business progress and protect the environment. In his keynote speech at the GSMA Mobile 360 APAC 2024 conference here, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said those pillars would enable the harnessing of connectivity to drive progress, foster inclusivity and build a better future for all. ‘Firstly, implementing forward-thinking policies is crucial. These policies lay the groundwork for a vibrant ecosystem, ensuring inclusive and competitive connectivity. ‘The Malaysia JENDELA (National Digital Network) Plan exemplifies this commitment,