Category: General

MIRI, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended a dinner hosted by the state government at a leading hotel here tonight as part of his two-day working visit to Sarawak which began today. Accompanying him at the dinner were Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar and several Federal and State ministers. Earlier this afternoon, the prime minister officiated the 2024 MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR): Sarawakku Sayang at

KUALA LUMPUR, A total of RM18.85 billion has been deposited in the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN), comprising 6.54 million accounts as of Aug 31, 2024, according to the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN). PTPTN chairman Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim highlighted the continuous growth of Simpan SSPN deposits, emphasising that this achievement solidifies its status as the premier savings product in the country. “This year commemorates two decades of Simpan SSPN, a remarkable milestone. “PTPTN has successfully navigated various challenges to ensure that Simpan SSPN remains relevant and competitive in the savings market,” she said in a

SHAH ALAM, The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) launched the Rakan Affiliate Dakwah Kutipan Zakat (Radiuz) today to encourage more individuals to pay zakat. Head of the Collection Division, Muhd Fikri Naim Harun said about one million residents in Selangor aged 25 and above have yet to fulfill their zakat obligations to LZS. He said starting in October, registered Radiuz partners will earn a one per cent commission on each zakat payment processed through their platform. ‘With only 650 staff members, it’s impossible for us to reach one million zakat payers directly, so we need Radiuz to help promote zakat awareness

ALOR SETAR, The number of flood evacuees in Kedah dropped to 139 people from 47 families as of 4 pm compared to 243 people from 59 families this morning. According to Kedah Civil Defence Force deputy director, Maj (PA) Mohd Suhaimi Mohd Zain, 97 people from 35 families from Kampung Nagmah, Kampung Belakang Sekolah Dato Wan Kembara, Kampung Kubang Kayu, Kampung Paya Nongmi, Kampung Halban dan Kampung Belakang T-Hotel are being housed in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Changlun that opened at 11.43 pm yesterday, while 42 people from 12 families from Kampung Tanjung Kanan are being housed in Masjid Aisyah

KLUANG, The voting for the Mahkota state assembly by-election concluded today, with all 20 polling centres, which opened at 8 am, officially closing at 6 pm. The counting of votes will now take place at the Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail here. According to data from the Election Commission (EC), 61,397 voters were eligible to cast their ballots today, while early voting took place last Tuesday, and postal ballots were issued on Sept 15. Overall, the Mahkota state constituency has 66,318 registered voters, with the majority being Malay at 56 percent, followed by Chinese at 34 percent, Indian at eight percent,