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SIBU, The Sekolah Kebangsaan Abang (SK) Ali Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) today presented cash aid to 10 families who were affected by the blaze in Kampung Hilir yesterday. SK Abang Ali PIBG chairman Datuk Mohamad Yusnar Matalie said they contributed RM500 to each family to help ease their burden after losing their homes in the fire. He said 13 pupils from the 10 families are students of the school. Built in 1890, it is the oldest primary school in Sibu. “In addition, the pupils, who are also SK Abang Ali Cooperatives members, will also receive additional cash aid of RM200 each,’

KLUANG, The Johor government has disbursed RM910,840 this year to overcome flood problems in the Kluang district, involving work on Sungai Melantai and Sungai Mengkibol. State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the allocation was spent for, among other things, upgrading of river embankment and river deepening. “The project in Kampung Palembang Baru involving RM175,000 was completed last Aug 21 while two projects in Kampung Bentong involving Sungai Melantai with an allocation of RM735,840 were completed last Aug 19 and Sept 9,’ he said. Mohamad Fazli said this to reporters after launching the

KUALA LUMPUR, The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, in line with the performance of the underlying cash market. Spot month September 2024 slipped 13.5 points to 1,660.5, October 2024 depreciated 12.0 points to 1,664.0, December 2024 went down by 11.0 points to 1,669.0 and March 2025 shed 13.0 points to 1,654.0. Turnover improved to 15,175 lots from 11,590 lots on Friday, while open interest expanded to 59,534 contracts from 57,254 contracts yesterday. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 3.52 points, or 0.21 per cent, to 1,665.30 at the

KUALA LUMPUR, The decision regarding the doctrine of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) will only be known after receiving the consent of the Conference of Rulers, which will convene in October, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) Muzakarah Committee, chaired by Datuk Dr Nooh Gadot and attended by all state muftis, would be meeting to discuss the matter from tomorrow until Sept 26, before the consent is sought. ‘A special paper prepared by Jakim (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) on GISBH will

KUALA LUMPUR, LyondellBasell (LYB) advanced its journey toward sustainable growth and value creation by laying the foundation of its first, catalytic advanced recycling plant at its Wesseling, Germany site. German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and North Rhine-Westphalia Minister-President Hendrik Wst attended the celebrations, underscoring the project’s importance for both the region’s and Germany’s goals for a circular, low carbon economy. Targeted startup for the new unit is set for 2026, as part of the company’s strategy to build a profitable Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business. Its Chief Executive Officer, Peter Vanacker said with investments like these, the company is