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PETALING JAYA, Local cinema operator Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Taylor’s University, through its School of Media and Communication, to collaborate in nurturing future film industry talent. GSC said the partnership would benefit students of the Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) (Digital Media Production) programme, providing them with opportunities such as in-depth mentorship, interactive workshops, guest lectures, and screening opportunities for student films at GSC locations. ‘As a homegrown brand, GSC has continuously championed local films with its #GSCKeepingitREEL efforts, including co-producing, investing, and advocating for local titles to elevate the local film

ALOR SETAR, The Sultan of Kedah, Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah visited flood evacuees housed at the relief centre in Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium, Suka Menanti here today. Sultan Sallehuddin spent almost an hour from 4.30 pm visiting the 588 people from 170 families currently seeking shelter at the centre today. The Sultan was briefed beforehand on several matters by Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, Kedah state secretary Datuk Seri Norizan Khazali and several agency and department heads and provided personal donations of RM300 to each head of household affected by the floods via 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

DUNGUN, University students are encouraged to continually enhance their awareness regarding occupational safety and health issues. Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said that this is important because once they enter the workforce, they should be able to immediately apply their knowledge to reduce the risk of industrial accidents. “According to statistics from the Social Security Organisation (Socso), 41,278 work-related accidents were recorded up until June 2024. Of these, 52.1 per cent, or 21,503 cases, were industrial accidents, while 19,770 cases were related to commuting accidents. ‘Therefore, it is essential to raise awareness among our students about these two

KUALA LUMPUR, Himpunan Gerakan Islam Malaysia (HIKAM) is urging the authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation into GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH), and hoped that it would be conducted transparently and fairly. HIKAM, comprising of Wadah Pencerdasan Umat Malaysia (WADAH), Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia (IKRAM), Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) and Pertubuhan Himpunan Lepasan Institusi Pendidikan Malaysia (HALUAN), issued a joint statement urging for immediate legal action should there be any violation be found. ‘HIKAM supports Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement on the immediate investigation into GISBH and welcomes the recent instructions of Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department