Category: General

GEORGE TOWN, Police have confirmed the identities of the two Chinese tourists who were killed by a fallen tree in the compound of the Penang Peranakan Mansion in Lebuh Gereja here, yesterday. Northeast District Police chief ACP Razlam Ab Hamid said the victims were identified as Liu Zhu, 69, and his daughter Liu Xinxin, 36. They were scheduled to check out from their hotel in Tanjung Bunga today. “They arrived in Penang on a direct flight from China on Sept 14 for a holiday in the country and were supposed to check out of their hotel today to continue their

JELEBU, The completion of the transmitter station at Gunung Telapak Buruk in Jelebu in 2023 has provided 1.2 million residents around Negeri Sembilan with free access to digital television broadcasts. MYTV Broadcasting Sdn Bhd (MYTV) chief operating officer Azlina Mohd Yusof said which has been operational since Sept 23 last year, provides coverage to residents in Negeri Sembilan, including Port Dickson, Rembau, Kuala Pilah, Seremban, Jempol, Simpang Pertang, and Kuala Klawang in Jelebu. According to her, the Gunung Telapak Buruk transmitter also provides broadcast coverage to residents in Bera, Pahang, and Sepang, Selangor. ‘Residents can access free digital television broadcasts

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher in tandem with regional markets, as buying sentiments improved after the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) announced its interest rate cut of half a percentage point. At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) edged up 2.21 points to 1,662.80 from Wednesday’s close of 1,660.59. The benchmark index opened 2.68 points higher at 1,663.27 and moved between 1,657.13 and 1,663.27 throughout the morning trading session. Gainers trounced decliners 711 to 334, with 399 counters unchanged, 1,061 untraded and 10 suspended. Turnover stood at 2.36 billion units worth RM1.71 billion.

KLUANG, Kluang offers residents a leisurely and harmonious lifestyle, free from the hustle and bustle commonly found in larger cities. Despite growth and development, it features a blend of historic and modern architecture, serving as an administrative, industrial, and commercial hub, while maintaining a remarkably clean environment. A stroll through the town reveals a diverse range of branded businesses, from restaurants to clothing stores, pharmacies, sports equipment shops, and financial institutions, coupled with excellent basic amenities and recreational facilities, which provide a high quality of life. It is no surprise, then, that Kluang was recognised as one of the top

Manila: The House of Representatives Quad Committee (Quadcom) on Thursday night cited dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo in contempt over her evasive answers. Abang Lingkod Party-list Representative Stephen Paduano made the motion to cite Guo in contempt after she violated Section 11 Paragraph C of the House rules procedure governing inquiries in aid of legislation. No objections were made and the motion was approved by Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, overall chair of the Quadcom. Paduano followed this with a second motion calling for Guo’s detention until the committee report on the investigation is adopted in the plenary.