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KUALA LUMPUR, The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today in line with the performance of the underlying cash market. Spot months September 2024, October 2024, December 2024 and March 2025 all eased 2.0 points to 1,660.0, 1,662.5, 1,668.0, and 1,654.5, respectively. Turnover fell to 5,298 lots from 8,651 lots on Tuesday, while open interest eased to 48,219 contracts from 51,615 yesterday. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 3.69 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 1,660.59 from Tuesday’s close of 1,664.28. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUANTAN, Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today expressed hope that maahad tahfiz, madrasah, and pondok schools in the state can be empowered by implementing an educational approach that will bring these institutions into the mainstream. As the head of Islam in the state, His Royal Highness said that he is responsible for ensuring the existence of a high-quality Islamic education system that produces a generation not only well-versed in religious knowledge but also competitive in facing challenges and meeting current demands, thereby contributing to the state’s development. ‘I am confident and I believe that we need

KUALA LUMPUR, PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) recently carried out beach clean-up and mangrove planting activities with community members at Desa Muara Teluk Naga, Banten, continuing its flagship social impact programme, Be Green, in Indonesia for the second year running. This year’s activities reinforce the Company’s commitment to address the environmental challenge of plastic pollution and empower the community to take an active role in preserving the environment. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

ISKANDAR PUTERI, A total of 75,000 students in Johor are expected to benefit from the Kad Siswa Johor, a student card which will be introduced by the state government starting next month. Johor Menteri Besar (MB) Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said nine companies have agreed to offer discounts of up to 20 per cent through the Kad Siswa Johor to students in the state who are furthering their studies at public institutions of higher learning (IPTA), the Johor Education Foundation College (KYPJ), as well as community colleges and polytechnics. According to him, YPJ will open accounts at Bank Muamalat as

PUTRAJAYA, The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) remains optimistic that Malaysia’s success at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC 2024) not only brings pride to the nation but also showcases the capability and excellence of the country’s skilled workforce on the global stage. In a statement following the contingent’s return today, KESUMA said the competition allowed the Malaysian team to explore various technologies and best practices from other countries, further strengthening the competitiveness of the local workforce. ‘Such competitions highlight the excellence of the nation’s skilled professionals and reaffirm that Malaysia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is both competent and