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KUALA LUMPUR, Bank Rakyat assured that its banking system remains safe and always prioritised the interest of customers, following an allegation that went viral on social media recently. Bank Rakyat informed in a statement today that it takes seriously concerns arising from the allegation and is committed to transparency, besides continuously improving operational resilience to ensure banking services remain conducive and safe. ‘Bank Rakyat remains committed to transparency and prioritising the interest of customers through continuous technological development to further enhance robustness and improve operational resilience. ‘This is to ensure that Bank Rakyat can provide convenient and safe banking services

KEPALA BATAS, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has called on the people to strengthen unity, renew their love for the nation and join forces to elevate Penang and Malaysia to greater heights. He said the theme for this year’s Malaysia Day and National Day 2024, ‘Malaysia MADANI: Jiwa Merdeka’, underscores patriotism and national pride through various perspectives, including thought, social integration and economic development. ‘This theme is designed to instill MADANI values in every Malaysian and aligns with our goal of building a promising and prosperous future for our beloved country. ‘Malaysia Day reminds us that regardless of our origins,

KUALA NERUS, The police have confirmed that the seven hikers, reported missing this morning while trekking Bukit Maras, have been safely rescued. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said that the male hikers, aged 16 to 19, were successfully rescued, and arrived at the base of the hill at 1 pm. The group comprised Terengganu residents, Ahmad Asyraf Mohd Rohisham, Ahmad Aqil Amisyar Kamal, Muhammad Alif Afza, Muhammad Ashraf Al Imran Mohamad Puzi and Abdullah Ilyas Mohd Azhar, with Nabil Nawi from Johor. ‘The police were alerted that the hikers were lost while attempting to return from

SEREMBAN, The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, expressed his regret and sadness over recent reports of child exploitation involving an organisation. ‘I am deeply saddened by reports of an organisation masquerading as an Islamic welfare entity, yet allegedly abusing children under their care and exploiting them as labourers. ‘This behaviour is contrary to the principles that Muslims should uphold,’ His Royal Highness remarked during the state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration at the Seremban City Council Square today. Tuanku Muhriz emphasised that every Muslim should exemplify true Islamic values in their daily lives, such as sincerity, honesty,

Manila: The local stock barometer remained in the positive territory on Monday sustaining its strength at the 7,000 level, while the peso also finished strong. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose 1.16 percent to 7,104.20, with All Shares increasing by 0.86 percent to 3,820 points. ‘Optimism towards a possible rate cut by the Federal Reserve in their meeting this week drove the local bourse higher. The local currency which exhibited strength against the US dollar in today’s trading also contributed to the market’s climb,’ Philstocks Financial research manager Japhet Tantiangco said. All counters closed in the green, with the