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PARIT BUNTAR, The National Archives (ANM) is open to collaborating with film producers interested in adapting the 1972 Sungai Kerian ferry disaster into a feature film. ANM director-general Datuk Jaafar Sidek Abdul Rahman, however, said that any film based on the tragedy must accurately reflect the true story. ‘We are keen to collaborate, but it’s essential for filmmakers to consult authentic sources or materials before starting production. ‘There have been previous productions that misrepresented the events, and we want to ensure this does not happen again,’ he said after attending a session to retrace the Sungai Kerian ferry tragedy at

KUALA LUMPUR, The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower today due to last-minute selling in the underlying cash market. Spot month September 2024 slipped 0.5 of-a-point to 1,630.5, October 2024 was 1.0 points easier to 1,635.0, December 2024 advanced 0.5 of-a-point to 1,639.5, while March 2025 reduced 2.0 points to 1,624.5. Turnover narrowed to 7,945 lots from 8,330 lots yesterday, while open interest inched up 54,227 contracts from 54,133 contracts previously. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased 1.49 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 1,638.31 from

LYON (France), The second day of the WorldSkills competition (WSC 2024), continued to witness young Malaysians showing off their quality and skill on the world stage brilliantly. Bernama’s survey found that they expertly performed every task and module set even though the competition area was filled with hundreds of visitors from various segments. Hundreds of visitors comprising experts, youth and students attended the WSC 2024 held at Eurexpo here to see participants show off their skills in more than 62 skills categories. At this WSC, visitors were also given the opportunity to try and explore every skill available including Beauty

KOTA KINABALU, NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB), Phlexcell Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary under NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB), a company limited by guarantee under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) announced today a tripartite collaboration to advance the development of solar energy and flexible electronics in Malaysia. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with an exchange ceremony held during the Eighth World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress (ESTCON) at the Sabah International Convention Centre today. ESTCON is a biennial congress organised by UTP to bring together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from across

KUALA LUMPUR, Obesity is one of the most pressing health concerns in Malaysia, with nearly 20 per cent of the population classified as obese. The World Obesity Atlas projects that this number could increase to 41 per cent by 2035, stressing the urgent need for comprehensive prevention and treatment strategies. This concerning trend comes alongside the already alarming increase in chronic diseases, rooted in what’s commonly known as the ‘three highs’ – high blood sugar, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, where over half a million Malaysian adults are currently living with all four conditions. Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV)