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KUALA LUMPUR, The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking the stronger performance of COMEX gold futures. At the end of trading, August 2024 rose to US$2,414.30 per troy ounce from US$2,402.20 per troy ounce at yesterday’s close. Meanwhile, September 2024, October 2024, November 2024, December 2024, and February 2025 all settled higher at US$2,418.00 per troy ounce compared with US$2,405.90 per troy ounce previously. Volume fell to 24 lots from 39 lots yesterday, while open interest widened to 75 contracts against 60 contracts previously. The price of physical gold stood at US$2,400.45 per troy ounce,

IPOH, Over 70,000 women in Malaysia have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine since February last year, aimed at preventing cervical cancer. National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) managing director Associate Professor Dr M. Murallitharan said this number is encouraging and is the result of the hard work of NCSM staff in collaboration with various parties, including the Perak government. ‘More than 70,000 women have been protected through the ‘Leaving No One Behind’ HPV Immunisation programme following the national launch held in February last year in Tambun. ‘Since the launch, NCSM has reached various rural areas including Perak, Johor, Kedah,

KUALA LUMPUR, EPB Group Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) shares for the Malaysian public have been oversubscribed by 61.08 times ahead of its ACE Market listing on Aug 23, 2024. In a Bursa Malaysia filing today, the one-stop food processing and packaging machinery solutions provider said 25,756 applications for 1.21 billion issued shares valued at RM680.35 million were received from the Malaysian public for the 19.57 million shares available. For the Bumiputera portion, 11,850 applications for 456.25 million shares were received, representing an oversubscription rate of 45.63 times, while 13,906 applications for 758.66 million shares were received for the public

KUALA LUMPUR, Collaboration with industry players and the private sector is crucial for Malaysia to regain its status as an ‘Asian Tiger’, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He said for Malaysia to lead the region’s economy, industry players must continue to strive to stay ahead of the competition by conducting business activities more creatively and innovatively. ‘We must work together to restore Malaysia as a nation that excels, not only politically but more importantly, in its economic standing, which will ultimately bring prosperity to our nation and well-being to our people. ‘If we are not united in

KUALA LUMPUR, Police will be recording the statements of three writers from a news portal tomorrow regarding an article alleging imminent transfers involving senior officials within the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that the statements will be taken at the Dang Wangi District Police headquarters at 2.30 pm. “So far, the police have recorded a statement from the complainant, and investigations will be conducted,” he said. On Tuesday, PDRM denied issuing any official statement on such changes in its senior lineup. The article claiming the security force was planning a leadership reshuffle was