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KUALA LUMPUR,, The Ministry of Health (MOH) spends a total of RM137 million a year to maintain 201 health clinics nationwide under the Clinic Support Services (PSK), with a five-year contract from 2022, the Dewan Negara was told today. In a written reply to Senator Dr Lingeshwaran R. Arunasalam, the MOH today said the PSK is a non-comprehensive maintenance programme involving facility engineering maintenance services and cleaning services. The ministry said for the last five years, a total of 65 health clinics have been completed with a project cost of RM1,156,572,795 and have begun operations to provide services to the

KUALA LUMPUR,, The Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2024, which aims to help reduce liability for partners in conventional partnerships, was passed by the Dewan Negara today. Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Fuziah Salleh said that under the amendments to the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2013 (Act 743), provisions related to the reporting framework and the disclosure of beneficial ownership information would be included. Fuziah said that the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) has prepared guidelines and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide understanding to Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) entities to comply with the new legislation

KUALA LUMPUR,, Several Cabinet ministers took to social media to extend their best wishes and express their gratitude to all members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in conjunction with the Warriors’ Day celebration today. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, for one, said the services, deeds and sacrifices of the warriors who have fought for the nation, race and religion are highly commemorated on this meaningful day. ‘Our warriors will always have a place in our hearts and their fighting spirit is still felt today. ‘Their courage and perseverance are an

KUALA LUMPUR,, The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded higher this morning. At 9.56 am, the spot month July 2024 contract added 1.0 point to 1,615.5, August 2024 inched up half-a-point to 1,617.5, September 2024 rose 1.5 points to 1,601.5, and December 2024 increased 3.0 points to 1,610.0. Turnover amounted to 3,154 lots while open interest stood at 56,414 contracts. At 10.07 am, the FBM KLCI inched up 0.55 of-a-point to 1,612.49 from yesterday’s close of 1,611.94. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

MANILA: Secretary Alfredo Pascual has stepped down as head of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Wednesday. In a statement posted on social media, the PCO said Pascual’s resignation will take effect on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has met with Pascual at Malacañan Palace to accept his resignation, the PCO said. Pascual will return to the private sector, it said. ‘His focus on MSMEs was absolutely correct, and we are beginning to see the fruits of that policy. We are sorry to lose him, but we respect his