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KUALA LUMPUR, Chinese national-type primary schools (SJKC) have experienced a notable increase in Bumiputera student enrollment, nearly doubling from 11.67 per cent in 2014 to 18.52 per cent this year, according to the Education Ministry (MoE). In a written response on the Parliament website, the ministry reported that the enrollment of non-Bumiputera students at SJKC decreased from 88.33 per cent to 81.48 per cent over the same period. A similar trend was observed in national schools (SK), where non-Bumiputera student enrollment decreased from 6.19 per cent in 2014 to 4.88 per cent in 2024, while Bumiputera student enrollment increased from

KUALA LUMPUR, The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is inviting applications for the second cohort of the FIKRA ACE Accelerator programme, which is part of the FIKRA ACE initiative. SC said in a statement today that the programme supports startups in developing innovative solutions through an eight-week programme featuring workshops, mentorship, networking, and funding facilitation. The FIKRA Accelerator programme, expected to begin in August, is open to individuals or companies with less than three years of market presence and accepts both local and international applicants. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is the strategic local ecosystem partner for the programme. MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is inviting applications for the second cohort of the FIKRA ACE Accelerator programme, which is part of the FIKRA ACE initiative. SC said in a statement today that the programme supports startups in developing innovative solutions through an eight-week programme featuring workshops, mentorship, networking, and funding facilitation. The FIKRA Accelerator programme, expected to begin in August, is open to individuals or companies with less than three years of market presence and accepts both local and international applicants. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is the strategic local ecosystem partner for the programme. MDEC

TACLOBAN CITY: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) confirmed Thursday the presence of red tide toxins in Cambatutay Bay in Tarangnan, Samar based on the latest examination of water samples. Seawater samples collected in Cambatutay Bay have tested positive for red tide during the laboratory test on July 10. This is the first recurrence of red tide in the bay this year, based on records of BFAR regional office. The fisheries bureau said in a statement that aside from tide changes, several factors also caused the recurrence of red tide in two areas. ‘Among these are currents, wind

KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Communications is scheduled to table the proposal to enact a new act or amend existing laws to address cyberbullying at the Cabinet meeting tomorrow. Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it is part of the ministry’s effort to make social media platforms safer for users. ‘We will inform the Cabinet meeting tomorrow about the actions that can be taken now, either by enacting a new act or amending the existing laws. ‘The current Parliament session will run for about another week, so we have time if the Cabinet feels there is a need (to present a bill)