PM ANWAR URGES STRATEGIC SHIFT FOR TOURISM SECTOR

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia requires a shift in targets, strategies and initiatives for the tourism sector, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

In this regard, he said the framework, incentives and infrastructure development set by the governmen…

ANTA MALAYSIA’S KAI 1 ‘TRIPLE BLACK’ COLLECTION LAUNCHES TO INSTANT SELL-OUT

KUALA LUMPUR: A global sportswear company, ANTA Malaysia announces the launch of its highly anticipated ANTA KAI 1 ‘Triple Black’ collection which has already made waves in the basketball and sneaker communities of Malaysia.

ANTA Malaysia in a statem…

SULAMAN GOYANG CRAFT COMMUNITY HELPS GENERATE INCOME, PRESERVE A SEWING HERITAGE

KEPALA BATAS, The ‘Komuniti Kraf Sulaman Goyang’, which was introduced in 2022, not only helps participants generate income but also preserves the traditional embroidery method as a national heritage.

The craft of ‘Sulaman Goyang’ (literally as ‘mov…

CPO FUTURES END HIGHER OVER CONCERNS ABOUT WEAKER PALM OIL PRODUCTION

KUALA LUMPUR: The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today on the prospect of weaker-than-expected palm oil output, said palm oil trader David Ng.

He said stronger soybean oil prices at the Chicago Board …

JAKOA TO ENSURE NO LEAKAGE IN DIESEL SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE

KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) will ensure there is no leakage in the targeted diesel subsidy assistance to the community.

It will streamline the application process with the assistance of district Orang Asli developme…

MAFS EXPECTS FRESH DURIAN EXPORT TO CHINA TO COMMENCE IN Q3 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) expects the export of fresh durian to China to commence in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

This follows the signing of the Protocol on Phytosanit…

FBM KLCI FUTURES LOWER IN EARLY TRADE

KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded lower this morning.

As of 9.30 am, the new spot month July 2024 fell 4.0 points to 1,592.5, August 2024 slipped 3.0 points to 1,593.50, while …