Global Equity Sell-off Weighs On Bursa Malaysia At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, A global equity sell-off continued to pressure Bursa Malaysia at midday.

At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 5.25 points to 1,671.40, down from Tuesday’s close of 1,676.65.

The key index opened 14 points lower…

No Proposed Amendment To Anti-hopping Act Submitted – Azalina

KLUANG, The Prime Minister’s Department is still waiting for proposals from any quarter, including the Unity Government Secretariat, to amend and improve the Anti-Party Hopping law.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional …

Thai National Charged With Trafficking Over 5 Kg Of Drugs

KANGAR, A Thai woman was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today with trafficking over five kilogrammes of drugs last month.

No plea was recorded when the charge against Aunchan Houbjoo, 30, who hails from Bangkok, was read out before Magistrat…

Labuan International School Pupil Triumphs In Global Storytelling Competition

LABUAN, Cayden Tiong Chen Min, a Year One pupil from Labuan International School (LIS), has won first place in the prestigious GEMA World Storytelling Competition 2024.

Speaking to Bernama today, LIS Principal Fadlin Aimuni Binting announced that th…

Three Doctors Among 33 remanded Over Fraudulent Socso Claims

GEORGE TOWN, Three doctors are among 33 individuals remanded to assist with the investigation into alleged falsification of the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) disability claims in Penang.

The two senior medical officers from government hospi…

Govt To Open Two More Baitul Mahabbah – Saifuddin Nasution

TANAH MERAH, The government is opening two more Baitul Mahabbah (shelters) for children below the age of 10 whose parents are detained at Immigration depots.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the two new centres will be opened …

Retired Nurse Loses Over RM1.9 Million In Non-existent Investment Scam

ALOR SETAR, A retired nurse lost over RM1.9 million after being deceived by a non-existent investment scam.

Head of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department of Kedah police, Supt Loi Yew Lik said a report regarding the case was lodged at the Ji…