Motorcyclist Detained For Using Abusive Language Against Traffic Police Officer

GEORGE TOWN, Police arrested a man for using abusive language against a traffic police officer because he was not satisfied with the officer for issuing him a summon for a traffic offence on the Thean Teik Highway, Air Itam last night.

Acting Distric…

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound from yesterday’s losses at the opening bell today, supported by renewed buying activities in selected heavyweights amid a recovery in the regional markets, according to an analyst.

At 9.15 am, the FTSE Bu…

MetMalaysia: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm To Continue Until 1am Friday

KUALA LUMPUR, Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to continue in nine states until 1 am Friday, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) and heavy rain is expected to hit all of Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak.

The sam…

FINAS To Meet ASEAN Counterparts To Discuss Building Regional Filming Community

BUSAN, The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) will hold a meeting with film development agencies from ASEAN countries tomorrow, to discuss the desire to build a film community among the bloc.

FINAS chief executive officer Datuk Az…

Global Passenger Demand Up 8.6 Pct In August – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), increased by 8.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in August 2024 compared to August 2023, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

In a …

Budget 2025: Gig Economy Players Want SEGiM Established Soon

KUALA LUMPUR, The government is urged to expedite the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) to ensure better organisation and regulation of the gig industry ecosystem.

Malaysian Gig Community Secretariat chairman Datuk Seri Mo…

Global Air Cargo Demand Grows 11.4 Pct In August 2024 – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Global air cargo markets demonstrated robust annual growth in demand for August 2024, with cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs) rising by 11.4 per cent compared to August 2023, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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