Author: Bernama

Three companies qualify for online bid to supply renewable energy

KUALA LUMPUR: Three companies have met all the requirements to participate in the online bidding on June 16, 2024, for a pilot project to supply renewable energy (RE) across borders to Singapore via Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM). The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) said that two Singaporean

Families in despair as millions in pilot training funds go missing

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali This investigative report highlights personal stories of affected families, their ongoing legal battles, and their frustration with MARA’s inaction. The deep impact of this financial betrayal on their lives and dreams is evident as they relentlessly pursue justice and accountability. KUALA LUMPUR: The recent

Deepavali boost for father-son metal polishing business

By Previnna L. Thuraisingam KUALA LUMPUR: What started with just 10 monthly customers has grown into a thriving nationwide enterprise for a father-and-son team from Ipoh, Perak. Their metal polishing business now serves over 3,000 clients across Malaysia. Director of Ipoh-based Cleanstant Metal Polishing, B. Kanishen, said the company, which

Top GISBH leader, wife among 22 individuals to be charged today

KUALA LUMPUR: The chief executive officer (CEO) of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and his wife are among 22 individuals who will be charged in the Selayang Sessions Court today. According to Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, all of them will be charged under Section 130V (1) of

Ringgit rebounds slightly vs USD in early trade

By Zarul Effendi Razali KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit edged up against the US dollar in the early session on Wednesday, amidst cautious sentiments on the global economic front as recent losses prompted some investors to shift towards emerging currencies, said an analyst. At 8.20 am, the local currency was traded

Greece on alert after outbreak of sheep pox

ATHENS: Greece is to implement a series of measures to contain the spread of sheep and goat pox after an outbreak of the disease in several parts of the country, the Greek Agricultural Development and Food Ministry announced on Tuesday. A total of 17,500 animals have already been culled after

Six arrested in Kakaue investment fraud with RM18 mln in losses

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested six local individuals suspected of being involved in the “Kakaue” investment fraud syndicate, which has resulted in losses amounting to RM18 million through several raids in Sarawak, Sabah, Penang, Kedah, Melaka, and Johor. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed

JAKIM recognises five additional foreign halal certification bodies

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has amended the Second Schedule of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Halal Marking) Order 2011 by adding new overseas halal certification bodies that are recognised by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM). Its minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said