Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Author: Bernama

Bursa Malaysia remains mixed at mid-morning but key index higher

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia remained mixed at mid-morning today amid cautious sentiment ahead of US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement later today, but the key index stayed up. At 11.05 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.65 points to 1,519.30 from Friday’s close of 1,513.65. The benchmark index had opened 3.49 points

Petronas gas shares down 1.30 pct on pipeline fire incident

KUALA LUMPUR: The share price of Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) fell by 1.30 per cent in early trade today after the massive gas pipeline fire yesterday in Putra Heights, Selangor, which caused widespread damage and prompted an emergency evacuation of residents in the affected area. The affected gas pipeline is the Peninsular Gas Utilisation

7 injured as car runs into pedestrian in Japan’s Nagoya

NAGOYA: Seven people were injured after a car barrelled through a busy area of downtown Nagoya, central Japan, on Tuesday, local authorities said. According to Kyodo News Agency, the two male and five female victims were taken to hospital for examination. Among them, a woman sustained a broken pelvis, while

Putra Heights fire: Mosque, temple aid for victims shows unity, says Aaron

KUALA LUMPUR: The actions of Masjid Putra Heights and Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple in offering aid to victims of yesterday’s Putra Heights fire reflect the spirit of unity and solidarity in Malaysia’s harmonious society, says National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He expressed his appreciation for the noble effort,

Haziq Hamzah long and winding road to Marathon Stardom

KUALA LUMPUR: Muhamad Haziq Hamzah, better known as Haziq Hamzah, first took up running seriously on Jan 1, 2021. And, boy, how he has progressed by leaps and bounds since then. His passion for marathon running was ignited that day, and he has never taken a day off from pounding the pavement. This dedication

Redevelopment of 50-year-old Datuk Keramat market need to be realised

KUALA LUMPUR: The infrastructure redevelopment crisis at the nearly 50-year-old Datuk Keramat Market here is expected to be resolved soon as it has been listed as one of the potential sites identified for development through urban renewal. A Bernama survey of the market, built on a former mining site and

Batu Ferringhi faces growing coastal erosion concerns

GEORGE TOWN:  Batu Ferringhi, a renowned tourist destination in Penang, continues to attract visitors from both home and abroad with its pristine beaches and breathtaking natural scenery. However, in recent years, the area has been increasingly affected by coastal erosion, raising serious concerns among locals and tourists alike. The sand used

MOE to give RM1,000 aid to staff, students affected by Putra Heights fire

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will provide RM1,000 in aid to its staff, teachers and students affected by yesterday’s gas fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that as of this morning, 107 teachers and students had been identified as affected, with four still receiving treatment