Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Bernama

DPM urges plantation firms to develop sustainability framework to support ESG agenda

SERDANG: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged plantation companies to develop their sustainability framework to support commitments to the country’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda. Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), said that all organisations in the country, particularly government-linked

AMK refutes claims of internal problems with Umno Youth

KUANTAN: The Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) has denied allegations of internal problems between the youth wing of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and the Umno Youth. Its chief Adam Adli Abd Halim said differences in opinions were normal in politics. “There are no issues… it’s common to have differing views,” he

Montika the hero as KL City edge Red Giants

KUALA LUMPUR: A 63rd-minute Jovan Montika goal was all Kuala Lumpur (KL) City FC needed to beat Selangor FC 1-0 in their Klang Valley Super League derby at the Cheras Football Stadium here last night. The win sees the City Boys, under the guidance of coach Miroslav Kuljanac, jump from

SRG make history as first M’sian team to win MSC MLBB 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants (SRG) ended Malaysia’s seven-year drought in international e-sports by defeating the Philippines’ Falcons AP Bren Sport 4-2 in the Mid Season Cup Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) 2024 last night. In the Grand Final held at the Amazon Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, SRG started

Move to boost visitors to MAHA 2024

SANDAKAN: The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) tour, held for the first time in Sabah starting yesterday, is hoped to attract more visitors from the state to MAHA 2024. MAHA secretariat chief Zurihanmi Zakaria said the Road to MAHA@Sabah tour began in Kota Kinabalu, then to Kota Belud,

Home Ministry monitoring all Quran publications: Saifuddin

KUALA NERUS: The Home Ministry (KDN) assures that it will monitor every publication of the Quran in digital and braille versions to prevent any errors. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that the ministry would take immediate action if any mistakes are found without waiting for the errors to

SUKMA: Not fair to ask host to cover part of expenses, says Hannah

TAIPING: Every state competing in the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Sarawak from Aug 17-24 must not use financial constraints as an excuse to ask the organiser to cover part of the expenses. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said this is because Sukma is a necessity to ensure that the

Fisher boy reels in nearly RM30,000 from hobby

JERTIH: A Year Six student from Kampung Dengir, near here, has struck gold with his fishing hobby, earning him RM30,000 in prize money from various competitions this year. Muhammad Alif Irfan Ahmad Numan, 12, landed his biggest catch last Thursday, winning a whopping RM20,000 after reeling in a massive 5.4-kilogramme

Cyberbullying needs multipronged approach to tackle

KUALA LUMPUR: A multipronged approach is needed to address cyberbullying and this includes introducing comprehensive anticyberbullying laws that clearly define and penalise various forms of online harassment and bullying, said Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. “This must include specific provisions for different types of cyberbullying such as cyberstalking, online hate

Bursa Malaysia ends week on softer note

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a softer note as investors took profit in selected technology and utilities counters following the recent three-day modest market rally. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 4.06 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 1,619.06 from Thursday’s close