Thursday, 12 June 2025

Author: Bernama

Police must have critical, constructive mindset in performing duties: DIGP

KUALA TERENGGANU: Police personnel should have a critical and constructive mindset in carrying out their responsibilities and be innovative in finding solutions for any issues. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said this approach is important not only for reducing crime and maintaining public order but

Ringgit continues uptrend against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR:  The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at the opening today, following the decline in the United States’ (US) producer price index (PPI) in June, said an analyst. At 9 am, the local note rose to 4.5425/5480 against the greenback from 4.5800/5845 at Thursday’s close. The

Malaysia Digital Acceleration Grant 2023 now open for application

KUALA LUMPUR: Application for the Malaysia Digital Acceleration Grant (MDAG) 2023 is now open until July 28. The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) through Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in a statement today said MDAG aims to drive the growth of digital and technology companies in the commercialisation stage

Hollywood actors join writers on strike, halting production

LOS ANGELES: The union representing Hollywood actors officially announced a strike on Thursday over wages, use of artificial intelligence, and profits of the digital streaming, joining more than 11,000 already striking film and television writers. Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)’s strike, which is the first

Digital banks to thrive alongside traditional banks: HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) maintained an ‘overweight’ call on the banking sector as it expects digital banks to thrive peacefully with their traditional counterparts and not become major threats in the near future. In its research note today, HLIB said classical banks were also not taking

Flight ticket subsidy can ease burden, help students to return home

KUALA LUMPUR: The subsidy initiative for public university students, worth RM300 for the purchase of flight tickets for domestic routes not only eases the financial burden of the family but also makes it easier for students to return to their hometowns during certain seasons. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) student representative

RM100 mln allocation to motivate enforcement agencies

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s allocation of RM100 million to six enforcement agencies to enhance their equipment and capabilities has been described as an injection of motivation to further boost the effectiveness in carrying out their duties. Director-general of the Prisons Department Datuk Nordin Muhamad said the allocation is indeed needed

Freeze now, fertilise later – cryopreservation as a means for managing parenthood

KUALA LUMPUR: Cryopreservation, the act of safely freezing and storing eggs and sperm, can help couples planning for parenthood to protect and extend their fertility and is especially useful for those intending to delay or anticipate parenthood. Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist from Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) Dr

Liveable housing schemes to tackle mental health issues of PPR kids

By Balkish Awang & Nurqalby Mohd Reda Low-cost high-rise housing schemes built under the People’s Housing Programme, or better known as Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR), are saddled with problems and even labelled as “black spots” or haunts for anti-social elements. In this second of a three-part article on the issues

Blind St John’s Institution student excels in STPM exam

KUALA LUMPUR: A visually-impaired student of St John’s Institution Kuala Lumpur, Muhammad Amir Faris Mohd Firdaus, 21, has been recognised as the best student in the blind category after he managed to achieve a 3.9 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in the 2022 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination. The