Author: Bernama

Malaysian banks ready for tougher conditions

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian banks can ride out tougher conditions this year amid a slowdown in the country’s growth rate and weaker borrowing appetite, said S&P Global Ratings. Based on its “Malaysian Banks Outlook 2023: Prepared For Tougher Conditions” report, the rating agency said that rising interest rates and higher funding

Wholesale, retail trade sales value up 14.7%

KUALA LUMPUR: The monthly sales value of wholesale and retail trade grew 14.7 per cent to RM134.3 billion in February 2023, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin attributed the increase to the retail trade subsector, which surpassed the other sub-sectors

SEA Games 2023 target to be announced on April 30

PUTRAJAYA: The medal target for the national contingent competing at the 2023 SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, next month will be announced on April 30. National Sports Council (MSN) athletes division director Jefri Ngadirin said the medal target will be announced at the flag handover ceremony of the national

Coach: NSFC need to strengthen attack

SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) coach K. Devan is satisfied with their 1-1 draw against Sabah FC here on Monday night although he feels they could have done better, especially in attack. He praised his team for their commitment and stout defending throughout the match. “I’m satisfied with one point

‘Basikal lajak’ case: Court of Appeal frees clerk for reckless driving

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here today acquitted and discharged clerk Sam Ke Ting for reckless driving that caused the death of eight teenagers who were riding modified bicycles commonly known as ‘basikal lajak’ in 2017. A three-member bench comprising Justices Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail, Datuk Hashim Hamzah and Datuk

Aidilfitri: Additional school holiday on April 19

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry (MOE) has agreed to provide an additional holiday for all schools on April 19 (Wednesday) in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. In announcing this, Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the decision was made to allow teachers and parents, especially those working in other states, to

All facilities, venues ready for 2023 Sea Games

PUTRAJAYA: Cambodia is confident that all of its facilities and venues are ready for the 2023 SEA Games in Phnom Penh, which will kick off from May 5-17. Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Special Envoy of the National Committee of Cambodia SEA Games Organising Committee (CAMSOC) Hor Sarun

‘Basikal lajak’ case: Court of Appeal frees clerk for reckless driving

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here today acquitted and discharged clerk Sam Ke Ting for reckless driving that caused the death of eight teenagers who were riding modified bicycles commonly known as ‘basikal lajak’ in 2017. A three-member bench comprising Justices Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail, Datuk Hashim Hamzah and Datuk

15 pupils injured as trailer hits school van 

GUA MUSANG: Fifteen pupils were injured when the school van they were riding in overturned after being rammed by a trailer, in an accident involving five vehicles in front of the Gua Musang District Police Headquarters at about 2 pm yesterday. District police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said three

Contractor freed of drug-related charges

JOHOR BAHRU: The High Court here today acquitted and discharged a contractor of two charges of trafficking and possessing drugs, five years ago. Judge Noor Hayati Mat made the ruling against Wong Shee Kay, 53, after finding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against the accused