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Sexual harassment: Sharon willing to give emotional support, counselling

KUALA LUMPUR: The deputy chef de mission of the Malaysian contingent to the 2023 SEA Games, Sharon Wee, wants to ensure that the emotional and mental state of the female mountain biking athlete, who allegedly suffered from sexual harassment, are in good condition ahead of the Games. She said that

ACFIN starts work on 4 focus areas

KUALA LUMPUR: The secretariat to the Advisory Committee to the Finance Minister (ACFIN) has started its work on four focus areas as mandated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Co-head to the secretariat Nurul Izzah Anwar said the four focus areas are government revenue and expenditure, subsidy and social

New transfer of listing framework introduced

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Malaysia) yesterday issued amendments to the ACE Market Listing Requirements (ACE LR) in relation to the transfer of listing framework from the LEAP Market to the ACE Market (LEAP Market Transfer Framework) which will facilitate eligible LEAP Market listed corporations to graduate to

Nominations now open for Tokoh Akademik Bahasa Melayu award

PUTRAJAYA: Nominations for the Tokoh Akademik Bahasa Melayu (ATABM), Tokoh Harapan Akademik Bahasa Melayu (ATHABM), and Tokoh Bahasa Melayu Sektor Teknikal (ATBMST) awards are open from today (April 1) to June 2. According to a statement from the Higher Education Ministry today, ATHABM is open to all public university academicians aged 44

Ringgit tipped to extend recovery

KUALA LUMPUR: Economists are projecting a better outlook for the ringgit in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023 amid the country’s relatively resilient economic outlook. The economy’s continuous growth momentum will in turn support investor confidence and attract inflows of foreign capital, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd. The investment bank

Tornadoes leave three dead in Arkansas

WASHINGTON: At least three people died and dozens more were hospitalised following tornadoes that hit the US state of Arkansas, according to Sputnik. One death was reported in North Little Rock, while two more deaths were reported in the city of Wynne, ABC News said on Friday, citing local authorities.

Cabinet agrees to set up committee to handle contract doctor issue

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet yesterday (March 31) agreed to establish a high-level committee to deal with the issue of contract doctors, which is a hot topic now, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. In a statement today, she said the committee will comprise representatives of several ministries and agencies, including the

Malaysia to host first World Underwater Hockey Congress in October

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been given the honour of hosting the first edition of the World Underwater Hockey Congress, scheduled for October 16 to 21. National head coach Roshan Babu Balakrishan said the congress to be held in the federal capital will see the World Cup tournament contested in three

World Bank: Malaysia better off having trade agreements with US, China

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is better off having trade agreements with both China and the United States (US) rather than being left out of any agreement or being part of an exclusive trade bloc, said the World Bank Group. World Bank chief economist, East Asia and Pacific Region Aaditya Mattoo said

Students can now learn on the go via Maxis enhanced eKelas portal, mobile app

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd has launched its enhanced eKelas portal and mobile application to provide students with the convenience and flexibility to learn on the go. Maxis chief executive officer Goh Seow Eng, in a statement today, said the eKelas portal and mobile application now include two new subjects, namely