Author - James Lim

KKB by-election: Fahmi unfazed by Ramasamy’s efforts to convince voters to snub Pakatan

HULU SELANGOR: PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil is unfazed by former DAP leader P Ramasamy’s efforts to urge locals - especially Indians - to vote against Pakatan Harapan’s candidate in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election. In a sarcastic jab, Fahmi said Ramasamy’s actions to undermine Pakatan in the by-election could be due to a lack of...

Ringgit unchanged vs greenback due to wait-and-see mode

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar on Monday as investors took the ‘wait-and-see’ approach ahead of the latest economic assessment by the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) during its meeting on April 30 and May 1, said an analyst. At 6 pm, the ringgit was unchanged at 4.7650/7700 versus...

PETRONAS lends helping hand to thalassemia patients in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Thalassemia patients in Sabah will benefit from the 250 units of desferal infusion pump received from Yayasan PETRONAS on Monday. The medical device contribution is part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ Uplifting Lives programme carried out in collaboration with Yayasan Kebajikan Sabah (YKS) and Sabah Health Department to help ease the burden of thalassemia patients in...

MBSB proposes change of name to MBSB Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB) has proposed to change its name to MBSB Bhd. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, MBSB said the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) approved and reserved the proposed name on March 29. “The proposed change of name is subject to the approval of the shareholders of the company at the forthcoming annual...

No M’sians involved in Sg Golok blast, say cops

KOTA BHARU: Police have confirmed that the bomb that went off and the shots heard in the Gualosira area, Pasemas District in Sungai Golok, Narathiwat Province, early today did not involve any Malaysian residents in the bordering district of Pasir Mas, Kelantan. State Police Chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said instead, the explosion and gunfire occurred...

Malaysia-China pledge commitment to joint research in Science, Tech and Innovation, says Mosti

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China have pledged a commitment to collaborate in research through the Second Malaysia-China Joint Research Project Group, focusing on key areas such as energy storage technology and human vaccines. Additionally, the focus also includes space technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and advanced materials technology. Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) in a statement here...

Education Ministry finetuning solutions to reduce overcrowding in 86 ‘high-density’ schools across Malaysia

KLANG: There are 86 ‘high-density schools’ across the country that face overcrowding, compromising education quality, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said the ministry is evaluating each school individually to decide on the best solutions necessary to reduce classroom congestion and improve education quality. She said conditions vary from school to school, each with unique challenges that...

KKB polls: PAS denies boycott of Perikatan candidate, says machinery hard at work on the ground

HULU SELANGOR: PAS has dismissed claims it is boycotting Perikatan Nasional's Kuala Kubu Baharu candidate following the absence of party leaders on nomination day for the by-election. Selangor PAS Youth chief Mohamed Sukri Omar stressed that the party's central and state machinery had been on the ground in the constituency since the candidate was announced on...

Saudi-based ACWA Power keen on investing over RM47bil in Malaysia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia-based renewable energy giant ACWA Power has expressed interest to invest more than US$10bil (RM47.6bil) in Malaysia over a 10-year period in collaboration with Cypark Resources Bhd. This was conveyed by ACWA Power chairman Mohammad A. Abunayyan when he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of...

Thaksin-linked Thai TV broadcaster to shut down after 15 years

BANGKOK (Bloomberg): Voice TV, a Thai media company owned by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s family, said it will cease operations next month and lay off about 200 employees including journalists. Voice TV is known for its television channel with programs reaching about 22 million households nationwide through digital terrestrial, satellite, and cable TV, according to...