As Malaysia undergoes a demographic shift towards an ageing population, growing attention is being drawn to the potential health implications for the elderly. As individuals age, their immune systems tend to weaken, rendering them more vulnerable to various diseases, one of which is shingles, also known as herpes zoster (HZ). Shingles presents significant health risks…
KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit extended last Friday’s gains, trading firmer against the US dollar and breaching the RM4.30 level at Tuesday’s opening, driven by persistent buying interest amid expectations of a US interest rate cut, analysts said. At 8.05 am, the local currency appreciated further to 4.2930/3030 against the greenback, compared to Friday’s close of…
PULAU PINANG, PETRONAS is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its BeDigital Bootcamp series for the year with the 10th cohort, which also marked the programme’s entry into the Northern Region of the Peninsula. With the completion of 10 cohorts supported by a total of 27 local universities and over 90 hiring partners, the…
KLUANG, Pakatan Harapan (PH) is actively campaigning to promote voter awareness to fulfil their obligations in the Mahkota state by-election on Sept 28. Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi who is the PH Kluang coordinator for the by-election, said that there is a small number of residents who are unaware that the by-election is taking place,…
KUALA LUMPUR, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures rose in early Tuesday trading on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives, tracking gains in the underlying cash market. As of 9.25 am, September 2024 contract rose 9.5 points to 1,657.0, October 2024 advanced 10.5 points to 1,660.5, December 2024 gained 11.0 points to 1,665.0, and March 2025 added…
KUALA LUMPUR, The visit of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia to China from Sept 19 to 22 marks a significant milestone in Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In a statement, Istana Negara announced that His Majesty’s visit would usher in a new chapter of close friendship between…
