Arkib Harian: December 4, 2023

Kemaman by-election: Umno must have resilience to fight in dynamic Malay politics, says Tok Mat

Kemaman by election Umno must have resilience to fight in dynamic

KUALA LUMPUR: The result of the Kemaman by-election has made Umno realise that the party needs to boost its resilience to continue struggling in the arena of Malay politics which is getting increasingly more dynamic. Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic) said Umno respects the result of the …

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Star Media Group wins second prize in the print category at CIDB Media Awards 2023

Star Media Group wins second prize in the print category

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Media Group won the second prize in the print category at the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Construction Media Awards 2023. StarMetro journalists Bavani M and Shalini Ravindran were recognized for their outstanding contribution with the second prize in the Print category for their story “No Room …

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Caterpillar invests in tech startup Nth Cycle to boost recycling

Caterpillar invests in tech startup Nth Cycle to boost recycling

(Reuters) – Caterpillar is investing in recycling technology developer Nth Cycle as part of a push to boost the reuse of metals used to make batteries and construction equipment. The investment, announced on Monday, comes as part of a $44 million Series B round of financing in privately-held Nth Cycle, …

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Crypto stocks surge as bitcoin hits fresh 2023 high

Crypto stocks surge as bitcoin hits fresh 2023 high

(Reuters) – Cryptocurrency-related stocks listed in the U.S. surged on Monday, looking to extend their strong November gains, as bitcoin topped $42,000 to hit a fresh high for the year. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin climbed 4.0% to $41,598.0 – its highest point since April 2022 – riding a wave …

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Football: Soccer-Wiegman expects Scotland to be up for England game despite Olympic dream

Football Soccer Wiegman expects Scotland to be up for England game

GLASGOW, Scotland (Reuters) – England manager Sarina Wiegman is not expecting Scotland to roll over against her side in Tuesday’s Women’s Nations League game, as the result could have an impact on Britain’s women’s team playing at the Olympics next year. The comments come after Netherlands manager Andries Jonker called …

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Malaysia, Timor-Leste to establish direct air links

Malaysia Timor Leste to establish direct air links

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Timor-Leste are looking forward to establishing direct flights connecting major destinations of both countries to boost tourism and promote cultural exchange. Currently, there is no direct air connectivity between Kuala Lumpur and Dili. Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry, in a statement, said the air route issue and …

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Senator proposes to increase the number of Dewan Negara members

Senator proposes to increase the number of Dewan Negara members

KUALA LUMPUR: A Senator on Monday (Dec 4) proposed an increase in the number of senators in the Dewan Negara in line with parliamentary reforms to strengthen the legislative body. Senator Susan Chemerai Anding said, considering the number of Members of Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat at 222, there was …

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Maybank supports distribution of RM100 eMADANI credit

Maybank supports distribution of RM100 eMADANI credit

KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is offering prizes up to RM500,000 for those who redeem eMADANI credit given by the government through its MAE application. In a statement, the bank said from now until Feb 29, 2024, MAE app users who are eligible to claim under the eMADANI programme …

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First empty lorries pass through new Ukraine crossing at Polish border

First empty lorries pass through new Ukraine crossing at Polish

KYIV (Reuters) – The first 30 empty lorries drove through a newly opened Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv crossing on the Ukrainian-Polish border, which Kyiv hopes will offer relief as Polish driver protests blocked other land corridors, Ukraine’s border service said on Monday. Those protests, over what Polish truckers see as unfair competition from …

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SocGen issues 10-million-euro digital green bond on a public blockchain

SocGen issues 10 million euro digital green bond on a public blockchain

PARIS (Reuters) – Societe Generale, France’s third-biggest listed bank, said on Monday it issued its first so-called digital green bond on a public blockchain, as the lender seeks to build expertise in crypto services. The inaugural transaction amounts to 10 million euros ($10.87 million) worth of senior preferred unsecured bonds …

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