KINABATANGAN: The federal government has been giving priority in allocation to Sabah as the Rural and Regional Development Ministry channelled funds to the ministry’s agencies as well as also through Sabah Land Development Board (SLDB) and Sabah Rubber Industry Board, said Deputy Prime Minister Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid …

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit was almost unchanged against the US dollar at the close today amidst the firmer greenback and other regional currencies, said an economist. At 6 pm, the ringgit stayed almost unchanged at 4.7395/7425 versus the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.7390/7440. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist …

KOTA KINABALU: Taiwanese actress Ji Qin and her husband Zax Wang, a former member of the boy band 5566, made waves on social media after they successfully climbed Mount Kinabalu recently. The show business personalities proudly announced their successful ascent of the 4,095m mountain, which also holds the distinction of …

SEREMBAN: Opposition assemblymen in Negri Sembilan have expressed regret over the state Speaker’s decision to end the current sitting of the legislative assembly a day-and-a-half earlier than scheduled. Opposition chief Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker said there was no reason for Speaker Datuk MK Ibrahim Abd Rahman to have ended proceedings …

PETALING JAYA: Packaging manufacturer and property developer Scientex Bhd will be deploying a 21-megawatt peak rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its facilities nationwide. In a tie-up with clean energy expert Solarvest Holdings Bhd, Scientex said in a joint statement that it will deploy the solar PV systems across 10 …

KUALA LUMPUR: Support and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people should go through proper and reputable channels, says a top US Treasury official. Speaking to selected local media, visiting US Treasury Department undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence Brian Nelson said it was important for such funds to go through …

KUALA LUMPUR: MR D.I.Y Group Bhd aims to launch 180 additional stores in 2024, surpassing its target of 2,000 stores by 2028, according to chief executive officer Adrian Ong. “Our growing store network makes us increasingly accessible to more and more Malaysians, and our plan in 2024 is to further …

KUALA LUMPUR: Don’t make speculation that could jeopardise an investigation, including linking it to the Palace, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police sent a stern warning in commenting on the recent attacks on three professional football players. “The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is still investigating the motive …

HULU SELANGOR: Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election Independent hopeful Nyau Ke Xin says voters there may favour an unaffiliated candidate. Nyau said this was based on her findings after covering close to 95% of the constituency during campaigning. “The electorate’s response has been encouraging. There’s a palpable sense of fatigue and …

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI took a small step back today on profit-taking amid cautious sentiment. At 5pm, the 30-stock index closed 3.53 points, or 0.22% higher at 1,601.22 after rising to an intraday high of 1,607.38. Market breadth was positive with 601 gainers, 458 losers and 532 counters unchanged …