Новости за 16.07.2024

FRANKFURT: Euro zone households are applying for loans in growing numbers for the first time in two years as they grow more optimistic about the economy and interest rates fall, a European Central Bank survey showed on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR: The government aims to introduce alternative private financing to ensure the financial sustainability of water sector programmes, thereby reducing dependency on government expenditure and strengthening resilience, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 340,637 companies have submitted their beneficial ownership information to the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) up to Sunday (July 14), says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

TOKYO: Japan today welcomed Pacific island leaders for a three-day summit on issues from rising sea levels to security as Western countries vie with China for influence in the region.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin denied defaming former finance minister Lim Guan Eng when he issued a media statement about the cancelled tax exemption of Yayasan Al-Bukhary.

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will raise the issue of plastics pollution plaguing the world when it hosts the Asean Summit 2025, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told two top Israeli officials on Monday of the “unacceptably high” civilian casualties in Israel’s bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip, his spokesman said.

KOTA BARU: Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said he is not surprised that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) plans to use the Pas logo in the Nenggiri by-election.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia have finalised about 94.2 per cent of the land boundary demarcation between the two countries with the signing of 22 memoranda of understanding (MoUs).

KUALA LUMPUR: WCT Holdings Bhd’s outstanding construction order book is projected to increase by eight per cent to RM2.86 billion following the group's acquisition of a RM214 million construction contract from Kwasa Land Sdn Bhd. 

IPOH: Perak police have confirmed that the policeman arrested in connection with the murder of Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah is a rank-and-file personnel who has been attached to a police station in Tanjung Malim for five years.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has launched the inaugural national e-Invoicing open day and accreditation, marking a significant milestone towards digitalising business processes. 

SUNGAI BULOH: Representatives from the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) have pledged to help with funeral arrangements for murdered Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revised its total vehicle sales forecast for 2024 to 765,000 units from the previous estimate of 740,000 units. 

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia saw a decline in midday trading as investors took profits following a morning rally, amid mixed performances in regional markets. 

KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Relations Practitioners Society of Malaysia (PRactitioners), officially launched today, aims to elevate the profession by fostering ethical practices, knowledge sharing and continuous professional development.

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will implement traffic changes on Jalan Sultan Ismail effective July 22.

KUALA LUMPUR: Harimau Malaya coach Kim Pan Gon is expected to announce his resignation at Wisma FAM, Kelana Jaya, at 2pm today.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's new vehicle sales or total industry volume (TIV) rose 6.6 per cent or 24,120 units to 390,269 in the first six months of 2024 from 366,176 units registered in the corresponding period of 2023.

MELAKA: Melaka police believe they have dismantled a motorcycle theft syndicate following the arrest of six members of 'Geng Botak', including a Form One student who is believed to be the mastermind of the group.

MILWAUKEE: Donald Trump received a hero’s welcome Monday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, as he made his first public appearance since being wounded in an assassination attempt.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's consumer spending should be robust throughout the year as the economic recovery progresses, according to BMI. 

KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government’s debt has increased by RM50 billion to RM1.22 trillion as of the end of April this year, compared to RM1.17 trillion at the end of last year.

KUALA LUMPUR: Oman police have launched a probe into a mosque shooting in Muscat that left at least four dead and several others injured.