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Financial security for loved ones with PRUWealth Enrich

KUALA LUMPUR: Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad (PAMB) has launched PRUWealth Enrich, an investment-linked insurance plan that gives customers control over their family’s security and protection, along with growing long-term wealth and building a legacy. PAMB, in a statement today, said PRUWealth Enrich offers high coverage from RM300,000 in basic sum

A PH victory important indicator for unity govt: Analysts

By Nor Baizura Basri JOHOR BAHRU: Candidates competing for the Pulai parliamentary seat and Simpang Jeram state seat have less than 48 hours left to convince voters with their campaign promises. The election machinery’s efficiency is crucial, especially for fence-sitting voters. Hence, the party that can successfully translate this into

Father severely injured by machete-wielding son

LAWAS: An elderly man sustained severe injuries inflicted by his son, who is suspected to be suffering from mental illness. The violent incident occurred at their residence in Kampung Tunas Baru last Friday (Sept 1) around 7pm. In the attack, the 65-year-old victim sustained injuries to his face and left

Zecon and Neuto Energy forge partnership for 2 MW solar project at UKM Hospital

KUCHING: Zecon Berhad has officially forged a partnership with Neuto Energy Sdn Bhd through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The collaboration aims to pave the way for the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of a 2 million-watt (2 MW) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Hospital Pakar

Family’s love and care for ailing grandmother

SIBURAN: In Kg Padang Siburan, an elderly woman named Rosnah @ Sabong Abdullah, 74, is blessed with a family that showers her with care and affection, despite facing numerous challenges. Rosnah, who suffers from multiple health issues, including kidney failure, hypertension and solitary osteochrondoma, has been bedridden since 2019. Although

YESS, Kolej Komuniti Betong collaborate to empower entrepreneurs

KUCHING: The Youth Empowerment Society Stapok (YESS) has joined hands with Kolej Komuniti Betong to host the ‘Scale-Up Perniagaan Melalui Pengurusan Kewangan & Pemasaran Digital (SUPEWANG)’ programme. This three-month initiative, supported and funded by the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia-Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG), is aimed at providing free financial literacy and

Ringgit continues uptrend against greenback 

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continues its uptrend to open higher against the US dollar today as the greenback traded in a cautious mode ahead of the United States (US) nonfarm payrolls data (NFP) for August to be released later today, said an analyst. At 9 am, the local note stood

Chinese schools mesmerise Abang Johari with cultural fusion presentation

KUCHING:  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was captivated by a cultural fusion of Chinese festive drums, brass gongs, ‘ketebong drum’, and sape accompanied by the heartfelt rendition of ‘Biar Bekikis Bulu Betis’ last night (Aug 31). The performance was performed by students from Kuching’s Chinese independent

Jakarta confident ties with Malaysia intact amid global challenges

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Human Resources Minister Ida Fauziyah expressed confidence that the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia will remain intact amid a dynamic and challenging global situation. He believes that ties in the economic, trade and investment sectors can be further improved through the joint commitment of both countries to