PM Anwar offers condolences to family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada Posted on December 23, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada, who died today. “It is said that our family friend, the Muslim Brotherhood activist from Egypt and well-known businessman Youssef Nada has returned to Allah’s side. “My family and I are saddened by his passing and pray for his soul to be forgiven and granted a special place by His side, Insya-Allah,” he posted on Facebook today. Nada, 93, was a businessman and an Islamic financial figure who founded Al Taqwa Islamic Bank. He was most famous for raising successful European human rights legal cases to defend himself against accusations of terrorism by the United States. — Bernama News
Domestic Trade Ministry busts Selangor syndicate reselling subsidised and used cooking oil mix at marked-up prices Posted on November 15, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) has dismantled a syndicate allegedly mixing subsidised cooking oil with used oil and reselling it at inflated prices. Its minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, said the syndicate was uncovered during two separate raids on Tuesday at… Read More
Floodwaters trap Gua Musang villagers as key bridge submerged Posted on November 27, 2024 GUA MUSANG, Nov 26 — The 200 residents of Kampung Batu 6 have been cut off from the outside world since 1pm today after floodwaters engulfed the only land route linking their village — a bridge over Sungai Galas. The deluge, triggered by torrential rain since 6am, not only submerged… Read More
Insurance groups announce interim measures to alleviate impact of premium hikes Posted on December 21, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) today announced interim measures to support policyholders and participants impacted by the recent premium and contribution repricing. In a joint statement, the associations said these measures aim… Read More