KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Potential candidates of theKuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election are advised to fill in the nomination form and do an initial check with the office of the returning officer or the Selangor election office prior to nomination day this Saturday.

The digital registration programme implemented since September 2022 has recorded data from 39,276 foreigners in Sabah, the State Legislative Assembly was told.

The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) today announced the EPF Account Restructuring Initiative, which will take effect on May 11, with the introduction of aFlexible Accountfor short-term financial needs.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 25 (Bernama) --TTM Technologies Inc, a NASDAQ-listed company, unveiled its inaugural manufacturing facility in Malaysia today.

PUTRAJAYA, April 25 (Bernama) --Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil todayexpressed regret at Universiti Malaya (UM) for inviting a foreign speaker who made controversial statements and disrespected the sentiments of the community, especially concerning Malaysia's support for Palestine.

Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) won the prestigious Hospital of the Year (Malaysia) Award for the third consecutive year at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2024 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Singapore.

PUTRAJAYA, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is tracking down individuals involved in the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to edit photographs to humiliate social media users, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- HeiTech Padu Bhd targetsstronger earnings growth after returning to profitability for the financial year ending Dec31, 2023 (FY2023)amid greater competition.

PUTRAJAYA, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry ofWomen, Family and Community Development (KPWKM), through Yayasan Kebajikan Negara, will donateRM3,000 under the "Skim Pemberian Ehsan Kepada Keluarga Mangsa (PEKA YKN) tofamilies of the victims who perished when two helicopters crashed at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base in Lumut.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysias inflation remained at 1.8 per cent in March 2024 with the index recording 132.2 points versus 129.9 in the same period last year, said the Department of Statistics (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- TheDigital Media Awards Asia 2024 held here today recognises news agencies and media outlets that promote the use of digital media strategies together with the transition from traditional media to online platforms.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24(Bernama) --The Works Ministry (KKR) received a total of 14,031 complaints such as road damage and potholes through the MYJalan application from August of last year until April 19.

HULU SELANGOR, April 24 (Bernama) --Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor MingsPress Secretary Pang Sock Tao was announced as the Unity Governments candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- No words can describe or console the next-of-kin, parents andgrieving families of victims who perished in a tragic helicopter crash at the Royal Malaysian Navys (TLDM) Lumut Base yesterday morning.

KUCHING, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Air Forces (RMAF) C-130 aircraft carrying the remains of Able Seaman IJJM Joanna Felicia Rohna, 26, who was killed in the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopter crash tragedy yesterday, arrived at the RMAF Air Base here at 11.54 tonight.

LUMUT, April 24 (Bernama) --The Perak Social Welfare Department (JKM) is offering counseling services to the families of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) personnel who perished in the helicopter tragedy in Lumut yesterday.

LUMUT, April 24 (Bernama) --The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), via the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), will provide RM1,000 to each of the 21 children affected by the two-helicopter crash that tragically claimed the lives of tenRoyal Malaysian Navy (RMN) personnel at the Lumut Base.

SEREMBAN, April 24 (Bernama) -- A sombreatmosphere enveloped the residence of the late Lieutenant Commander Mohammad Amirulfaris Mohamad Marzukhi, as his body arrived at9.05 pm tonight.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) Football Club launched their latest Nike jerseys for the 2024 season at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Gelang Patah here today.

YAN, April 24 (Bernama) --Petty officer TNL Noor Rahiza Anuar, 39, who died in the helicopter tragedyin Lumut, Perak, yesterday, was laid to rest with full military honours at the Masjid Haji Nyak Gam Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Ruat hereat 9.55 pm.

PUTRAJAYA, April 24(Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today gracedthe National Unity Ministrys (KPN)Majlis Sulaman Kasih Aidifitri here.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will analyse research projects and issues in the Malaysian oil palm industry to ensure that it will continue to drive growth and progress towards a lucrative and sustainable future.

Young national track cycling star Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri has described her debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as a big step in her cycling career.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24(Bernama) --As Malaysia's population shifts towards an ageing demographic, the importance of adult immunisation becomes increasingly apparent.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) --Phillip Capital remainedpositive on UMediC Group Bhds (UMC)growth prospects following its warehouse relocation tothe new facility to facilitate the expansion of its cleanroom facilities.

BANGKOK, April 24 (Bernama) -- Thailand has set up anad hoc committee to manage the situation arising from the unrest in Thai-Myanmar border.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, foresees Malaysia's household spending growing by 5.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) over 2024 to RM903.8 billion as economic growth persists and consumption levels normalise.

SAN FRANCISCO, April. 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Top US electric automaker Tesla Inc. on Tuesday reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 with total revenue down 9 per cent year-on-yearto US$21.3 billion, reported Xinhua.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24(Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis REIT) shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade today after itsnet profit increasedtoRM42.27 million in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q 2024) from RM30.30 million in the same period last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd chief executive officer (CEO) Tony Fernandes has signed a new service contract for the next five years, continuing hisrole to focus on driving the groups future growth and financial returns.

GAZA CITY, April 23 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Israeli army's devastating onslaught against the Gaza Strip entered its 200th day Tuesday amid plans by Israel to attack the city of Rafah, in southern Gaza, which is home to nearly 1.4 million displaced Palestinians.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) will conduct a full, detailed, and thorough investigation into the incident of students of a secondary school in Kota Bharu suffering from food poisoning. Its minister, Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry took a serious view of the incident and will not comprise.

Seventy-nine (79) percent of the640 projects under the Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA) has been completed as of the first quarter of the year 2024.

The Sabah government has not imposed state sales taxand the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has also not levied export duties on gold taken out from Sabah to Peninsular Malaysia, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly was told.

By Muhammad Hafizuddin Mohd Yusof ISTANBUL, April 24 (Bernama) -- The sailing mission "Break The Siege: Mission To Gaza 2024" has once again been postponed to April 26 (Friday).

Operatorsof MyBas Johor Bahru buses havebeen urged to increase their 'Park & Ride' services to reduce traffic congestion in the city centre.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- A total of 519.36 metric tonnes or51,936 bags of local white rice (BPT) was distributed through the Special BPT Programme as a short-term initiative to overcome the issue of local white rice shortage in the market.

The country's education system must be synonymous with the development of the country, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir.

The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is ready to provide psychological support to the families of the victims who died in the incident where two Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopters crashed in Lumut, Perak.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) --Malaysia was shocked today by an air tragedy as two helicopters crashed following a mid-air collision over the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) base in Lumut, Perakthis morning, claiming the lives of all 10 crew members on board.