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Free Malaysia Today
2 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Chinese national drowns while swimming off Pulau Perhentian
Besut police chief Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the victim was found floating unconscious among the rocks off Pulau Perhentian. (Freepik pic) PETALING JAYA : A Chinese national drowned while swimming off Pulau Perhentian yesterday, say police. Besut police chief Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said police received a report on the incident at 1.45pm. He said the woman and her cousin had been staying at a hotel on the island since Tuesday. 'The 33-year-old victim had gone out to the beach with her cousin at about 11am. She then went swimming alone and did not return. 'Her cousin started searching for her 30 minutes later, and found out that members of the public had discovered her floating unconscious among the rocks,' Harian Metro reported him as saying. Azamuddin said an autopsy determined drowning as the cause of death with no elements of foul play. 'The case has been classified as sudden death,' he said. He urged the public to be more careful at recreational areas and ensure their safety and that of their families.
Malay Mail
5 hours ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Chinese tourist drowns while swimming alone at Pulau Perhentian, say Terengganu police
JERTIH, June 6 — A female tourist from China drowned while swimming at Pulau Perhentian here yesterday. Besut district police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the 33-year-old victim was believed to have been swimming alone during the 11 am incident, while her cousin remained on the beach. The incident came to light when the cousin noticed that the victim had not returned to shore after about 30 minutes in the water. 'The cousin began searching for her and was informed by a member of the public that the victim had been found unconscious and floating near a rocky area. She was later confirmed dead,' he said. The body was taken to the Forensic Unit of Besut Hospital for further action. — Bernama
Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Kenanga Investors Leads Phase 3 Of Dive Against Debris Initiative
Kenanga Investors, alongside other volunteers collected 282.4 kg of waste from the beach and marine areas Kenanga Investors volunteers, YBrs Encik Mohamad Ridwan Mohd Nor (9th from left, standing), Yang DiPertua Majlis Daerah Besut, the organising team of the Dive Against Debris initiative and local government agencies at Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 May 2025 - Kenanga Investors Berhad ("") returned as the lead sponsor for the Dive Against Debris initiative for the third consecutive year, having supported the programme since its inception. Organised by the Black Eye Scuba Team (""), the programme was held from 10 to 12 May 2025 at Pulau Perhentian Kecil, focusing on marine and beach clean-up along Long Beach and its surrounding waters, while fostering greater environmental initiative saw the participation of volunteers from Malaysia and abroad, with 25 individuals representing Kenanga Investors, including employees, distribution partners, and clients. Together with other volunteers, they contributed to the collection of 282.4 kilogrammes of waste and debris from both the beach and nearby marine part of the programme, an environmental conservation talk was conducted at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Perhentian to encourage students to develop awareness of sustainability and the importance of protecting the environment from an early age. This effort reflects Kenanga Investors' broader commitment to shaping a better future for the communities it serves."Phase 3 marks our third year supporting this initiative and reinforces our commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities," said Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenanga Investors. "We believe in taking active steps to protect our environment and remain dedicated to long-term efforts that drive meaningful and lasting change. This initiative is one of the many ways we uphold our belief in.""We are thankful to everyone who represented Kenanga Investors during this programme," added Datuk Wira De Alwis. "It is through the dedication of all of our stakeholders that we bring our values to life and make a tangible difference where it matters."This initiative is one of many ways Kenanga Investors brings its ESG commitments to life. In line with this, the firm is also proud to champion the Eq8 FTSE Malaysia Enhanced Dividend Waqf ETF (""), the world's first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund, reflecting the firm's dedication to impact investing and creating long-term, sustainable benefits for more information about Kenanga Investors, please visit Hashtag: #kenanga The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Kenanga Investors Berhad 199501024358 (353563-P) We provide investment solutions ranging from collective investment schemes, portfolio management services, alternative investments, as well as wills and trusts for retail, corporate, institutional, and high net worth clients via a multi-distribution network. The Morningstar Awards 2025 has recognised the Kenanga Blue Chip Fund as Best Malaysia Large-Cap Equity Fund. The Bursa Excellence Awards 2024 awarded KIB's exchange-traded funds' arm, Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd with the Special Award – Thought Leadership for launching Eq8WAQF, the world's first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund. Introduced under a newly established category, the award highlights innovations that are reshaping the investment landscape. At the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Malaysia 2025, KIB received awards for the Kenanga DividendExtra Fund ("KDEF") under the Best Equity Malaysia Diversified – Malaysia Funds over 3 years , Kenanga Malaysian Inc Fund ("KMIF") under the Best Equity Malaysia Diversified – Malaysia Provident Funds over 10 years, Kenanga Balanced Fund ("KBF") under the Best Mixed Asset MYR Balanced – Malaysia Provident Funds over 10 years, Kenanga Managed Growth Fund ("KMGF") under Best Mixed Asset MYR Flexible – Malaysia Provident Funds over 10 years, and Kenanga SyariahEXTRA Fund ("KSEF") under the Best Mixed Asset MYR Balanced – Malaysia Islamic Funds Awards over 10 years. The Hong Kong-based Asia Asset Management's 2025 Best of the Best Awards awarded KIG under the following categories, Malaysia Best Impact Investing Manager, Best Impact Investing Manager in ASEAN, Malaysia Best Equity Manager, Malaysia CEO of the Year (Co-Winner), Malaysia CIO of the Year, Malaysia Best House for Alternatives, Malaysia Best ESG Engagement Initiative, Malaysia Fund Launch of the Year, and Malaysia Best Retail Asset Management Company. The FSMOne Recommended Unit Trusts Awards 2024/2025 has awarded the Kenanga Growth Fund Series 2 with the "Sector Equity – Malaysia Focused" award for the third consecutive year since 2022. We were also recognised at The BrandLaureate BestBrands Awards 2024 - Brand of the Year under the category Wealth Management & Investment Solutions. For the eighth consecutive year, KIB was affirmed an investment manager rating of IMR-2 by Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad, since first rated in 2017. The IMR rating on KIB reflects the fund management company's well-established investment processes and sound risk management practices.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kenanga Investors Leads Phase 3 Of Dive Against Debris Initiative
Kenanga Investors, alongside other volunteers collected 282.4 kg of waste from the beach and marine areas KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 May 2025 - Kenanga Investors Berhad (" Kenanga Investors") returned as the lead sponsor for the Dive Against Debris initiative for the third consecutive year, having supported the programme since its inception. Organised by the Black Eye Scuba Team (" BEST"), the programme was held from 10 to 12 May 2025 at Pulau Perhentian Kecil, focusing on marine and beach clean-up along Long Beach and its surrounding waters, while fostering greater environmental awareness. The initiative saw the participation of volunteers from Malaysia and abroad, with 25 individuals representing Kenanga Investors, including employees, distribution partners, and clients. Together with other volunteers, they contributed to the collection of 282.4 kilogrammes of waste and debris from both the beach and nearby marine areas. As part of the programme, an environmental conservation talk was conducted at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Perhentian to encourage students to develop awareness of sustainability and the importance of protecting the environment from an early age. This effort reflects Kenanga Investors' broader commitment to shaping a better future for the communities it serves. "Phase 3 marks our third year supporting this initiative and reinforces our commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities," said Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenanga Investors. "We believe in taking active steps to protect our environment and remain dedicated to long-term efforts that drive meaningful and lasting change. This initiative is one of the many ways we uphold our belief in 'Invest for Good'." "We are thankful to everyone who represented Kenanga Investors during this programme," added Datuk Wira De Alwis. "It is through the dedication of all of our stakeholders that we bring our values to life and make a tangible difference where it matters." This initiative is one of many ways Kenanga Investors brings its ESG commitments to life. In line with this, the firm is also proud to champion the Eq8 FTSE Malaysia Enhanced Dividend Waqf ETF (" Eq8WAQF"), the world's first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund, reflecting the firm's dedication to impact investing and creating long-term, sustainable benefits for communities. For more information about Kenanga Investors, please visit Hashtag: #kenanga The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Kenanga Investors Berhad 199501024358 (353563-P) We provide investment solutions ranging from collective investment schemes, portfolio management services, alternative investments, as well as wills and trusts for retail, corporate, institutional, and high net worth clients via a multi-distribution network. The Morningstar Awards 2025 has recognised the Kenanga Blue Chip Fund as Best Malaysia Large-Cap Equity Fund. The Bursa Excellence Awards 2024 awarded KIB's exchange-traded funds' arm, Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd with the Special Award – Thought Leadership for launching Eq8WAQF, the world's first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund. Introduced under a newly established category, the award highlights innovations that are reshaping the investment landscape. At the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Malaysia 2025, KIB received awards for the Kenanga DividendExtra Fund ("KDEF") under the Best Equity Malaysia Diversified – Malaysia Funds over 3 years , Kenanga Malaysian Inc Fund ("KMIF") under the Best Equity Malaysia Diversified – Malaysia Provident Funds over 10 years, Kenanga Balanced Fund ("KBF") under the Best Mixed Asset MYR Balanced – Malaysia Provident Funds over 10 years, Kenanga Managed Growth Fund ("KMGF") under Best Mixed Asset MYR Flexible – Malaysia Provident Funds over 10 years, and Kenanga SyariahEXTRA Fund ("KSEF") under the Best Mixed Asset MYR Balanced – Malaysia Islamic Funds Awards over 10 years. The Hong Kong-based Asia Asset Management's 2025 Best of the Best Awards awarded KIG under the following categories, Malaysia Best Impact Investing Manager, Best Impact Investing Manager in ASEAN, Malaysia Best Equity Manager, Malaysia CEO of the Year (Co-Winner), Malaysia CIO of the Year, Malaysia Best House for Alternatives, Malaysia Best ESG Engagement Initiative, Malaysia Fund Launch of the Year, and Malaysia Best Retail Asset Management Company. The FSMOne Recommended Unit Trusts Awards 2024/2025 has awarded the Kenanga Growth Fund Series 2 with the "Sector Equity – Malaysia Focused" award for the third consecutive year since 2022. We were also recognised at The BrandLaureate BestBrands Awards 2024 - Brand of the Year under the category Wealth Management & Investment Solutions. For the eighth consecutive year, KIB was affirmed an investment manager rating of IMR-2 by Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad, since first rated in 2017. The IMR rating on KIB reflects the fund management company's well-established investment processes and sound risk management practices. Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
