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TOPSHOT - A member of the Israeli security forces stands near burning cars following a rocket attack from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon, southern Israel, on Oct 7. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)

Deputy Agricultural and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said the move was important due to the high demand for BPI in Sabah and Sarawak which, due to the low supply and production of BPI, has caused the price of the rice to soar. - Facebook

National karate exponent Muhammad Arif Afifuddin Ab Malik (left) chopped down gold number six for the country in the Hangzhou Asian Games when he emerged as champion in the men's Kumite (combat) below 84-kilogramme (kg) event today. - BERNAMA

A farmer, Mohd Sobri Osman (centre), 60, said the government-set floor price of RM1,200 per tonne for rice purchases needs to be reviewed to safeguard the farmers’ welfare. - BERNAMA

Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said that the decision to approve the product was made at the 389th Drug Control Authority (DCA) meeting, held on Oct 5. - BERNAMA

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday congratulated the country's athletes at the Hangzhou Asian Games on their achievement in bagging 100 medals. - Facebook

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said three Lisa units have been installed in Johor, namely at the Pantai Awam Desaru and Pantai Batu Layar here and Gunung Ledang Resort in Tangkak. - BERNAMA

While Josh Amberger, 34, came out triumphant in the men's category by clocking three hours, 50 minutes and 47 seconds (s), his 32-year-old wife, Ashleigh Gentle completed her challenge in 4:10:17s. - BERNAMA

Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said that the high turnout in Pelangai by-election so far signalled victory for Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate.

Agrobank chief executive officer Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin (left) said the structured community development programme that focused on the B40 and ‘asnaf’ (zakat recipients) groups aimed to create income-generating opportunities for participants. - BERNAMA