Scheduled to begin next month at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, SIBS 2024 will be held in two series: Series One from July 25 to 27, and Series Two from Oct 16 to 19. This series will offer industry insights, engagement opportunities, and international networking platforms.

Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said this will ensure micro and macro entrepreneurs can operate with greater confidence in the city, create better job opportunities and stimulate the local economy.

According to him, 87 hotspots were reported this week, same as the previous week, with 49 localities in Selangor, Penang (22), Sabah (seven), Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya (five), Kedah (three), and Perak (one).

Beliau berkata projek berkenaan merupakan sebahagian usaha kerajaan dalam menangani insiden pencemaran sumber air mentah berlaku pada tahun-tahun sebelum ini yang telah menjejaskan kira-kira 1.6 juta pemegang akaun Air Selangor.

Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari berkata, setiap jemaah yang memohon dan menepati syarat kelayakan akan diberikan wang tunai sebanyak RM500 serta kit syifa termasuk ubat-ubatan, cecair pembasmi kuman, losen serta pelembap bibir.