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Jakim targets all states to use e-Muallaf system by year-end

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is targeting all states to use the e-Muallaf system, a database on Muslim converts, by the end of this year, said its director-general Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff(pix). She said, so far, 58,670 Muslim

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Chief cook’s life imprisonment set aside, jailed 15 years for drug trafficking

PUTRAJAYA: A 34-year-old chief cook today succeeded in his appeal to overturn his life imprisonment on two charges of drug trafficking imposed by a High Court. Noel Harry Hungan, however, will have to serve 15 years in jail, to run

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MACC officer: Report lodged against Shafee over RM9.5mil payment

KUALA LUMPUR: An investigating officer from the Malaysian Anti -Corruption Commission (MACC) told the High Court here today a complaint was lodged on Sept 4, 2018, against lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah(pix) on suspicion of receiving two cheques, amounting to

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Laekna Therapeutics Appoints Jeff Porter, Ph.D. as Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board

SHANGHAI and WARREN, N.J., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Laekna Therapeutics, a clinical-stage global biotechnology company,announced today the appointment of Jeff Porter, Ph.D. as the Chairman of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Porter has over 25 years of global

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Midea Group Executive IP Consultant Sally Wang named 2022 ALB China Top 15 IP In-House Counsel

SHUNDE, China, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Asian Legal Business released its annual Top 15 IP In-House Counsel in China. Sally Wang, the senior intellectual property consultant of Midea Group Co., Ltd. (“Midea”, 000333.SZ) is awarded as 2022 ALB China

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Leading brand of mosquito repellent for children in the UK Gurkha Protec launches combo package

The British brand that has specialized in mosquito repellent for 40 years is now available! With 40 years dedication and products sold worldwide, Gurkha Protec is launching a two-color combination package BEIJING, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Gurkha Protec was founded in

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Mermaids Are Real: PADI Filling The Oceans with Magic and Hope Just When It’s Needed Most

This International Mermaid Day, the world’s largest dive training organization launches courses, collaborations and a commitment to teach enthusiasts how to “o-fish-ally” become voices for our blue planet. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today has officially

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SK Inc. announces initiatives to enhance shareholder returns and engagement

– All agenda items approved including approval of financial statement for 2021, appointment of directors and an auditor – CEO and key executives presented the business results for shareholders present in-person and via livestreaming – SK Inc. plans to distribute

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Transition to Net-Zero Emissions Catalyzes Asia-Pacific Utilities’ Adoption of Distributed Energy Resources

SAN ANTONIO, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis of the Asia-Pacific power and energy market reveals that a growing number of traditional utilities and oil & gas companies will venture into distributed energy resources (DER) applications

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Black Desert reveals Major Content Update Plans at CalpheON Episode 2

SEOUL, South Korea, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Pearl Abyss announced plans for new Black Desert content updates, as well as revealing a new class at the global user event “CalpheON Episode 2” held on March 26. Black Desert reveals Major

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