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PM Anwar approves RM25m for additional blocks of UPSI student accommodation

TANJUNG MALIM, Dec 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today approved an allocation of RM25 million for the construction of 18 additional blocks of student accommodation for those studying at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) here. Anwar, who

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MMEA personnel pleads guilty to accepting bribe in Penang, fined RM7,000

BUTTERWORTH, Dec 21 — A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) personnel was fined RM7,000, in default six months in jail, by the Sessions Court here today for accepting a bribe. Judge Zulhazmi Abdullah meted out the fine on Mohd Fadzil

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Free Prasarana train, bus rides for PwDs from Feb 1

KAJANG, Dec 21 — All OKU card holders will enjoy free public transportation services under Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) from Feb 1 next year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Loke said the initiative involves all mass rapid transit (MRT), light

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High Court orders lawyer Shafee to pay over RM5.5m in income tax arrears

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah was ordered by the High Court here today to pay over RM5.5 million in income tax arrears to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). Judicial Commissioner Roz Mawar Rozain issued

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Israel-based ships allowed to dock previously due to Israeli-Palestinian peace process

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government in 2002 allowed Israel-based shipping company, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd, to dock at Malaysia’s ports as the country hoped that the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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Low-carbon Pioneer – Mentech shows action, wisdom and power to combat global climate change

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On December 12th, the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) concluded successfully in Dubai, UAE. During the conference, Mentech actively participated in relevant thematic roundtable meetings, and shared its strength in low carbon and green

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Elite Havens marks 25 years at the forefront of the luxury villa rental business in Asia, releases article exploring the past, present, and future of the industry

Penned by Elite Havens’ CEO Maya Rigg, the article looks at the seismic changes the travel industry has experienced – and explores what’s coming next. BANGKOK, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Elite Havens, Asia’s leading luxury holiday experience provider and a subsidiary of

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First AI streamers livestream in Vietnam, sets sales record with thousands of orders

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — At the “Ho Chi Minh City Shoppertainment Festival 2023 – Ben Thanh Heritage Market” event, organized by the HCMC Research and Development Institute in collaboration with the Department of Information

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CLPe Teams Up with Henderson Land and Chinachem Group to Launch a New Cooling System at Flora Plaza in Fanling to Improve Energy Efficiency by over 50%

HONG KONG, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Shopping malls play a major role in Hong Kong’s daily life, and improving their energy efficiency can significantly reduce carbon emissions. CLPe, Henderson Land Group (Henderson Land) and Chinachem Group (Chinachem) are teaming up

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HKBN Enterprise Solutions Becomes First APAC Partner to Achieve All Specialisations in Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program

HONG KONG, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES), a leading telecom and technology services provider and division of HKBN Group (SEHK stock code: 1310), is excited to announce its achievement as the first partner in APAC to

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