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Rafizi says govt to nurture risk-taking culture for Malaysia’s future
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — A culture that is willing to embrace risk-taking and innovation must be cultivated if Malaysian start-ups are to go far and last, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said today at the KL20 Summit 2024. He said
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193 companies awarded Malaysia Digital Status in Q1 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — A total of 193 companies have been awarded the Malaysia Digital Status by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in the first quater of 2024. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said half of which are
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Housing and Local Govt Ministry allocates RM4.58m for Gerik infrastructure, socieconomic development
GERIK, April 22 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government allocated RM4.58 million to implement 22 public facility development projects around the Gerik area, including Lenggong and Pengkalan Hulu. Its Minister Nga Kor Ming said of this amount, RM1.7
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Plogging brings positive impact on environmental sustainability
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The activity of plogging, or picking up trash while exercising, commonly practised in Sweden, could have a positive impact on the country’s environmental sustainability if widely adopted. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi
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Hassan Marican reappointed to head PM’s advisory panel
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican has been appointed to chair the Policy Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister (PMAC). The Prime Minister Office in a statement today said that the PMAC was established by Prime
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Earth Day 2024: Angel Yeast Continues to Tackle Plastic Pollution Challenges With Bio-based Material Solutions
SHANGHAI, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Themed “Planet vs. Plastics,” the 55th Earth Day serves as a deep reminder for everyone to play a role in environmental protection. Angel Yeast, (SH600298), the world’s leading yeast and biotechnology company, is actively
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Malaysian social media personality Pui Yi files RM4m suit against former business partner
GEORGE TOWN, April 22 — Malaysian model and actress Siew Pui Yi has filed a civil suit against her former business partner for allegedly cheating her of RM4.3 million between 2022 and 2023. The social media influencer, known as MsPuiYi,
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AI portal to be created to help people combat scams, slanders
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — A portal that utilises artificial intelligence (AI) will be created to help people verify the information they receive, repel defamatory news and fight fraud or scams, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. The portal, he said, was
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Umno branch meetings platform to strengthen unity, solidarity
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Umno branch meetings that commenced today should serve as a platform to instil unity and uphold the principle of loyalty towards the party’s struggle, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In a Facebook post
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World Bank urges Malaysia to set annual revenue objective amid declining tax collection trend
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The World Bank Group suggests that Malaysia establish an annual revenue objective to gauge its tax collection potential, given the country’s declining revenue trend over recent years. In its Malaysia Economic Monitor report for 2023
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