DPM Fadillah: Govt working on initiatives to encourage installation of solar systems in public hospitals

April 29, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The government is planning some initiatives to encourage the installation and utilisation of solar energy systems in government hospitals through collaboration with the private sector to support energy transition efforts at the organisational level based on service-oriented approaches. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that this, which is … Read more

Ban 24-hour eateries? Impractical! Encourage healthy living via education & publicity — Wee Jeck Seng

April 25, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

APRIL 25 — It is difficult to agree with the suggestion by the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) to the government that eateries must shut before midnight and to repeal their 24-hour operating licence. This call by CAP lacks constructive solutions. As diversity is the hallmark of Malaysia’s composition, different individuals from different industries and … Read more

Rafizi to host podcast to encourage public discourse, says chance for critics to ‘roast’ him

December 19, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli is planning to host a podcast every fortnight entitled “Yang Bakar Menteri” (YBM), which will allow the public to hold discussions with him. The YBM podcast will kick off on January 8, 2024, he said, adding that it allowed anyone to talk to him without using … Read more

Monetary aid inadequate to encourage couples to have more kids

October 31, 2021 by Gias ul Hassan

A VIETNAMESE government proposal to encourage couples to have more children by giving monetary aid to families has been described as being inadequate. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Instagram will soon encourage young people to ‘take a break’ with a new option | Malay Mail

October 12, 2021 by Gias ul Hassan

Nick Clegg, vice president of global affairs at Facebook, unveiled two new options to protect young users on Instagram. — Shutterstock pic SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 12 — Take a break. Press pause on Instagram. This is the social network’s surprising new message. After the revelations of the whistleblower Frances Haugen, the Facebook group is trying … Read more

Thailand raises public debt-to-GDP ratio to encourage more borrowings

September 21, 2021 by Gias ul Hassan

THAILAND has decided to raise the ceiling of its public debt-to-GDP ratio from 60 to 70 per cent to allow more borrowings to rehabilitate its battered economy. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Will Instagram pay its creators to encourage them to use Reels? | Malay Mail

May 26, 2021 by Gias ul Hassan

Facebook launched the new Reels feature on Instagram in August 2020. — Picture courtesy of Instagram Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 — Instagram users are going to be happy to learn this. The social network may consider rewarding its creators if … Read more

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