Mutiara LRT line to improve mobility, bolster Penang’s economic potential, says state exec councillor

April 21, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 — The Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project is poised to significantly improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and bolster economic and tourism sectors while aligning with the Silicon Island initiative to establish Penang as a top destination for high-tech investors. State executive councillor for infrastructure, transport and digital, Zairil … Read more

Sarawak Energy allocates RM42m to improve electricity supply

April 2, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

SIBU, April 3 — Sarawak Energy Berhad allocated RM42 million last year, to finance several improvement projects in Sibu, Kanowit, Kapit, Daro and Dalat, in the central part of Sarawak, to ensure the stability of electricity supply to consumers. Sarawak Energy group chief executive officer, Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, said the allocation involves the construction of … Read more

Government will improve implementation method for Sumbangan Asas Rahmah aid, says deputy finance minister

March 27, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The government will improve the implementation method of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) and consider expanding it in the future, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. She said that based on the feedback obtained from stakeholders and recipients, Sara has provided them with numerous benefits, as it is a … Read more

Johor Immigration Department working to improve facilities at land checkpoints to overcome congestion

March 27, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

JOHOR BARU, March 27 — The Johor Immigration Department will work towards improving the facilities and systems of the two land border crossings that connect Malaysia and Singapore at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB), to deal with the issue of traffic congestion. Its director Baharuddin Tahir said he will hold … Read more

EPF: Bumiputera members’ median savings improve to RM8,254 in 2023

March 3, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

SHAH ALAM, March 3 — The median savings of Bumiputera members aged below 55 in the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) have increased to RM8,254 in the financial year ending December 2023 (FY2023) from RM4,900 in FY2022 due to withdrawals during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, the Bumiputera median savings dropped by 70 per cent … Read more

Govt must explore new growth areas immediately, improve export performance, Dewan Rakyat told

February 27, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — Immediate action to explore new growth areas must be undertaken in tandem with the empowerment of the main sectors, said Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar). Mohd Shahar, who is also the Special Select Committee on Finance and Economy chairman, said the export of electronic products and commodities to new … Read more

Five ways to improve the economic livelihood of the person on the street — Ong Kian Ming

February 20, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

FEBRUARY 20 — The Fourth Quarter GDP growth figures for Malaysia which were released on the 16th of February 2024 showed a slower than expected growth rate of 3.0 per cent which resulted in the Malaysian economy growing at 3.7 per cent for 2023, lower than the initially projected 4 per cent. While economists and … Read more

Fahmi: Mechanisms can be considered to improve protection of artistes, media practitioners

February 18, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Several mechanisms can be considered in efforts to improve protection coverage for arts industry activists as well as media practitioners who work as stringers in the country, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said this included expanding the social security protection scheme under the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) for the … Read more

Health minister announces plan to improve cleanliness in Jalan Alor by making eateries KL street food ambassadors

February 17, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad announced today that his ministry is exploring a comprehensive approach, with cooperation from multiple agencies, to turn eateries along Jalan Alor into ‘Kuala Lumpur Street Food’ ambassadors. He said this initiative would involve the Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya Health Department, Kuala Lumpur City Hall … Read more

Parkinson’s Disease Patient Identification and Education Will Need to Improve When New Disease Modifying Therapies Are Approved, According to Spherix Global Insights

February 16, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

EXTON, PA, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Millions of people worldwide are affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD), prompting the need for effective disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) to target this degenerative condition. With gene therapies emerging as an exciting potential mechanism of action (MOA) for future treatment, their success depends on a future shift in the … Read more

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