KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — Malaysian listed company Power Root Berhad’s subsidiaries were this week abruptly ordered to pay RM23 million to an Indonesian company for alleged infringement of an Indonesian trademark of its own “Ah Huat” brand for coffee and tea beverages, without even having the chance to defend itself or even being told … Read more
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 31 — There are no forces with ill intent which can break Sabah, as long as the Sabahans remain united, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Hajiji said that, as the Chief Minister, he is committed to seeing the beloved Sabah remain united, prosperous, and inclusive, especially in the coming year. … Read more
HA LONG, Dec 28 — Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay is losing its famous turquoise hue as pollution and over-development threaten its wildlife and picture-perfect image. The Unesco site is one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations, with more than seven million people visiting its blue-green waters and rainforest-topped limestone islands last year. But the bay’s … Read more
Long Beach, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Long Beach, California – Lucent Vision, a leading ophthalmology center in Long Beach, released a meticulously detailed guide titled “LASIK Recovery and Aftercare for Long Beach”. This expansive article is a testament to the center’s unwavering dedication to patient well-being and its drive to provide clarity—both in … Read more
Singapore, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZTX, the popular Web3 virtual world and creator platform, has announced its plans to unveil its official beta application on Arbitrum next week. The beta will primarily feature a harvesting and crafting game loop that enables users to create their own assets and decorate their virtual real estate. … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 5 ― In a video game industry known for cranking out sequels, Rockstar Games has cashed in big by making Grand Theft Auto fans painfully wait for their next fix of the shoot ’em up blockbuster. It has been a decade since GTA V hit the streets and Rockstar’s earlier-than-expected release of … Read more
PARIS, Nov 29 — Curiosity is a trait that job seekers often highlight in their CVs or cover letters. But a series of studies conducted by Harvard Business Review has shown that this attribute can be a double-edged sword in the workplace; as for managers it can be both useful and a source of annoyance. … Read more
GOXWILLER (France), Nov 19 — The big problem with the famously picturesque Alsace Wine Route in eastern France, said Jean-Louis Meyer as he put down his glass of white wine, is that there are so many vineyards where you can stop for a tasting. In any village along its 170-kilometre (105-mile) length, ‘there’s at least … Read more
Kuala Lumpur: Kemudahan pinjaman perniagaan mikro Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) sebanyak RM1.4 bilion kepada penjaja dan pengusaha kecil menerusi Belanjawan 2024, mampu mengelakkan golongan itu terjerumus dengan kegiatan ‘Ah Long’ atau ceti haram. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Kuala Lumpur: Permintaan yang sentiasa ada daripada masyarakat menjadikan kegiatan peminjam wang tidak berlesen atau Ah Long masih berleluasa. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
