Sarawak announces region’s first climate change centre in bid to spearhead Malaysia’s response to crisis

Sarawak announces region’s first climate change centre in bid to spearhead Malaysia’s response to crisis

KUCHING, May 15 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today announced that the state is establishing the region’s first climate change centre to spearhead the country’s response to the global crisis. He said the central hub will coordinate, manage, and support all climate change initiatives and carbon trading in Sarawak. “The study on … Read more

Finance minister II: Bursa Malaysia’s all-time high indicates Madani framework is building investor confidence

Finance minister II: Bursa Malaysia’s all-time high indicates Madani framework is building investor confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 ― Bursa Malaysia’s all-time high indicates measures under the Madani framework are building investor confidence, said Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Bursa Malaysia’s key index, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI), recently breached 1,600 points, the highest level in two years, with the bourse achieving an … Read more

Can Malaysia’s public universities move away from racial quotas? — Rozilini Mary Fernandez-Chung

Can Malaysia’s public universities move away from racial quotas? — Rozilini Mary Fernandez-Chung

MAY 7 — In 2023, a video of a Malaysian graduate giving a powerful speech at his convocation ceremony went viral and touched the hearts of many Malaysians. He spoke out against the discriminatory racial quotas at Malaysian public universities, recounting a story about how his deceased friend failed to secure a spot in matriculation … Read more

TVET must serve as ‘game changer’ in Malaysia’s education system, says DPM Zahid 

TVET must serve as ‘game changer’ in Malaysia’s education system, says DPM Zahid 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he viewed the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a game changer to the education system in the country. In a Facebook posting today, Ahmad Zahid said TVET programmes must become a priority selection for students and parents at … Read more

Targeted fuel subsidies won’t solve Malaysia’s cost of living crisis — Rajesh Balakrishnan

Targeted fuel subsidies won’t solve Malaysia’s cost of living crisis — Rajesh Balakrishnan

APRIL 15 — As the recently collated data on Padu gets reviewed, targeted subsidies will replace blanket subsidies soon. While this saves the government lots of money, will it truly ease the financial burden on the rakyat? There’s an elephant in the room behind rising costs of living: our heavy reliance on personal vehicles. This … Read more

MyIX: Malaysia’s internet demand surged by 20pc in the past year

MyIX: Malaysia’s internet demand surged by 20pc in the past year

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — MyIX, Malaysia’s largest internet exchange, has announced that demand for internet bandwidth has surged by 20 per cent year-on-year from 2022 to 2023. Advertisement It recorded a new high with demand peaking at 2.311 Terabits (Tbps) per second in the past year, marking a 20 per cent increase from the … Read more

Works minister: Malaysia’s first EV hyperstation to be deployed at Seremban R&R

Works minister: Malaysia’s first EV hyperstation to be deployed at Seremban R&R

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi has shared an update on PLUS highway’s preparation for the coming Hari Raya festive season. He revealed that the newly reopened Seremban R&R Southbound on the North-South Expressway was upgraded at a cost of RM45 million and it will be the location for Malaysia’s first … Read more

Combatting vigilantism: Protecting Malaysia’s cultural harmony against distorted ideologies — Sisters in Islam 

Combatting vigilantism: Protecting Malaysia’s cultural harmony against distorted ideologies — Sisters in Islam 

MARCH 28 — On this auspicious day of Nuzul Al-Quran, commemorating the momentous occasion when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received the first revelation of Islam’s sacred book, the Holy Quran, it is imperative for us as Muslims to reflect deeply on our current situation. This urgency is heightened considering the recent “sock gate” … Read more

20 years on, Malaysia’s top noodle brand Mi Sedaap continues innovating flavours to meet changing trends

20 years on, Malaysia’s top noodle brand Mi Sedaap continues innovating flavours to meet changing trends

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — For over 20 years, Mi Sedaap has been a master at crafting authentic flavours that transport noodle-lovers to a world of culinary delight. As Malaysia’s number one ‘mi goreng’ brand, Mi Sedaap continues creating bold and innovative flavours, delivering a unique eating experience to customers. In 2003, WINGS Group Indonesia … Read more

PM Anwar: Malaysia’s cybersecurity centre of excellence to be international destination to address emerging cyber threats

PM Anwar: Malaysia’s cybersecurity centre of excellence to be international destination to address emerging cyber threats

CYBERJAYA, March 26 ― Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) has the potential to be an international destination to address emerging cyber threats, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the centre, which was launched today, could bring together Malaysian and Canadian universities, research institutions and skilled practitioners to share knowledge, threat intelligence … Read more