Ministry: National Circular Economy Council agrees to legislative transformation for solid waste management

May 1, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The National Circular Economy Council (NCEC) has agreed to a legislative transformation to ensure the circular economy for solid waste management can operate smoothly nationwide. In a statement today, the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) pointed out that the transformation is necessary because the existing legislation is insufficient to … Read more

Good management of water resource vital to face challenge of climate change, says Sarawak minister

March 22, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUCHING, March 23 — The use of water resources should be well managed in facing the challenge of climate change, said Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. He explained that World Water Day, which takes place on March 22 each year since 1993, is a United Nations Observance focusing on the importance … Read more

What can we learn about food waste management from South Korea and Japan — Chia Chu Hang

March 18, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

MARCH 18 — Food waste has been a long-standing issue in Malaysia. According to a report, we are wasting approximately 16,720 tonnes of food daily, which accounts for 44% of the total waste. All this food waste will all end up in the landfill, where it will slowly decompose, releasing harmful substances into the soil … Read more

Papar district declared drought disaster area, according to disaster management committee

March 13, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KOTA KINABALU, March 13 — Papar district has been declared a drought disaster area, the district disaster management committee (JPBD) announced today. In a statement, it said the declaration was made today based on reports and information obtained in the area. Papar JPBD has taken action to address the water supply issues in the district, … Read more

In KL, ex-CEO pleads not guilty to transferring RM116m to unlicensed fund management company

February 26, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — A former chief executive officer (CEO) of an investment company was charged again in the Sessions Court here today, this time on two counts of transferring RM116 million to a company conducting capital market activities without a licence. Syaiful Riezal Ahmad, 51, pleaded not guilty to both charges before Judge … Read more

State Disaster Management Committee: Number of flood victims in Sarawak continues to rise; 418 evacuees as of 4pm

February 17, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUCHING, Feb 17 — The number of flood victims in Sarawak continued to increase as at 4pm today from 402 from 106 families in the morning to 418 from 107 families in the afternoon. According to the report from the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), all evacuees were housed at three temporary relief centres (PPS) … Read more

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. Reports January 2024 Assets Under Management

February 9, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: APAM) today reported that its preliminary assets under management (“AUM”) as of January 31, 2024 totaled $150.9 billion. Artisan Funds and Artisan Global Funds accounted for $73.1 billion of total firm AUM, while separate accounts and other AUM1 accounted for $77.8 billion. PRELIMINARY … Read more

Correction: Interim Management Statement

February 9, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE DISREGARDED IN FAVOUR OF THE SUBSEQUENT RNS RELEASED 9 February 2024 HARGREAVE HALE AIM VCT PLC(the “Company”) Interim Management Statement Q1 2024 Introduction This interim management statement covers the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year, 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2023. Investment performance measures contained in this report are … Read more

Outside Brands Introduces ‘Outside DMC’ for a New Era in Destination Management Services

February 8, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

Savannah, GA and Hilton Head Island, SC, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outside Brands announces a new era in their premiere destination management services for the Lowcountry of South Carolina and Georgia’s Coastal Empire with the introduction of the newly branded ‘Outside DMC’. After 45 years of creating award winning uniquely crafted guided experiences … Read more

PM Anwar: Domestic policy crucial in efforts to build country’s position, economic management

February 6, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 ― Domestic policy is crucial in the government’s efforts to develop the country’s position to ensure better economic management, and at the same time, avoid leakages, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that it is important for the government, especially the Ministry of Finance, to pay full attention to … Read more

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