Mosti: Malaysia-China pledge commitment to joint research in science, technology and innovation

April 29, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia and China have pledged commitment to collaborate in research through the Second Malaysia-China Joint Research Project Group, focusing on key areas such as energy storage technology and human vaccines. Additionally, the focus also includes space technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and advanced materials technology. Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation … Read more

Fahmi: Meta, TikTok pledge online safety measures for children using social media

April 8, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Social media platform provider Meta and TikTok have pledged their commitment to ensure online safety measures for children below the age of 13. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in the agreement achieved during a discussion today, other elements touched on involved the monitoring of contents related to crime, like online … Read more

Malaysia, New Zealand pledge to deepen bilateral ties

March 20, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Malaysia and New Zealand today discussed efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in various fields involving mutual interests. The matter was discussed by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan who received a phone call from New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters. Mohamad shared about the phone … Read more

Pledge of support by Selat Klang assemblyman strengthens Selangor unity govt, says MB

March 17, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

SHAH ALAM, March 17 — The support pledged by Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari, the Selat Klang assemblyman of Perikatan Nasional (PN), to the state government will further boost the unity government in Selangor, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Describing the support of the former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Selangor chairman as unexpected, … Read more

Full recitation of Rukun Negara pledge in Dewan Rakyat tomorrow, says minister

February 26, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 26 — For the first time, a full recitation of the Rukun Negara pledge beginning from the preamble will be held at the Dewan Rakyat sitting tomorrow (February 27), said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He said this initiative of the ministry was approved by the Cabinet on July 25, 2023. … Read more

Pledge of support by four PN MPs for PMX: Let MACC do its job — Hafiz Hassan

November 17, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

NOVEMBER 17 — When MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that the anti-corruption commission would summon four Perikatan Nasional (PN) Members of Parliament (MPs) who have pledged their support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim soon, it means the commission “has reason to suspect the commission of an offence” under the MACC … Read more

UK, US, China sign AI safety pledge at UK summit

November 1, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

BLETCHLEY PARK (United Kingdom), Nov 1 — Countries including the UK, United States and China on Wednesday agreed the “need for international action” as political and tech leaders gathered for the world’s first summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety. The UK government kicked off the two-day event at Bletchley Park, north of London, by publishing … Read more

Pledge to go naked reflects badly on self, nation and religion

December 4, 2021 by Gias ul Hassan

It turns out that the promise was self-serving. But, the more important question is, why did the Malay youth make such an immoral promise? © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Top carmaker Toyota defends skipping COP26 emissions pledge

November 10, 2021 by Gias ul Hassan

TOKYO: Toyota defended a decision not to sign an emissions pledge proposed during the COP26 climate talks on Wednesday, saying its global business would make the commitment “difficult.” © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Indonesia walks back zero-deforestation pledge at COP26

November 4, 2021 by Gias ul Hassan

JAKARTA: Indonesia on Thursday questioned the terms of a deal to end deforestation by 2030 signed by more than 100 countries, including the Southeast Asian archipelago, which is home to the world’s third-biggest rainforest. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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