APRIL 11 — The green light for Penang’s LRT is exciting news, but it shouldn’t overshadow the importance of buses. Learning from the Klang Valley’s overemphasis on rail in its public transport development, Penang should prioritise a strong, integrated bus system alongside the LRT. This combats over-reliance on personal vehicles and e-hailing (to access the … Read more
JOHOR BARU, April 2 — Johor continues to record positive investment figures through the first quarter of this year, despite the recent decline of the ringgit against the US dollar. Johor Investment, Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Lee Ting Han said the state recorded 200 high-impact projects, that included foreign investments, during the first … Read more
MELBOURNE, March 4 — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim kicked off his official visit to Australia today by sharing his views on the importance of knowledge, wisdom, good values and ethical conduct in effecting positive change with students of co-educational Islamic school Al-Taqwa College here. He underscored the importance of starting with oneself, … Read more
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 22 — The setting up of the Malaysian Syariah Prosecution Department (JPSM) is a positive development, especially in separating the roles and responsibilities of enforcement agencies from the prosecution. Penang Mufti Datuk Seri Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor said that it could end the overlapping of powers between the Islamic Religious Department … Read more
Bexotegrast (PLN-74809) at 320 mg was well tolerated over 12 weeks of treatment with no drug-related severe or serious adverse events; No safety concerns identified across all dose cohorts Bexotegrast at 320 mg reduced liver fibrosis markers ELF and PRO-C3 and showed improvements in hepatocyte function and bile flow by contrast MRI imaging relative to placebo … Read more
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Full year (continuing operations2) Net sales grew +10% (cc, +8% USD) with core operating income growing +18% (cc, +11% USD) Sales growth was mainly driven by continued strong performance from Entresto (+31% cc), Kesimpta (+99% cc), Kisqali (+75% cc), Pluvicto (+261% cc) and Scemblix (+179% cc) Operating … Read more
ARMGO Pharma Publishes Positive Phase 1b Trial Results of Rycal® ARM210 for the Treatment of Ryanodine Receptor 1 Related Myopathies Phase 1b open label trial confirms safety and tolerability of 120 mg and 200 mg dosing of ARM210 daily in patients with Ryanodine Receptor 1 Related Myopathies Provides first signs of clinical efficacy improving fatigue … Read more
Riga, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Riga, Vidzeme – 2023 Positive Leadership Awards winners announced, recognizing managers who are positively different for their forward-thinking leadership practices. The winners of the much anticipated 2023 Positive Leadership Awards have been announced, with leaders from across sectors – and across the globe – being acknowledged for being … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The move to place the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) and the Penang Hindu Endowments Board under the Ministry of National Unity is seen to have a positive long-term impact on the development and progress of the Malaysian Indian community. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, when welcoming the … Read more
PARIS, Jan 3 — Children’s screen time doesn’t have to have a negative impact on their health and literacy skills. It could even have a positive impact on reading and writing if parents are part of the viewing activity, reveals a new Australian study. Rather than focusing on the amount of time spent in front … Read more
