Malaysia, Uzbekistan to explore cooperation in petrochemicals sector, says PM Anwar

May 17, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

TASHKENT, May 17 — Malaysia and Uzbekistan have agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation in the petrochemicals sector and clean green energy solutions, said Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Uzbek side has expressed a keen interest in collaborating with Petronas, particularly through the methanol-to-olefins (MTO) and derivatives … Read more

MOHE: Malaysia-China to strengthen cooperation in higher education sector

April 26, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Malaysia and China today discussed various strategic initiatives to expand and strengthen cooperation in the higher education sector in conjunction with celebrating the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations. Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) said in a statement the discussion was held between China’s Education Minister Huai Jinpeng and Higher Education … Read more

Low salary reason for graduates refusing to work in skills sector, says Chin Tong

March 27, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) said that low salary offer is the cause of the shortage of local skilled workers comprising graduates although demand from industries continues to increase. Its deputy minister, Liew Chin Tong, quoted the quarterly statistical report issued by the Malaysian Bureau of Labour … Read more

Mosti says exploring hydrogen technology in mobility sector

March 26, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) is exploring the potential use of hydrogen technology, particularly in the mobility sector. In a statement, the ministry said it will hold discussions with relevant ministries and agencies to raise the adoption level of hydrogen technology, further creating a group of end-users in … Read more

Malaysia, Maldives discuss cooperation in medical sector, says envoy

March 21, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

NEW DELHI, March 21 — Malaysia and the Maldives are looking at growing cooperation in the medical sector and key economic areas. Malaysia’s High Commissioner to the Maldives, Badli Hisham Adam, called on Maldivian Health Minister Abdulla Khaleel and discussed topics such as medical training and extending the Maldivian social health insurance scheme Aasandha to … Read more

DCM: Sabah’s agriculture sector hit hard by heatwave, drought

March 13, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KOTA KINABALU, March 13 — The heatwave and drought caused by the El-Nino phenomenon affecting the country have had serious repercussions on Sabah’s agricultural sector, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Jeffrey Kitingan said. The state minister of agriculture, fisheries and food industry stated that the very low rainfall in January and February, approximately 80 millimeters, has … Read more

DPM Fadillah: Energy sector constitutes almost 80pc of greenhouse gas emissions

March 8, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof highlighted that the energy sector, encompassing the electricity supply sector, constitutes nearly 80 per cent of Malaysia’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As the minister of energy transition and water transformation (Petra) as well, Fadillah underscored the ministry’s unwavering commitment to ongoing initiatives … Read more

Dewan Rakyat to focus on govt’s plans to attract medical graduates to continue serving in public sector today

February 28, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 ― The second day of the Dewan Rakyat sitting will focus on the government’s plans to attract medical graduates to continue serving in the public healthcare sector following the abolition of the pension scheme due to the implementation of the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), expected to begin next year. … Read more

PM Anwar: Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 showcases Penang’s success in industrial sector

February 16, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

BATU KAWAN, Feb 16 — The development of Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 (BKIP 3) showcases Penang’s great success in the industrial sector, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “The history of Penang is indeed special, through the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) which has explored the industry relatively early and charted changes in … Read more

Johari Ghani: Govt sets up technical committee to safeguard Malaysian companies in commodity sector

February 16, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change have established a technical committee to look at several issues to safeguard local companies in the commodity sector. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the technical committee would ensure that … Read more

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