Penang’s LRT is a positive step, but buses are equally crucial — Faizal Adam

Penang’s LRT is a positive step, but buses are equally crucial — Faizal Adam

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

China to step up patrols near Taiwan after deadly boat incident

China to step up patrols near Taiwan after deadly boat incident

BEIJING, Feb 18 — China today said it would step up law enforcement patrols in waters near Taiwan, after two Chinese nationals died in a boat incident involving Taiwan’s coast guard. A Chinese boat was carrying four people when it capsized on Wednesday near the Kinmen islands while pursued by the Taiwanese coast guard. All … Read more

Virtune discloses its public Bitcoin wallet address as an additional step towards increased transparency with its Virtune Bitcoin ETP

Virtune discloses its public Bitcoin wallet address as an additional step towards increased transparency with its Virtune Bitcoin ETP

Stockholm, February 5th, 2024 – Virtune has announced its commitment to market transparency by disclosing its Bitcoin holdings and wallet address. This initiative is a significant step in Virtune’s ongoing effort to provide complete oversight and earn widespread trust from investors. Virtune offers 100% collateralized and physically-backed Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) that give investors exposure to … Read more

After record snow and freezing temps, ImpactLife asks donors to step forward for blood supply

After record snow and freezing temps, ImpactLife asks donors to step forward for blood supply

Davenport, Iowa, Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heavy snow, high winds, and frigid temperatures have led to a loss of more than 1000 donations across the ImpactLife service region so far in January. The provider of blood components to more than 125 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin is now asking donors of … Read more

HRW: Malaysia’s abolition of mandatory death penalty significant step, but freedom of speech still restricted

HRW: Malaysia’s abolition of mandatory death penalty significant step, but freedom of speech still restricted

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — In Human Rights Watch’s World Report 2024 launched yesterday, Malaysia scored low in seven areas: freedom of speech and expression, refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, the criminal justice system, freedom of religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, women’s rights, and environment and indigenous people’s rights. However, HRW also acknowledged that … Read more

Outsiders have no right to demand for Bung Moktar to step down, says Sabah Umno info chief

Outsiders have no right to demand for Bung Moktar to step down, says Sabah Umno info chief

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 6 — The issue of whether Sabah Umno will cooperate with other parties including Parti Warisan (Warisan) in the next State Election (PRN) will only be determined by Sabah Umno which has its own autonomous powers. Sabah Umno Information Chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir said, outsiders have no right to ask Sabah Umno … Read more

Google Chrome restricts cookies in first step towards elimination

Google Chrome restricts cookies in first step towards elimination

PARIS, Jan 5 — Google has begun limiting third-party cookies for some users of its Chrome web browser, a first step towards eventually abandoning the files that have raised privacy concerns. Google, which announced in 2020 that it planned to get rid of cookies, said fully eliminating third-party cookies could only happen with the approval … Read more

Digital Marketing for Medical Practices: A Step Ahead in Patient Engagement

Digital Marketing for Medical Practices: A Step Ahead in Patient Engagement

Houston, Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Houston, Texas – Digital marketing is transforming how medical practices connect with patients, according to Doctor Marketing, MD™. More than just advertising, it’s a powerful way to engage people who need healthcare services. As the internet continues to evolve, so does the ability of doctors and plastic surgeons … Read more

Polytechnic Transformation Programme 2023-2030: Crucial step in economic growth and highly-skilled workforce

Polytechnic Transformation Programme 2023-2030: Crucial step in economic growth and highly-skilled workforce

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Malaysia’s first and oldest polytechnic, Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO), Perak, will undergo an upgrade to become the country’s first Apex (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) institution. The revamp, as part of the newly-launched Polytechnic Transformation Programme 2023-2030 on Monday, was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at … Read more