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Malaysia open to cross-border e-hailing talks with Singapore, says Loke
Malay Mail
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August 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Ministry of Transport (MOT) is in principle ready to discuss with Singapore the implementation of cross-border e-hailing between Johor and the republic. He said the matter had been...
Innovative eco brand Earthya has launched compostable bags, helping Malaysians tackle the challenge of microplastic pollution.
Champa Meuanglao
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August 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – Malaysians use approximately 9 billion plastic bags every year, including trash bags that are difficult to fully decompose. Over time, these break down into microplastics,...
No mining in forest reserves until climate bill debated, says minister
Free Malaysia Today
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August 18, 2025
Acting natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Johari Ghani said a team of scientists and researchers will conduct a study in Labis town to provide recommendations on SOPs. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: No mining will be allowed...
Brash US ambassador pick for Malayasia marks a turning point in diplomatic ties
Scroll.in
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President Donald Trump’s pick to be the United States’ next ambassador to Malaysia has raised more than a few eyebrows in the Southeast Asian nation. Right-wing influencer Nick Adams, a naturalised American born and raised in Australia, is, by his...
Hong Kong – HKETO Jakarta showcases Hong Kong’s maritime strengths in Malaysia (with pictures)
Web NewsWire
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August 18, 2025
HKETO Jakarta showcases Hong Kong’s maritime strengths in Malaysia (with pictures) ******************************************************************************** The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta), in...
Malaysian Scorpène-class submarine fires Black Shark torpedo for first time in South China Sea
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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According to information published by the Malaysian National News Agency on July 29, 2025, the submarine KD Tun Abdul Razak has successfully conducted its first live firing of a Black Shark heavyweight torpedo during the naval exercise TAMING SARI...
World plastic pollution treaty talks end with no deal 減塑無共識 全球塑膠公約談判破局
Taipei Times
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August 18, 2025
Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday last week as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge. The talks in Geneva — called after the collapse of the...
Symposium on ‘Radiation Techniques in Health & Environment’ opens in Islamabad
The Nation
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August 18, 2025
A three-day international symposium on “Radiation Techniques in Health and Environment” began at the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) on Monday. The event is jointly organized by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), the Association of...
Macquarie eyes investments in Malaysia, says Tengku Zafrul
The Malaysian Star
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Global fund manager Macquarie Asset Management has expressed interest in investing across various sectors in Malaysia, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said. He said Macquarie, one of the...
DanCham engages MIDA on ESG collaboration in Malaysia
ScandAsia
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August 18, 2025
DanCham Malaysia held a meeting with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on Friday. Photo: Facebook The Danish Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DanCham) facilitated a reportedly constructive dialogue on environmental, social and...
Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Poised For Growth With Right Partnerships & Policies -- PM Anwar
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is poised to thrive in this new era with the right partnerships and policies, and ASEAN’s leadership providing the platform for growth. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim...
Malaysian animation take the world stage, promoting culture and harmony globally
Malay Mail
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Malaysian animation industry continues to carve its name on the global stage, with local productions not only winning the hearts of domestic audiences but also making significant inroads into international markets with...
Malaysia climate change bill expected post-2026 budget
The Sun Daily
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN) is expected to be tabled in Parliament after the 2026 Budget presentation. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed the bill is currently under review by...
Imperatives of strategic reforms in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic development (5)
New National Star
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August 18, 2025
PROF MIKE OZEKHOME introduction The last part of this treatise recommended a range of measures for resettling the agenda of our economic transformation such as project financing, diversification and public-private partnership. This week’s episode...
Malaysia tightens plastic waste import controls to boost circular economy
The Sun Daily
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and SIRIM Bhd are tightening regulations on plastic waste imports to support Malaysia’s circular economy goals. New measures include mandatory Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)...
Malaysia’s Islamic Tourism Month returns for a fourth run
Travel Daily Media
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August 18, 2025
Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2025 returns for its fourth and most exciting edition yet, inviting Malaysians and global travellers to embark on a journey of rediscovery through the rich lens of Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH)....
Malaysia's Islamic Tourism Month returns for its fourth edition
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 145 Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2025 returns for its fourth edition, inviting Malaysians and global travellers to embark on a journey of rediscovery through the rich lens of Muslim-Friendly Tourism and...
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[News] Panda on the loose: Absen’s Glasses-Free 3D Display Brings New Vitality to Kuala Lumpur
LEDinside
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A spectacular visual phenomenon has arrived at the bustling McDonald’s intersection in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, as Absen officially lights up its A25 Series outdoor LED display. At the heart of the installation is an enormous glasses-free...
Malaysia AI talent gets boost from Huawei in cloud sovereignty push
AI News
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August 18, 2025
Malaysia’s race to build a homegrown AI workforce has entered a new phase with Huawei’s pledge to train 30,000 local professionals, as the country’s freshly minted National Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP) creates the regulatory foundation for a...
Accountancy profession central to Malaysia’s economic resilience and future growth: Lim
The Sun Daily
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The accountancy profession is central to Malaysia’s economic resilience and future growth, particularly in embedding sustainability into business models, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. She said accountants are no longer...