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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...
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 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...
Malaysia's 'ASEAN Shenzhen' Needs Some Significant Legal Reform To Take Off - Here's How
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- The Conversation) The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has been hailed as a game changer for ASEAN. Launched in January 2025, this cross-border initiative brings together Malaysia's land and workforce with Singapore's...
Malaysia: Harnessing Intelligent Nuclear Science for Secure Innovation
OpenGov Asia
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August 17, 2025
Malaysia’s commitment to the peaceful development and responsible use of nuclear technology continues with the recently launched National Nuclear Technology Policy 2030, which provides a framework to ensure that smart, nuclear advancements in the...
Malaysia, Bangladesh agree on transparent worker recruitment system
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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August 18, 2025
Malaysia and Bangladesh have pledged to establish a cleaner, more transparent system for recruiting Bangladeshi workers, aiming to protect rights and improve labour mobility. The commitment was announced by Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad...
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...
Powering progress: The role of solar energy in Malaysia’s renewable future — Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV)
Malay Mail
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August 18, 2025
AUGUST 18 — As the world pivots towards cleaner, more sustainable energy systems, Malaysia is making strategic strides in the solar energy sector. Solar power is no longer a niche option — it is emerging as a cornerstone of Malaysia’s renewable...
Johor leads Malaysia with first anti-bullying committee for schools
The Sun Daily
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August 18, 2025
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor has made history as the first Malaysian state to form a dedicated anti-bullying committee during its Anti-Bullying Campaign Coordination Meeting. State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin announced the...
Climate Change Bill likely to be tabled after Budget 2026, says minister
Malay Mail
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The National Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN) is expected to be tabled in Parliament after the presentation of Budget 2026, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, who...
Malaysian’s creative industry MSMEs need support to reach full economic potential: Expert
The Sun Daily
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s creative industry micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) need consistent, targeted support to reach their full economic potential, said creative economy veteran Zainariah Johari. She said artisans and small creative...
Business : Macquarie Eyes Investments In Malaysia, Says Tengku Zafrul
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- 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...
Malaysia's Shipping Industry Remains Resilient -- Shipping Association Malaysia
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's shipping industry remained resilience by meeting the rising global demand and generating profit despite the global trade uncertainties, said Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin....
Malaysia shipping industry thrives amid global trade challenges
The Sun Daily
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August 18, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s shipping industry has demonstrated resilience by meeting rising global demand and maintaining profitability despite trade uncertainties, according to Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin. The sector...
Tourism Malaysia Launches Visit Malaysia 2026 Campaign in Vientiane with Grand Roadshow
Lao News Agency
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KPL Tourism Malaysia Vientiane made a vibrant return to the spotlight with its Tourism Malaysia Roadshow Seminar, B2B Session, Networking Dinner, and the official launching of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Vientiane, hosted at the...
Indonesia's Natural Pest Repellents for Sustainable Living
World Intellectual Property Organization
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Indonesia’s tropical climate fosters a diverse range of insects, many of which are found in urban areas. In an effort to control insect populations, city dwellers often use harmful chemical repellents and bug killers, according to Fifin Nashirotun...
World : UNICEF: Climate Change Biggest Threat to Children, ACYCS 2025 to Tackle Concerns
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Children will have their voices heard directly by ASEAN ministers at the ASEAN Children and Youth Climate Summit 2025 (ACYCS 2025) in Langkawi next month, in pursuit of solutions to safeguard the...
‘Chlorinated Chicken’ Not New To Malaysia, DVS Cites Codex Standards
CodeBlue
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, August 18 — Malaysia already permits certain American-style meat production practices, like chlorine washes for poultry and the limited use of ractopamine in pigs, if they meet Codex Alimentarius limits. These international food...