Glove Counters Jump In Early Session On Higher Us Tariffs On Chinese Imports

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Glove counters rose in early Tuesday trading following a recent announcement by the US Trade Representative (USTR) on substantial tariff increases imposed on Chinese imports, including a phased tariff structure for medical face masks and surgical gloves.

AI-Media Partners Speechmatics To Evolve Captioning, Language Services Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- AI-Media, a pioneering technology company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) language and captioning workflow solutions, announced a strategic expansion of their multi-year partnership to deliver new and better AI-driven products to market.

Sarawak's Regional Development Authority Expects Betong Food Basket Project To End 2025

KUCHING, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Food Basket Development Project in Spaoh, Betong district, which is part of the Federal Government's food basket initiative is expected to be completed early next year.

Penang State Govt To Continue To Attract Investors

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Penang State Government will continue to promote the state’s industrial sector to attract investors to set up factories in Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 (BKIP 3) and Casia City Technology Park (BCTP) in Batu Kawan near here.

SFZ Forest City To Be Launched On Friday, Incentives To Be Introduced - State Exco

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 16 (Bernama) – Forest City’s special financial zone (SFZ) will be launched this Friday with various incentives and packages to stimulate investment, growth and economic activities in Johor.

MAHA 2024: NEKMAT Aims To Export 'ENNA' Products Through International Collaboration

SERDANG, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The National Fishermen's Association (NEKMAT) aims to export products under the 'ENNA' brand to overseas markets through collaboration with several companies from Brunei, Indonesia, and the European Union.

Air Traffic Controllers - The Silent Guardians Of Air Safety

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Tucked away behind the scenes and high above the ground, the role played by a group of unsung heroes is just as crucial as that of pilots, if not more stressful.

Passion In Technology Transforms Engineer Into Tech-Savvy Farmer

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Switching vocations from engineering to farming was not an easy decision, however, this was the choice made by Abdul Mu'iz Hanafiah, 30, about two years ago.

Company Secretaries Should Act Without Fear Or Favour -- MAICSA President

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The role of company secretaries in Malaysia has transformed dramatically over the years.

ALPS Global Aims To Raise US$100 Mln Via Nasdaq IPO

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) – Integrated biotech group ALPS Global Holding Bhd, which is en route to a Nasdaq listing in the fourth quarter of 2024, aims to raise US$100 million to fund its expansion, clinical studies, and manufacturing plant.

Increased Funding, Industry And TVET Institutions Collaboration Needed To Empower Youth

From Mohd Ashraf Syafiq Mazlan

LYON, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- An increase in allocation for the 2025 Budget, along with close collaboration between industry players and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, is necessary to produce more highly skilled youth in the country. 

India Hikes Import Tax On Palm Oil, Other Edible Oils By 20 Pct

By Shakir Husain

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- India has hiked import tax on palm oil and other edible oils by 20 per cent, a move seen as helping local oilseed farmers.