QuickCheck: Is it true that Putrajaya was named after our first prime minister?
Digging into Putrajaya’s past, did this city get its name from our first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman? VERDICT:TRUETHE name "Putrajaya" was derived from the name of Malaysia’s first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra al-Haj. The city was named as such, in honour of Malaysia’s Father of Independence. "In Malay, the word 'putra' means prince or male child and 'jaya' means success or victory. "Therefore 'Putrajaya' literally means victorious men or victorious people," read an explanation from a website, called "Toponymy Heritage Places of Malaysia".
Source:The Star
August 08, 2022 08:26 UTC
FGV ventures into integrated dairy farm business in Chuping, eyes 100 million litres of fresh milk a year
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 8): FGV Holdings Bhd has formed a joint-venture company (JV) to develop an integrated dairy farm business in Chuping, Perlis, a filing with Bursa Malaysia showed on Saturday (Aug 6). The plantation giant said its wholly-owned subsidiary FGV Integrated Farming Holdings Sdn Bhd had entered into a conditional shareholders agreement with Qatar-incorporated Baladna for Trading and Investment W.L.L, and Touch Group Holdings Sdn Bhd. According to FGV, Baladna's principal activities are trading feed, investment and management of agricultural projects and investments outside Qatar. Separately, trading of FGV shares was suspended for one hour on Monday, from 9am to 10am. At the time of writing on Monday, shares in FGV were unchanged at RM1.51, giving it a market capitalisation of RM5.51 billion.
Source:The Edge Markets
August 08, 2022 07:01 UTC
My Say: A practical man who got caught up in impractical politics
He might be an able corporate man but he’s politically naïve. In turn, he would campaign for DAP and Teresa in the Kinrara state seat, a BN stronghold. Ever the practical man, Khalid argued that the GCE would in the end pay for itself, not through the traffic volume but the revaluation of Guthrie’s plantation land. One Selangor parliamentarian described him as “a no-nonsense go-getter corporate man, never willing to compromise on doing what is right”. While wanting to manage the state his way, the practical man in the end got caught up in the impractical side of politics, which led to his being sacked from the party in 2014.
Source:The Edge Markets
August 08, 2022 06:32 UTC
What does it take to be a great communicator?
Does that make someone a great communicator? Cross-cultural communication highlights the processes that underlie all communication (Tannen, 1984). I stood in awe of the various nationalities on campus when I first came to Sunway University. This will help anyone to refine the cultural adaptation as it plays a great role in communication efficiency. I quote my own PhD thesis (2018) which noted, “Further effort needs to be executed in order to search for explicit cross-cultural communication”.
Source:The Edge Markets
August 08, 2022 01:38 UTC
PM: Govt ready to hold polls if support is withdrawn
SERDANG: The government is prepared for the next general election (GE15) if any party decides to withdraw its support, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. “If support is withdrawn, then we have no choice but to dissolve Parliament and have GE15 as the solution. We’ll just wait,” he said when responding to reports of Perikatan Nasional threatening to withdraw support for the current administration. Ismail Sabri said he was aware of the reports, noting that everyone was free to speak their mind in a democratic country. “I have already met with Perikatan secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar albeit in an informal meeting.
Source:The Star
August 07, 2022 13:36 UTC
A desperate Mission
THE 56 convent schools nationwide, which are run by the Infant Jesus Sisters (IJS), are in desperate need of financial support with at least 90% of the school buildings in dilapidated conditions in the absence of sufficient maintenance funds. Many of these highly regarded convent schools were built over 100 years ago, with the first IJS school as well as orphanage set up in Light Street, George Town, in 1852. Sister Theresa describes the plight of convent schools in Malaysia, which have produced hundreds of thousands of students including prominent figures, as desperate. “Often, the Sisters have no means to make proper major repairs as evidenced in the latest Convent Bukit Nanas landslip. To support the Convent schools -– OCBC Bank Bhd, Account No : 701-157675-5For more information, also call Sr Theresa Chua, Tel- 03-20318243 or 03-20780615
Source:The Star
August 07, 2022 12:52 UTC
Chinese and Taiwanese warships eye each other as drills due to end
TAIPEI (Aug 7): Chinese and Taiwanese warships played high-seas "cat and mouse" on Sunday ahead of the scheduled end of four days of unprecedented Chinese military exercises launched in reaction to a visit to Taiwan by the US house speaker. The island's defence ministry said in a release multiple Chinese military ships, aircraft, and drones were simulating attacks on the island and its navy. China's military said on Saturday the sea and air joint exercises, north, south-west, and east of Taiwan, had a focus on land-strike and sea-assault capabilities. The United States called the exercises an escalation. China has also warned the United States not to "act rashly" and create a greater crisis.
Source:The Edge Markets
August 07, 2022 09:50 UTC
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Petronas senior executives sign Declaration of Corruption-Free Pledge
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 6): Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) senior executives signed the Declaration of Corruption-Free Pledge with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Friday (Aug 5). The pledge was led by the national oil firm's president and chief executive officer Datuk Tengku Muhammad Taufik at its headquarters, said the MACC in the statement. Petronas chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh and MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki witnessed the signing ceremony. The commission noted that the Corruption-Free Pledge was initiated in 2018. So far, 1,802 entities including corporations, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, government-linked companies and ministries have signed the pledge, according to the MACC.
Source:The Edge Markets
August 06, 2022 11:08 UTC
Amend Constitution to give mothers same rights as fathers in citizenship issue, says senator
SIBU: The Federal Constitution needs to be amended to allow Malaysian women to confer citizenship to their children born overseas, says Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew. The Bawang Assan SUPP chairman said that an amendment to the Federal Constitution needs to be done by inserting words to include "mother" so that Malaysian women are afforded the same right as Malaysian men. "I fully support the call for Part II, Section 1 (b) and (c) of the First Schedule (Article 14 (1) of the Federal Constitution to be amended by inserting words to include 'mother'. "These wordings in the Constitution reflect the era where men were given the higher status in the family unit. Justice Kamaludin (has also) said only Parliament can rewrite the Constitution, not the court," said Lau who is a lawyer by profession.
Source:The Star
August 06, 2022 08:41 UTC
Leong Hup, PPB, IOI, S P Setia, SLP Resources, Hong Seng, Green Packet, Cycle & Carriage Bintang, D’nonce, ILB and Caely
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 5): Here is a brief look at some corporate announcements and news flow on Friday (Aug 5), which include Leong Hup International Bhd, PPB Group Bhd, IOI Corp Bhd, S P Setia Bhd, SLP Resources Bhd, Hong Seng Consolidated Bhd, Green Packet Bhd, Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd, D’nonce Technology Bhd, ILB Group Bhd and Caely Holdings Bhd. Hong Seng Consolidated Bhd has sold a 20% stake in digital healthcare platform operator eMedAsia Sdn Bhd to Green Packet Bhd for RM20 million. This reduces Hong Seng’s stake in eMedAsia — held through wholly-owned subsidiary HS Bio Sdn Bhd — to 60%. The group said 82%-owned Attractive Venture (JB) Sdn Bhd is buying the land from ACL Group Sdn Bhd, which is 60% owned by Tang Mei Yean and 40% by Chia Swee Beng. Koo bought 10 million shares on Aug 3 in an off market transaction, bringing his total stake to 49.38 million shares.
Source:The Edge Markets
August 06, 2022 03:40 UTC
My Say: The future of Covid-19 vaccines in Malaysia
We are all grateful beneficiaries of Covid-19 vaccination — the development, testing, manufacturing and global distribution of the vaccines. One example is the use of a novel platform technology, mRNA, which has been used and approved in the United States and Europe in the development of Covid-19 vaccines. Ultimately, public financing for Covid-19 vaccines is an important aspect of international initiatives to ensure equitable and affordable access for all countries. Malaysian experts are already developing two types of Covid-19 vaccines. Malaysia has potential investment capabilities for vaccine production, with well-established manufacturing sectors leveraging the country’s competitive advantages.
Source:The Edge Markets
August 06, 2022 03:34 UTC
My focus is to continue to serve the nation, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 5): Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has said that his decision to enter politics was a tough call but a much-needed one to continue to serve the nation. “If you want to continue to serve the nation, you need to be actively involved in politics. “My focus now is to continue with the fiscal reform and to continue in the longer term. Although the decision could be unpopular, Tengku Zafrul said it is the right decision and it is important that people understand why such a decision needs to be made. The problem when making a tough decision is you do not find the time, and the best way is to communicate this well.
Source:The Edge Markets
August 05, 2022 21:34 UTC
My Say: Factories of the future uncover the path to sustainable, responsible transformation
4IR tools and technologies can play a critical role in boosting Malaysia’s manufacturing sector — and driving sustainable, responsible growth. Sustainability Lighthouses demonstrate innovative breakthroughs in environmental improvements while simultaneously boosting productivity and profitability. But some Lighthouses are taking this even further, and becoming Sustainability Lighthouses as a result. However, there are several key components that all Lighthouses have in common that can help other manufacturing players navigate a 4IR transformation. Agile digital studios3.
Source:The Edge Markets
August 05, 2022 09:48 UTC
After The Forum
In response, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) introduced regulations under the Strata Management Act 2013 (SMA) to tackle the growing concerns of affected strata owners. Able to provide skills of both property management (soft people skills) and facilities management (technically competent). Sound up-to-date knowledge of strata issues, prevailing laws and regulations under the Strata Management Act and Strata Title Act. You can search by firm, real estate agent or real estate negotiator. If the owner is unhappy after the exclusive period, which is usually three to six months, he or she can appoint a new exclusive agent.
Source:The Edge Markets
August 05, 2022 08:19 UTC
MM2H: 267 new applications, 1,461 withdrawals since September 2021, says Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: There were 267 new applications received by the Immigration Department for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme between Sept 16, 2021 and June this year, says Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin. “To date, there are 53,356 MM2H Programme and Silver Hair Programme pass holders who are still active,” the Home Minister said in a parliamentary written reply dated Aug 3. Hamzah (PN-Larut) also noted that 1,461 participants have decided to pull out of the programme between September 2021 and June. The Sarawak MM2H programme, however, is unaffected by the change. The requirement to invest in properties worth at least RM600,000 for residential purposes applies only to applicants who are aged between 40 and 50.
Source:The Star
August 04, 2022 20:05 UTC