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Volunteering to build caring communities
Nothing says as much about the strength of a nation than how it cares for the weakest, the forgotten and those who have fallen through the cracks of society. Volunteering releases society- building powers and transforms a community for the better. From soup kitchens...
MICCI, Tapa form tie-up to reduce losses in supply chain
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Transported Asset Protection Association (Tapa) Asia-Pacific to collaborate and provide value to manufacturers, brand owners and...
Nine Malaysian firms on Forbes Asia list
PETALING JAYA: Forbes Asia has named nine Malaysian companies as part of its “Best Under A Billion 2023” list. The list highlights 200 Asia-Pacific public companies with revenues under US$1bil that have displayed consistent growth in both their top and bottom lines....
Fire aboard cargo vessel en route to Port Klang completely extinguished
SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 — The fire that broke out in several containers onboard a cargo ship en route to Port Klang near here early today, has been completely extinguished. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Wan Md Razali Wan Ismail in a statement said they were...
Driving clean growth for a sustainable Malaysia
We need to decouple economic growth from resource consumption IMAGINE, if instead of discarding things after using them, we find ways to give them new life. That's the idea behind a circular economy – creating a system in which we make the most of our resources by...
Penang’s new ferry service begins with first passengers
GEORGE TOWN:Penang's newest ferry service began on Monday (Aug 6) with the arrival of Teluk Kampi at the Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal on the island carrying its first batch of pedestrians and two-wheelers. On board the ferry were Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Penang...
Environmental preservation no longer just corporate social responsibility, says Nik Nazmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The aspect of environmental preservation in corporate affairs is no longer just corporate social responsibility (CSR) but needs to be an enabler in expanding businesses and creating new values. -ADVERTISEMENT- Minister of Natural Resources,...
Westports second quarter net profit rises to RM194.76m
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — Westports Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (2Q FY2023) rose to RM194.76 million from RM162.29 million a year ago, attributed to the reduction in fuel cost. Revenue widened to RM542.64 million compared to...
Airline passenger traffic grew in June
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 July 2023: Recovery in international passenger markets remains robust, as travel demand grew in June despite inflationary pressures and the weakness in regional currencies according to preliminary June 2023 traffic figures released this week by...
Petronas, other firms invest in green fuel
KOTA KINABALU: Petronas is diversifying its portfolio to include biofuels as part of the company’s offerings. As technical partner of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Petronas aims to supply advanced sustainable fuel in support of new engine regulations and...