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Nahrim: green chemistry the way forward 

Green chemistry ideas and innovation can be achieved with effort from various people, especially the younger generation, said National Hydraulic Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM) director-general, Datuk Md Nasir Md Noh.

T7 Global, Advancecon in partnership to tap on ECRL

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas service provider, T7 Global Bhd announced today that its wholly-owned unit, Kemuncak Sdn Bhd and Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd have entered into an agreement to collaborate in various activities pertaining to the RM44 billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.

Asia has advantage in driving AI adoption - Atomiton founder

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Asia has the advantage in driving the Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption as the technology emphasises the indispensable role of an empowered workforce and their domain knowledge, says Silicon Valley-based Atomiton Inc.

MCMC denies issuing approval for Sabah telco tower project

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) denies that it had issued a letter of approval for the construction of 25 telecommunication towers and related works in Semporna, Sabah.

Malaysian businesses should upskill employees to use AI, technology - experts

Malaysian businesses should upskill existing employees and adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to enhance the companies’ values rather than just focusing on the cost-reduction method to improve bottom-line performance, said experts.

Serba Dinamik bags US$250.3 mln contract in Uzbekistan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd’s (SDHB) wholly-owned unit, Serba Dinamik International Ltd (SDIL), has secured an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract in Uzbekistan, worth US$250.3 million (US$1=RM4.20).

Petronas Chemical expecting weaker Q3 results - AmInvestment

KUAL A LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemical Group’s net profit for the first half of financial year 2019 (H1 FY2019) dropped 34 per cent in tandem with a 13 per cent revenue contraction, dampened by lower average product prices.

PetChem records slightly lower net profit in 2Q19

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem) recorded a slightly lower net profit of RM1.12 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 (2Q19), compared with RM1.44 billion secured in the same period last year, amid declining crude oil price and softer market demand.

MREPC allocates RM20 mln to help SMEs in automation, green technology

PETALING JAYA, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The government through the Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council (MREPC) has allocated RM20 million under the new MREPC Fund for Automation & Green Technology to help industry players especially the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Unaware among reasons many oil palm planters remain MSPO uncertified

Unaware about the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) and disappointment over the low price of the commodity are among reasons many oil palm smallholders remain uncertified, said Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok.