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Malaysia to focus on economic integration, inclusivity & sustainability  at APEC 2020

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's focus on three priority areas - regional economic integration, inclusivity and technology, and innovation and sustainability - when it hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2020 next year will be timely given the immense challenges confronting the global economy.

Lynas, a potential winner in US-China trade war?

By Mohd Haikal Isa

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Lynas Corp which operate a controversial rare earth processing plant in Gebeng, near Kuantan can potentially emerge as a "winner" in the protracted trade war between the United States and China.

Indonesia, Malaysia must work together to address palm oil discrimination - Jokowi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Indonesia and Malaysia, two of the world’s largest palm oil producers, need to intensify efforts to jointly address discrimination against the product among European Union (EU) countries,  said Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

15 power supply projects in the pipeline for Orang Asli

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama)  -- The Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Ministry plans to implement power supply projects in Orang Asli settlements in the Peninsular.

Abdul Razib Dawood appointed as new Energy Commission CEO

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Energy Commission (ST) has appointed Abdul Razib Dawood as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective Aug 1, to replace Ir. Azhar Omar who retired on April 1.

Engage communities to co-design solutions, Sabah government urged

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Seek solutions that respect all needs and aspirations in addressing the proposal to build a hydroelectric dam on Papar River, local civil society organisation, Land Empowerment Animals People (LEAP), said today.

Telekosang hydro successfully issues IMTN of up to RM470 mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Telekosang Hydro One Sdn Bhd successfully issued today its Islamic medium-term notes (IMTN) of up to RM470 million in nominal value, the world’s first greenfield mini-hydro green SRI Sukuk, under the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar.

Petronas does not intend to acquire stake in India's Bina Oil refinery

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said today it had no intention of acquiring any stake in India’s Bina oil refinery.

Major power blackout hits Jakarta, neighbouring provinces in Java

JAKARTA, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Jakarta and several other provinces in Java have been hit by a major power blackout since noon today.

SMK Tun Habab students develop portable air conditioner 'Peltz'

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

KOTA TINGGI, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Creative and innovative - these words best to describe a group of young innovators from the Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tun Habab here, who invented a portable air conditioner unit named Peltz.