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Biomass-to-energy conversion technologies gearing for more breakthrough

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By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim The global push for sustainable energy and carbon-neutral fuels has accelerated the innovation in biomass-to-energy conversion. Traditional methods like combustion, gasification, and anaerobic digestion are being enhanced with cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and environmental performance. People are now talking about next-generation thermochemical conversion. Advanced gasification with carbon […]

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ESG reporting is a slow climb

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By Jeya Santhini Appannan, Suhaily Shahimi Public-listed companies are now required to include sustainability statements in their annual reports. This means they must share how they’re handling risks and opportunities related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. While these reports are mandatory, there’s no one-size-fits-all template for how companies should report their ESG efforts.

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MADANI Government Committed to Judicial Appointment Reforms, Reviewing SPK Act

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PUTRAJAYA – The MADANI Government, led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the judicial appointment process through a comprehensive review of the Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2009 (SPK Act), following a legal challenge filed in the High Court regarding the Act’s constitutional validity.  In a media statement today,

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Tragic Accident Claims Lives of 15 UPSI Students in Gerik-Jeli Crash

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GERIK, June 9, 2025 – A devastating accident early this morning along the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik-Jeli, claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. The tragedy occurred when a bus carrying the students collided with an MPV, leaving several others injured. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail

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BBC World Questions Lands in Kuala Lumpur for a Dynamic Malaysian Showcase

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KUALA LUMPUR, 9th June 2025 – The BBC’s World Questions will host its latest edition in Malaysia’s vibrant capital, Kuala Lumpur, spotlighting the nation’s political and economic future. But why Malaysia, and why Kuala Lumpur over other dynamic cities like Penang, Kuching, or Kota Kinabalu? “Malaysia is a fascinating country,” said Charlie Taylor the program’s

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Armizan Reprimands MCA President Over Legal Reference Mix-Up

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 8, 2025 – Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, has called out the MCA President for confusion regarding references to the Supply Control (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (PPKB 2021) and the Supply Control (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act A1652). In a statement today, Armizan clarified that he explicitly referred

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Anwar Orders Review of Fahmi Reza’s Travel Ban

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KUALA LUMPUR, 8 June 2025 — Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay to review the overseas travel ban imposed on activist Fahmi Reza. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office emphasized that the MADANI government upholds individual freedoms, provided they do not

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PDRM Clarifies No Official Travel Restrictions on Fahmi Reza

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 8, 2025 – The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has addressed public concerns and media reports regarding alleged movement restrictions on activist Mohd. Fahmi Reza bin Mohd. Zarin, commonly known as Fahmi Reza. In a statement issued today at 11:15 AM, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin bin Husain clarified that no formal

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Social protection programmes key to poverty reduction

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By: Datin Sri Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Hanim Binti Dato Mohamad Zailani  Malaysia has stepped up efforts to reduce poverty in recent years through targeted social protection programmes, particularly those aimed at the B40 income category. However, the effectiveness and breadth of these programmes are called into question since growing living expenses continue to strain all

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