Day: July 31, 2024

PUTRAJAYA,, As the agency entrusted to institutionalise Behavioural Insights (BI) initiatives in Malaysia since 2020, Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) is dedicated to leading Behavioural Insights adoption among government ministries, agencies, departments, and policymakers. To this end, the National Conference on Behavioural Insights 2024 was recently held, with the theme for this year, Enhancing Productivity Through Navigating Together: Behavioural Public Policy for Malaysia officiated by YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR,, The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) confirmed that no compound will be imposed on tour guides who have submitted licence renewal applications within the specified period and are still awaiting approval and authorisation cards from the ministry. MOTAC in a statement today said that tour guides are required to contact the state MOTAC office for further information and to ensure that they are not subject to any legal action while waiting for the renewal to be completed. “Besides, MOTAC also recommends licensed tour guides to attend competency-enhancing courses such as the Continuing Tourism Related Education (CTRE)

SERI MANJUNG,, A total of 2.247 metric tonnes of waste, including marine fishing gear, plastic, aluminum, and glass, was collected at Pulau Sembilan in Bagan Datuk during the Pulau Sembilan Conservation Day 2024, which took place yesterday. Organised by the Perak State Parks Corporation, the clean-up also retrieved ghost nets (fishing nets that have been abandoned, lost, or discarded at sea) from coral reefs around the waters of the nine islands, which were gazetted as a state park on Oct 14, 2010. The operation was a collaborative effort involving volunteers and divers from the Nature and Oceanography Advocate Society (NOAS),

KUALA LUMPUR,, All parties need to play a role in educating the community, particularly the elderly, about cashless payment methods before they are fully implemented. Associate Prof Dr Noor Azuan Hashim, an expert in entrepreneurship and innovation, said some people still refuse to use or lack the skills for online payments, such as using debit cards, QR codes,and digital wallets (e-wallets). ‘One of the government’s initiatives is to distribute aid money through e-wallets. ‘The media should also help by providing information on how to use these systems, so the public becomes comfortable with transitioning to a cashless society,’ she said

KUALA LUMPUR,, Several Cabinet ministers took to social media to extend their best wishes and express their gratitude to all members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in conjunction with the Warriors’ Day celebration today. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, for one, said the services, deeds and sacrifices of the warriors who have fought for the nation, race and religion are highly commemorated on this meaningful day. ‘Our warriors will always have a place in our hearts and their fighting spirit is still felt today. ‘Their courage and perseverance are an