Day: September 10, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested the owner of a Bangladeshi company believed to be part of a syndicate that conspired to bribe enforcement officers to bring foreigners through ‘counter setting’ or á special counter route at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). According to a source, the suspect, who is in his 40s, was arrested in the capital through an operation codenamed Op Pump at about 1.30 pm yesterday. “The suspect and several agents of the syndicate are believed to have paid bribes ranging from RM200 to RM25,000 to several officers of an enforcement agency for facilitating foreigners

KUALA LUMPUR, NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB), an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), hosted the inaugural stakeholders engagement workshop for the Malaysia Hydrogen Industry Alliance (MHIA) at the InterContinental Hotel today. The one-day workshop was attended by key players from across the hydrogen economy value chain and ecosystem, comprising of companies already with footprints and similar plans in Malaysia poised to shape the future of the hydrogen economy in the country. Among those who attended include PETRONAS Technology Ventures Sdn Bhd (PTVSB), NGL Tech Sdn Bhd, UMW Industrial Power Services Sdn Bhd, Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd, Gentari

SEOUL, An international framework is essential to ensure the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the military, particularly for developing countries and the Global South, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He emphasised the need for this framework due to the substantial disparity in the deployment of AI technology, especially within the military sector. Mohamed Khaled highlighted that the framework should focus on creating constructive pathways to assist disadvantaged nations in catching up and receiving meaningful support. ‘The international framework must address potential biases in defining what constitutes ethical and responsible AI use in

KUALA LUMPUR, The police have completed recording Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok’s statement regarding her comments comments about halal certification. Kok arrived at the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit (USTJ) D5 Bukit Aman, at 10 am accompanied by her lawyer, Syahredzan Johan, who is also Bangi Member of Parliament. Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, when contacted, confirmed the matter. “As of noon today, the police have received 50 reports regarding Teresa Kok’s statement. The investigation papers will be sent to the Attorney General’s Chambers Office (AGC) within two days,” he said when contacted by reporters. Meanwhile, Syahredzan

PENANG, ELNA PCB(M) SDN. BHD., a global supplier of printed circuit board (PCBs) and a subsidiary of Global Brands Manufacture under the PSA Group, today announced the opening of its second state-of-the-art plant in Penang, Malaysia. Representing an investment exceeding RM1 billion, the five-story PCB manufacturing facility is located adjacent to ELNA’s existing plant and is dedicated to producing high-quality advanced PCB. The inauguration ceremony was graced by YB Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang; Dato’ Loo Lee Lian, CEO of InvestPenang; Mr. Muhammad Ghaddaffi Sardar Mohamed, Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Penang; and Mr. Hsu