Day: September 20, 2024

The Negeri Sembilan government hopes that the religious authorities at federal level will make a clear ruling on all matters related to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH) Sdn Bhd. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said this is to ensure that the public can understand clearly about the matter, so that no statement according to each individual’s point of view can cause confusion. “So the people are waiting, if you look at social media, there are various statements made by the public, so I hope there is a final word or a firm statement from the government, especially

The Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics (AIGE), launched today, will serve as an initial reference for industries and AI players, rather than a legal requirement, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang. He expressed hope that certain aspects of the guidelines will eventually be legislated, although he acknowledged that this process may take time. ‘Before introducing new laws, we want these guidelines to act as a reference for industries and AI players. They should view them as a discipline to adhere to,’ he told the media, during the AIGE launch. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday in line with most Asian markets, mirroring gains from Wall Street, where investors welcomed the US Federal Reserve’s substantial interest rate cut. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 3.17 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 1,668.82 at the close from Thursday’s close of 1,665.65. It opened 5.03 points higher at 1,670.68, trading between 1,668.48 and 1,674.04 throughout the session. In the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 732 to 468, while 465 counters were unchanged, 850 untraded and 32 suspended. Turnover swelled to 4.19 billion units worth RM5.97 billion, from Thursday’s 3.99

The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) is conducting a study on the effectiveness of the Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) method in controlling the population of stray dogs in Malaysia. Its director-general Dr Akma Ngah Hamid said the study was currently being conducted in Penang with the cooperation of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as well as local authorities (PBT) and that it was expected to be completed within a year. She said that the study was carried out to determine the implications of the TNRM method on the welfare of stray animals, identify the most effective mechanisms for their care post-sterilisation, and measure