Day: October 14, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Widespread adoption and scaling of digital agriculture technologies (DATs) will accelerate Malaysia’s journey to achieving high-income nation status, according to a report from the World Bank. World Bank Country Director for the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei, Dr Zafer Mustafaoglu said the World Bank has engaged with the Ministry of Economy on the matter and has prepared a report on the integration and adoption of digital technology into agriculture. “We have finalised the report and we expect to continue working on this and discuss the next steps,” Mustafaoglu said after the launch of the latest Malaysia Economic Monitor report,

KUALA LUMPUR, Amidst a global stock market resurgence, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has enhanced liquidity for five major stock indices, namely the United States (US) Dow Jones, Nasdaq, SandP 500, the A50 (China), and the Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong). This strategic move aims to provide investors with more optimised, efficient trading across all global sessions by reducing trading costs and offering greater access, according to a statement. EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd Chief Executive Officer, David Barrett, offered an early prediction in June that undervalued markets were set to rebound, stating that value reversion is a powerful force emphasising

PARIS, Mavenir, a pioneer in cloud-native network infrastructure, has been recognized as a global leader in telecom innovation, winning the esteemed 2024 Network X Award for Most Innovative Cloud Product. This accolade reaffirms Mavenir’s excellence in delivering cutting-edge Cloud-Native Automation solutions to mobile network operators (MNOs). Building on its momentum, Mavenir adds this award to its impressive track record, having previously received the 2023 Network X Award for Outstanding Automation Solution in Open RAN. The award honors the network cloud-based product that has delivered the biggest change in network performance for MNOs. The Network X Award judges evaluated Mavenir’s cloud-native

PUTRAJAYA, SAFI Shayla, the leading hijabi hair care brand, has once again championed women’s empowerment – this time through active sports. Despite heavy downpour on the day, the brand successfully hosted Sembur, POUND and Slay! event which was officiated by YB Adam Adli bin Abd Halim, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports in conjunction with Hari Sukan Negara 2024. A total of 1,270 women gathered at Dataran Putrajaya, defying the weather to participate in a record-breaking POUND® fitness session, proving that nothing can stop them from pursuing their passion, no matter rain or shine. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KOTA BHARU, The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) today signed a cooperation agreement with the Kelantan government to strengthen the dairy goat industry in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said Kelantan has great potential in the agricultural sector, and the cooperation with ECERDC to develop the Goat Milk Collection Centre (GMCC) is a strategic step in realising that potential. He said that GMCC would not only create economic opportunities for local farmers but also position Kelantan as a key player in Malaysia’s halal and dairy sectors. ‘We are committed to working with ECERDC to ensure