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KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Works (KKR) has proposed repairing the slope affected by the landslide at Taman Melawati using the soil nailing method. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the proposal will be presented at discussions with the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) and private developers soon. ‘Considering that the area where the landslide occurred involves the developer’s property, it is suggested that MPAJ engage with the developer for a permanent treatment solution to ensure the stability of the slope and the safety of road users. ‘The Slope Engineering Branch (CKC) of the Public Works Department (JKR)

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN) today formalised a collaboration to bolster Malaysia’s high-skilled workforce through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was inked by MIDA Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid and Vice Chancellors from four MTUN universities – Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). Representing the universities were Professor Datuk Dr Zaliman Sauli (UniMAP), Professor Datuk Dr Ruzairi Abdul Rahim (UTHM), Professor Datuk Dr Yusserie

KUALA LUMPUR, The Online Safety Bill 2024 will require social media platform providers to comply with three main responsibilities, namely ensuring platform safety, protecting children under 13 and restricting access to harmful content. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said these platforms would also need to submit an annual Digital Safety Plan detailing their safety strategies and accomplishments. ‘Yesterday, the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU) held a briefing on the Online Safety Bill 2024, which aims to regulate online activities, particularly on platforms such as Meta, X and TikTok. ‘The main goal is to combat cybercrimes

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia opened mixed today but turned lower thereafter, tracking Wall Street’s overnight performance which closed lower after its recent rally, said an analyst. At 9.07 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slid 2.02 points to 1,639.95, compared with Tuesday’s close of 1,641.97. The benchmark index initially opened 1.83 points higher at 1,643.80. The broader market was negative, as decliners outpaced gainers 217 to 101, while 247 counters remained unchanged, 1,982 stocks untraded, and eight suspended. Turnover reached 108.05 million units, valued at RM72.96 million. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng said

Manila: Early warning information about disasters does not prompt early action from people at risk in vulnerable communities, an expert said Wednesday. In a discussion on the role of media and social media in risk communication, British Broadcasting Corporation Media Action Asia Pacific and Europe Regional Director Gemma Hayman said people do not take action on risk warning messages despite their relevance and timeliness due to a variety of reasons. Citing a related project in Somalia last year, Hayman said religious beliefs and fear around resourcing are two of the top reasons why people did not heed the early warning