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Imitation mobile phone spare parts and accessories estimated to be worth RM26,430 were seized in raids conducted by the Perak enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) at five premises in Sitiawan, Manjung and here yesterday. Its director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said the raids were carried out following complaints and information from the trademark owner. “Representatives of the trademark company have checked the goods involved and suspect that the premises have committed an offence under the Trademarks Act 2019, ‘ he said in a statement here today. Kamalludin said his office viewed the matter

The second day of IGEM 2024 saw the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) continue its forward momentum in advancing Malaysia’s green transformation. Through strategic collaborations announced yesterday, MGTC highlighted its focus on green technologies and initiatives that aim to create lasting environmental and economic benefits for the country. MGTC and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) have signed a memorandum of understanding witnessed by YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, to reduce carbon emissions at the organisational level. This venture will focus on scope three greenhouse gas assessments, a critical step in identifying

Tokyo: The Paris Olympic Games, held during the peak of summer, demonstrated to the world the impressive determination of athletes from around the globe as they competed for medals. Interestingly, the tradition of awarding gold, silver and bronze medals has its roots in the World Exposition. At the 1855 Paris Exposition, grand prize, gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to exceptional exhibits. Notable brands like Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Tiffany won medals at subsequent Expos, paving the way for their rise to international prominence. During the fifth Paris Expo in 1900, the Olympic Games were held as part of

Manila: Elite troops of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and their counterparts from the United States, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Australia will participate in this year’s “KAMANDAG 08-24” exercises on Oct. 15-25. In an advisory on Friday, the PMC said it would join the US Marine Corps (USMC) as primary participants in the drills, which stands for “Kaagapay ng Mga Mandirigma ng Dagat.” They will be joined by forces from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Marine Corps, United Kingdom Royal Marine Commandos, and Australian Defense Force. Some 2,351 personnel are taking part in the

The Department of Fisheries (DOF) today denied that its director general Datuk Adnan Hussain had made a statement claiming that some eateries buy sick chicken at low prices or obtain dead poultry for free. In a statement here, the department cautioned the public against believing unverified information being circulated through WhatsApp or any other social media platform. ‘Issues concerning food safety are of great importance and should only be referred to authentic and authoritative sources,’ said the satement issued by DOF’s Corporate Communications Unit. The DOF stressed that all parties involved in the food industry must adhere to the food