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The Nanotechnology Standard, Regulatory and Safety Task Force needs collective cooperation from various parties, particularly industry players, to obtain the latest information on the use of nanotechnology materials in multiple products, especially cosmetics and food, said Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) secretary-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim. Speaking to reporters at the closing ceremony of the National Nanotechnology (nanoKEB) 2024 programme here today, he emphasised the need for the task force to engage in discussions and consult with industry players regarding the commercialisation of nanotechnology and its integration into daily products. ‘We also want to expose the public (to information

The drainage and irrigation system involving the four regions under the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) in Kedah needs to be upgraded immediately to prevent floods that could further submerge the padi fields. The Malaysian Padi Farmers Brotherhood Organisation (PeSAWAH) chairman Abdul Rashid Yob said the floods this time around are worse than in 2010, and he does not rule out the possibility that the ‘dilapidated’ irrigation system is the cause of more than 6,000 hectares of padi fields under MADA’s management being submerged and flooded. ‘Kedah’s infrastructure needs to be upgraded… this is already the third wave and there

The children linked with GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) were separated from their parents to allow a comprehensive investigation into the matter, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said investigations are being conducted following legal procedures while focusing on the exploitation of women and children. ‘When the police conduct rescues, they are guided by 11 laws, and the scope of the investigation continues to broaden,’ he said. ‘Our main focus is on the exploitation of women and children, including potential sexual abuse of minors under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017,’ he said during a discussion

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) — With the culmination of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, the stage is set for Malaysia as we prepare for our own Chairmanship of the regional organisation in 2025. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks at the Summits on building an inclusive and sustainable future for the region are indicative of our focus as Chair. It is a natural segue from the theme of connectivity and resilience set by Laos, which, as ASEAN’s smallest member, has commendably maintained a steady hand on the regional organisation as the region continues to recover

75% of Developers Admit Deadline Urgency Often Compromises Functional Safety, Highlighting the Tension Between Rapid Innovation and Maintaining Certified, Robust Systems WATERLOO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / October 8, 2024 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), today unveiled new research highlighting the mounting pressure on software engineers and developers to balance rapid innovation with safety and security. The comprehensive survey of 1,000 embedded software developers and engineers from around the world revealed the growing tension between meeting tight project deadlines and maintaining functional safety, with 75% of respondents acknowledging that urgency often forces them to compromise on key safety requirements. Source: BERNAMA News