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SEOUL, Malaysia has outlined three key pillars to build an AI-enabled digital Backbone and turn countries into tech-driven nations that leverage connectivity to improve lives, drive business progress and protect the environment. In his keynote speech at the GSMA Mobile 360 APAC 2024 conference here, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said those pillars would enable the harnessing of connectivity to drive progress, foster inclusivity and build a better future for all. ‘Firstly, implementing forward-thinking policies is crucial. These policies lay the groundwork for a vibrant ecosystem, ensuring inclusive and competitive connectivity. ‘The Malaysia JENDELA (National Digital Network) Plan exemplifies this commitment,

JITRA, The search operation for the body of retired Felcra employee Sabari Baharom, 62, who is suspected to have been thrown into Sungai Padang Terap, resumed today. The joint operation with the Marine Police, the Royal Malaysia Police, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force began at 9 am. It is reported that the search radius has been expanded to 12.8 km along the river, starting from the Kampung Empa bridge in Derang, which is the location where the victim is believed to have been thrown. Yesterday, police confirmed that the victim was likely thrown

Manila: The national government’s (NG) total outstanding debt went down by 0.9 percent to PHP15.55 trillion as of end-August this year. Data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Tuesday showed that of the overall debt stock, 69.40 percent are domestic securities while 30.60 percent are external obligations. “This decline was primarily attributed to the revaluation effect of peso appreciation and the net repayment of external debt,” the BTr said. The domestic debt amounted to PHP10.79 trillion, slightly higher than the PHP10.75 trillion in July, due to the issuance of government securities amounting to PHP45.05 billion. External debt,

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday emphasized the need for the approval of the AVAC live vaccines for commercial distribution before the year ends, following the rising number of areas affected by the African swine fever (ASF). The DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) earlier reported that ASF-affected barangays in the country rose from 472 last Sept. 6 to 524 on Sept. 20 despite stringent biosecurity measures and the ongoing government-controlled vaccination in Lobo, Batangas. ‘Kapag ganito karami iyong cases mo, maapektuhan ang local production, which patuloy pa rin nating challenge. So, kailangan na talaga nating ma-commercialize iyong bakuna

KUALA LUMPUR, Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Tuesday amidst geopolitical risks in the Middle East and hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell regarding potential interest rate cuts. At home, the new spot month October 2024 gold futures contract fell to US$2,660.70 per troy ounce from US$2,664.70 on Monday. Meanwhile, the November 2024, December 2024, January 2025 and February 2025 contracts all settled higher at US$2,681.80 per troy ounce, compared with US$2,664.70 on Monday. Trading volume decreased to nine lots from 12 lots, while open interest narrowed to 24 contracts from 45 contracts previously.