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Manila: Civil Service Commission Chairperson Karlo Nograles was recently conferred the Gawad Lagablab Award for Government Service, a distinction given to alumni of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) for their achievements in scientific research, the practice of their profession, and public service. In his acceptance remarks, Nograles, who graduated from PSHS in 1993, offered the honor “back to our beloved alma mater.” “My years in Pisay have greatly shaped my discipline – who I am as a person – and I will always be grateful for the privilege of being a scholar.” Nograles said he was sharing the award

BEIJING, Language and literature icon Senator Datuk Seri Prof Dr Awang Sariyan was awarded the Chinese Government Friendship Award in conjunction with the republic’s 75th National Day here, today. He was among 73 recipients from 26 selected countries worldwide to receive the award at an official state ceremony at the People’s Assembly Hall here. Awang was chosen for the award due to his active role in promoting understanding between the people of Malaysia and China through language, education, and culture. Awang expressed his gratitude and pride in receiving the award from China, a global superpower. “China appreciates the 30 years

KUANTAN, The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has confirmed that, to date, no students or staff from higher education institutions (IPT) have been found to be involved with GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH). Deputy Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, however, said that the government is monitoring developments at all IPT and would take immediate action if there is any involvement of GISBH activities with students or staff at any institution. ‘Based on the information received, there have been no cases yet, but we are keeping an eye on it. Usually, this matter is presented in Cabinet meetings every week, and as

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today, in line with the weaker performance in the regional markets due to the geopolitical concerns in the Middle East, said an analyst. At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was down 6.06 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 1,654.03, against Friday’s close of 1,660.09. The benchmark index opened 1.80 points higher at 1,661.89. Across the broader market, decliners outnumbered advancers 604 to 399, with 439 counters unchanged, 1,040 untraded and 79 suspended. Turnover stood at 2.32 billion shares worth RM1.25 billion. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research

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