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SERDANG, The government will continue implementing various initiatives and outreach programmes involving science, technology and innovation (STI) for the people. Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Chang Lih Kang said MOSTI programmes, such as the National Science Week Carnival (MSN) in selected states and the Borneo Science Walk (KSB) in Sabah and Sarawak, have recorded very encouraging participation from people of all walks of life. “This initiative not only strengthens interest in science and technology but also brings the community closer to the ongoing STI progress, towards building a more competitive and innovative country,” he said. The minister was speaking

KUALA LUMPUR, A collection of Malay medical manuscripts called ‘Kitab Tib’ – from the National Centre for Malay Manuscripts, National Library of Malaysia (PNM) has been nominated in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Program last year. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the nomination involved a series of manuscripts (MSS 1292) covering traditional Malay medical methods. He said the outcome of the nomination will be announced next year. “Hopefully this nomination will bear fruit and the Malay manuscripts of ‘Kitab Tib’ will be honoured as world heritage, let’s all pray,” he said in his speech at the opening

KLUANG, The police have so far opened an investigation paper related to the Mahkota state by-election, said Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar. He said it involved report made by an individual and it is related to incorrect viral content of claiming there was an element of bribery to attract voters. The investigation is conducted under Section 4 (A) of the Election Offences Act 1954 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. “The investigation is ongoing and we need to get feedback from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to determine whose portal (uploaded the content),”

KUALA LUMPUR, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in the early session today, tracking the underlying cash market. At 9.18 am, September 2024 added 8.5 points to 1,669.0, October 2024 rose 8.0 points to 1,672.0, December 2024 gained 7.0 points to 1,676.0 and March 2025 improved 9.0 points to 1,663.0. Turnover stood at 1,422 lots, with open interest at 48,289 contracts. The FBM KLCI went up by 1.96 points to 1,667.26 after 40 minutes of trading. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Manila: Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. on Tuesday thanked the Marcos administration for the support and increase in the budget for research and development (R and D) for 2025. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has announced the PHP8.8 billion allocation for the DOST’s Grants-In-Aid (GIA) program for the agency to sustain the implementation of various science, technology, and innovation programs. “We thank the Administration and DBM for the increased budget and continued support to R and D which is the foundation of innovation,” Solidum told the Philippine News Agency. Although DOST’s proposed GIA