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KOTA BHARU, The Yayasan Infaq ANGKASA (YIA) aims to collect RM7.2 million annually in waqf donations to fund various initiatives for the Muslims in the country. Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (ANGKASA) president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah said the target was based on their 7.2 million members, with each contributing just RM1. ‘ANGKASA itself will contribute RM1.5 million annually to the foundation, and we hope more individuals and corporate entities will follow suit in making waqf infaq contributions. As of August this year, we have already collected RM2 million from various donors. ‘The funds collected will be used

MANILA – The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) continued support has helped the Philippines in delivering ‘clear and impactful’ actions to give Filipinos a brighter future, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday. During the launching and ceremonial turnover of the ADB Philippines Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for 2024-2029 at Malacañan Palace in Manila, Marcos said the ADB has been ‘a reliable partner in Philippine development.” Marcos stressed that under the new CPS for 2024-2029, the ADB is not just supporting the Philippine government’s projects but is also laying the groundwork for Filipinos’ better future. ‘Thanks to the ADB, we are

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Bicol on Thursday activated 12 motorist assistance centers (MACs) along the region’s national road to assist those participating in the Traslacion procession, one of the highlights of the Peñafrancia Festival in Naga City, on Friday. In a statement, DPWH Regional Director Virgilio Eduarte said the 12 MACs were strategically installed along Maharlika Highway, three of these in Albay; two in Camarines Norte; five in Camarines Sur; and two in Sorsogon, to provide efficient and timely assistance to motorists and commuters traveling to and from Naga City. “District engineers

TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has forged partnership with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Tacloban-Leyte chapter to support the Innovation Hub (iHub) as one of the ways to help small enterprises in Eastern Visayas. The iHub is a facility where business startups can be nurtured and key players like enablers, investors, and accelerators can gather, collaborate, share information, and help them. DOST Regional Director John Glenn Ocaña said the ties with the PCCI local chapter, represented by its president, Eugene Tan, highlight strong public-private partnerships in fostering innovation, improving infrastructure, and providing

BUTTERWORTH, The Penang government is undertaking several flood mitigation (RTB) projects to tackle flash flood issues, particularly in areas prone to frequent inundation. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said these efforts include the completed Bayan Baru RTB Phase 1 project and two major federal mitigation projects : the Sungai Pinang RTB and Sungai Jawi RTB in Seberang Perai, aimed at reducing flood impacts on the island. ‘The Sungai Pinang RTB project has commenced and is expected to be completed within two to three years. The Sungai Jawi RTB is currently in the detailed design phase,