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KLUANG, Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB) has developed a total of 68,803 Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) since the programme was introduced in 2002. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said of this number, 66,830 units (residential homes) have been built as of Aug 31, whereas another 1,973 units are under construction. “In Johor, a total of 8,013 units are being constructed, with 57 of them being in Kluang,’ he said in a press conference after a walkabout programme and RMR inauguration in Kampung Tengah here today. “This RMR financing has successfully helped the target group, that is those who

SEOUL, Local military industry players have been urged to spearhead the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the sector to keep pace with rapid technological advancements. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said AI technology is increasingly being applied in military fields. He said local industry players possess their strengths, as AI is a technology that was developed and introduced by the commercial sector. “I believe local industry players have the capability to pioneer AI technology in the military sector thus allowing the Malaysia Armed Forces (MAF) to utilise their technologies. “We have local companies involved in AI development

CHICAGO, Dormer Pramet is proud to announce the unveiling of our redefined brand identity at IMTS 2024, marking the beginning of a new era for our company. Visitors to our booth will experience first-hand the fresh visual identity and innovative products that reflect our commitment to simplifying messages and enhancing user experiences. Certainty at Every Turn: Our new brand promise underscores our dedication to delivering reliable product performance and simple, easy experiences for our customers. This theme resonates through our entire repositioning effort, ensuring that every interaction with Dormer Pramet is dependable and trustworthy. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has recorded PHP272.8 million claims from hemodialysis patients in Eastern Visayas in the first semester of 2024, which is significantly higher than the PHP191.04 million during the same period last year. Rosario Suyom, PhilHealth-Eastern Visayas healthcare delivery management division chief, said hemodialysis sessions remain the top procedure paid by the state health insurance firm. Claims count also rose to 78,791 this year from 54,584 in the first half of 2023. Other top claims are caesarian birth delivery; prenatal, delivery, and newborn services; and an expanded newborn care package. The higher claim

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued an executive order (EO) reverting the National Irrigation Administration’s (NIA) supervision to the Office of the President (OP) from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and reorganizing the composition of its Board of Directors. Under EO 69, inked by Marcos on Sept. 5 and made public on Tuesday, the NIA’s attachment is transferred back to the OP ‘for policy and program coordination.” To recall, EO 168 was issued in 2022, placing the NIA under the supervision of the DA. ‘Irrigation management and development is vital towards achieving food security and ensuring infrastructure development