Malaysia committed to materialising UN SDG objectives, achieve Paris Agreement 2015

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to achieving the commitments made in the Paris Agreement 2015 and materialising the objectives of the United Nation’s (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the recent shift in Malaysia’s policy to allow the export of commercial renewable energy is poised […]

New boutique airline raises doubts

KUCHING: Sarawak’s new boutique airline plans to focus on long-term benefits to the state has led to concerns about its profitability. According to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) economist Jerome Kueh, setting up an airline poses various challenges including regulatory compliance, financial stability and market accessibility. However he acknowledged the government’s crucial role in providing the […]

Pepper farmers to benefit from innovative initiatives

KUCHING: Innovative support poles for pepper vines and the introduction of new pepper varieties will benefit pepper farmers. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industry and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin said these innovation and initiatives would help farmers to grow pepper according to their financial capability. He said this at a press conference after officiating at the […]

Reopen business events to rejuvenate economy

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (Maceos) is calling for the government to lift the ban on business events while also proposing the adoption of a standard operating procedure (SOP) in the new norm to ensure safety and public health. President Datuk Vincent Lim proposed a systematic plan for […]