AI-Media’s latest innovations set to revolutionise captioning market

KUALA LUMPUR: AI-Media, the global leader in AI-powered captioning, is set to unveil two new products LEXI DR (Disaster Recovery) and LEXI Recorded, at the prestigious NAB Show 2024, scheduled from April 14 to 17 in Las Vegas, United States. In a statement, AI-Media, renowned for its cutting-edge innovations serving the broadcast industry, said its […]

Finding the right place for new market

SIBU: The Land and Survey Department is currently searching for a new location for Pasar Tamu in Kampung Sentosa. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said that this idea comes from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who wants a larger area to build the Pasar Tamu. “In an earlier proposal, […]

Robust socio-economic activities fuel labour market recovery

KUALA LUMPUR: The nation’s labour market has exhibited a strong recovery from the adverse impact of the pandemic due to robust socio-economic activities and the effective implementation of various employment stabilisation initiatives. According to Updates on Economic & Fiscal Outlook and Revenue Estimates 2023 released by the Finance Ministry today, the economy managed to return […]

Increased sales revenue via biz programme

KUCHING: A total of 56 Institut Keusahawanan Negara Berhad (INSKEN) entrepreneurs recorded a sales revenue of RM437,000 through the Sarawak Edition of INSKEN Bumiputera Business Guidance Programme (IBBC) 2022 Edition. Caretaker Deputy Minister of Sports, Youth and Entrepreneur Development Dr Ripin Lamat said that more than half of the participants managed to increase business sales […]

Reinventing B2B for the modern customers

By Clarence Fernandez, Head of B2B, Ninja Van Malaysia B2B COMPANIES are notoriously known for maintaining consistency in company legacy, in-house software, whilst also lacking in resources and funding. Instead, they should be putting their focus on digital transformation. Because whether you like it or not, digital is here to stay. Here are three reasons […]

No short-cut for approval of Covid-19 vaccine to be in Malaysian market

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no short cut for Covid-19 vaccines to enter the Malaysian market as they are subject to strict conditions to ensure they are safe, effective and of quality. Malaysian Pharmacists Society president Amrahi Buang said Covid-19 vaccines that are registered in other countries must be approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency […]

Locals fearful of catching virus at market

SIBU: The weekly market at Taman Indah Market, Teku was deserted today perhaps due to fear and concern caused by the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak. This followed the case of four Covid-19-positive Indonesian women, who were dropped off at a bus stop near the place, thus scaring shoppers away. It has also caused many traders to […]

New Kampung Tambirat market to be built soon

BY BARINA NANI ASAJAYA: The construction of the new Kampung Tambirat market will commence soon, says Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister hoped that the new market would draw visitors, much like the popular weekend border market in Serikin near Bau. “It is our vision because this area […]

Tengku Zafrul’s appointment seen as serious bid to win market confidence

KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of banking sector heavyweight Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz as Finance Minister is seen as a serious bid to win market confidence, said OCBC Bank economist (Global Treasury Research & Strategy) Wellian Wiranto. In a research note today, Wiranto said while successive Malaysian governments have been attempting to reduce the dependence of the government revenue […]

Rubber market to remain steady

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain steady next week due to tight supply of the commodity in major producing countries following the current rainy season. “We will see prices going up a bit next week, extending last week’s momentum,” Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association president Denis Low Jau Foo said. Low […]