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Overview and evolution of corporate governance challenges in Malaysia

This is the second instalment of a three-part discourse on governance. StarESG will present the conclusion in the subsequent issue.A GROUP that plays an important role in enhancing and leading the corporate governance agenda is the corporate governance professionals and company secretaries.

Sabah & Sarawak

Green light for Pan Borneo Highway to cut through forest reserve

KOTA KINABALU: A section of the Pan Borneo Highway project that cuts through the biodiversity-rich Tawai Forest Reserve in the central Telupid district will go ahead, says Datuk Shahelmy Yahya.

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IFC appoints new country manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei

THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets and a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), has appointed Katia Daude Gonçalves as country manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.

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Signs of recovery as business shutdowns decreasing

THERE are signs of improvements for entrepreneurs as the trend of businesses shutting down are slowly decreasing as of November last year, says Datuk Ewon Benedick.

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Mawar and Raf are said to be heading for divorce

ACTORS Mawar Rashid and Raf Yaakob are speculated to be heading for divorce, reported Berita Harian.

Sabah & Sarawak

China keen to invest in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has caught the attention of Shanghai-based companies, which are keen to invest in the state, especially in the Malaysia My Second Home programme, says state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew.

Nation

NCDs a RM10bil healthcare strain

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia spends huge sums to treat non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with the country spending nearly RM10bil in 2017, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

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PTAs: School toilet maintenance collaboration to go on

MELAKA: The implementation of various initiatives, including a one-time allocation of RM70,000 for the upgrading and maintenance of toilets in schools by the government should not “mark the end” of the cooperation between the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) and school authorities.

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Covid-19 cases rising, but under control, says Health Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: Covid-19 cases increased by 28% to 2,305 cases in the 46th epidemiological week (ME46/2023) from Nov 12-18 compared with 1,801 cases reported in the previous week, says the Health Ministry.

Nation

Mystery knocking now spooks Kluang folk

THE “knock, knock” has continued. And there’s still no one there.

Nation

Cultivating sustainable ways to feed the country

IN A world where land mass is fast becoming crowded with development and industrialisation, the agricultural industry has to find ways to become more efficient and yet be productive in their approach.

Nation

FGV charts new pathways in renewables investment

With Malaysia’s palm oil industry contributing a total export revenue of RM137.89bil in 2022, the long-term growth of local agriculture companies is crucial for the nation’s long-term future.

Nation

Viability of hydrogen as a renewable energy

Hydrogen has the potential to play a significant role in the transition to a clean energy future, and it is likely to become a more popular renewable energy source in the years to come.

Nation

Over 9,000 new teachers to address shortage in upcoming school term

MORE than 9,000 new teachers will soon begin their service in schools nationwide for the January 2024 school term session, says Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Nation

Raja Tun Uda Library Foundation to focus on special needs visitors

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has launched the Raja Tun Uda Library Foundation (YPRTU) to enrich and widen the Raja Tun Uda Library collection with a focus on special needs visitors and the state’s rich cultural heritage.

Nation

Cop denies hurting his cop wife

IPOH: A police corporal claimed trial at a Magistrate’s Court here to a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to his wife.

Sabah & Sarawak

Fake goods worth RM370k disposed

KOTA KINABALU: An assortment of imitation goods worth more than RM370,000 has been disposed of by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry here.

Nation

Election outcome in the hands of young voters

CHUKAI: Facing a third election within a year, young voters in Kemaman are aware of the power they have over election candidates.

Nation

Over 21,000 summonses issued in Ops Perdagangan

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 21,200 traffic summonses were issued while 109 individuals were detained in an operation codenamed Ops Perdagangan, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

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‘Datuk Botak’ tried to lure me away too, says Armada chief

SHAH ALAM: Bersatu MPs with no cases pending in courts or issues with the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) are being approached to switch allegiance, Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal claims.