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DPM Fadillah fronts Malaysia’s green energy push at Apec Busan meet
Malay Mail
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August 24, 2025
BUSAN, Aug 24 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (Apec EMM15) in Busan, South Korea, reaffirming the country’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions...
Could trans-Borneo railway transform Sabah?
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 23, 2025
Could trans-Borneo railway transform Sabah? Published on: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Published on: Sat, Aug 23, 2025 By: Ir Ts Tan KJ, FIEM, JP Text Size: Dark Mode: Off WHEN we talk about the future of public transport in Sabah, the conversation...
Alberta in talks with Japanese oil refiners as it looks to diversify exports beyond U.S., report says
The Globe and Mail
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August 25, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:A deal with Japan would be unprecedented for Alberta, which has previously not made energy infrastructure investments in foreign countries.Candace Elliott/Reuters Canada’s main oil-producing province of Alberta is...
New law ends decades-old telco franchise requirement; ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ poised to reshape PH internet landscape
Panay News
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August 25, 2025
MANILA – In a sweeping reform of the country’s telecommunications sector, the long-standing congressional franchise requirement for telecommunications companies has been abolished after the “Konektadong Pinoy” bill lapsed into law. The measure,...
Fadillah To Lead Malaysian Delegation To APEC EMM15 In S.Korea
Bernama
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August 24, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 15th APEC Energy Ministers’ Meeting (APEC EMM15) in Busan, South Korea,...
Gov’t eyes raising P194 billion from privatization of big-ticket assets
Business World
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August 25, 2025
By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE DEPARTMENT of Finance (DoF) is eyeing to raise P193.65 billion from the privatization of big-ticket government assets, including the Financial Center Area in Pasay City and Food Terminal, Inc. (FTI)...
ISCA, EY Singapore launch career mobility initiative for chartered accountants
The Accountant
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August 25, 2025
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Ernst & Young (EY Singapore) have formalised a three-year partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to introduce the “EY x ISCA SCAQ Career Mobility Programme.” This...
New Satellite Images Reveal More Artificial Islands in South China Sea
Newsweek
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August 25, 2025
Vietnam has stepped up its island-building activities in the South China Sea's Spratly Islands and is on track to surpass China in terms of land reclaimed, according to a U.S. think tank's new analysis of satellite imagery. Why It Matters The...
Gamuda JV bags RM1.13bil Sarawak highway contract
The Malaysian Star
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August 25, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd’s 30%-owned associate company, Naim Gamuda (NAGA) JV Sdn Bhd (NAGA), has secured a RM1.13bil contract from the Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) for the development of the Northern Coastal Highway in...
Telecom Minister Shares Cambodia’s Priorities for AI Security at ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 14, 2025 -- H.E. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia, has shared insights on the preparation of a draft national AI strategy to guide economic and social development in Cambodia, at a panel...
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Connecting People, Delivering Benefits
Vietnam Pictorial
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August 25, 2025
25/08/2025 Since its establishment in 2015, the ASEAN socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) has consistently played a vital role in uniting people and delivering tangible benefits to citizens throughout ASEAN member states. Particularly, amid strategic...
Chinese military ‘expels’ US warship from disputed South China Sea waters
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 14, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Experts defend sea sovereignty
China Daily
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Global experts discussed the historical and legal basis for China's recovery of sovereignty over the South China Sea on Saturday, stressing that it is a key part of the postwar order and must be respected and protected. Wu Jilu, head of China...
ISCA and EY Launch "SCAQ Career Mobility Programme" to Build Southeast Asia’s Next Generation of Chartered Accountants
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 August 2025 - The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY Singapore) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 19 August 2025 to launch the "EY x...
UAE: Moon for Rabi Al Awwal not spotted; when is Prophet's birthday?
Khaleej Times
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The crescent for Rabi Al Awwal was not spotted in the UAE on Saturday, August 23, the UAE's astronomy centre announced on Sunday, August 24. This indicates that the third month of the Islamic calendar will begin on Monday, August 25, as Safar...
Business : Fadillah To Lead Malaysia At APEC Energy Ministers Meeting In Busan
Bernama
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August 24, 2025
From Harizah Hanim Mohamed BUSAN, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (APEC EMM15) in Busan, South Korea, reaffirming the country’s...
Malaysia to present net-zero strategy at APEC energy meeting in Busan
The Sun Daily
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August 24, 2025
BUSAN: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (APEC EMM15) in Busan, South Korea, reaffirming the country’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050...
Fadillah To Lead Malaysia At APEC Energy Ministers Meeting In Busan
Bernama
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August 24, 2025
BUSAN, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (APEC EMM15) in Busan, South Korea, reaffirming the country’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse...
Goal and Highlights Qatar 0-1 Lebanon in International Friendly Match
VAVEL
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August 24, 2025
Both teams played a great game, but at the last moment the Lebanese took advantage of that counterattack and scored the winning goal. Qatar did a good job but it was not enough. In the last minute, a counterattack from Lebanon took advantage,...
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday To Bring Extended Holiday For UAE In September
Gulf Insider
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August 24, 2025
The International Astronomy Center in the United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday that the crescent of Rabi Al Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, was not sighted across the Arab world on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The finding means...