Women recognised as pillar in Sarawak’s administration, economy

In Sarawak, women’s ‘power’ is one of the most important factors that keep the state’s administrative system on track and functioning sustainably, besides helping to drive local economic growth.In an effort to strengthen the role of women in the admini…

Kedah LKIM to create frozen fish stockpiles for monsoon season

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 25 — The Kedah branch of the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) will create frozen fish (Q-Fish) stockpiles to ensure an adequate supply of fish during the northeast monsoon season, which is expected to begin next mo…

Sarawak secures RM15.7 billion in investments amid pandemic

KUCHING, Oct 24 — Caring for people’s health during the COVID-19 pandemic while managing the economy and maintaining the political stability of the state is not an easy task. Yet, against all odds, Sarawak managed to secure RM15.7 billion worth of dom…

96.67 pct of Perlis residents have completed Census 2020 – DOSM

KANGAR, Oct 23 — A total of 96.67 per cent of residents in Perlis have completed the Malaysian Population and Housing Census 2020 (Census 2020) so far.State Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) director A. Pathmavathi said the success was the resu…

MAQIS always sensitive to import, export of agricultural products

The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS) is always vigilant and sensitive to the import and export activities of agricultural products so as to ensure the country’s biosecurity is guaranteed.Agriculture and Food Industries Mi…

Fisherman drowns while looking for cockles off Pantai Remis

BERUAS, Oct 19 — A fisherman was found drowned after he was believed to have fallen from his boat while looking for cockles in the waters of Kuala Panchor, Pantai Remis here, this afternoon.The body of Shahril Daud, 33, was found floating by other fi…

Adagio new in-vitro data highlights potent neutralisation of ADG20 against SARS-CoV-2 variants

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Adagio Therapeutics Inc, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company has announced new in-vitro data demonstrating retained neutralising activity of its monoclonal antibody (mAb), ADG20, against a diverse panel of circulating SAR…