Khazanah Research Institute Proposes Central AI Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) has proposed setting up a central national artificial intelligence (AI) agency to oversee and implement Malaysia’s AI strategy, along with creating an agile regulatory framework capable of adapting to …

Leptospirosis cases 5% higher from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17

MANILA: A total of 3,785 leptospirosis cases were recorded nationwide from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17, five percent higher compared to the 3,605 cases reported in the same period last year.

The tally included the increase in leptospirosis cases following the …

Public Investment Bank Upgrades Call On Gloves Sector To ‘Overweight’

KUALA LUMPUR, Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIB) has upgraded its call on the Malaysian glove sector to ‘overweight’ from ‘neutral’, backed by the sector’s higher sales volume and improving average selling prices (ASPs) quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q).

In …

Iloilo City suspends afternoon classes due to inclement weather

The city government here suspended Monday’s afternoon classes in all levels of private and public schools due to inclement weather.

The Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in its monitoring report to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, said the city c…

Hendrik Scholl Joins Belite Bio As Chief Medical Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, Belite Bio Inc (Belite Bio), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical drug development company, announced its board of directors has appointed Hendrik Scholl, as the company’s Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately.

Dr Scholl is the fo…

LandBank offers enhanced loans, cash support for emergencies

MANILA: State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) expanded its loan packages for businesses and individuals affected by calamities and natural disasters to help facilitate and fast-track rebuilding efforts.

In a statement Monday, LandBank sai…

Semiconductor, Construction Projects To Support Growth In 2h 2024 — MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, The uptrend in the semiconductor industry and the rollout of various construction projects in the second half (2H) of 2024 are expected to continue supporting Malaysia’s economic growth, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

In a resea…