World Future (Page 186)

Is Anwar's risky deal drowning Mahathir's hopes for a Mega-Malay union?

Is Anwar’s risky deal with the MPs drowning Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s hopes for a mega-Malay Union? Mahathir seems to be weary of the sudden changes in the political equation. Anwar Ibrahim is suddenly, with the turn of events, the best candidate for the post of Prime Minister.

Mahathir believes a no confidence vote may shatter Muhyiddin

Ex-PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad believes the Parliament should entertain a no-confidence vote against PM Muhyiddin Yassin. In a media statement today, Dr Mahathir says the statements by Umno president Zahid Hamidi is indication the PM has lost power. “With Zahid’s statement that MPs from Barisan Nasional and Umno

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Time to rally support behind Anwar Ibrahim for a new Malaysia

The Movement for An Informed Society Malaysia (WADAH) says Malaysia now has a clear opportunity to end the political uncertainty. It says sensible and rational people should reject betrayal in politics. It is time to rally support behind Anwar Ibrabim. President, Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman of WADAH says the tricks

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Malaysia to get third Prime Minister in 3 years

Malaysia is set to get a third Prime Minister in the space of three years since the change of the government in 2018. Today, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim revealed he has the support of a majority of the members of Parliament. “With a solid and convincing majority, it means that

Bruneau Laurette

'Born-fighter' Bruneau unstoppable in the war against corruption

Waving his fist in the air Nelson Mandela-style, street fighter Bruneau Laurette is shaking Mauritius up from the bottom. “I am born a fighter and I will not budge with the flimsy accusations,” is the battle-cry for the leader of a new opposition force. Still in his infancy in the

analytics

MDEC backs SAS in need for data analytics talent

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 SEPTEMBER 2020 – SAS, a leader in analytics, will be launching its SAS Software Certified Young Professionals (SCYP) programme for students in Malaysia, the first in Southeast Asia. In collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the SAS SCYP programme will aim to equip at least 500

MUDA

MUDA riding on calls for more 'youth' in politics

The party of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is riding on recent calls for the inclusion of more youth in local politics. The Perikatan Nasional or PN’s coming to power in Malaysia with a large number of older folks as minister got some people thinking. The younger generation of

aircraft

Here's the energy-efficient aircraft of the future

SINGAPORE, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The scale model of the Flying-V – the energy-efficient aircraft of the future – has flown for the first time. A year and a half ago TU Delft and KLM announced the start of the design of the Flying-V during IATA 2019 and after extensive wind tunnel

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Air India jokes are now sensitive in Mauritius

In tiny Mauritius, jokes about races and other communities are common. All communities have a name given to them to identify their roots or origins but some people can get upset with these jibes. Sometimes, the names are vulgar and they identify the rogue elements of a particular community. Such

Social Groups call for Civil War In Mauritius

A WhatsApp is calling Mauritians of a religious group to start a civil war in peaceful Mauritius. The messages are from a group called ‘Har Har’ posted on Facebook and circulating widely on WhatsApp. The discussion in the WhatsApp group is full of religious bigotry, urging the members to arm

PRA Health Sciences and Deep Lens in strategic deal to accelerate precision cancer trials

RALEIGH, N.C. and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept 21 (Bernama) — PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAH) and Deep Lens, Inc., announced today a new strategic relationship to accelerate patient access and recruitment for oncology clinical trials. The relationship brings together best-in-class technologies that improve the identification, screening, and matching of cancer

AmBank launches “Amazing 30” promotional offers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) — AmBank Group has launched the “Amazing 30” promotion with over 30 retailers, F&B outlets and 13 online partners offering AmBank credit and debit card customers with up to RM30 in cashback, RM30 OFF or 30% OFF. Aaron Loo, Managing Director, Retail Banking, AmBank

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A First For UMW Aerospace For Rolls-Royce's Trent 7000 Engines

UMW Aerospace Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the UMW Group, today successfully rolled-off its maiden fan case for Rolls-Royce’s Trent 7000 engines. The fan case will be delivered to the Rolls-Royce engine assembly and test facility at the Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore. The Trent 7000 engines power

Is Facebook backing hate speech in Mauritius?

Forbes Magazine, on its online portal, seems to suggest that Facebook is not doing the right thing in Mauritius. The article entitled ‘Trouble in Paradise: Facebook Spread Of Hate Speech As Mauritius Oil Spill Crisis Continues.’ Forbes says the recent events in Mauritius is reminiscent of Rwanda in 1994. The

MALAYSIA

WHY MUDA IS BORN WITH A DILEMMA

WHY MUDA IS BORN WITH A DILEMMA https://youtu.be/A40tNKBOGsc MUDA, the new party by ex-Sport Minister Syed Saddiq is born with a dilemma. It has a few choices, that is join an existing alliance, or go for it alone. Either way, the small young party of the youths

Mahathir

Malaysia needs more than Pejuang or MUDA

https://youtu.be/-sOo04LA4dg

competitiveness

Covid-19 A wake-up call against loosing out

Kuala Lumpur, 15 September 2020 – The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) or IDEAS organised the 3rd Kuala Lumpur Roundtable (KLR) this week to discuss policy choices for Malaysia’s recovery. One of the main topic of discussion was on Malaysia’s high regional supply chain integration and how

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Anwar should be more assertive in the aggravated political landscape

Malaysia has seen a series of setback in the political arena with the seizure of power by a group of rogue Pakatan MPs. Aided by the MPs from the defeated government, the breakaway factions from the Bersatu and the PKR formed a new government. It is a backdoor government, one

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Why are the Orcas tremendous actions against boats causing concern?

Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar are baffling scientists who are asking why are the killer whales attacking sailing boats! The attacks took place near Portugal and Spain and stretching from the Galicia and the Strait of Gibraltar. There has been several distress calls in the region, with sailors scrambling

Bruneau Laurette

Breaking the MSM-ML grip on power?

A commentary in the Sunday Times newspaper in Mauritius suggests it may be the end of the road for the Mouvement Liberateur or ML. The ML is a major partner in the MSM-ML-others government but has since the St Louis scandal been demoted to a junior partner. Its leader, Ivan

How will the New Mahathir Third Force Make PH More Vulnerable?

A lot of events took place in Malaysia in the run-up to the Sabah snap elections. One of the biggest event is the defeat of ex-PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s candidate in the Slim by-election. A huge defeat for the Pejuang-backed candidate, Amir Kusyairi Mohd Tanusi and a defeat

Asia-Pacific

APAC smartphone market declined 20% in value

Singapore, September 14, 2020 – Once robust and thriving, the Asia Pacific smartphone sector which had consistently turned in years of consecutive positive growth, has become a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. In January to July 2020, the smartphone market value shrunk by 20 percent to reach just over USD 119

This is why Tesla and others still believe in China

Electric-car builder Tesla is not moving out of China, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s war to bring back American manufacturers. Tesla, according to Nikkei Asian Review is even revving up their production engines on the mainland. A majority of companies in semiconductor equipment and materials, as well as

energy saver

Why should you buy 'energy star' certified products?

Sammy the Star teaches kids about energy conservation, the difference between non-renewable and renewable energy. It also shows how careful selection of ENERGY STAR-certified products can save consumers money and help the environment. This science video, by ProVia, is part of the company’s ENERGY STAR Education Program for 4th

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FGV made Felda more vulnerable to the financial instability

The think tank IDEAS says in a report that FGV, the commercial arm of FELDA, made the Federal Land Development Authority more vulnerable to financial uncertainty. FGV’s listing and the transformation of FELDA demonstrated poor track record of commercialisation, it says. “The listing of FGV is a clear indication