World Future (Page 198)

Life insurance industry registers 12.6% drop in total premiums

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) — For the first half of 2020 (1H2020), the life insurance industry recorded an overall dip of 12.6% in total premiums. During the Movement Control Order (MCO) and Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO)

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Download Sophos endpoint protection whitepaper

In a survey of 5,000 IT Managers across 26 countries, 51% of respondents revealed that they were hit by ransomware in the last year. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In 73% of those incidents, attackers succeeded in encrypting data. Furthermore, the average

Australia's Younger Agricultural Workforce Step up with XAG Drone for the Soaring Winter Crops

BUNDABERG, Australia, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — XAG is on track to deploy drones to help farmers take the pressure off chemical use and preserve water. There is a growing demand for unmanned device applications during Australia’s winter cropping season. Faced with the expanded size of sown areas in Australia,

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Hundreds of people come to Turkey every year for eye prosthetics

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ISTANBUL (TR) – Tourists who come to Turkey for health tourism come mostly for aesthetic and hair transplantation, cardiac surgery, orthopedics, oncology and IVF treatment. On the other hand, the number of tourists who prefer health solutions that can

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MPC terima anugerah khas dari Perdasama Selangor

SELANGORPETALING JAYA, 17 Ogos (Bernama) — Perbadanan Produktiviti Malaysia (MPC) menerima Anugerah Khas sempena Mesyuarat Agung Persatuan Pedagang dan Pengusaha Melayu Malaysia (PERDASAMA) Negeri Selangor, baru-baru ini. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Anugerah berkenaan diterima berasaskan pelaksanaan inisiatif dalam program produktiviti yang meningkatkan keupayaan

The symbolic demolition of democracy?

From India to America a disturbing trend is catching attention and is becoming a new norm. It is the destruction of historical sites and icons for political gains. The use of symbols to twist democracies, to gain popularity or to advance a cause is not new. But for a long

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Stop culling exotic animals to avert COVID!

We all know how COVID-19 emerged. We also know its origin, though no official confirmation. We know if there is a halt in exotic animal trade, COVID may not happen that easily, again. It is clear COVID-19 came out of no where and hit the world like a boom. It

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Low power consumption in battery-powered equipment with Toshiba's new photorelays

TOKYO, Aug 17 (Bernama) — Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched two new photorelays “TLP170AM” and “TLP170GM” in a small 4-pin SO6 package, for security systems, building automation and other industrial equipment. The new products feature a maximum trigger LED current of 1mA, which reduces input side power

bmw

BMW Introduces First-Ever BMW M8 Coupé BMW M8 Gran Coupé

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Premium automaker redefines iconic segment with two new high-performance luxury sports coupés, strengthening its Story of Independent Style with the powerful M DNA. Kuala Lumpur, 14th August 2020 – BMW Malaysia today introduced the First-Ever BMW M8 Coupé and

ASIA PACIFIC INVESTMENT BANK

Asia Pacific Investment Bank wants to bridge Malaysia and China businesses

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) — Asia Pacific Investment Bank (APIB), an offshore Islamic investment bank, was established in January 2015 with the approval of Labuan Financial Services Authority. It aims to cooperate with domestic financial institutions to promote

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Cathay Pacific Group's combined traffic figure for July

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cathay Pacific Group today released its combined traffic figures for July 2020 that reflected the airlines’ continued substantial capacity reductions during Covid-19. The airline takes stock of significantly reduced demand as well as travel restrictions and quarantine

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EcoWorld Malaysia inks deal for sale of 16.32 acres of industrial land

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kuala Lumpur: Eco World Development Group Berhad (EcoWorld Malaysia) welcomed Baosteel Can Making (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Baosteel Malaysia) to its Eco Business Park V (EBP V) project, following a virtual signing ceremony held concurrently in Kuala Lumpur and

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Kenanga Capital Islamic partners CapBay to digitise first-in-Malaysia factoring solution

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kuala Lumpur, 17 August 2020 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad’s (“KIBB”) subsidiary, Kenanga Capital Islamic Sdn Bhd (KCI) has partnered with award-winning digital supply chain financing company, Bay Group Holdings Sdn Bhd (CapBay), in a bid to transform

Face2Face

GEX’S virtual Face2Face with Jonas Kjellberg a hit

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 14th August 2020, Kuala Lumpur – The second Face2Face with Innovators by Global Entrepreneur Xchange (GEX), featuring Jonas Kjellberg, Skype co-creator and internationally renowned digital transformation speaker was a massive success with over 3,000 c-suite executives, investors, technocrats

Ambank group signs financing facilities with Lagenda Properties

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) — AmBank Group has inked loan facilities and end financing deal with Lagenda Properties Berhad, formerly known as D.B.E. Gurney Resources Berhad. The official exchange of documents ceremony was held today at Sheraton Hotel in Petaling Jaya. Representing AmBank Group was Mr. Christopher Yap,

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Petronas Setel-Mesra bonanza to reward 11o winners weekly

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 14 August 2020, Kuala Lumpur – PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) today launched the PETRONAS Setel-Mesra Bonanza Campaign, in its effort to continuously reward its loyal customers with cash and fuel vouchers, which will benefit a total of 992 winners.

basketball

Turkish Bilcee sponsors Torino basketball team

ISTANBUL (TR) – Bilcee, an active sportswear brand born in Turkey, became the official clothing sponsor of Basket Torino basketball club. Under a 2-year deal to start from the 2020-21 season, Bilcee will produce camp, training and match materials for the Basket Torino team, as well as licensed products to be

diplomacy

Wadah condemns UAE-ISRAEL diplomatic pact

The MOVEMENT FOR AN INFORMED SOCIETY MALAYSIA (WADAH) condemns the normalisation of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, which shall undermine the Palestinians’ rights to return to and/or remain in their homeland. WADAH also calls upon the leaders of the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

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UAE-ISRAEL Deal: Saving The West Bank?

The shock is still reeling across the Muslim world with the diplomatic deal between the UAE and Israel. Those against the deal call it a bluff and a sell-out of the Palestinian struggle. The UAE and Saudi Arabian papers hail the deal as a diplomatic breakthrough, one that will keep

Economy contracted by 17.1% in Q2 of 2020

Bank Negara Malaysia says the economy contracted by 17.1% in the second quarter of 2020 (1Q 2020: 0.7%). The decline reflected the unprecedented impact of the stringent containment measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic globally and domestically. In Malaysia, the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) included various measures

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Crocus tech unveils first contactless miniature current sensor

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug 13 (Bernama) — Crocus Technology Inc., the leading supplier of disruptive XtremeSens Tunnel Magneto-Resistance (TMR) sensors, today announces the CT220, a contactless current sensor, with high linearity, high-resolution, a wide dynamic range in a small form-factor targeted for multitude of current sensing applications. The CT220 is the

CHW

Community Health Workers Can Build Health and Equity During Pandemic

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — New Orb Media reporting and data analysis of child mortality rates in 160 countries reveals the versatile and affordable role community health workers (CHWs) play in improving community health. New global model highlights surprising alternatives Orb Media’s new statistical model compares a country’s

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American Medical Association launches a joint demo project with SNOMED Intl‎

CHICAGO, Aug 13 (Bernama) — The American Medical Association (AMA) and SNOMED International announced a concrete demonstration of how Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and SNOMED CT work together to enable better outcomes and enhanced resource utilization throughout the health ecosystem. The AMA-SNOMED International demonstration project underscores the power of the two

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Is Singapore shaken with Mahathir's 'Fighter' party?

If Singapore sneezes, Malaysia is sick. This may apply to the economic situation between Malaysia and Singapore. But in politics, when Mahathir moves, Singapore is shaken. This happened in 2018 when the ex-PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad won the elections in a shock defeat of the Barisan Nasional. The repercussions in

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Mahathir launches 'Fighter' party

Dr Mahathir Mohamad launches ‘Pejuang’ or fighter after announcing the creation of a new Malay party last week. He says the party will fight against corruption and money politics. Pejuang is the short form for the party’s name. The full name of the party is Parti Pejuang Tanah Air.