Bank Negara introduces measures to ease rising insurance premiums for policyholders
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara passes measures to help public with rising insurance premiums, including directing insurance providers to limit premium rises to not more than 10% per annum.
Sunway Property unveils Serene Villas project
Sunway Property has officially launched Serene Villas, a green renewable energy (GreenRE) certified residential development in Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
Sunway Property unveils RM150mil GDV Serene Villas
PETALING JAYA: Sunway Property has officially launched Serene Villas, a green renewable energy (GreenRE) certified townhome development in Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
Nurturing responsible leaders for sustainable future
Institutions of higher learning play a pivotal role in shaping future generations of changemakers.
Designed to uplift the soul
LIVING with nature can uplift the soul and inspire one to adopt an eco-friendlier lifestyle.
Bruneian varsity launches educational tourist package
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Universiti Brunei Darussalam Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC) embodies the university’s commitment to not only promoting Brunei’s remarkable natural heritage, but also share the wonders of the country’s nature to everyone.
CIMB Visa debit card supports children with cerebral palsy
CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd recently announced that it would be supporting children with cerebral palsy through the launch of CIMB Visa debit card.
Bruneian company unveils energy-efficient cooling solution; reduce energy consumption by 70%
Brunei's Intracorp (B) Sdn Bhd has launched its latest innovation, the NNIO fans, local media reported on Sunday.
APU shapes circular design leaders for a sustainable future
IN A world increasingly concerned with environmental sustainability, the role of industrial designers has never been more crucial.
Penang powers up: 500 engineers to be trained under ‘Silicon Design’ initiative
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is set to train at least 500 integrated circuit (IC) design engineers, aligning with the National Semiconductor Strategic Plan (NSS) goal of producing 60,000 highly skilled engineers by 2030.
We must advance Malaysia’s venture ecosystem for sustainable growth, says Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Minister of Finance II, has stressed the importance Malaysia’s venture ecosystem and the need of the system for sustainable growth in the country.
Students go green at runway show
WITH consumers pushing the fashion industry to reduce its environmental impact, fashion students and professionals are focusing on sustainable and innovative creations as well as upcycling.
Silicon Island’s LRT depot takes shape
THE land designated for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) Depot on Silicon Island is steadily emerging above water, with the reclamation now approaching the 28ha mark.
Mushroom houses for Gaza in winter?
Lightweight, warm and versatile, mushroom-based structures are an appealing alternative to the flimsy shelters now housing many thousands of Gazans displaced by more than a year of war.
Vietnam aims for US$4,900 GDP per capita by 2025
The overarching aim for 2025 is to drive economic growth while ensuring macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation and maintaining a balance among key economic components.
QUAYSIDE JBCC SWEEPS FOUR TOP DESIGN AWARDS
BHP celebrates landmark victories, leading Malaysia's branded development frontier
Amazon to pilot AI-designed material for carbon removal
(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc plans to pilot a new carbon-removal material for data centers, which are at risk of worsening emissions from artificial intelligence systems they power, a startup behind the deal said on Monday.
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Dec 7, 2024)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (Dec 7, 2024)
Championing local craftsmanship
MONOBLOC plastic chairs, the lightweight, stackable chairs found in many eateries and households, have unexpectedly served as inspiration for a set of furniture made from locally sourced wood.
Malaysian chef Linn Yong champions sustainable Sabah ingredients
This self-taught chef in Sabah is working hard to drive a culinary narrative that champions the state's local cuisine and ingredients.