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5 Exquisite Ramadan Buffet Destinations For Iftar
Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, brings with it a sense of spiritual reflection, communal harmony, and the joy of breaking fast together.
Across Malaysia, a rich tapestry of culinary delights awaits those seeking to indulge in a sumptuous iftar experience.
Here, we reveal five exceptional destinations renowned for their divine Ramadan buffets, offering a feast for both the senses and the soul.
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Petronas Gas To Invest RM650 Million On New Compressor Station In Selangor
Petronas Gas has announced that the approved a Final Investment Decision for the development of a new compressor station which is part of its gas transportation & regasification business at RM650 million.
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Sail Along Global Agritech Trends And Empower Smallholder Farmers At Scale!
By Dr Rais Hussin
The agricultural sector, pivotal to the economies of developing nations, was poised for significant transformation during 2016-2019 with the emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Concurrently, the global crisis of the COVID-19 outbreak exposed many nations’ vulnerability in terms of their national food security.
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It’s Time To Establish Building Surveyor (BS) Act In Malaysia
By: Assoc. Prof. Sr. Dr. Au Yong Cheong Peng
The construction sector in Malaysia is witnessing rapid growth, characterized by a surge in infrastructure projects, residential developments, and commercial ventures. The sheer scale of the property stock in Malaysia is staggering. According to the Valuation and Property Services Department, in 2023, the property stock exceeded 7.5 million units, encompassing various categories such as 6.2 million units of residential properties, 564,800 units of shops, 370,010 units of serviced apartments, and numerous other types of properties including shopping centres, arcades, hypermarkets, office buildings, industrial properties, and hotel rooms. With such a vast array of properties, the demand for building maintenance and management is on the rise.
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Malaysia To Launch National TVET Policy In June
The Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has described the upcoming National Technical and Vocational Education Policy, set to launch in June, as a crucial initiative aimed at providing skilled workforce for the country’s emerging technology market.
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Malaysia Ranked Best Investment Destination In Asia By Milken Institute
Malaysia has been listed as the country with the best overall investment conditions among developing and rapidly developing (E&D) countries in Asia in the 2024 Global Opportunity Index (GOI) by the US-based economic think tank, the Milken Institute.
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Gamuda: Growing ESG Efforts Bearing Fruit, CGS Keeps Add
Gamuda Berhad’s commitment for RE projects, sustainable townships and maiden inclusion in F4GBM shows that its succession planning is in place and key to long term sustainability.
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PM’s Ex-Pol Sect Farhash Now Substantial Shareholder In Heitech Padu
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s former political secretary, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, is now a substantial shareholder of Heitech Padu Bhd, having acquired 15.9% (16.1 million shares).
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Consumer boycott widens to include Israeli dates as Muslims in Malaysia, Indonesia observe Ramadan
Dates from Israel are the latest goods to fall foul of a consumer boycott across Muslim nations in Southeast Asia, after Malaysian customs arrested a man for allegedly mislabelling the fruit for local sale, while Indonesia’s highest Muslim authority reminded the public to snub Israeli imports of the sweet snack during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Uzma Poised For More O&G Projects
Uzma Bhd registered a higher net profit QoQ & YoY. In 2Q24, UZMA has achieved a net profit of RM12.6m from RM11.9m (+5.8% QoQ) and RM10.3m (+22.7% YoY), despite lower revenues as margins improved from the increased contribution in the O&G Artificial Lift division.
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