KUALA LUMPUR, September 24 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported a confirmed mpox case yesterday, marking the country’s 10th case since July 2022.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/24/health-ministry-confirms-mpox-case-in-malaysia-with-milder-clade-ii-strain/

KUALA LUMPUR, September 24 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has urged the government to amend the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Act, allowing the department to penalize property developers using foreign names for their projects.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/24/ismail-sabri-calls-for-empowering-dewan-bahasa-to-penalize-developers-using-foreign-project-names/

GEORGE TOWN, September 24 — Heavy September rainfall has helped increase water levels at Penang’s Air Itam and Teluk Bahang dams, but reserves are still not at safe levels, according to Dato’ Ir. Pathmanathan K., CEO of PBA Holdings Bhd (PBAHB) and Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP).

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/24/penang-dam-levels-rise-but-not-yet-safe-warns-pbapp-ceo/

KUALA LUMPUR, September 24 — Maxis eKelas continues its push to inspire STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) interest among Malaysian school students through its annual Misi Jelajah Digital (MJD) competition.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/24/maxis-ekelas-misi-jelajah-digital-2024-promotes-stem-skills-among-students/

An increasing number of iPhone 16 Pro users are experiencing intermittent touchscreen issues, with taps and swipes being ignored during various interactions such as scrolling and typing.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/24/iphone-16-pro-users-report-touchscreen-responsiveness-issues/

BUTTERWORTH, September 24 – Penang Port Sdn Bhd is awaiting government approval for its RM2.2 billion expansion project at the North Butterworth Container Terminal. Once approved, the expansion will be rolled out in phases as part of the port’s long-term concession agreement, which runs until 2055.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/24/penang-port-awaits-government-nod-for-rm2-2-billion-expansion-plan/

GEORGE TOWN, September 25 – The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to take immediate action to protect Malaysia’s rivers from increasing pollution.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/25/cap-calls-for-stronger-enforcement-and-policy-reforms-to-protect-malaysias-rivers/

SINGAPORE, September 25 – GoDaddy has highlighted how generative AI is revolutionizing small businesses by enhancing creativity, streamlining operations, and improving customer engagement.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/25/ai-essentials-empower-small-businesses-to-boost-growth-and-save-time/

SEPANG, September 25 – AirAsia X (AAX) has announced a significant milestone in its proposed acquisition of Capital A Berhad’s aviation business, as Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad has cleared the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) Circular.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/25/airasia-x-moves-closer-to-transformative-acquisition-with-upcoming-egm/

BANGKOK, September 25 — Hilton has announced the opening of its newest property, Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside, offering 241 modern rooms along the famous Chao Phraya River.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/25/hilton-garden-inn-bangkok-riverside-opens-along-chao-phraya-river/

GEORGE TOWN, September 25 – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has provided RM500 in cash aid to 202 families in Penang affected by last week’s devastating floods.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/25/202-penang-flood-victims-receive-cash-aid-from-prime-minister-anwar-ibrahim/

GEORGE TOWN, September 25 – George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) is inviting qualified parties to submit proposals to curate, manage, and execute the George Town Festival for 2025 and 2026.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/25/call-for-proposals-george-town-festival-2025-and-2026/

GEORGE TOWN, September 25 – The Penang State Government has announced that renowned Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic will return to restore three of his iconic murals in George Town.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/25/penangs-iconic-street-art-murals-to-be-restored-by-ernest-zacharevic/

KUALA LUMPUR, September 26 — The University of Manchester South East Asia (UoMSEA) held a panel discussion in collaboration with the International Compliance Association (ICA) at the Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, focusing on the ethical implications of AI in the finance sector.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/26/the-university-of-manchester-south-east-asia-hosts-panel-on-ai-ethics-in-finance/

PUTRAJAYA, September 26 — The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has announced the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS), effective today.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/26/petra-launches-corporate-renewable-energy-supply-scheme-cress/

SINGAPORE, September 26 – Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a Singapore-based data centre operator, has acquired land in Johor, Malaysia, as part of a broader strategy to double its capacity and meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/26/princeton-digital-expands-in-johor-doubling-capacity-to-meet-ai-demand/

KUALA LUMPUR, September 26 – Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has called for national issues to stay out of the Mahkota state by-election, emphasizing the need to prioritise local unity.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/26/johor-mb-urges-focus-on-unity-not-national-distractions-ahead-of-mahkota-by-election/

KUALA LUMPUR, September 26 – Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has urged Chinese voters in Mahkota to participate in this Saturday’s by-election, humorously warning that failing to vote could lead to losing freedoms such as wearing shorts and miniskirts.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/26/tiong-king-sing-urges-mahkotas-chinese-voters-to-protect-their-rights-in-by-election/

GEORGE TOWN, September 26 – Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced that the state has attracted RM411.8 million in approved manufacturing investments from China in the first half of 2024.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/26/penang-secures-rm411-8-million-in-chinese-manufacturing-investments-in-first-half-of-2024/

Apple is set to unveil its M4 Mac lineup in October, with updates to the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. These new models will feature notable upgrades, starting with 16GB of RAM as standard across all base models, including the 14” MacBook Pro, marking a shift from the long-standing 8GB configuration.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/26/five-changes-to-expect-from-apples-new-m4-macs/