GEORGE TOWN, September 23 — Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh emerged as the top vote-getter in the Penang DAP party election today, securing 1,247 votes. He was followed closely by Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim, who garnered 1,237 votes, while former Penang executive councillor Yeoh Soon Hin took third place with 1,225 votes.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/23/ramkarpal-singh-steven-sim-lead-penang-dap-election-with-top-votes/

GEORGE TOWN, September 23 — Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim Chee Keong has been appointed as the new chairman of Penang DAP, replacing Chow Kon Yeow, who held the position for 25 years.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/23/steven-sim-chee-keong-elected-as-penang-dap-chairman-replacing-chow-kon-yeow/

KUALA LUMPUR, September 23 – Solar District Cooling Group Berhad (SDCG) has secured two contracts worth RM8.13 million from Mitrajaya Construction Sdn Bhd for a hospital project in Shah Alam.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/23/solar-district-cooling-group-secures-rm8-13-million-contracts-for-hospital-project/

KUALA LUMPUR, September 23 – Sony has unveiled its new WF-C510 truly wireless earbuds, offering a blend of high-quality sound, comfort, and affordability.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/23/sony-launches-compact-wf-c510-wireless-earbuds-in-malaysia/

KUALA LUMPUR, September 24 – The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad have successfully hosted the inaugural Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) workshop, aimed at helping Malaysian businesses navigate the EU’s upcoming carbon border policy.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/24/mida-and-alliance-bank-host-cbam-workshop-to-prepare-malaysian-businesses-for-eus-carbon-border-policy/

GEORGE TOWN, September 24 – PETRONAS has successfully wrapped up its 2024 BeDigital Bootcamp series, marking its first entry into the Northern Region.

https://www.pocketnews.com.my/2024/09/24/petronas-concludes-2024-bedigital-bootcamp-with-northern-region-debut/

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/