Month: October 2022

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6,611 to receive scrolls at UUM 34th convocation ceremony

ALOR SETAR, Oct 31 (Bernama) — A total of 6,611 graduates of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) will receive their scrolls at the university’s 34th convocation ceremony which will take place from Nov 6 to 10 at Mu’adzam Shah Hall, UUM in Sintok.

 

UUM vice-chancellor Prof Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah said the five-day ceremony involved nine sessions consisting of 5,537 bachelor’s degree holders and 1,074 post-graduate students.

 

“…of 1,074 post-graduate students, 227 of them are awarded Doctor of Philosophy; Doctor of Management (2); Doctor of Business Administration (30); Master’s Degree (691) and Postgraduate Diploma (124).

 

 

 

 

“It also involved 393 international graduates from 28 countries with Indonesia recording the largest number of graduates at 117, followed by China (82) and Pakistan with 43 graduates,” he said at a press conference here today.

 

He said a total of 868 out of 6,611 graduates or 13.12 per cent obtained a first-class bachelor’s degree.

 

“On the first day of the convocation, UUM chancellor, the Sultan of Kedah Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, will present the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy (ICT Development Management) to Tan Sri Dr Halim Shafie and the honorary master’s degree (Operations Management) to Datuk Che Azmi Murad.

 

 

 

 

“In addition, a total of 955 graduates have been selected to receive 31 major university awards, including the newly introduced PTPTN Excellence Award,” he said.

 

In the meantime, he said the graduates and attendees who would be present in the hall throughout the convocation ceremony were required to wear facemasks as a measure to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

 

He added that in conjunction with the convocation ceremony, the Convocation Festival (PESKON) will also be held from Nov 3 to 11, from 9 am to 11 pm, at the Expo Site, Palapes Parade Ground and around the UUM area.

 

“A total of 146 sales lots will be opened in addition to a variety of interesting activities including the sale of vintage goods, a theme park, a haunted house, a ‘neon light’ park and performances from local celebrities such as Wany Hasrita, Ernie Zakri, In-Team and Hael Husaini,” he said.

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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EV Technology Group Announces CEO Wouter Witvoet Will Attend and Speak at World Strategic Forum in Miami Starting Oct 31

EV Technology Group CEO Wouter Witvoet to attend and speak at the World Strategic Forum

TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EV Technology Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “EV Technology Group”) (NEO: EVTG, OTCQB: EVTGF, DE: B96A) announces today that CEO Wouter Witvoet will attend the Miami World Strategic Forum – Investing In Trust Conference on October 31 and November 1.

Witvoet will participate in a live panel discussion with various industry leaders on global supply chain from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, under the general theme: TAKING ACTION FOR A RESILIENT GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN.

EV Technology Group Ltd.

The Miami World Strategic Forum, presented by Miami Dade College, is one of the five conferences hosted by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (“IEFA”). Its mission is to address the major governance challenges of the new world economic order. The objective of the World Strategic Forum is to foster a better understanding of opportunities and challenges at stake in the global market. The World Strategic Forum also seeks to provide a platform for business meetings in a broad spectrum of sectors and to foster sustainable economic development.

Bringing together the world’s leaders and legislators, economists, Fortune 500 CEOs and world-class experts, the World Strategic Forum is an active and effective platform for dialogue, corporate insight and collaboration on the central issues affecting the world’s economy today. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to attend sessions at the Biltmore Hotel, network with speakers, partners and other attendees on-site as well as access exclusive participant lounges. Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to witness the conversations live through the IEFA event platform, which will also provide an array of networking opportunities including meetings with other participants.

Wouter Witvoet, CEO of EV Technology Group said, “It is a great opportunity to be able to join the panel with so many prominent guests. Sustainably addressing global supply chain bottlenecks is becoming critical across all industries. However, in no industry is this more prominent than in the electric vehicle space – and it is a privilege to share our experience in bringing the Electric MOKE to market this year.”

EV Technology Group
EV Technology Group was founded in 2021 with the vision to electrify iconic brands – and the mission to redefine the joy of motoring for the electric age. By acquiring iconic brands and bringing beloved motoring experiences to the electric age, EV Technology Group is driving the EV revolution forward. Backed by a diversified team of passionate entrepreneurs, engineers and driving enthusiasts, EV Technology Group creates value for its customers by owning the total customer experience — acquiring and partnering with iconic brands with significant growth potential in unique markets, and controlling end-to-end capabilities. To learn more visit: https://evtgroup.com/

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More evacuees return home, PPS in Kubang Pasu closed

ALOR SETAR, Oct 31 (Bernama) — The number of flood evacuees in Kedah has dropped to 75 people as of 2 pm today, from 95 people in the morning.

 

Head of the Secretariat Division of the Disaster Management Committee of the Kedah Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said this followed the closure of the relief centre (PPS) at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Binjai in Kubang Pasu after all the evacuees there returned home.

 

The PPS was opened last Oct 26 and closed at 1.15 pm today, he said in a statement today.

 

 

 

 

He said the remaining evacuees, comprising 75 people from 25 families, were at the PPS at SK Suka Menanti, in the Kota Setar district, which was opened last Friday.

 

On the weather, he said, it was still raining in Kota Setar, but the water level in the three rivers in the district, namely Sungai Anak Bukit in Taman Aman, Sungai Anak Bukit at Jambatan TAR and Sungai Kedah at Jambatan Lebuhraya has returned to normal.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

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Khairy: Malaysia is facing small COVID-19 wave due to XBB variant

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 31 (Bernama) — Malaysia is currently experiencing a small wave of COVID-19 cases following the discovery of the Omicron XBB sub-variant in the country, said Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin.

 

He said that based on daily data, the number of new COVID-19 cases has increased by 16.5 per cent, from 14,525 cases in Epidemiological Week (EW) 42 to 16,917 cases in EW 43 (Oct 23 to 29).

 

Khairy said the number of admissions of COVID-19 patients to health facilities (public hospitals) per 100,00 population also showed an increase of 14.3 per cent in EW 43 compared with EW 42.

 

 

 

“We suspect that the XBB sub-variant is behind this upward trend which is also the cause of the wave in Singapore which has taken three to four weeks to decrease.

 

“Perhaps, we are also facing an XBB variant infection with four cases detected as of Oct 27,” he said at a press conference here today.

 

On four cases of the XBB sub-variant, Khairy said that they involved three men and one woman, aged 25 to 51, from Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.

 

 

 

He said all four cases were detected positive for COVID-19 through genome sequencing surveillance, with all of them in category two where they experienced mild symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat and flu.

 

He added that out of the four cases, only one case was reinfection, and all of them had been isolated for seven days, while all close contacts had also been identified.

 

Thus, Khairy reminded the public to always be vigilant and extra careful, especially with the situation where the country will enter the campaign period of the 15th General Election (GE15), with many events will be attended by the local community.

 

 

“Given the increase in cases of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) made a decision to remind the public that we are still in the transition phase to endemic, and that waves of infection will come and go.

 

“Unfortunately, the timing of the current increase in cases coincides with GE15, which is why the MOH is advising the public, especially the use of face masks. It is not mandatory, but now it is highly recommended, especially in crowded closed areas and for high-risk individuals,” he said.

 

In addition, Khairy also encouraged front-line staff, including Election Commission (EC) employees who will be on duty during GE15, to take the second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

 

In the meantime, Khairy said that Malaysia has ordered a new type of vaccine, Bivalent from Pfizer, which will arrive in November.

 

“There is no additional procurement, this is existing procurement; we have changed our order from the old vaccine to the new vaccine, which will arrive in November,” he said.

 

Meanwhile, in a separate event, Khairy presented Malaysia’s contribution, in the form of medical aid worth RM288,610, to Sri Lanka, represented by Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Malaysia, Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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MOSTI to build modern fishing boasts to raise fishermen’s income

KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 31 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) will build modern boats for use by class A and B fishermen towards improving their economy and living standard.

 

Its deputy minister, Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim said the ministry had given a grant of RM3.5 million to Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) to build prototype modern fishing boats which were expected to be ready in a year.

 

“Currently, we are still using the old types of boats involving class A and B, made of cengal wood. We know that the price of wood, especially cengal, is high and the supply is depleting.

 

 

 

 

“Building modern fishing boats is faster and cheaper and by using modern technology, these boats are lighter and do not require a big engine and if there is any repairs to be done, it will be fast,” he said at a news conference, here, today.

 

He added that these modern boats would be equipped with fishing technology and be combined with satellite technology to detect areas with a high fish population, based on colour sensing from the satellite images.

 

Ahmad Amzad said that with completion of the prototype fishing boats, MOSTI would be consulting the Malaysia Fisheries Department for the fishermen to test the boats.

 

 

 

 

“If such boats are suitable for use, MOSTI will be cooperating with the Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry for a boat ownership scheme be drawn up through the provision of an incentive for class A and B fishermen who wish to change their fishing method to a modern one,” he added.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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King, Queen congratulate Pearly-Thinaah for historic win

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today congratulated Malaysian pair Pearl Tan-M. Thinaah for making history as the first Malaysian women’s doubles to win the French Open title yesterday.

 

According to a post on Istana Negara’s Facebook, Their Majesties expressed their joy and pride over the outstanding success that has brought Malaysia’s name to the world stage.

 

“The achievement by Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah once again proved that Malaysia is capable of producing quality and international athletes.

 

 

 

 

“It also proves that with dedication, a high fighting spirit and earnest efforts, Malaysians are able to compete and succeed at the world level,” it said.

 

According to the post, Their Majesties wished Pearly and Thinaah the best of luck and continued success.

 

In the final action at Stade Pierre de Couberti in Paris, Pearly-Thinaah defeated two-time world champion Mayu Matsumoto-Wakana Nagahara of Japan 21-19, 18-21, 21-15.

 

 

 

 

The victory was the world number 11 duo’s second title and biggest success in the World Badminton Federation World Tour series after winning the Swiss Open in March last year.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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Kedah gov’t recouped losses from Bukit Enggang REE illegal mining – MB

ALOR SETAR, Oct 31 (Bernama) — The Kedah government has recouped losses caused by illegal mining of rare earth elements (REE) in Sik through the issuance of compounds to a Chinese national found responsible for the activity.

 

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the man, on Oct 11, paid a compound of RM500,000 for illegal REE mining and another RM130,000 for trespassing the Bukit Enggang forest reserve in Sik.

 

“This is following recommendations to the Deputy Public Prosecutor by the Kedah Forestry Department for action to be taken,” he said during the question and answer session at the State Legislative Assembly sitting here today.

 

 

 

Muhammad Sanusi was replying to Johari Abdul (PKR-Gurun) who asked for developments on the illegal REE mining issue in Bukit Enggang.

 

He said the state government was advised that the case should be compounded rather than taken to court as the maximum compound would go into state government coffers.

 

“Otherwise, if it was taken to court, then the fine would go to the Federal Government,” he said.

 

 

 

He said the seized rare earth elements were estimated to be worth RM391,360.91, according to market value on Sept 30 last with an estimate of RM35,257.74 per metric tonne.

 

The material had been seized and would be disposed of after obtaining the approval of the state authorities, he added.

 

Muhammad Sanusi said the Chinese national and a lorry driver transporting the REE load were arrested and remanded on Sept 26.

 

He said the Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS) laboratory test conducted by the Kedah Department of Minerals and Geosciences found that the seized sludge cake (REE Carbonate) contained rare earth elements.

 

“The Forestry Department has taken action by stopping illegal REE mining activities in Compartment 12 of the Bukit Enggang Forest Reserve and by destroying the equipment used for REE mining,” he said.

 

Meanwhile, he also denied any involvement by the Kedah Menteri Besar Corporation (MBI) in any REE exploration and mining activities in the Bukit Enggang Forest Reserve.

 

Muhammad Sanusi said this is because exploration and mining in the area have not yet started as the Ministry of Natural Resources (KeTSA) has not yet issued a complete set of standard operating procedures (SOP) related to the activity.

 

“MBI and Prospek Suria (company) are in a 15:85 joint venture with the company given one (mining) lot. Yes, there is permission to explore but the joint venture has yet to take effect and there is no (mining) activity as we are still waiting for the SOP.

 

“The one who stole (REE) is a Chinese national and the one who paid the compound is not Sobri Osman, who heads MBI,” he said when replying to a supplementary question by Datuk Dr Ismail Salleh (AMANAH-Pengkalan Kundor).

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency