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Public awareness on importance of patents still low - Fadillah

The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry will take steps to enhance public awareness on the importance of having local products patented, said its deputy minister Fadillah Yusof.


Tenaga can proceed with high-voltage cable works in Rawang

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) can now proceed with the upgrading works of high-voltage cables of a 275kV transmission line in Rawang to increase electricity supply in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley.


TNB ranked fourth in top 250 ASEAN energy companies

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) emerged as the best ranked Electric Utilities company in Asean in Platts Top 250 Company for 2009, a prestigious energy industry award that recognises outstanding financial performance of top energy companies.


Bukit Gasing residents can challenge Mayor's order

Kuala Lumpur City Hall and a developer today failed to prevent 108 Bukit Gasing residents from challenging a development order by the Kuala Lumpur mayor pertaining to a hillslope development project in the area.


Exco approves declassification of minutes

The Penang state executive council has agreed to declassify the minutes of meetings relating to the status of a piece of land to be developed by PDC Heritage Hotel Sdn Bhd (PHH).


MCA appreciates concern shown by Najib, says Heng

The MCA appreciates the concern shown by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in wanting to meet the leaders of the factions involved in the party's ongoing crisis, said Wanita MCA secretary-general Senator Heng Seai Kie.


Ministry seals cyber cafe for using pirated software

The Penang chapter of the domestic trade, cooperative and consumerism ministry has sealed a cyber cafe in Bukit Mertajam for using pirated computer software.


Stellar UPSR results for student amid grief

Siti Amynur Ain Putri cried tears of joy amid tears of grief when she received her Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) results in front of her mother's body.


MAS offers MHinsure insurance to air travellers

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is making it easier for air travellers to buy travel insurance online by opening up MHinsure to Malaysians, Singaporeans and Australians.


Customs Dept to receive 10 speed boats, thermal imagers from Japan

In its protracted battle to safeguard the security of the nation's waters, the Royal Malaysian Customs (RMC) Department will receive a booster shot in the arm.