Energy transition will propel Malaysia’s economy, needs to ‘survive multiple administrations’: Economy minister

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MANAGING SOCIETAL IMPACT IS THE INTELLIGENT PART.

Companies and even the general public are aware that high-quality opportunities” come with needs for natural energy,” according to Mr. Rafizi. &nbsp,

” That realization sort of provides a balance to the negative social narrative against any plan that has a knock-on effect on the public.”

He claimed for CNA that controlling the impact on society is the trickiest element. &nbsp,

” I wo n’t say that we have done it well”, he said. There is still a long way to proceed, but we put significant factors first.

Malaysia has reached a crucial inflection point in its energy needs, he noted, referring to a name for a nation that goods more than it exports. Beyond this, he noted, it could become” a gross supplier” of oil and gas.

We are making our best efforts to inform the public that our energy mix is unsustainable if we do n’t pivot, he continued. &nbsp,

” And therefore, the sooner ( we ) pivot, the better” .&nbsp,

Continuous WITH SUBSIDY RATIONALISATION&nbsp,

In the discussion with CNA, Mr Rafizi furthermore defended the president’s move to cut domestic energy incentives as a vital part of fiscal combination.

Malaysia on Jun 10 cut most of its diesel subsidies, which the authorities said was costing the country RM4 billion ( US$ 849 million ) annually. &nbsp,

Following last year’s announcements to rationalize subsidies for chicken sales and electricity tariffs, the next government initiative was implemented to rebuild the country’s subsidy distribution system.

The changes are a result of a larger trend to stop paying for overly expensive cover grants.

The emphasis has always been on putting together the necessary system in place, according to Mr. Rafizi, “if you notice how we have managed the sequencing of sympathetic and significant policies, like the advertising of gas subsidies. &nbsp,

When it meets certain internal standards, the state will decide whether to roll it out.

Business observers are currently carefully monitoring the upcoming step in the payment rationalization program.

” But I hope at the same time, the market understands by now that we intend to do it, and we have done it”, said Mr Rafizi on the president’s intention to continue with the program. &nbsp,

Our fiscal combination strategy’s fundamental component is the payment rationalization program. It’s just that given the very dark of it and the awareness, it is best that the action- by- action is kept close to the president’s chest”.

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Design centres in 10 provinces to spread soft power

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According to Paitongtarn, the program may help more people and groups reach their full potential.

PUBLISHED: 26 Jun 2024 at 17: 12

Design centres in 10 provinces to spread soft power
Paetongtarn Shinawatra (centre ), Pheu Thai Party leader and chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development, announces the expansion of the Thailand Creative &amp, Design Center (TCDC ) in 10 more provinces. ( Photo: Pheu Thai Party )

The Thailand Creative &amp, Design Center (TCDC ) will be expanded in 10 provinces in a bid to elevate the country’s soft power on the global stage, according to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development.

New trees of the Bangkok- based heart had been set up in Chiang Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Phuket among people, said Ms Paetongtarn, even president of the Pheu Thai Party.

The development of the TCDC&nbsp, global, will make its resources more available to those who are interested in learning and convert native wisdom into tangible outcomes like food and music.

There will be no fees involved, to correlate with the” One Family, One Soft Power” plan, she said on Wednesday.

” The key to national progress lies in developing women’s possible, and they are also important tools to project Thailand’s sweet power on the global phase”, Ms Paetongtarn said.

The plan may begin in 10 provinces, promoting and supporting the development of local social capital and creativity, as well as creating tools for the development of skills, knowledge exchange, and creative work promotion.

The program aims to train 20 million employees in line with the president’s goal, she added.

Promoting sweet power can aid in the Thai people’s ability to increase their revenue and enhance their quality of life, she noted.

Dr Surapong Suebwonglee, deputy chairman of the committee, said the TCDC has been accumulating expertise and building sites among imaginative people since it was established 20 years ago by the state of Thaksin Shinawatra, Ms Paetongtarn’s parents.

The new centers will house innovative labs that will investigate regional strengths and provide the foundation for the development of the ecosystem of each soft energy sector.

The federal soft power strategy committee will work with the TCDC as the main coordinator.

According to Ms. Paetongtarn, the task is scheduled to begin next year, adding that the state also intends to establish global centers in significant global cities in the future.

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TCDC to cover 10 provinces to help spread soft power

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PUBLISHED: 26 Jun 2024 at 17: 12

TCDC to cover 10 provinces to help spread soft power
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai Party leader and chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development, centre, on Wednesday announces the expansion of Thailand Creative &amp, Design Centre (TCDC ) in 10 provinces to help elevate the country’s soft power on the global stage. ( Photo: Pheu Thai Party )

Thailand Creative &amp, Design Centre (TCDC ) will be expanded in 10 provinces in a bid to help elevate the country’s soft power on the global stage, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai Party leader and chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development, said on Wednesday.

In order to announce the development of the TCDC in 10 regions, including Chiang Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Phuket, Ms. Paetongtarn presided over the opening ceremony of the event titled” Policy on local assistance for tradition capital and creativity growth toward federal sweet power.”

The growth of the TCDC global may make its resources more accessible to those who are interested in learning and converting native wisdom into tangible outcomes like food and music because one of the government’s policy areas is human resources and skills development.

There will be no fees involved to coincide with the” One Family, One Soft Power” scheme, she said.

” The key to national progress lies in developing women’s possible, and they are also important tools to project Thailand’s sweet power on the global phase”, Ms Paetongtarn said.

The government’s goals are to promote and showcase the talents of Thai people abroad, with a focus on enabling them to demonstrate their abilities and giving them opportunities to develop their skills.

The plan will begin in 10 provinces, with the goal of promoting and supporting the development of regional cultural capital and creativity, as well as creating mechanisms for knowledge exchange, skill development, and the promotion of creative work, she said. &nbsp,

It will start with upskilling 20 million workers in line with the government’s goal, she added.

Ms Paetongtarn said soft power can boost people’s income. She noted that the government is committed to supporting this plan in an effort to highlight Thai people’s abilities and potential and raise their standard of living.

Since it was established 20 years ago, the TCDC has grown in knowledge and expanded its networks, according to Dr. Surapong Suebwonglee, the committee’s deputy chairman.

The new centers will have innovative labs to conduct research on local strengths, providing a foundation for the development of the individual ecosystem of each soft power sector.

The national soft power strategy committee will work with the TCDC as the central coordinator.

She stated that the project is scheduled to begin in the coming year, adding that the government also intends to establish international centers in key international cities.

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Rahul Gandhi’s big test as India’s opposition leader

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Getty Images Indian National Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi (C) arrives at the Parliament in New Delhi on June 26, 2024. India's new leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi said on June 26 that his lawmakers would not be silenced, in his first speech since formally taking up a post vacant for a decade. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)Getty Images

Rahul Gandhi of the Congress group has been elected as the party’s president in India’s parliament, taking over a position that had been vacant for ten years.

Since he entered politics in 2004, it is the first time his main rival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has a legal part.

Mr. Gandhi will then serve on boards that make important meetings and serve as a balance to the prime minister.

Since 2014, no opposition party had won 10 % or 55 of the 543 chairs required to claim the article, but Congress took 99 votes in the recent general election.

Mr. Modi continues to rule with the support of friends, but his party suffered two floods in a row.

According to the Congress group, Mr. Gandhi do make sure the government was held accountable at all times.

Some observers believe that his appointment signals a positive shift in India’s democracy because the opposition has repeatedly accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) of authoritarianism, a charge it refutes.

Political commentator Neerja Chowdhury told the BBC,” This is going to be a stormy parliament, and the opposition will criticize the government.”

Ms. Chowdhury claimed that the position had even evaluate Mr. Gandhi’s leadership prowess.

He has served as an MP for five words and has served as an MP for more than 25 years. He has not won a public vote for his party.

According to Ms. Chowdhury,” He’ll have to result from the front and make certain there are no curled wings” within his party or the opposition bloc. He will be held responsible for both what goes wrong and what goes straight.

Getty Images India's Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi waves to supporters from atop a vehicle during the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' roadshow in Varanasi on February 17, 2024. (Photo by Niharika KULKARNI / AFP) (Photo by NIHARIKA KULKARNI/AFP via Getty Images)Getty Images

Following a meeting with its alliance partners, who make up the opposition bloc known as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance ( INDI), the Congress on Tuesday appointed Mr. Gandhi as leader of the opposition ( LoP ).

The partnership performed much better than expected in the public election, securing 232 tickets. That prevented Mr. Modi from formating a government, but it also provided that the BJP may depend on its allies to reach the 272-mark.

On Wednesday, Mr Gandhi made his initial appearance in parliament in his new position.

He praised Om Birla, the BJP’s new leader, and thanked him for his help while even urging the opponent’s views to be heard.

” It is very important that co-operation takes place on the basis of confidence. He said it is crucial that the opposition’s voice be heard in this House.

Mr. Gandhi may serve on high-profile boards led by the prime minister in his capacity as LoP. The National Human Rights Commission ( NHRC ) and the director of India’s top crime investigation agency are both candidates for positions on these committees.

Getty Images Rahul Gandhi with sister Priyanka (left) and mother Sonia (right) addressing crowd in Rabareli on 24 May 2024Getty Images

A stronger criticism, according to Ms. Chowdhury, may open up more room for discussion, making it difficult for the government to pass laws without discussion.

According to her, “it’s even going to be a lot more challenging for the ruling majority to halt and invalidate MPs, as we’ve seen happen in the recent past.”

Last year, some key bills – including ones meant to replace India’s existing criminal laws – were passed in parliament with almost no debate after 143 opposition leaders were suspended after protesting against a security breach in parliament.

According to Sugata Srinivasaraju, a social columnist who has written a book about Mr. Gandhi, his new position will also help him resurrect his leadership style.

He told the BBC,” This new job not only brings enormous responsibility, but it also places a greater emphasis on Mr. Gandhi’s methodical, diligent, and patient behavior in parliament, which he has n’t exactly been in the previous 20 years.”

Following the group’s disastrous election efficiency, Mr. Gandhi resigned as president of Congress in 2017.

Mr. Modi and the BJP have frequently made fun of him as a non-serious legislator. However, according to experts, his two lengthy rallies across the nation over the past few years helped to reverse that perception.

He won both of his political chairs, both in Wayanad in Kerala position, and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, with significant majority votes.

” The decision to accept the new position suggests a new trust… inside him”, Mr Srinivasaraju said.

He has made a thorn, and he needs to work it out properly.

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Scoot is world’s best long-haul budget airline in 2024, Qatar Airways named best airline

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Budget ship Scoot, owned by Singapore Airlines, was named the nation’s best long- pull low- cost aircraft in 2024 at Skytrax’s World Airline Awards on Monday ( Jun 24 ). The funds aircraft has won the top spot for the third consecutive year. Indonesian carrier AirAsia, however, was named best reduced- cost provider for the 15th time.

Elsewhere, Singapore Airlines ( SIA ), which was last year’s best airline in the world, was bumped down a spot by its chief competitor Qatar Airways. Both airlines have been competing for the title of best aircraft in the world, with Qatar claiming second place in 2022 before being overtaken by SIA in 2023.

SIA did, however, win various awards this season, including world’s best room staff, world’s best first course airline, and best airline in Asia.

Qatar’s victory this month marks the ninth day the Middle Eastern flight has been named the world’s best aircraft since the honours began 25 years ago.

Its foundation, Hamad International Airport in Doha, was even named the nation’s best aircraft in 2024 before this year&nbsp, – nudging former world initially Singapore Changi Airport down to second place.

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Sri Lanka signs debt deal with creditor nations in Paris

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Sri Lanka’s president’s office announced on Wednesday ( Jun 26 ) that it had reached a deal with creditor nations to restructure about US$ 5.8 billion in bilateral debt, in a move that would help stabilize its hit-crisis-hit economy. The Official Creditor Committee ( OCC), which is co-chaired by Japan,Continue Reading

Health minister still plans to recriminalise cannabis, says most agree

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PUBLISHED: 26 Jun 2024 at 16: 13

Health minister still plans to recriminalise cannabis, says most agree
As hemp advocates rally the government’s plan to relist the flower as a opioid on June 10, officers guard the state building. ( Photo: Chanat Katanyu )

According to a study of about 100, 000 persons on Wednesday, public health minister Somsak Thepsutin said he would follow through with the recriminalization of cannabis.

The Food and Drug Administration conducted the common health ministry’s view poll from June 11 to June 25, according to Mr. Somsak on Wednesday. There were about 100, 000 responders.

According to the health secretary, 80 % of the respondents supported the recriminalisation of cannabis.

Mr Somsak said he would deal with recriminalisation, but the Narcotics Control Board did make the final decision. Then he, as the health minister, may issue a notice correctly.

” The majority of operators wo n’t have any issues, but those who want to use marijuana for recreation will.” According to Mr. Somsak, the state does not want it to be used for entertainment in any way.

According to the minister, the government supports cannabis use because it has advantages for health, financial, and health reasons, and related laws will be passed.

The group’s secretary-general, Prasitchai Nunual, stated that his organization may discuss the plan at the Public Health Ministry on Friday.

The Bhumjaithai Party, then part of this partnership state, effectively pushed for the decriminalisation of hemp in June 2022&nbsp, during the previous state. That resulted in the growth of cannabis stores along the roads and health professionals ‘ concerns about the adverse effects, particularly for young people. The Medical Council warned that thc had long-term detrimental effects on children’s mind development and growth.

Mr. Somsak reported last month that in the two centuries since the decriminalization of cannabis, the use of the drug among young people had increased 10 fold.

Anutin Charnvirakul, the president of Bhumjaithai, served as the health secretary in 2022, is currently the interior minister, the deputy prime minister, and the chair of the Narcotics Control Board. &nbsp,

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