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Alibaba Cloud partners MDEC to launch SME Digitalisation Programme
Designed to accelerate digital transformation of Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises
Samenta: Increased threshold for e-invoicing will exempt 200,000 more SMEs
Association thanks PM and Finance Ministry for listening closely to concerns of SME community
Haily Group bags RM42.8m contract to build two-storey terrace houses in Kulai, Johor
Unit to build 187 units across two phases, together with a TNB double chamber substation, at Bandar Putra
Yikon Genomics expands to Malaysia with launch of genetic testing laboratory
Yikon Genomics has officially opened its first Malaysian laboratory in Kuala Lumpur, marking a major step in advancing reproductive and preventive healthcare in the region. The new facility will act as a multifunctional hub, supporting scientific excellence, clinical collaboration and regional workforce development. Featuring advanced multi-platform sequencing and Yikon’s proprietary MALBAC technology, the lab aims to deliver highly accurate genetic insights while strengthening partnerships with hospitals, fertility centres and research institutions. Yikon says the milestone brings the region closer to a future where prevention and precision medicine play a central role in building healthier families and communities.
Sabah greenlights Merchantrade for digital wage payments
Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd has received approval to operate as a designated payment instrument (DPI) issuer in Sabah, marking a major expansion of its digital payroll and e-wallet services for foreign workers. Effective 1 December 2025, the mandate—granted under the Sabah Labour Ordinance—enables employers across the state to use Merchantrade’s payroll portal and Merchantrade Money e-wallet to manage wage payments in full compliance with Malaysian labour laws.
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Major power outage hits San Francisco, disrupts Christmas shopping weekend
A substation fire caused a major blackout in San Francisco, affecting 130,000 customers and crippling traffic and businesses during peak holiday shopping.
Bodies of two missing Indonesian fishermen found in Portugal
Portuguese authorities recover bodies of two Indonesian fishermen lost after their boat sank north of Porto last week.
Pahang flood situation improves as victims drop to 580
The flood situation in Pahang improves with victims at relief centres dropping sharply to 580 from over 2,500, as eight centres remain open
Israeli strike kills one in south Lebanon amid Hezbollah tensions
Israeli strikes in south Lebanon kill one person, wound another, as tensions persist over Hezbollah's disarmament and border security.
