JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia’s Creative Economy Ministry is partnering with various strategic sectors to promote intellectual property (IP) through the Sky Explorer program, reports Radio Republic Indonesia. Creative Economy Deputy Minister Irene Umar said this cross-industry collaboration can elevate Indonesian creativity to ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – A Malaysian energy company has signed a memorandum of understanding with a British climate technology firm to explore the deployment of the latter’s LOOP technology to Malaysia and the wider region, reports The Edge Malaysia. The modular LOOP system converts methane into clean hydrogen while capturing carb...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has opened applications for the fourth wave of She’s Next, a global initiative to support women entrepreneurs through grants, mentoring, and business training. According to independent outlet DkNews.kz, nearly 30,000 women across the country have participated in the program since its launch in 2021. The i...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldivian government is exploring a bold new strategy to combat tobacco use by offering direct cash incentives to island communities that collectively quit smoking. President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday directed ministers to submit a proposal outlining how such a reward scheme could be implemented. The idea, he said, a...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — United Nations human rights experts have called on India to immediately halt punitive demolitions that disproportionately impact minorities, low-income communities, and migrants, warning that the practice constitutes a severe violation of international law. In a joint statement released Monday, four UN Special Rapport...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Pakistan’s government unveiled its fiscal year 2025–26 budget on Tuesday, proposing a 20% hike in defense spending alongside a 7% cut in overall federal expenditure. The move reflects Islamabad’s attempt to stabilize the economy and meet IMF reform targets following heightened regional tensions and persistent fisca...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – A state-owned bank in Indonesia plans to finance 10,000 low-emission homes by the end of this year and 150,000 by 2029, reports Vietnam Plus. PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (BTN) is actively connecting SME producers of environmentally friendly materials with housing developer partners. BTN aims for at l...
Penang Haj Gallery preserves rich maritime pilgrimage history of Malaysia GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia’s first Haj-themed gallery has brought to life the street of Lebuh Acheh — once hailed as the “Second Jeddah” — in the heritage-rich enclave of George Town in Penang state, reports The Vibes. The Penang Haj Gallery features a...
Students exploring alternative pathways, destinations amid rising costs, currency challenges KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – The rising cost of U.K. education is making Malaysian students explore alternative pathways and destinations, reports PIE News. Since the 1980s, Malaysia has been a reliable source of international undergraduate st...
‘Mama Jo’ revolves around Santi, a resilient Indonesian mother, and her 9-year-old son Johan, who lives with cerebral palsy JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesian short documentary ‘Mama Jo’, directed by Ineu Rahmawati, won the “Best Short Documentary” award at the Golden FEMI Film Festival held in Sof...
