Expert stresses need for raising tobacco taxes, banning advertisement, enforcing public smoking bans strictly JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia has one of the highest smoking rates in the world which is still going up, said Xiaochen Dai, lead research scientist at Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. He quoted a recent st...
Official says expo will showcase city’s commitment to developing the halal tourism industry DAVAO CITY, the Philippines (MNTV) – In a major push to promote halal tourism and investment, the Philippine Halal Tourism Trade Expo is set to take place in Davao city in June. The event will be held in partnership with the City […]
Country exported integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, broadcasting equipment, electrical transformers, batteries worth $26 billion in 2023 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – The electronics and electrical sector in Malaysia is likely to be impacted the most by the U.S. tariffs, reports Free Malaysia Today. With the U.S. proposing im...
At a key summit in Malaysia, leaders from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines decide to boost economic growth, promoting energy and food security KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — A cross-border alliance of Southeast Asian nations — Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines — has significantly expanded trade, energy cooperat...
Universitas Diponegoro aims at academic excellence in country with AI-powered tools SEMARANG, Indonesia (MNTV) – In a groundbreaking collaboration, a leading public university in Indonesia has teamed up with Editage to provide its researchers with access to Editage Plus, a comprehensive suite of advanced AI-powered tools designed to enh...
To promote Muslim-owned enterprises, connect them with younger generation of Muslims in Singapore SINGAPORE (MNTV) – Singapore-based fintech company Aleta Planet Pte. Ltd. has rolled out a digital payment platform designed specifically for Muslim communities in Southeast Asia, reports Asian Banking and Finance. The MPLUS Aleta app allow...
Named best in 19 categories, from accommodation to nightlife, Malaysia boasts several establishments that have received multiple recognitions KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Family-friendly attractions, scenic stays and wonderful dining options make Malaysia a favorite for every type of traveller. This results in Malaysia leading the As...
Uyghur activist’s book “Unbroken” demands accountability for Uyghur human rights abuses MUNICH, Germany (MNTV) – Uyghur activist Rushan Abbas’s memoir “Unbroken: One Uyghur’s Fight for Freedom” has reinforced the urgency of the Uyghur human rights crisis, drawing global attention to the ongoing atrocities in...
Industry experts warn of significant decline in export earnings, stressing need for market diversification KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia’s solar industry is bracing itself for a potential blow as the United States considers imposing tariffs on solar panel imports from the country, reports MalayMail. According to industry obse...
Climate change, poverty, political instability compound challenges faced by Mindanao’s residents COTABATO CITY, the Philippines (MNTV) – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in the Philippines is facing a humanitarian crisis due to severe flooding, which has affected over 53,000 families or 266,070 individuals in Maguindanao de...
