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Malaysian Reserve
13-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
ASEAN commends Malaysia for initiating ASEAN Year of Skills 2025 programme
By FARAH SOLHI ASEAN member states commend Malaysia for initiating the ASEAN Year of Skills 2025 (AYOS2025), a programme deemed as strategic effort to equip the ASEAN workforce with future-ready skills. In a joint communiqué, the bloc acknowledged AYOS2025 for its objective to assist and prepare the people of ASEAN with skills to adapt to changing labour markets and drive sustainable growth in workforce within the region. The programme is also a platform to exchange best practices and lessons learnt on ASEAN and regional skill standards, training curriculum, skills, assessment and certification. 'This aligned with ASEAN Guiding Principles for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems,' ASEAN ministers said in the joint statement. They also welcomed the ongoing efforts to expand Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven training and upskilling programmes for green jobs. This includes through the ASEAN Green Jobs Forum that will be held on Aug 27 and 28 this year in Malaysia. 'We have looked through the adoption of the ASEAN Ministerial Statement and Action Plan for Green Jobs Promotion in the Labour Sector. 'We supported the provision of technical assistance on AI training for ASEAN member states,' they said. The AYOS2025 is organised by the Human Resources Ministry together with its agencies and departments in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to spearhead training and skills initiatives. The bloc also commended the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) efforts in strengthening data-driven platforms and evidence-based decision making through their Database for Monitoring and Evaluation (ADME) System. The system, they said, supports strategic planning and the effective implementation of ASCC initiatives. The ministers acknowledged the ASCC Research and Development (R&D) Platforms Programmes contribution in promoting evidence-based policies and strengthening cross-sectoral decision-making. 'We welcome the launch of the ASCC R&D Platform on the Care Economy which will examine the valuation of care work and the development of sustainable care policies. 'We also welcome the substantive progress made in advancing the ASEAN Creative Economy, including the establishment of the ASEAN Creative Economy Sustainability Framework,' they said. This Framework, the communiqué said, provides guidance for the development of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cultural and creative industries across the region. Meanwhile, the bloc emphasised the potential of cultural heritage to promote economic growth, social cohesion, cultural preservation and sustainability, and looked forward to the adoption of the Melaka Declaration on Cultural Heritage Value Creation. Moreover, the member states acknowledge the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) efforts in their ongoing development of Guidelines for Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms for ASEAN. 'We acknowledge AMRI's efforts in developing a successor Work Plan for Information and Media (2026-2035), and the ASEAN Communication Master Plan III (ACMP III) (2026-2030) to align with the ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future adopted in May 2025. 'We acknowledge their commitment to transform the media's role to strengthen ASEAN's cohesion and mutual understanding, and enhance cooperation in combating fake news and disinformation. 'In this regard, we welcome the adoption of the Bandar Seri Begawan Declaration to Reaffirm AMRI's Commitment to Strategic Progress in Media and Information.' On the issues related to migrants, the member states reaffirmed their commitment to protect and promote migrant workers' rights throughout the entire migration cycle. 'We recognise the significant impact of the migration and development nexus, on the livelihood and welfare of the present and future generations of the ASEAN Community. 'We acknowledged the need to address migration issues in order to achieve ASEAN goals,' they said.
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN adopts KL declaration for safe social media use
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN is set to adopt the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms, marking a regional effort to create a more secure and inclusive digital environment. The declaration was highlighted in a joint communique issued after the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The foreign ministers praised the commitment of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) in promoting responsible social media practices. They also acknowledged AMRI's work in tackling fake news and disinformation, aligning with ASEAN's broader goals of unity and cooperation. Another key development is the adoption of the Bandar Seri Begawan Declaration, which reaffirms AMRI's dedication to advancing media and information strategies. This initiative aims to strengthen regional cohesion through evolving media roles. Efforts are also underway to finalise the Guidelines for Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms. These guidelines will support a unified approach to digital engagement across ASEAN, reflecting shared values and priorities. Looking ahead, ASEAN is developing the Work Plan for Information and Media (2026-2035) and the ASEAN Communication Master Plan III (2026-2030). Both initiatives will align with the long-term vision outlined in ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, ensuring a responsive and inclusive media landscape. - Bernama
New Straits Times
12-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Asean looking forward to KL declaration on safe social media use
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean is looking forward to the adoption of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms for Asean as a collective effort to foster a safer and more inclusive online environment within the region. In a joint communique issued following the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Wednesday (July 9), the foreign ministers acknowledged the commitment of the Asean Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) in promoting the safe and responsible use of social media platforms. They also recognised AMRI's efforts in enhancing cooperation to combat fake news and disinformation across the region, in line with Asean's broader goals of unity and mutual understanding. The bloc also welcomed the adoption of the Bandar Seri Begawan Declaration to Reaffirm AMRI's Commitment to Strategic Progress in Media and Information, which aims to strengthen Asean's cohesion and mutual understanding through the evolving role of media. The ministers noted the ongoing development of the Guidelines for Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms for Asean, which are intended to support a coordinated regional approach to digital engagement in line with Asean's shared values. In addition, Asean acknowledged AMRI's efforts in formulating a successor Work Plan for Information and Media (2026-2035) and the Asean Communication Master Plan III (ACMP III) (2026-2030), both of which will align with the region's long-term vision under Asean 2045: Our Shared Future.
Business Recorder
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Deceptive claims: CCP imposes Rs40m fine on Al-Ghazi Tractors
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Tuesday imposed a penalty of Rs 40 million on a tractor manufacturing company for making deceptive claims about fuel efficiency having serious financial consequences for small farmers. In a detailed final order passed by a two-member bench comprising Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu (Chairman) and Salman Amin (Member), the Commission found that Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL) advertisement published on January 24, 2022, falsely claimed that its new Holland tractor models offered 'up to 30 percent extra diesel savings compared to any competitor's tractors.' The misleading claim was widely circulated in media and referenced a report by the Agriculture Mechanization Research Institute (AMRI), Multan, giving it an air of official credibility. However, the Commission's investigation revealed that AMRI never endorsed the claim, nor did its report support the fuel-saving comparison being advertised. In rural Pakistan—where over 60% of the population relies on agriculture—tractors are long-term investments, and such exaggerated claims can have serious financial consequences for small farmers. These communities are particularly vulnerable to misleading advertisements due to limited access to technical verification or alternative sources of information. A 30 percent fuel-saving claim could mean thousands of rupees of projected savings to a farmer—yet no such advantage existed. After receiving complaints from stakeholders and conducting a thorough investigation, the CCP determined that the AMRI report only compared AGTL tractors to those of one other manufacturer (Millat Tractors) in limited settings. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
‘False fuel saving claim': CCP imposes Rs40mn penalty on Al-Ghazi Tractors
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a penalty of Rs40 million on Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL) for 'violating competition law and misguiding consumers', a statement from the CCP said on Tuesday. In January 2022, AGTL ran a front-page ad in an Urdu newspaper, claiming its new Holland tractor models offered 'up to 30% extra diesel savings compared to any competitor's tractors.' The ad cited a report by the Agricultural Mechanisation Research Institute (AMRI), Multan as basis of its claim. CCP says recovered Rs10mn penalty from PIA for 'abusing dominant position' 'Farmers across Pakistan, especially small landholders often make purchasing decisions based on savings and efficiency. For them, a claim like 'up to 30% extra diesel savings' can mean the difference between affordability and hardship. 'But this claim, made by Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited in a newspaper ad, has now been declared false and misleading by the Competition Commission of Pakistan. The bench comprising Dr Kabir Ahmed, the Chairman CCP and Mr Salman Amin (Member) has imposed a penalty of PKR 40 million on AGTL for violating competition law and misguiding consumers,' the CCP statement read. According to the CCP, it found that AMRI had not issued any report supporting the claim. 'In fact, AMRI had warned AGTL to stop using its name for false claim and to retract the advertisement.' The AMRI report, which AGTL selectively quoted, only tested tractors from two manufacturers—AGTL and one competitor, the CCP said. 'It did not provide market-wide fuel efficiency comparisons. AMRI also emphasised that its report contained general energy-saving tips, not certification of any tractor model's performance.'
