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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
13th Malaysia Plan urged to include Indian community initiatives
PETALING JAYA: The upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) should incorporate the Malaysian Indian Blueprint and the Indian Community Action Plan if the government is committed to uplifting the Indian community, says the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI). Its president Nivas Ragavan said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged that while the majority in hardcore poverty are Malays, the Indian community remains severely affected. "If the Prime Minister and the Unity Government are truly serious about advancing the Madani Economic Framework, both the Malay and Indian communities must be placed at the heart of the nation's mainstream economic agenda," he said in a statement on Monday (July 28). The Star highlighted that the 13MP is expected to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness by promoting high-value manufacturing through business and investor-friendly policies, according to economists. The 13MP document is scheduled to be tabled at the Dewan Rakyat sitting on July 31 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The prime minister previously said the 13MP was being formulated with a focus on the economic empowerment of the people through increased income, inclusive and sustainable economic structural reforms, and strengthening governance and efficiency in the delivery of public services.
Mint
5 days ago
- Business
- Mint
CM MK Stalin to skip PM Modi's Tamil Nadu visit? DMK leader says 'Due to being in the hospital...'
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday, July 26, said he will be sending a petition consisting requests to be presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu, through his Chief Secretary amid hospitalisation. 'Due to being in the hospital, I have sent a petition containing the requests to be presented to the Honorable Prime Minister visiting Tamil Nadu through the Chief Secretary. Honorable @TThenarasu will present it to the Honorable Prime Minister,' MK Stalin said. Stalin has been working from the Apollo hospital as he complained of mild giddiness while he was doing his morning walk. He has reviewed petitions, ordered for quick action and stressed on proper facilities for those coming to the hospital. PM Modi will dedicate numerous development projects for the state in these two days. Posters, BJP flags and hoardings were place across the city ahead of his visit. He will arrive Tuticorin this evening, and around 7:45 PM, he will inaugurate the new terminal building of Tuticorin airport. Additionally, he will lay foundation stones and inaugurate various projects worth over 4,800 crore rupees. He is also scheduled to attend the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival of the Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I at the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Ariyalur District. Industrial forums in Thoothukudi have welcomed the long-awaited inauguration of the new airport terminal, emphasising its importance as a major boost to the region's industrial growth and cargo handling capabilities. Pon Venkatesh, Secretary of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, stated that the new terminal will significantly enhance export activities from Tuticorin. Dharmaraj, President of Tudisia, added that the improved infrastructure will further stimulate trade from Tuticorin.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, to organise programmes on AI for businesses
With businesses increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI), the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, plans to organise awareness events and sessions on AI, especially for Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs). The larger industries have consultants. The MSMEs need support to understand the applications of AI and how they can leverage it. The upcoming businesses in different verticals want the Chamber to have AI as one of its focus areas, said Rajesh B. Lund, president of the Chamber. At the annual general meeting of the Chamber held in Coimbatore on Monday, a set of resolutions urged the governments to strengthen broadband infrastructure in rural and remote areas, regulate AI for business security, explore the possibility of promoting AI research and commercialisation in Coimbatore, support self-regulatory initiatives for responsible Al before a legal framework is established, and extend financial support and incentivise AI research, development, and innovation, modelling these initiatives on successful practices from other States and countries. The Chamber has also sought immediate construction of an interim arrival terminal and a separate international enclosure. It was decided at the annual meeting to take up with the Central and State governments to take steps for widening of the existing runway and expand the Coimbatore International Airport, designate the airport as a hub and spoke airport, establish additional Customs counters, and expand the arrival and departure terminals and parking bays. The Coimbatore Airport should be listed as a point of call airport in the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) to provide access for both international and Indian carriers. It should be reinstated as a point of call in the BASA with the UAE to facilitate direct flights and from Coimbatore and Dubai, the Chamber said. Mr. Lund was re-elected president of the Chamber for 2025-26.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Bengal Silicon Valley on track with 42 companies onboard: Minister Babul Supriyo
Exports in West Bengal's Information Technology (IT) sector have increased from ₹4,500 crores in 2011 to nearly ₹35,000 crores in 2025, State IT Minister Babul Supriyo said, highlighting the government's focus on its IT industry and the development of a 250-acre Bengal Silicon Valley project in New Town. Also Read | West Bengal CM Mamata announces new TCS office in New Town, spread over 20 acres 'In Bengal Silicon Valley, we had about 250 acres of land. All land parcels in the 250-acre Bengal Silicon Valley have been allotted, with 42 companies onboard. Nineteen of them have already started their work in some manner, and three are fully operational,' he said at ICC VisionTech - LEAD 2025, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on July 12. Mentioning other IT parks in the State, such as Kalyani, Durgapur, and Siliguri, the minister added that all 10 Webel-owned properties in Sector V and the three in Siliguri have reached 100% occupancy. 'Tata Consultancy Services already had a campus here, where they had already employed around 50,000 employees. And just about a couple of days back, their Head also had a very fruitful meeting with our Honourable Chief Minister, in which the way forward has been crafted. They are holding strategic discussions on further expansion in Bengal,' he added. In his address, Mr Supriyo highlighted recent developments in the semiconductor sector in the State, with the recent establishment of GlobalFoundries' R&D operations in Kolkata. 'We are in the final stages of announcing forward-looking semiconductor and GCC policies to ensure a responsive, future-ready ecosystem. But we are taking a little bit of time because we want to make it as competitive with the other States and make it full-proof where we cater to the needs or the aspirations that are coming back to us right now,' he said. Mr Supriyo also addressed the extensive migration from West Bengal to other countries and other metro cities in the country. He underlined the comparatively lower costs of living in the State and the Chief Minister's vision to 'make Kolkata a leading IT hub of India'.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Deteriorating condition of water bodies draws attention at agricultural seminar in Coimbatore
The deteriorating condition of water bodies and its impact on agriculture emerged as a central theme during the deliberations at the seventh edition of 'Uzhave Thalai', an annual agricultural seminar organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Coimbatore. The event was held at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex on Sunday. S. Senthur Pari, president of ExNoRa International Foundation, delivering the keynote address, said that while 65% of the country's population remained engaged in agriculture, 88% of farmers owned less than two hectares and faced persistent challenges linked to shrinking water availability, poor soil health, and rising input costs. Citing government data, he pointed out that Tamil Nadu, despite comprising only 4% of India's land and 7% of its population, had access to just 2% of the country's water resources. Referring to Chennai's 2019 'Day Zero' crisis, he warned that Coimbatore region was dependent on neighbouring Kerala for drinking water while water for agriculture remained scarce. 'In the last 30 years, we have lost one-third of our water bodies,' he said. He added that urban lifestyle changes, coupled with polluted water sources, were contributing to rising health concerns, including diabetes and cancer. With water scarcity intensifying, farmers were now compelled to shift towards less water-intensive crops. The seminar featured sessions led by farmers and subject experts. Topics covered included neem-based agri-business management, tamarind cultivation in drought-prone areas, kodukapuli as a drought-resistant wealth crop, sustainable dairy practices, critical success factors for long-term viability, balanced feeding strategies, and nutrition requirements.
