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Free Malaysia Today
5 hours ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
No official discussions on Tengku Zafrul's PKR application yet, says PM
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised Tengku Zafrul Aziz, saying he had handled well his duties as investment, trade and industry minister. PETALING JAYA : There have been no official discussions on Tengku Zafrul Aziz's application to join PKR, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. However, he said Tengku Zafrul's position as investment, trade and industry minister would not be affected. 'We have not discussed anything yet. Let him fulfil his haj first. We don't need unhealthy speculation,' he said. Anwar praised Tengku Zafrul, saying he had handled his duties as minister well. 'We have hundreds of billions in investments, much of them managed by him with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, his ministry and the government,' he said. Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul said he had decided to leave his fate as a Cabinet minister to Anwar, following his exit from Umno. He reiterated that his decision to leave Umno was not easy, but was made after careful consideration of various factors. 'I would like to focus on my haj pilgrimage, and I leave the matter entirely to the wisdom of the prime minister,' he said. Tengku Zafrul was recently urged by Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh to step down from the Cabinet after deciding to leave Umno. Yesterday, Umno president and deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also urged Anwar to ensure that Umno retains its quota of seven ministers in the Cabinet. With Tengku Zafrul's exit from Umno, the party is left with six members in the Cabinet – Zahid, Mohamad Hasan, Johari Ghani, Khaled Nordin, Zambry Abdul Kadir and Azalina Othman Said.
Canada Standard
2 days ago
- Science
- Canada Standard
Canada signs statement of intent with CERN to strengthen scientific collaboration
Government of Canada partners with world's leading physics research organization to advance scientific discovery May 30, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario Science and research have the power to solve the world's greatest challenges, drive innovation and economic growth, and unravel fundamental questions about life itself. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting international scientific collaboration and investing in research that pushes the boundaries of human knowledge. Today, the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada for Quebec Regions, announced that Canada has signed a statement of intent with the European Organization for Nuclear Research, also known as CERN, to strengthen collaboration on future planning for large research infrastructure facilities, and on novel and advanced techniques and tools. The statement of intent was signed in April by Canada's Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Philip Jennings, and CERN's Director-General, Fabiola Gianotti. CERN is a world-leading research facility in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on fundamental physics, with a mission to uncover what the universe is made of and how it works. Canada contributes to CERN's work through advanced equipment, scientific expertise and top talent, with TRIUMF-Canada's particle accelerator centre-serving as the primary bridge for these efforts. The statement of intent ensures Canada will continue to be a world leader in physics, contributing to and advancing research on fundamental questions about the mysteries of the universe. By signing the statement of intent, Canada and CERN signalled their intent to enhance collaboration in planning future projects to foster breakthrough scientific discoveries. This includes ongoing studies on the Future Circular Collider (FCC), CERN's next flagship project. This proposed higher-performance particle collider would eventually replace CERN's Large Hadron Collider, the world's most powerful particle accelerator, which is helping scientists study the basic building blocks of the universe. Should the FCC be selected to move forward, Canada intends to collaborate on its construction and the physics experiments that will take place at the research facility, subject to appropriate domestic approvals. Canada and CERN also intend to promote joint efforts in developing advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, and their use in particle physics research and beyond. Through this partnership, Canada is advancing human understanding of our universe and ensuring Canadian researchers and scientists are leading the way.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
Ithuba Lottery considers legal options as temporary licence decision looms
Outgoing national lottery operator Ithuba Lottery is considering the legal implications of Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau's decision to award the operating licence to Sizakhaya Holdings. Image: Supplied Outgoing national lottery operator Ithuba Lottery is considering the legal implications of Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau's decision to award the operating licence to Sizakhaya Holdings. Ithuba stated that this decision disregards the progress made in building a truly home-grown lottery ecosystem that empowers small businesses, drives local job creation, and maximizes revenue for good causes. In response to the decision announced on Wednesday, Ithuba expressed deep disappointment, stating that it undermines the principles of localisation and inclusive economic growth outlined in the Request for Proposal. As a fully South African-owned and black-empowered operator, Ithuba has invested significantly in developing the first African Central Lottery System, owned and developed for Africa by South Africans. 'Ithuba Lottery has the necessary infrastructure, financial resources, and distribution systems to deliver a seamless, secure, and uninterrupted National Lottery. Our game portfolio is locally developed, our operational model prioritizes economic inclusion, and our reach extends across urban and rural communities - ensuring accessibility for all South Africans from day one,' said Ithuba's head of marketing and corporate affairs, Michelle van Trotsenburg. This comes as the Gauteng High Court is expected to rule on Friday on its previous order compelling the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) to grant a temporary licence to run the national lottery for only five months, as the current licence expires on May 31. NLC spokesperson and Head of Stakeholder Management and Communication, Rudzani Tshigemane, said the commission awaits the court's decision, which will determine the awarding of the temporary licence and its duration. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'We expect the court's decision by around 1 pm on Friday, after which we will announce which operator will be awarded the temporary licence, effective from Sunday, June 1, for the duration determined by the court. The operators have indicated that a five-month operating licence is not feasible, so we approached the court to extend the temporary period to 12 months,' Tshigemane said. In its application to the court, the NLC argued that unless the Gauteng High Court amends its recent order limiting the temporary licence to five months, the temporary licence, set to begin on June 1, is widely expected to be awarded to Ithuba Lottery, a subsidiary of Ithuba Holdings. Ithuba Lottery has stated that a five-month licence is not financially viable. Meanwhile, Sizakhaya Holdings, announced as the successful bidder to take over from Ithuba after the temporary licence expires, requires at least nine months to prepare, according to an affidavit by NLC chairperson Barney Pityana. The licence has been the subject of extensive litigation in the Gauteng High Court, initiated by one of the bidders, Wina Njalo. Wina Njalo claimed that Minister Tau favored Ithuba by delaying the announcement and deciding to issue a temporary licence, arguing that only Ithuba has the infrastructure in place to qualify for it. BUSINESS REPORT Visit:
Canada Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Canada Standard
Government of Canada welcomes recent announcements from telecommunications companies in AI infrastructure
Canada News Centre 29 May 2025, 19:48 GMT+10 May 29, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, along with the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, made the following statement: "The Government of Canada welcomes recent announcements from leading telecommunications companies such as Bell and Telus about their plans to build the critical infrastructure to power Canada's AI advantage. These forward-looking private sector investments will help create high-quality jobs in Canada, open up new opportunities for workers at home and strengthen Canada's position as an AI leader. It also supports the responsible development and adoption of AI technologies that can improve prosperity for workers and businesses across Canada. "Notwithstanding unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States, these announcements show industry is strongly aligned with Canada's plans to build the strongest economy in the G7, and the desire to see AI get to scale, unlock productivity gains, and fuel trust, security and sovereignty at this time of crisis. "These investments are also a testament to Canada's commitment to ensuring all Canadians have access to best-in-class technologies. The Government of Canada will continue to champion investments that expand access to reliable, affordable telecommunications and support the growth of Canadian businesses in every corner of the country. Canada is open for business." Associated links Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Statement - Government of Canada welcomes recent announcements from telecommunications companies in AI infrastructure
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, along with the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, made the following statement: "The Government of Canada welcomes recent announcements from leading telecommunications companies such as Bell and Telus about their plans to build the critical infrastructure to power Canada's AI advantage. These forward-looking private sector investments will help create high-quality jobs in Canada, open up new opportunities for workers at home and strengthen Canada's position as an AI leader. It also supports the responsible development and adoption of AI technologies that can improve prosperity for workers and businesses across Canada. "Notwithstanding unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States, these announcements show industry is strongly aligned with Canada's plans to build the strongest economy in the G7, and the desire to see AI get to scale, unlock productivity gains, and fuel trust, security and sovereignty at this time of crisis. "These investments are also a testament to Canada's commitment to ensuring all Canadians have access to best-in-class technologies. The Government of Canada will continue to champion investments that expand access to reliable, affordable telecommunications and support the growth of Canadian businesses in every corner of the country. Canada is open for business." Stay connected Find more services and information on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada website. Follow Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on social media. SOURCE Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
