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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
KIC Realty Alberta Welcomes Nam Kular as Managing Broker
CALGARY, Alberta, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KIC Realty Alberta is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nam Kular as the new Managing Broker, marking a bold and exciting new chapter in the brokerage's strategic growth across Canada. With a highly accomplished background in real estate sales and development, Nam brings with him over a decade of experience navigating Alberta's dynamic housing market. Known for his passion for excellence, people-first mindset, and strong industry insight, Nam's arrival signals a renewed commitment to KIC Realty's core values: collaboration, innovation, and agent success. 'Nam's leadership style, market knowledge, and commitment to agent development make him an ideal fit for our brokerage,' said Ron McIntosh, President of KIC Realty. 'He leads by example and understands the importance of creating an environment where agents feel supported, inspired, and empowered to achieve their full potential.' Throughout his career, Nam has built a reputation for integrity, mentorship, and delivering results. His ability to connect with agents, nurture their individual strengths, and provide hands-on guidance aligns seamlessly with KIC Realty's agent-centric approach. At a time when the Alberta market is evolving rapidly, Nam's experience and passion are exactly what KIC Realty needs to navigate the next phase of growth. 'Nam is the kind of professional who brings out the best in those around him,' shared Angela Papassotiriou, Vice President of Operations at KIC Realty. 'He's genuine, collaborative and deeply committed to setting the highest standards for our Alberta operations. His presence is already energizing our team and strengthening our culture.' As Managing Broker, Nam will work alongside Willie Ip to oversee compliance, training, agent development, and day-to-day brokerage operations in Alberta. His focus will be on building a robust, supportive environment where both new and seasoned agents can thrive. 'KIC Realty is built on strong leadership, innovation, and community,' said Willie Ip, CEO of KIC Realty. 'Nam embodies all of these qualities. His addition to our leadership team is a significant milestone as we continue to grow a brokerage that attracts top-tier talent and delivers extraordinary value to clients and agents alike.' KIC Realty Alberta looks forward to the future with confidence and excitement under Nam Kular's leadership. His values-driven approach, combined with a deep understanding of the industry and local market, make him an invaluable addition to the team. 'This new chapter brings exciting opportunities to lead, support, and grow alongside an incredible team of real estate professionals,' said Nam Kular. 'I'm beyond grateful for the journey that led me here and excited for what's ahead — building strong client relationships, mentoring agents, and driving success in today's dynamic market.' About KIC Realty: KIC Realty is a Canadian real estate brokerage dedicated to creating a supportive and thriving environment for its REALTORS®. Founded on the core values of knowledge, integrity, and community, KIC Realty is committed to providing its REALTORS® with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. With a focus on transparency and REALTOR® ownership, KIC Realty is redefining the real estate experience for REALTORS® and clients alike. For media inquiries, please contact: Willie Ip CEO, KIC Realty 587.200.3383 in to access your portfolio
New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
National Archives urged to engage communities to preserve key historical records
Slug: izarchive HL: National Archives urged to engage communities to preserve key historical records Bernama KLANG: The National Unity Ministry has urged the National Archives of Malaysia (Nam) to strengthen its engagement with individuals, historians, organisations, and cultural figures who possess valuable historical materials, to ensure that the nation does not lose significant parts of its historical legacy. Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said such efforts could be implemented through initiatives like the Community Archives programme, aimed at enriching the country's historical narrative and providing greater context to past events. "Many local stories and events, from before independence to the present day, have yet to be documented. These experiences are crucial in helping us understand the broader context of our national history. "Our history isn't solely found in textbooks or official records, it lives in the stories and memories of our communities. Every village, town, and district has its own unique narrative that contributes to our national identity," he said after launching the Community Archives programme here today. Aaron also encouraged the public to contribute personal collections to NAM to help expand the national archive and fill existing gaps in historical documentation. He proposed establishing a Community Archive centre in every community and district in collaboration with local authorities, as a means of sustaining active community involvement in the identification, collection, acquisition, and preservation of historical heritage. "A dedicated Community Archives portal could also be developed, allowing researchers, communities, and contributors to access and explore historical materials online. "These individuals are witnesses to key moments, custodians of tradition, and agents of change. Without their active involvement, much of our heritage risks being lost over time," he added. Earlier, Aaron launched the Community Archive programme at the Royal Klang City Council (MBDK) Heritage Gallery. Among the highlights of the programme were sessions for the submission of materials and documents, material copying services, collection conservation and book-binding services, as well as exhibition booths and demonstrations related to art, culture, and the country's historical heritage. Also present were Nam director-general Datuk Jaafar Sidek Abdul Rahman, Nam advisory board chairman Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom, and MBDK mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain.
San Francisco Chronicle
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Review: In ‘Viet and Nam,' war's toll looms over gay coal miners' affair
The United States will soon mark the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, which essentially ended the Vietnam War. April 30, 1975, still haunts Americans with lessons learned and not. The same goes for the Vietnamese people, who are sorting their way through their own hearts of darkness. 'Viet and Nam,' a drama set in 2001, tells the story of two gay coal miners. One of them, Nam (Pham Thanh Hai), agrees to help his mother (Nguyen Thi Nga) search for the remains of her husband, the father Nam never knew, who was killed in the war. The other, Viet (Dao Duy Bao Dinh), is his constant companion, content to carry on their love affair in shadows and darkness, but is not signing off on Nam's plan to leave the country illegally. For director Truong Minh Quy, the film, which recently screened at the 68th San Francisco International Film Festival, is a tale of displacement and loss, and a country that sacrificed perhaps too much for victory. His ruminative, languid style reminds one of Thailand's Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Taiwan's Tsai Ming-liang, two princes of pondering. But while 'Viet and Nam' is filled from beginning to end with outstanding visuals and thought-provoking ideas, it is perhaps too lethargic and, at a little over two hours, overlong. Yet there is still much to enjoy. The first half of 'Viet and Nam' is stark and confining, from the dark claustrophobia of the coal mines — where a gorgeously composed sex scene occurs — to the small flat Nam shares with his mother and uncle (Le Viet Tung). The film opens up in the second half when all five set out on their quest across lush rural areas that still carry the scars of war. Truong clearly didn't make his film for an American audience specifically, though perhaps an international one, much less targeted it for the 50th anniversary of the end of the war, as it premiered a year ago at the Cannes Film Festival. Yet the timing of its release stateside is apt. There was another side to the Vietnam War, and hopefully Americans and Vietnamese can grieve and empathize, if not as one, then together.
Al Jazeera
24-04-2025
- Business
- Al Jazeera
DeepSeek transferred data without consent, South Korean watchdog says
South Korea's data protection watchdog has accused DeepSeek, the Chinese start-up whose artificial intelligence-powered chatbot took the tech scene by storm earlier this year, of transferring personal data without users' consent. The Personal Information Protection Commission said on Thursday that DeepSeek had been transferring information to several companies in China and the United States before its ChatGPT-like AI model was removed from app stores in February, pending a privacy review. Nam Seok, director of the commission's investigation bureau, said during a news conference that the app had sent user prompts and device and network information to a Beijing-based cloud service called Volcano Engine. DeepSeek 'acknowledged it had insufficiently considered Korea's data protection laws' and 'expressed its willingness to cooperate with the commission, and voluntarily suspended new downloads', Nam said. DeepSeek did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Following the South Korean watchdog's announcement, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it placed a high level of importance on data privacy and security. 'We have never – and will never – require companies or individuals to collect or store data through illegal means,' ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said during a regular news conference. DeepSeek's R1 caused a sensation in January after its developers released a research paper claiming they spent less than $6m on computing power to train the model – a fraction of the multibillion-dollar AI budgets of US tech giants such as OpenAI and Google. The emergence of a Chinese startup capable of rivalling Silicon Valley's leading players challenged assumptions about US dominance in AI and prompted scrutiny of the sky-high market valuations of companies such as Nvidia and Meta. Marc Andreessen, one of the most influential tech venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, hailed DeepSeek's model as 'AI's Sputnik moment'.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
S. Korea says DeepSeek transferred data to Chinese company without consent
ANI file photo SEOUL: Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek was transferring personal data to a cloud services platform without users' consent while it was still available for download, South Korea 's data protection authority said on Thursday. The Personal Information Protection Commission ( PIPC ) said the information, which included device, network, and user inputs in AI prompts, was transferred to servers at Beijing platform Volcano Engine . DeepSeek's R1 chatbot stunned investors and industry insiders in January with its ability to match the functions of its Western competitors at a fraction of the cost. However, countries including South Korea, Italy and Australia and some US states have questioned DeepSeek's storage of user data and have banned or restricted its use. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The PIPC launched an investigation in February and said DeepSeek would no longer be available for download until a review of its personal data collection practices was completed. "Initially, DeepSeek transferred personal data to companies located in China and the United States without obtaining users' consent or disclosing this in the privacy policy at the time the service was launched," commission official Nam Seok told reporters. "In particular, it was confirmed that DeepSeek transferred not only device, network, and app information, but also user inputs in AI prompts to Volcano Engine," he said. Following the investigation, DeepSeek "acknowledged it had insufficiently considered Korea 's data protection laws, expressed its willingness to cooperate with the commission, and voluntarily suspended new downloads from domestic app markets", Nam said. DeepSeek did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It has said that data was collected in "secure servers located in the People's Republic of China". The company claims its AI tool was built using less sophisticated chips than its competitors, slashing the cost. The app was downloaded tens of millions of times in just a few weeks after its launch. Volcano Engine is a Beijing-based cloud service platform owned by ByteDance, which is also the parent company of the hugely popular platform TikTok. Asked about the data transfer to Volcano Engine, DeepSeek said it was sent "for the purpose of addressing security vulnerabilities and improving user interface and experience", Nam said.
