BAGUIO CITY—The summer capital is getting another shot at amending its 1909 Baguio City Charter, after Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. announced that a new bill passed third reading last week. In a speech read by his son, Quezon City Rep. Christopher Belmonte, during the program for Baguio’s 105th founding anniversary on Monday. Belmonte said amending the 1909 charter was … [Read more...] about Baguio charter change measure passes House
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‘Expand road network to drive local economy’
The Federal and Johor governments are urged to consider upgrading and expanding the road network to improve connectivity and accessibility in the state. Johor Baru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Low Kueck Shin said the move would generate economic spillover effects to Johor. “We need to have a long-term plan for a road infrastructure expansion programme … [Read more...] about ‘Expand road network to drive local economy’
Singapore still rules China futures market as Hong Kong edges In
SINGAPORE, May 21 (Bloomberg): Six months after Hong Kong introduced equity index futures to make it easier for international investors to bet on Chinese stocks, Singapore still rules the market, although its Asian rival is making inroads. Hong Kong’s contracts linked to one index of 50 of the largest mainland-listed companies accounted for about 4% of volume in the segment … [Read more...] about Singapore still rules China futures market as Hong Kong edges In
Dr Noor Hisham: Low risk of monkeypox spreading to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The risk of monkeypox spreading to Malaysia is low unless there is a history of contact with infected animals or direct contact with patients, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. In a statement on Saturday (May 21), he said that the possibility of human-to-human transmission of the infection was limited. However, he said the Health … [Read more...] about Dr Noor Hisham: Low risk of monkeypox spreading to Malaysia
Wildlife management framework enhanced to curb risk of human-wildlife conflicts in Singapore
SINGAPORE, May 21 (The Straits Times/ANN): More building managers and security personnel will be trained by the National Parks Board (NParks) to carry out monkey guarding, as part of efforts to reduce conflicts between humans and wildlife. This will herd and condition monkeys to stay away from a certain area, thus acting as an invisible barrier. The agency will also build … [Read more...] about Wildlife management framework enhanced to curb risk of human-wildlife conflicts in Singapore