NZ: ‘Media Freedom Worrier’ Stirs Lively Responses to Press Threats Speech http://www.pmc.aut.ac.nz/pacific-media-watch/nz-media-freedom-worrier-stirs-lively-responses-press-threats-speech-8281 Anna Magavu AUCKLAND (Pacific Media Centre / Pacific Media Watch): Media commentators, media freedom advocates, journalists and academics welcomed New Zealand’s inaugural UNESCO World Press Freedom Day speech with searching questions and lively debate. Professor Mark Pearson, author of The Journalist’s Guide to Media Law, had voiced concern at the high levels of digital surveillance facing journalists today and he urged journalists to adopt a new ethical model of reporting for social good Continue reading
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Occupational Medicine Physicians Launch Global Collaborative
Newswise (Orlando, Florida May 2) Leaders from 16 international occupational medical societies attending the 2013 annual meeting of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) have launched the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative — a new initiative aimed at improving worker health and wellness globally through the exchange of ideas and information. Sponsored by the Society of Occupational Medicine, located in the United Kingdom, and ACOEM, located in the United States, the Collaborative is intended to provide an ongoing forum to promote best practices in occupational medicine and greater awareness of issues impacting worker health worldwide Continue reading
800 volunteers collect 1,757kg of waste on eight beaches
FROM the beaches of Penang and Selangor to Johor, about 800 people came together to clean up the coastlines in various locations under the AEON Pantai Ku Indah programme. Held recently in conjunction with Earth Day, the clean-up was simultaneously held in eight different locations nationwide with approximately 1,757kg of rubbish collected. Themed My Beautiful Coastal, it is an annual initiative by AEON Co (M) Bhd to educate and create awareness among the local community on the importance of preserving the environment for the future generation Continue reading
Press freedom still not living up to the law, seminar told
Home national Press freedom still not living up to the law, seminar told Pravit Rojanaphruk The Nation on Sunday April 28, 2013 1:00 am Anything negative about resigned Senior General Than Shwe is still taboo in Myanmar’s media, said Aye Chan Naing. He added that the Myanmar government will soon introduce broadcasting laws and it’s not certain as to what kind of restrictions will be made Continue reading
Viator: Insider's Guide to Malaysia's Best Beaches
I’ll let you in on a secret… Thailand is not the only country in southeast Asia with stunning beaches Continue reading
China slams Philippine bid to "legalise" occupation of islands
BEIJING (Reuters) – China accused the Philippines on Friday of trying to legalise its occupation of islands in the disputed South China Sea, repeating that Beijing would never agree to international arbitration. Continue reading
Traditional Indian systems of medicine to be promoted abroad
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) As part of an initiative to promote traditional Indian systems of medicine abroad, the health ministry has signed agreements and set up research facilities to collaborate with international universities, an official said. Continue reading
China, Vietnam Clash Over Disputed Islands
Aerial view of the city of Sansha on an island in the disputed Paracel chain, which China considers part of its territory. Aerial view of the city of Sansha on an island in the disputed Paracel chain, which China considers part of its territory. China is once again at odds with a maritime neighbor over disputed islands, this time as often leading to a little shooting and a lot of posturing Continue reading
Local aerospace company inks RM763mil deal with US company
LANGKAWI: Aerospace manufacturer UPECA Aerotech Sdn Bhd (UPECA) has signed a RM763mil contract with US-based aerospace company UTC Aerospace Systems to manufacture precision machined components on their fan cowl assemblies over the next 17 years. UTC Aerospace System’s Aerostructures business unit developed the fan cowl for the General Electric and Rolls-Royce engines on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the fan cowl for the Airbus A350 XWB Continue reading
MARA provider of aerospace industry experts
ASEAN countries, including Malaysia, are actively pursuing opportunities in aerospace, which is fast becoming one of the most dynamic industries. Be it the commercial aerospace, defence and maritime industries, all areas promise high growth over the next few years. Aerospac industry embraces many advanced technologies and offers abundant opportunities in engineering, electronics, composite materials as well as manufacturing and systems integration Continue reading
Navy sends Freedom to Singapore amid cuts
http://www.navytimes.com/news/2013/03/ap-navy-sends-lcs-freedom-singapore-amid-cuts-031213/ By Audrey McAvoy – The Associated Press Posted : Tuesday Mar 12, 2013 7:50:30 EDT ABOARD THE FREEDOM The U.S. Navys hottest new ship and the centerpiece of its renewed focus on Asia isnt its largest vessel, or its most technologically advanced. Continue reading
Freedom of Religion at Stake: So much for 1Malaysia
Some individuals argue that it is wrong to allow them to do so because Christians do not subscribe to the view that Allah is One. Continue reading
Make It Count – Medical School Version – Video
Make It Count – Medical School Version My cousin Felix and I trying to #makeitcount in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Indonesia and Cambodia. By: Nicks ToDoList Continue reading
Liquipel 2.0 Debuts Latest in Nanotechnology Science at CES
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – Jan 7, 2013) – Liquipel LLC, the sole owner and licensor of the Liquipel technology (http://www.liquipel.com/), announced today new scientific breakthroughs in nanotechnology protection, dubbing them “Liquipel 2.0.” The science behind Liquipel 2.0 represents significant advancements in durability, corrosion resistance and water protection. Extensive company testing has shown Liquipel 2.0 to be up to 100 times more effective than its predecessor, Liquipel 1.0, while maintaining component integrity and RF sensitivity Continue reading
Cost of Stem Cell Therapy | Malaysia Stem Cell Therapy Cost – Video
Cost of Stem Cell Therapy | Malaysia Stem Cell Therapy Cost stemcellmalaysia.com Stem cell therapy is not a cheap medical treatment. In fact, it is very expensive treatment to the majority of people. The high price of stem cell therapy becomes not only a deterrent to the majority but also creates room for non-medical sector to fill the void of demands for disease treatment Continue reading
Accelerating our aerospace sector
THE aerospace manufacturing sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in Malaysia. Last year, it recorded more than RM2.5 billion of turnover and employed approximately 5,100 thousand workers. The positive growth is fuelled by quality foreign direct investment in the aero-structure, avionics and engine components manufacturing — from, for example, Honeywell Aerospace Avionics and Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing Group Continue reading
Appreciate freedom of worship — MP
by Philip Kiew, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on January 2, 2013, Wednesday LAWAS: Freedom of worship in Malaysia is precious and should be appreciated by all communities. Lawas MP Datuk Henry Sum Agong said this when officiating at the earth-breaking ceremony of Methodist Church Indigenous Students Welfare Centre and Sarawak Annual Coronation Conference (SCAC) led by Rev Dato Dr Su Chii An in Lawas recently. Continue reading
Gross Anatomy of The Chest Wall And Lungs Part 1 – UKM Medical School – Video
Gross Anatomy of The Chest Wall And Lungs Part 1 – UKM Medical School Gross Anatomy of The Chest Wall And Lungs Faculty Of Medicine, National University of Malaysia UKMFrom:MedikUkmViews:1 1ratingsTime:14:52More inEducation Continue reading
Major Contents of Mediastinum And Gross Anatomy of Heart Part 1 – UKM Medical School – Video
Major Contents of Mediastinum And Gross Anatomy of Heart Part 1 – UKM Medical School Major Contents of Mediastinum And Gross Anatomy of Heart Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia UKMFrom:MedikUkmViews:1 0ratingsTime:14:52More inEducation Continue reading
Sumitomo Mitsui Launches Eco-Loan In Malaysia
SUMITOMO Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) yesterday launched its Environment Assessment Loan Malaysia, its first such eco-loan for companies operating outside Japan. Read more… Continue reading