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Sambal Nyet, Siti Khadijah Apparel among victims of copyright infringements despite wider awareness of IP rights

According to media reports, Khairul Aming, whose real name is Khairul Amin Kamarulzaman, has taken action against a trader for copying nearly 90% of the packaging of Sambal Nyet, which he introduced four years ago.

Improve IP registration process to empower businesses, creatives: senator

Senator Susan Chemerai Anding said inefficient and time-consuming IP registration process contributes to an atmosphere in the creative industry that is not conducive, including for small entrepreneurs who want to register their respective intellectual property. 

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period