PM says too early to lower Malaysia’s school-leaving age
12 Aug
Educational Resources

PM says too early to lower Malaysia’s school-leaving age

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Putrajaya: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it is too early for the government to make a decision on a proposal to lower the school-leaving age to 16. “That’s something we’ll discuss, but it’s still too early at this stage,” he told reporters after the Budget 2026 consultation session here today. Malaysia currently mandates schooling up to the age of 17 under the Education Act 1996. Any change to this policy would require amendments to the law and engagement with education stakeholders. The proposal came into public focus after Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli on Monday suggested that secondary education should conclude by age 16. He said this would enable the younger generation to enter the workforce by 21 — a shift he deemed necessary as Malaysia transitions into an ageing nation....
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Phoenitron’s E-commerce Business records unaudited aggregated profit before taxation of approximately HK$55.6 million in 1H2025
12 Aug
Business News

Phoenitron’s E-commerce Business records unaudited aggregated profit before taxation of approximately HK$55.6 million in 1H2025

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Business HONG KONG, Aug 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - Phoenitron Holdings Limited ("Phoenitron" or the "Company"together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 8066) is pleased to announce that the Group’s e-commerce business has continued to grow rapidly, achieving groundbreaking results. Based on the unaudited management accounts of each of the Group’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Shanxi Dongchuang Digital Entertainment Technology Group Company Limited ("Shanxi Dongchuang") and CyberMirage (HK) Limited ("CyberMirage"), the e-commerce business and the artificial intelligence (“AI”) business recorded unaudited aggregated revenue of approximately HK$60.9 million and unaudited aggregated profit before taxation of approximately HK$55.6 million for the six months ended 30 June 2025, respectively. This reflects the rapid growth of the Group’s e-commerce business and the success of its forward-looking deployment in the artificial intelligence sector. The Group's e-commerce business encompasses the operation of...
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MyFintech Week 2025 Highlights Transformative Forces in Finance
12 Aug
Business News

MyFintech Week 2025 Highlights Transformative Forces in Finance

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Business KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - MyFintech Week 2025 (4~7 August)spotlights the forces reshaping the financial sector – digitalisation, sustainability and demographic shifts. Emerging technologies such as generative AI and blockchain are transforming business models and redefining consumer expectations. Malaysia’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions is also driving demand for innovative financial solutions. In addition, the challenges posed by an ageing population stress the need for inclusive policies in long-term welfare, healthcare and social protection. Reflecting these realities, MyFW 2025 is structured around three thematic tracks. From closed-door dialogues to expert-led masterclasses and in-depth focus sessions, these themes form the week's conversations:'Finance for the Future' focuses on building a digitally enabled and forward-looking financial system;'Finance for Change' supports sustainability and social impact; and'Finance for a Resilient Ecosystem' aims to strengthen financial system...
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