Shamphavi Sivabalasarma

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3 months ago

Nice to see our story on the bacterial archaellum as one of the #editorpicks of 2025!

Nature Microbiology

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3 months ago

As the year ends, we decided to select our favorite papers of 2025

Turns out, it is impossible as we love them all!

So, we picked 'some' that exhibit the range of microbiology highlighted through the columns of Nature Microbiology.

Here is a glimpse into #EditorPicks of 2025

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5 months ago

Oil Prices Rise for Second Straight Day After OPEC+ Announces Smaller-Than-Expected Output Increase WASHINGTON, Oct 7 — Global oil prices climbed for the second consecutive day on Monday, following the OPEC+ alliance’s decision to raise production in November by a smaller amount than markets had anticipated. The gains, however, were modest — averaging around 1% per day — compared to the nearly 7% slump recorded over four days […]

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5 months ago

Malaysia’s Durian Exports to China Valued at RM6.37 Billion Since 2018 – Agriculture Ministry KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Malaysia has exported a total of 115,359 metric tonnes of durians worth RM6.37 billion in various forms — including frozen whole fruit, fresh fruit, and pulp or paste — to China between 2018 and 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM). In a written reply published […]

Malaysia’s Durian Exports to China Valued at RM6.37 Billion Since 2018 – Agriculture Ministry #EditorPicks #Featured

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6 months ago

Nancy: 2026–2030 action plan to strengthen welfare, long-term care for elderly SEREMBAN (Oct 6): The government yesterday launched the 2026-2030 Senior Citizens Action Plan (PTWEN) to strengthen the wellbeing, welfare and needs of the elderly population as part of preparations for Malaysia’s transition into an ageing nation. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Dato Sri Nancy Shukri said several strategies had been enhanced under the plan, […]

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6 months ago

24-hour worker protection amendments to Act 4 to be tabled in Parliament, says HR minister KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 4): Amendments to the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) to introduce 24-hour protection for workers under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) are scheduled to be tabled in the upcoming Parliament session. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the amendment is crucial to ensure workers remain protected beyond official […]

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6 months ago

2026 Budget to take centre stage as Dewan Rakyat convenes Oct 6 KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 4): The presentation of the 2026 Budget by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will take centre stage during the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, with the Dewan Rakyat sitting for 35 days from Monday, Oct 6, to Dec 4. According to the official Parliament website, Anwar, […]

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6 months ago

Global Sumud Flotilla: 23 M’sians freed by Israel headed to Istanbul, says Anwar KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 4): The 23 Malaysians in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission who have been detained by the Zionist regime since Thursday will be flown out of Israel to Istanbul today on a special flight arranged by Turkiye, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said all 23 Malaysians are currently on […]

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6 months ago

24-hour worker protection amendments to Act 4 to be tabled in Parliament, says HR minister KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 4): Amendments to the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) to introduce 24-hour protection for workers under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) are scheduled to be tabled in the upcoming Parliament session. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the amendment is crucial to ensure workers remain protected beyond official […]

24-hour worker protection amendments to Act 4 to be tabled in Parliament, says HR minister #EditorPicks #Featured

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6 months ago

Global Sumud Flotilla: 23 M’sians freed by Israel headed to Istanbul, says Anwar KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 4): The 23 Malaysians in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission who have been detained by the Zionist regime since Thursday will be flown out of Israel to Istanbul today on a special flight arranged by Turkiye, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said all 23 Malaysians are currently on […]

Global Sumud Flotilla: 23 M’sians freed by Israel headed to Istanbul, says Anwar #EditorPicks #Featured

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6 months ago

2026 Budget to take centre stage as Dewan Rakyat convenes Oct 6 KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 4): The presentation of the 2026 Budget by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will take centre stage during the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, with the Dewan Rakyat sitting for 35 days from Monday, Oct 6, to Dec 4. According to the official Parliament website, Anwar, […]

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6 months ago

Petros vs PETRONAS: The battle for control of Sarawak’s gas will change the country’s energy landscape PETALING JAYA: The dispute between PETRONAS and the Sarawak state government over Petros’ role as the sole gas aggregator is not just a legal issue, it has the potential to change the control structure of the country’s energy industry and have a major impact on the local economy. PETRONAS is now challenging Petros’ position in […]

ICYMI: Petros vs PETRONAS: The battle for control of Sarawak’s gas will change the country’s energy landscape #EditorPicks #Featured

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6 months ago

Government will announce APM rate review soon – Armizan CYBERJAYA: The government will announce the automatic pricing mechanism (APM) revision rate in the near future to ensure the continuity of petrol station businesses following the implementation of the RON95 petrol subsidy restructuring. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the rate review recommendation had been submitted to the Ministry […]

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6 months ago

MCIS Life and NCSM introduce LungShield for early lung cancer detection PETALING JAYA (October 2): MCIS Insurance Berhad has partnered with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) to launch LungShield, a lung screening package that combines AI-assisted scans with insurance protection for those at risk of lung cancer. MCIS Life CEO Prasheem Seebran said the initiative brings together medical expertise and insurance protection to make […]

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6 months ago

‘Clearer policies needed towards sustainable tourism’ KUCHING (October 2): The government and policymakers must come together to streamline and strengthen Malaysia’s sustainable tourism efforts, said Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) president Nigel Wong. He said clear policies, sustainability frameworks and proper infrastructure are vital to ensure growth and competitiveness in the tourism industry. “Policy at the government level; […]

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6 months ago

Nod for Petronas Gas’ internal reorganisation KUCHING (October 2): Petronas Gas Berhad (Petronas Gas) has received a tax exemption approval from the Ministry of Finance to reorganise its business segments onto regulated and non-regulated business, through a members’ scheme of arrangement. Under the reorganisation, the group will transfer and vest its gas transportation, gas processing and utilities businesses into wholly owned […]

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6 months ago

Government will announce APM rate review soon – Armizan CYBERJAYA: The government will announce the automatic pricing mechanism (APM) revision rate in the near future to ensure the continuity of petrol station businesses following the implementation of the RON95 petrol subsidy restructuring. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the rate review recommendation had been submitted to the Ministry […]

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6 months ago

Petros vs PETRONAS: The battle for control of Sarawak’s gas will change the country’s energy landscape PETALING JAYA: The dispute between PETRONAS and the Sarawak state government over Petros’ role as the sole gas aggregator is not just a legal issue, it has the potential to change the control structure of the country’s energy industry and have a major impact on the local economy. PETRONAS is now challenging Petros’ position in […]

Petros vs PETRONAS: The battle for control of Sarawak’s gas will change the country’s energy landscape #EditorPicks #Featured

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6 months ago

‘Clearer policies needed towards sustainable tourism’ KUCHING (October 2): The government and policymakers must come together to streamline and strengthen Malaysia’s sustainable tourism efforts, said Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) president Nigel Wong. He said clear policies, sustainability frameworks and proper infrastructure are vital to ensure growth and competitiveness in the tourism industry. “Policy at the government level; […]

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6 months ago

Nod for Petronas Gas’ internal reorganisation KUCHING (October 2): Petronas Gas Berhad (Petronas Gas) has received a tax exemption approval from the Ministry of Finance to reorganise its business segments onto regulated and non-regulated business, through a members’ scheme of arrangement. Under the reorganisation, the group will transfer and vest its gas transportation, gas processing and utilities businesses into wholly owned […]

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MCIS Life and NCSM introduce LungShield for early lung cancer detection PETALING JAYA (October 2): MCIS Insurance Berhad has partnered with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) to launch LungShield, a lung screening package that combines AI-assisted scans with insurance protection for those at risk of lung cancer. MCIS Life CEO Prasheem Seebran said the initiative brings together medical expertise and insurance protection to make […]

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Malaysia on track to achieve 60 pct female labour force participation rate by 2030, says Nancy KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Malaysia is progressing well to achieve its target of a 60 per cent female labour force participation rate by 2030 under the Madani Economic Framework, said Dato Sri Nancy Shukri. The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development said at present the country’s female labour force participation rate has already reached […]

ICYMI: Malaysia on track to achieve 60 pct female labour force participation rate by 2030, says Nancy #EditorPicks #Featured

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6 months ago

Budget 2026 to boost Malaysia’s semiconductor growth under NSS KUCHING (September 30): Budget 2026 is expected to deliver targeted support for Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem in line with the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research). The research house in a note on Tuesday said the support could come in the form of incentives, talent development programmes and enablement for advanced […]

ICYMI: Budget 2026 to boost Malaysia’s semiconductor growth under NSS #EditorPicks #Featured

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6 months ago

Affin launches Kinabalu Visa debit card to celebrate Sabah’s identity KOTA KINABALU (September 30): AFFIN Group has launched the AFFIN Kinabalu Visa Debit Card, an exclusive card inspired by Mount Kinabalu to reflect Sabah’s cultural heritage and natural beauty. The launch reinforces the group’s commitment to its AFFIN Axelerate 2028 Plan, which focuses on three pillars of unrivalled customer service, digital leadership, and responsible banking […]

ICYMI: Affin launches Kinabalu Visa debit card to celebrate Sabah’s identity #EditorPicks #Featured

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6 months ago

Malaysia on track to achieve 60 pct female labour force participation rate by 2030, says Nancy KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Malaysia is progressing well to achieve its target of a 60 per cent female labour force participation rate by 2030 under the Madani Economic Framework, said Dato Sri Nancy Shukri. The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development said at present the country’s female labour force participation rate has already reached […]

Malaysia on track to achieve 60 pct female labour force participation rate by 2030, says Nancy #EditorPicks #Featured

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6 months ago

Budget 2026 to boost Malaysia’s semiconductor growth under NSS KUCHING (September 30): Budget 2026 is expected to deliver targeted support for Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem in line with the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research). The research house in a note on Tuesday said the support could come in the form of incentives, talent development programmes and enablement for advanced […]

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6 months ago

Affin launches Kinabalu Visa debit card to celebrate Sabah’s identity KOTA KINABALU (September 30): AFFIN Group has launched the AFFIN Kinabalu Visa Debit Card, an exclusive card inspired by Mount Kinabalu to reflect Sabah’s cultural heritage and natural beauty. The launch reinforces the group’s commitment to its AFFIN Axelerate 2028 Plan, which focuses on three pillars of unrivalled customer service, digital leadership, and responsible banking […]

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6 months ago

Bursa Malaysia opens higher KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, in line with Wall Street which closed higher overall last week, said analysts. At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 2.56 points to 1,611.61 from 1,609.50 at the close last Friday. The market’s benchmark index rose 0.70 points to 1,609.75 in the opening session. […]

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6 months ago

MIDF inks MoU with World Intellectual Property Organization KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 29): The Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF), a subsidiary of MBSB Group, recently signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) here. The MoU marks a significant step towards unlocking intellectual property-backed financing for Malaysian businesses. A statement from MIDF said the partnership aims to […]

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6 months ago

Villagers oppose quarry project at Bung Bugai, cite heritage and environmental concerns KUCHING (Sept 28): Residents of Kampung Sikog and nearby villages have voiced strong opposition to a proposed quarry development at Bung Bugai, citing threats to the environment, cultural heritage, and community water sources. Village chief Takok Saon said Bung Bugai holds deep significance for the Bidayuh community, both as a natural landmark and as an […]

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