IMT-GT News

U.S. says it prefers a Trans-Pacific Partnership with Malaysia

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0000

The United States said on Wednesday that it was interested in proceeding with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) with Malaysia, instead of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). more... | PDA

Indonesia to Kick Off $1 Billion Green Investment Fund

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:42:00 +0000

Indonesia plans a $1 billion green investment fund this year to drive infrastructure developments that aid growth and help cut greenhouse gas emissions. more... | PDA

Penang Thaipusam First Carbon Foot-Print Reduction `Go Green` Festival Initiative

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:54:00 +0000

The State Government of Penang, Malaysia's popular island resort, is leading the way in greening Malaysia. Photo: Banner at ruling Democratic Action Party stall at Thaipusam festival. Companies and organisations give free food and drinks to festival participants. more... | PDA

Malaysia Leading in Green Bio-Degradable Packaging Research and Development

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:11:00 +0000

The 10 micro-biologists and 3 chemists at Return 2 Green / Bio Green Bags companies are all local graduates and are currently employed within the R&D team of this all-Malaysian company. more... | PDA

Thaipusam Goes Green Committee: Helping Penang Environment

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:05:00 +0000

This year for the first time in history, the massive Hindu festival of Thaipusam, which draws large numbers of tourists and participants, is starting to go green. Photo: Some of the Thaipusam Go-Green Committee members more... | PDA

Malaysia Thaipusam Festival in Penang Goes Green

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Photo (l-r): Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, Deputy CM-I YB Tuan Mansor Bin Othman, R2G/BGB Chairman Dr Sam Quah, R2G/BGB President and CEO Mr. P.Ramaness more... | PDA

Visit Penang for Thaipusam 2010

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:47:00 +0000

Penang is a prime resort island in Malaysia with a rich cultural and historic heritage. UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has recently awarded it a World Heritage Site status... more... | PDA

Malaysia, Indonesia to Expand Cooperation in Fisheries Industries

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:01:00 +0000

Malaysian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar said that Malaysia and Indonesia are to widen cooperation in the marine and fisheries industries, particularly in the high-impact seaweed production and ornamental fish sectors. more... | PDA

Thaipusam Festival in Penang Goes Green

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:05:00 +0000

Fancy smashing coconuts along the roads? The Thaipusam Festival in Penang this year goes green! more... | PDA

Indonesian former president Wahid dies

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000

Indonesian former president Abdurrahman Wahid died Wednesday at the age of 69 after suffering from blood sugar problems and undertook an operation in his gum, a local TV reported. more... | PDA

Fraser Resort Pattaya Drives Golf Into Ocean

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:18:00 +0000

Senior Professional Golfers drive golf balls into the ocean from the roof top of the Fraser Resort Pattaya, thus opening the Thai Senior Open 2009 Golf Tournament more... | PDA

Pattaya International Balloon Festival 2009

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:51:00 +0000

Colourful balloons from around the world took part in this exciting and popular event in Pattaya, Thailand more... | PDA

Penang, Malaysia Set to Enter Green Markets With Eco-Friendly Packaging

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:38:00 +0000

2 Malaysian green companies set to go into bio-degradable production in coming weeks. Photo: Staff of BioGreen Bags and Return2Green witness arrival of mass production machinery more... | PDA

Malaysia`s Penang Sports Club Wins International Invitational Veteran`s Tennis Tournament

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:17:00 +0000

The Penang Sports Club (PSC) won the Penang Invitational Veteran`s Tennis Tournament 2009 today. Photo: The winning PSC Red Team more... | PDA

Malaysia`s Penang Sports Club Hosts International Invitational Veteran`s Tennis Tournament

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:30:00 +0000

The Penang Sports Club is hosting the Penang Invitational Veteran`s Tennis Tournament 2009 from 11-13 December 2009. Photo: IMTnews Regional Officer Arthur Chin, one of Penang Sports Club Red Team with the Challenge Cup more... | PDA