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Ipoh, a city in northwestern Malaysia will soon become the pioneer in Asia by utilizing eco-friendly technology to process all of its waste. The announcement from Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin has set the city on a path to become the frontrunner in Asia for implementing 100% eco-friendly waste treatment.

According to him, the innovation involves a sterilization and cleaning procedure that applies heat, steam, and pressure to solid waste, eliminating the need for prior segregation. After undergoing a 30-minute processing period, the waste is separated into four distinct categories: biomass, plastic, metal, and inert materials.

The significance of this development extends beyond waste management alone. By successfully processing and segregating the waste, the project aims to unlock the potential value inherent in these materials. The basic commodities will be sold in the market to make sure the waste material is not totally wasted and is reusable in different forms. As reported in Bernama, Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin gave the example that solid waste that has been converted into biomass can be sold as a fuel substitute for coal in industrial applications.

He also highlighted the drawbacks of conventional landfill practices, stating that they occupy large areas of land, rendering the land unproductive. This approach aims to address these concerns while prioritizing a sustainable and efficient way to manage waste.

A collaborative effort has also been initiated between Thermowaste Mancuso Energy Sdn Bhd, Ipoh City Council (MBI), and Selekta Spektra through a memorandum of understanding signed on October 17, marking a significant milestone in the city’s journey to achieving environmental sustainability and a brighter future.

As of October 18, 2023, the production of the Proton Exora, Malaysia’s pioneering locally developed multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), has drawn to a close. Originally introduced in April 2009, the Exora has completed an impressive 14-year journey, culminating in a total production of 195,583 units.

The Exora underwent a series of evolutionary transformations during its tenure. The concept of a Proton MPV was initially conceived in the 1990s, a time when Proton’s vehicle lineup primarily comprised sedans and hatchbacks. After numerous deliberations, the Exora project was temporarily shelved, only to be revived in mid-2006, eventually leading to the commencement of production at Proton’s Shah Alam facility in March 2009.

The official unveiling of the Proton Exora on April 15, 2009, heralded a new chapter in Malaysia’s automotive landscape, as it proudly assumed the distinction of being the nation’s first indigenously designed MPV. Its evolution continued with the Exora Bold in 2011, marking another milestone as the first Proton to integrate a turbocharged engine, featuring the CamPro Charged Fuel Efficiency (CFE) technology.

The 2017 Proton Exora (Enhanced) took the baton forward, succeeding the Exora Bold MC2 on July 23, 2017. This iteration primarily emphasized cosmetic enhancements along with significant improvements in noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels, solidifying the Exora’s reputation for refinement and comfort.

As it gracefully bids farewell, we celebrate it remarkable contributions to the automotive industry. Farewell, Exora–it is truly a well-deserved retirement.

According to Statista, 63.5% of the Malaysian population professed to be Islamic Faith, hence it’s not a surprise that Malaysia has a rich tradition of Islamic art and architecture everywhere in the nation.
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia or Muzium Kesenian Islam Malaysia is a museum in Kuala Lumpur which has the largest museum of Islamic arts in South East Asia with more than seven thousand artifacts from the Islamic world.
The museum consists of twelve gallery spaces spread over two levels; the first level contains galleries devoted to architecture, the Qur’an, and other manuscripts and one each for the art of India, China, and the Malay Peninsula. The second level contains galleries devoted to Arms and Armor, Textiles, Jewelry, and Coins, with the remaining three galleries consisting of artworks categorized by their materials–metal, wood, and ceramics.

Putrajaya, Malaysia is home to the largest roundabout in the world, which has a circumference of 3.4 kilometers. The Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, which is in the center of Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia, is the name of the road that forms the roundabout.

It was opened in 2003 and was designed by renowned Malaysian architect, Hijjas Kasturi.
The road is joined by 15 entry/exit points, three of which are on the inside of the roundabout itself.
Within the centre of the roundabout is the Istana Melawati, a royal retreat for the Yang Dipertuan Agong, a monument to the birth of Putrajaya, the Putra Perdana Landmark, and a five-star hotel, the Putrajaya Shangri-La.

The sculpture, which stands 15 meters tall, is considered to be the tallest freestanding bronze sculpture ever built. The National Monument, known as Tugu Negara, honors Malaysia’s independence fighters as well as those who fought in World Wars I and II.
The Tugu Negara monument consists of seven soldiers representing strength, courage, unity, leadership, vigilance, suffering, and sacrifice.
The sculpture was erected in 1964 to commemorate fallen warriors who served the country during the fight for independence, especially during the World War II Japanese occupation and the ‘Malayan Emergency’–a guerilla war that took place from 1948 to 1960 between the Malayan Communists Party and British colonial troops.

Founded in 1816, which is 206 years ago, the Penang Free School or Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Penang Free is located at Green Lane in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, is the oldest English-medium school in Southeast Asia.
the secondary school has been an all-boy school since its inception, although girls are now admitted for Form 6.
In addition, the school has produced several notable Malaysian and Singaporean personalities, including Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, P.Ramlee, Malaysian actor, filmmaker, musician, and composer, Wu Lien-Teh, Malayan physician and Wee Chong Jin, the first chief justice of Singapore.