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Barnama
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia, Russia Agree To Begin MoU Talks On AI Integration In Firefighting Operations
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Russia have agreed to begin talks on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering cooperation in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into firefighting operations, flight simulation technology and firefighter training. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) said the decision was reached during a bilateral meeting between Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and Russian Minister of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov, yesterday. In a statement today, KPKT said the meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering strategic collaboration between Malaysia and Russia, particularly in the field of firefighting and rescue.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia, Russia to sign MoU on disaster management
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Russia are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the MoU will serve as a practical framework for joint training, knowledge exchange and coordinated emergency response. 'As ASEAN Chair this year, Malaysia remains committed to regional leadership in disaster response,' he told a joint press conference with Russian Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM) Minister, Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov, here today. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Central Disaster Management Committee chairman, said Malaysia welcomed Russia's offer of capacity-building programmes for Malaysian officers, including a specialised training course in Vladivostok this September. 'We are exploring broader collaboration, including technology transfer in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) applications for disaster monitoring,' he added. Ahmad Zahid said Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) team was among the first to arrive in Myanmar following the recent earthquake, operating alongside international teams including EMERCOM' RUS-03. Ahmad Zahid said Malaysia and Russia agreed to conduct joint search and rescue (SAR) training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and Russia's RUS-03 team. He also expressed appreciation to Russia for the offer to train Malaysia's SMART team and the invitation to allow senior officers from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia to participate in a specialised course at a leading university in St. Petersburg. Ahmad Zahid also values the inclusion of EMERCOM's cultural ensemble as part of the visit, describing it as a meaningful gesture that fosters people-to-people ties and strengthens the foundation of the long-standing bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Russia. He said EMERCOM's visit marks an important milestone in enhancing Malaysia and Russia's cooperation in disaster management. He also expressed appreciation for the strong working relationship between Nadma and EMERCOM, particularly through regional initiatives under the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) and the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM). Ahmad Zahid said he is looking forward to attending the upcoming international conference and the disaster management event hosted by Russia in Azerbaijan. Earlier, Ahmad Zahid received a courtesy call from Kurenkov, marking an important milestone in enhancing Malaysia and Russia's cooperation in disaster management. Meanwhile, Kurenkov said that during the meeting, several key areas were discussed, including the professional training and education of firefighters and rescue personnel. 'EMERCOM's academies offer a wide range of programmes for international specialists, not only for firefighters and rescuers but also for medics, dog handlers and UAV operators,' he added. He also emphasised EMERCOM's interest in understanding Malaysia's modern approaches to fire and rescue training, noting the value of exchanging best practices. In addition, he said both sides are committed to improving mutual early-warning capabilities and risk communication related to natural disasters, particularly in the areas of prevention, prediction and risk management using the systems of space monitoring and distant zoning of Earth. 'In Russia, the functions are performed by the National Crisis Management Centre. Generally, our countries have big potential for further cooperation in the sphere of elimination of natural and manmade disaster consequences,' he added.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Malaysia, Russia to sign MoU on disaster management cooperation this year
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Russia are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the MoU will serve as a practical framework for joint training, knowledge exchange and coordinated emergency response. "As Asean Chair this year, Malaysia remains committed to regional leadership in disaster response," he told a joint press conference with Russian Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters Minister (Emercom) Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov, here today. Zahid, who is also the Central Disaster Management Committee chairman, said Malaysia welcomed Russia's offer of capacity-building programmes for Malaysian officers, including a specialised training course in Vladivostok this September. "We are exploring broader collaboration, including technology transfer in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) applications for disaster monitoring," he added. Zahid said Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) team was among the first to arrive in Myanmar following the recent earthquake, operating alongside international teams including Emercom's RUS-03. He added that Malaysia and Russia agreed to conduct joint search and rescue (SAR) training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) and Russia's RUS-03 team. He also expressed appreciation to Russia for the offer to train Malaysia's Smart team and the invitation to allow senior officers from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia to participate in a specialised course at a leading university in St. Petersburg. Zahid also values the inclusion of Emercom's cultural ensemble as part of the visit, describing it as a meaningful gesture that fosters people-to-people ties and strengthens the foundation of the long-standing bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Russia. He said the visit marks an important milestone in enhancing Malaysia and Russia's cooperation in disaster management. He also expressed appreciation for the strong working relationship between Nadma and Emercom, particularly through regional initiatives under the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) and the Asean Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM). Zahid said he is looking forward to attending the upcoming international conference and the disaster management event hosted by Russia in Azerbaijan. Earlier, Zahid received a courtesy call from Kurenkov, marking an important milestone in enhancing Malaysia and Russia's cooperation in disaster management. Meanwhile, Kurenkov said that during the meeting, several key areas were discussed, including the professional training and education of firefighters and rescue personnel. "Emercom's academies offer a wide range of programmes for international specialists, not only for firefighters and rescuers but also for medics, dog handlers and UAV operators," he added. He also emphasised Emercom's interest in understanding Malaysia's modern approaches to fire and rescue training, noting the value of exchanging best practices. In addition, he said both sides are committed to improving mutual early-warning capabilities and risk communication related to natural disasters, particularly in the areas of prevention, prediction and risk management using the systems of space monitoring and distant zoning of Earth. "In Russia, the functions are performed by the National Crisis Management Centre. Generally, our countries have big potential for further cooperation in the sphere of elimination of natural and manmade disaster consequences," he added. — BERNAMA
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Karnataka signs 115 MoUs worth Rs 6.57 lakh crore in two years, says Industries Minister MB Patil
BENGALURU: Minister for Industries MB Patil said that in the last two years the State Government has signed 115 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) for Rs 6.57 lakh crore investment and this is expected to provide over 2.32 lakh jobs. He was speaking about the achievements of the industries ministry in the last two years. Patil said that in the next five years, with the new Industrial Policy 2025-30, they are anticipating Rs 7.5 lakh crore investment and provide jobs too over 20 lakh people. He said Karnataka is leading in attracting multinational companies and other industries to invest in Karnataka.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump revokes Biden-era Columbia River salmon protections, calls climate-focused policy ‘misguided'
President Donald J. Trump on Thursday signed a presidential memorandum revoking a Biden-era executive action aimed at restoring native fish populations in the Columbia River Basin, citing concerns over energy production and economic impact. The memorandum reverses President Joe Biden's 2023 directive titled 'Restoring Healthy and Abundant Salmon, Steelhead, and Other Native Fish Populations in the Columbia River Basin.' The original order emphasized the 'equitable treatment for fish,' particularly species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Trump's new order calls the policy 'misguided' and says it placed speculative climate change concerns above the nation's need for reliable and affordable energy. Under the new directive, Trump ordered several federal agencies to withdraw from agreements tied to the Biden administration's fish restoration efforts. Those agencies include the Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, Department of Commerce, and the Army Corps of Engineers. All were previously party to a December 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to litigation over dam operations on the Lower Snake River. Trump's memorandum instructs the agencies to end participation in that MOU, cease related spending, and begin revising environmental review procedures in coordination with the Council on Environmental Quality. The move is expected to halt federal commitments to support dam breaching efforts, which had been considered a major tool for salmon recovery. According to the Trump administration, the MOU would have cost taxpayers millions of dollars and required compliance with what it described as '36 pages of onerous commitments.' Officials said those included potential dam removals that would have decreased irrigation access, disrupted shipping routes, raised energy costs, and affected recreation in the Pacific Northwest. The Lower Snake River dams collectively generate more than 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power—enough to supply roughly 2.5 million homes. Trump officials argue that removing the dams would have undercut American energy reliability and harmed rural economies. Trump framed the memorandum as part of a broader effort to restore 'American energy dominance' and protect national interests. He pointed to earlier executive actions aimed at boosting domestic energy production, including revitalizing the coal industry and lifting environmental restrictions in Alaska. 'President Trump continues to deliver on his promise to end the previous administration's misplaced priorities,' the White House said in a statement. 'Policies that promote environmental quality and economic growth are not mutually exclusive.'
