[Post 802] Malaysia Races To Become Global Tech Hub: From Semiconductors To Data Centres | CNA Correspondent

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Malaysia is racing to become a global tech hub. It is competing with regional rivals such as Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand in attracting investments from big tech companies. The Malaysian states of Penang, Selangor and Johor are leading the charge. 

Penang wants to tap into the front end chip manufacturing supply chain, which involves wafer fabrication, advanced testing and packaging. Selangor is positioning itself as a potential powerhouse in the global integrated circuit design industry. 

Meanwhile, the southern state of Johor is now the largest data centre market in Malaysia, driven by a boom in investments by multinational corporations with a regional presence. It also ranks as one of the largest markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The success of attracting billions of dollars in investments comes with challenges. Malaysia needs to fill a critical gap of 60,000 engineers to meet demand in the semiconductor industry.

[Post 801] ‘It’s Okay To Send Mum To A Nursing Home’: China’s Changing Face Of Filial Piety

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As China rapidly ages, notions of filial piety are shifting. More adult children are embracing nursing homes as a viable way to care for their ageing parents and grandparents - rather than as a last resort for the elderly. 

But with a nationwide shortage of eldercare staff and affordable facilities, most top-notch private nursing homes remain out of reach, while cheaper public ones have months-long waiting lists. The situation is even more dire in rural areas, which have only 1.7 million beds for over 100 million elderly people.

As Beijing plays catch up in boosting the country’s eldercare sector, will nursing homes continue to grow in acceptance among Chinese families? Or will the social stigma of using them persist?  

[Post 800] How A No-Spend Challenge Helped Me Stop Overspending And Save Money | Money Mind | Savings

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Can a “no-spend challenge” help you to streamline your finances and save money? Host Cheryl Goh puts herself to the test. 

[Post 799] Why A Malaysian Millennial Moved From Kuala Lumpur To Countryside & How It's Paid Off | Money Mind

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Nuraishah Shamsuddin left a big city job in graphic design, drawn by the pull of the countryside. Find out how a return to rural roots is paying off for this Malaysian millennial.  

[Post 798] I Quit My ByteDance Product Manager Job To Farm In China. Now I Help Fellow Farmers Make Money

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Tang Xinchen had a well-paying job at ByteDance as a product manager - but to his parents’ dismay, he gave that up to be a farmer in his hometown.

Despite their initial disapproval, Tang has achieved success as a farmer by automating processes and tapping on social media to sell his produce. Now, he’s passing on his expertise to other young farmers, with hopes to revitalise his rural hometown.

[Post 797] These Grandmas Play 'Water Polo': Why I Teach Them For Free | On The Red Dot - Secret Heroes

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Meet Water Polo Coach Ting Kum, who’s found an exciting and fun way to keep seniors active—leading free weekly water polo sessions for a lively group of women aged 60 to 85.

Even though he’s never played water polo himself, Coach Ting runs an academy that’s known for producing national youth players. But no matter how busy his schedule gets, he always makes time for these spirited grandmas. He never misses a session. He’s even simplified the game to fuel their competitive streak while keeping the excitement high. We take a closer look at how Coach Ting builds an unbreakable bond with this amazing group of women, revealing that, in many ways, he needs them just as much as they need him.

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[Post 796] I Work As 24/7 Crisis Helpliner For Migrant Workers In Distress | On The Red Dot - Secret Heroes

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Meet Jaishen Jayasegaran, a dedicated Crisis Helpline operator who answers calls from distressed migrant workers, offering a listening ear and vital support when they need it most. He takes on the toughest shift—the graveyard shifts from 10 PM to 7 AM—up to 10 days a month, when calls are often the most urgent. Whether it’s a plea for help or just someone in distress, Jaishen is there to provide comfort and calm, keeping migrant workers safe in their darkest hours. But Jaishen’s dedication goes far beyond just answering calls. Secret Heroes explores how he forms deep connections with the migrant worker community, stepping up to help in ways that go above and beyond the job description.