Tag: Malaysian

Duo of Matilda Castren, Kelly Tan Takes Lead at Dow Great Lakes

Finland’s Matilda Castren and Malaysian Kelly Tan combined to shoot a 6–under 64 on Wednesday to jump into the lead after one round of action at the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational in Midland, Mich. The duo turned in a bogey-free card while tallying six birdies to edge three other groups by one stroke. Castren…


Malaysian Researcher’s First Eco-Friendly Drone Has Parts Made of Pineapple Leaf Waste

Malaysian researchers have been working on sustainable solutions for pineapple waste since 2017, and now they have ultimately landed on an airborne innovation: eco-friendly, biodegradable drone parts made from pineapple leaf fibers. The pineapple leaves—which are usually burned during the annual pineapple harvest—were collected from farmers in the Hulu Langat district by a team at…


US Seizes Shipment From Malaysia’s Top Glove Over Forced Labor Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR—The United States seized latex gloves made by Malaysian firm Top Glove Corp Bhd after a shipment was found in Kansas City despite an import ban on its products over forced labor allegations, U.S. customs said. In a statement on Wednesday, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said its officials at the Port of…