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Mint
4 days ago
- Mint
Ferry carrying nearly 300 passengers bursts into flames in Indonesia, three killed, 150 rescued
A ferry carrying nearly 300 people burst into flames in Indonesia on Sunday afternoon, causing passengers to jump into the water to save themselves from the inferno. The vessel — KM. Barcelona V.A. — named after the football team was ferrying locals from Talaud Islands Regency to Manado Port in North Sulawesi when the blaze erupted. Footage from onboard the boat shows flames spreading through the ship. (This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)
Scoop
6 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
Tonga's Health System 'Fully Restored' After Cyber Attack With Australia's Help
Problems resulting from a cyber attack on Tonga's Health Information System appear to have been resolved. The assault on the system a month ago led to a demand by the hackers for a ransom of one million dollars. RNZ Pacific Tonga correspondent Kalafi Moala updated us about the latest developments. (This transcript has been edited for brevity and clarity.) KALAFI MOALA: The system was hacked, the health information system, and they asked for payment of a million dollars to have the system back. The government or the Ministry of Health refused to make any payments. In the meantime, they called for help to Australia, who sent their expertise to help them out. The way the Minister of Health (Dr Ana Akauola) described it was that it was within 48 hours they were able to call for help, and immediately there was a response. And it was very, very key in helping them restore the system. DON WISEMAN: The presumption has always been that these villains located overseas. Do we know any more about that? KM: No, there's nothing that has been revealed, or at least that has been disclosed from the ministry, other than the fact that they're from overseas. They couldn't put a face to them. In other words, they were not any individuals, just that there was a group that did that. But the talk, of course, the guesses in town is that probably there's a group overseas that had local connections that did the hacking. DW: The Australians have left. Have they left a system in place that's stronger than it was before they made that announcement? KM: The Minister of Health made that announcement yesterday (Wednesday), saying that the system has been fully restored. She used the term, saying there's still some gaps, but they're back into it. I think with the restoration of the system, they also have had a backup, so that if this thing happens again, they've got a backup to the information system. DW: Tongans who had health issues, or have health issues, had been told that they needed to take what information they had. Hand written, I guess, information they had to take into appointments, outpatient appointments and so on. That's not still happening? KM: Well, no, that's not happening. But they were basically responding to the shock that came from people saying, what's going to happen to us now if we're going to go in when some of the patients don't even know the kind of records they get. For example, things that they are allergic to, the kind of medication and its details that they were given. So, the restoration of the system really recovers all of that without having the patient to be able to come into the hospital and and try to bring up all that information. I think it's really good, and it's returned to what it was. DW: I guess the officials and health are very concerned about things and so with the government. But to what extent did it bother the people? KM: Well, it really was a scare for people. Look, the immediate response was, what does this mean for me? The thing is, a patient, 'I've got my own personal information in somebody else's hands, who's a criminal who not only stole it, but basically are demanding money for the returning of that information. But one of the issues is that Tonga is turning to become digital in so many of its services, like you go to apply now for birth certificate, marriage certificate, and all those things are being now, including visas, being now done digitally. And so that transition, it means that all the government systems are going to be digital. This hacking that took place, it's like a warning that we need to be careful in what we're doing, and we need to have backup systems, and that security is so important as Tonga is becoming more digital in its government services.
Scoop
07-07-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Little Progress In Tonga Battle To Overcome Cyber Breach
, RNZ Pacific Senior Journalist It has now been three weeks since cyber hackers took down the Tonga Ministry of Health's National Health Information system. Ever since, staff at the country's hospitals have had to rely on whatever handwritten notes are available when seeing patients. A cyber security expert said the cyber breach and subsequent demand for compensation are a "wake-up call for the Pacific". We asked our Tonga correspondent Kalafi Moala for a progress report on the recovery. (The transcript has been edited for brevity and clarity.) Kalafi Moala: When the problem happened, Tonga had to reach out to Australia. They had a group of experts that arrived in Tonga quite quickly, and they are heading up the search to try to, firstly, identify who was responsible for the hacking, and to try to do some restoration to the database that has been lost. So, that has been ongoing work. But the latest announcement from the Ministry of Health is that they have identified the group that have done the hacking - a group that demanded a ransom payment of a million dollars, but they can't identify any individual, since there is a group overseas that have been doing that. Don Wiseman: Are they saying, where overseas this group is? KM: No, they are not. They are unable to say that. They just said a group from outside of Tonga. DW: The government had promised to take action against these people. It's not going to be able to, is it? KM: No, particularly you have a group without a face or without an actual location. I think the big part of the work that they are doing is trying to restore some of the data. And the latest announcement is, yes, they are doing that bit by bit, and that is the latest we have heard. DW: Are people able now to rely on the hospital records, or do they still have to take their own records in when they have a hospital visit? KM: I think that that is one of the big issues that came up, the question was why wasn't there a backup system? I guess they just did not expect that one day the record are going to be hacked. But why wasn't there a backup system, if it failed, and that is what they are doing right now as well; trying to have a backup system that could not be hacked, so that if the system is hacked, at least they can fall back on that. DW: It's been suggested that things have moved very quickly in terms of digital access in places like Tonga, and this is part of the reason that this has happened, that the country wasn't ready for something like this? KM: No, it definitely was not. And things moved quickly, but it moved quickly south, unfortunately. I think that helped Tonga to be able to look at backup systems and other securities, and this Australian group that's here in Tonga is helping them to establish that. DW: Is the government looking at other government departments to ensure that there is a greater degree of security around their data. KM: That is a very good question because just over the last two to three weeks, there have been all kinds of announcements that have come in, for example, from the Registry of Births and Marriages and all of it, they have been saying that now you've got to do that digitally now. That there has been a complete change over to online registrations, and you cannot do that on paper anymore. And so right in the midst of all of that announcements and public declaration was when this thing of health took place, and so people are kind of hesitant. They're asking a lot of questions, Are we, are we moving in the right direction, or, you know? Tonga, of course, being a very small place, you're not talking about millions of people going online to register. We're we're only a population of just a little over 100,000, so there are a lot of questions surrounding that, but I'm sure that what has happened to the Ministry of Health that's putting into alert the other government departments that are going digital.
Business Standard
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
GTV Engineering receives LoI for order valued at Rs 14.51 cr
GTV Engineering has received Letter of Intent from M/s Gebr. Pfeiffer (India) on 27 June 2025 to supply 5 Nos Cement/Coal/Raw Mill Static Parts, Separating Wheel, Gap Type Seal & Water Nozzle required at JSW CM & Saint Gobain GC & Gold Crest KHD and Wonder RM & KM in 8 months in accordance with the technical specifications and the Terms and Conditions specified in the Letter of Intent dated 27 June 2025 with a Total Value of Supplies is Rs. 14.51 crore excluding GST.
Time Business News
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
From Setup to Scale: Smarter Business Growth in the UAE
In an age where digital transformation is no longer optional, launching a business in the Middle East—especially in the UAE—offers immense potential. However, navigating through licensing, market entry, digital infrastructure, and online marketing can still be overwhelming for entrepreneurs. That's where Kreative Minds (KM Marketing and PR), a UAE-based consultancy and marketing firm, is rewriting the rules of business support by offering a one-stop, frictionless solution for digital entrepreneurs and eCommerce startups. Based in Dubai and registered with DED, Kreative Minds is not your traditional agency. It operates more like a launchpad—offering everything from free company setup guidance to full-scale digital brand management. The firm provides advisory services for business licensing and market entry, but with a twist: they do not charge any service fee for company formation. Entrepreneurs simply pay the official government fees (e.g., trade license, immigration card, etc.), while KM guides them through the process—step by step. 'Our vision is to democratize access to business launch services, especially for freelancers, startups, and eCommerce sellers,' says Khalid Hussain Mir, founder and Co-CEO of Kreative Minds. 'We don't just hand over a trade license and walk away—we help you build, brand, launch, and grow your digital business.' What sets Kreative Minds apart is its deep integration of business strategy, digital infrastructure, and growth marketing. Clients are guided through the entire journey: Company Formation : Free consultation and setup for Free Zone or Mainland licenses, tailored to the client's business model (including SHAMS, Meydan, RAKEZ, etc.) : Free consultation and setup for Free Zone or Mainland licenses, tailored to the client's business model (including SHAMS, Meydan, RAKEZ, etc.) Ecommerce Setup : From Shopify or WordPress store creation to Amazon/Noon account registration, the firm provides hands-on support. : From Shopify or WordPress store creation to Amazon/Noon account registration, the firm provides hands-on support. Store Management : Ongoing support for product uploads, order management, PPC campaigns, and logistics coordination. : Ongoing support for product uploads, order management, PPC campaigns, and logistics coordination. Digital Marketing : Branding, content, social media, SEO, email marketing, influencer campaigns, and TikTok ad strategy. : Branding, content, social media, SEO, email marketing, influencer campaigns, and TikTok ad strategy. Training & Mentorship: For those new to eCommerce, KM also offers structured guidance to upskill business owners and their teams. Kreative Minds is backed by strategic collaborations with LICN Global Inc. (a U.S. and U.K.-based international consulting and digital solutions group), Peel Technologies (a technology firm registered in Pakistan and the UK), and Urdu AI, an educational initiative in Pakistan that offers free digital and AI training in local languages. These partnerships amplify KM's capability to serve a diverse clientele across South Asia, GCC, and beyond, allowing them to integrate cutting-edge technologies, training content, and regional expertise into their core offerings. Perhaps the most compelling aspect of Kreative Minds is its inclusive approach to entrepreneurship. Whether you're a solopreneur with an idea, a remote worker in transition, or a full-fledged startup team seeking to test new markets in the UAE, KM offers a transparent, affordable, and empowering ecosystem. As governments across the GCC focus on building knowledge-based economies, firms like KM Marketing and PR are essential players in enabling ground-level success. They do not just support businesses—they build a bridge from concept to commerce, making them not just service providers, but long-term partners in growth. If you're considering launching a digital business in the UAE, Kreative Minds might just be the most cost-effective, strategy-rich, and supportive partner you could ask for. In a world full of buzzwords, they're delivering real value—one startup at a time. For inquiries, visit: TIME BUSINESS NEWS
