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Sinar Daily
a day ago
- Sinar Daily
Jobless man beaten to death after lewd act in Melaka, seven arrested
The victim is said to have committed an act of gross indecency at 7.26 pm before he was chased and assaulted by several individuals. 29 Jul 2025 08:06am A jobless man was confirmed dead after he was allegedly beaten by a furious mob, following a lewd act he committed in the parking lot of a supermarket in Jasin on July 27, said Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily ALOR GAJAH - A jobless man was confirmed dead after he was allegedly beaten by a furious mob, following a lewd act he committed in the parking lot of a supermarket in Jasin on July 27, said Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar. He said in the incident at about 9pm, the 51-year-old victim died at the scene due to severe bodily injuries. He has two previous records under Section 377D of the Penal Code for committing gross indecency in a public place in 2003 and 2024. "Based on early investigations, the victim is said to have committed an act of gross indecency at 7.26 pm before he was chased and assaulted by several individuals. "The victim tried to escape for about 200 metres, including a desperate leap into the river, before being caught by the public and beaten again," he said after officiating at the Melaka Schools Sports Council Athletics Championships at the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) in Durian Tunggal here yesterday. Melaka police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said seven suspects, including a foreigner, have been remanded to assist in the investigation. Photo: Facebook He said seven men aged between 20s to 50s, including a Pakistani national, were remanded for seven days starting today to assist in the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. In a separate case, Dzulkhairi said a motorcyclist in his 30s was remanded for three days from today for beating a man in his 20s in a fight near Bulatan Kancil in the Stadthuys compound at Banda Hilir yesterday. He said the incident allegedly occurred when the suspect and 17 of his biker friends were fined by the Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) enforcement officers for violating the Vehicle Free Zone (ZBK) in the area with their vehicles. He said the MBMB enforcement officers had asked the group of motorcyclists to leave, but they were ignored before they were issued summonses for ignoring council orders. "The group led by the suspect then tore up the summonses and a confrontation broke out between them and another group of bikers. "The victim, who was struck with a helmet and a wheel lock, was later rushed to the Melaka Hospital with minor injuries," he said. Dzulkhairi said all 23 individuals involved were arrested between 9.30 pm and 1 am on Sunday, but 22 of them were released on police bail while the suspect was remanded for three days. The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting and Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant in the performance of his duties. - BERNAMA
Globe and Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Satellite Internet Market worth $33.44 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 18.1%
"Satellite Internet Market" The Satellite Internet Market Size is projected to grow from USD 14.56 billion in 2025 to USD 33.44 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 18.1%. The report " Satellite Internet Market by Customer (Household & Community Wi-Fi, Mobility Internet, Business Connectivity, Telecom Backhaul, Emergency Response, Military Communications), Frequency (UHF, SHF, EHF), Speed, Orbit and Region - Global Forecast to 2030" The satellite internet market is projected to grow from USD 14.56 billion in 2025 to USD 33.44 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 18.1%. The satellite internet market is experiencing rapid growth as more people and businesses require internet access in areas where traditional cables cannot reach. This includes rural villages, farmlands, oceans, and mountainous regions. With advancements in technology, satellite internet has become faster, more affordable, and easier to use. Small businesses, schools, and hospitals in remote locations depend on satellite internet to stay connected with the rest of the world. Unlike older systems, newer services allow users to stream videos, attend online classes, and make video calls without delays. Another factor driving this growth is the rise in smart devices and sensors that constantly send and receive data. These devices are used in various sectors, including farming, shipping, and emergency services. Satellite internet facilitates the connection of these devices, regardless of their location. Companies are also developing smaller satellites and launching them in groups to create stronger and broader coverage. These satellites can work together to provide internet access even if one satellite is unavailable. By download speed, high speed (>100 Mbps) is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the satellite internet market during the forecast period. The high-speed segment, which offers download speeds exceeding 100 Mbps, is expected to exhibit the fastest growth in the satellite internet market during the forecast period. This growth is driven by increasing demand for data-intensive applications in both residential and commercial sectors. Today, consumers require faster internet connections to support activities such as high-definition video streaming, online gaming, video conferencing, and the use of smart home devices. These services demand stable, high-bandwidth connections, which advanced satellite systems are now able to provide. In the business sector, industries such as energy, mining, maritime, and remote construction rely on high-speed internet for real-time data transmission, cloud computing, and coordination among geographically dispersed teams. The rollout of LEO satellite constellations has made it feasible to deliver these high-speed services with lower latency and improved reliability. As more people expect a fiber-like experience in areas lacking terrestrial networks, the demand for high-speed satellite internet continues to rise. Additionally, both governments and private organizations are investing heavily in high-performance networks to bridge the digital divide in rural areas. All these factors contribute to the rapid growth of the high-speed segment in the Satellite Internet Industry. By customer type, consumer broadband is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the satellite internet market during the projected period. The consumer broadband segment is expected to experience the fastest growth in the satellite internet market during the projected period due to the increasing global demand for internet access in rural and remote areas. Many households still lack access to traditional wired broadband because of geographic and infrastructure limitations. Satellite internet offers a reliable and scalable solution to bridge this digital divide, providing connectivity directly from space without requiring extensive ground infrastructure. The rise of remote work, online learning, video streaming, and digital communication has further amplified the need for high-speed internet in homes. LEO satellite constellations are enabling faster and more affordable internet access for individual users, which encourages higher adoption rates in underserved regions. The availability of low-cost consumer terminals and flexible service plans has also significantly contributed to expanding the user base. Moreover, government-funded broadband programs in countries like the US, Canada, and India are promoting satellite internet as a viable option for last-mile connectivity. As more people rely on internet access for essential services such as healthcare, education, and financial transactions, the consumer broadband segment is anticipated to see a substantial increase in users and market revenue in the coming years. North America is projected to lead the satellite internet market during the forecast period. North America is projected to lead the satellite internet market during the forecast period because of its strong technological infrastructure, supportive government policies, and early adoption of advanced satellite systems. The US is home to major satellite internet providers such as SpaceX, Viasat, and HughesNet, which are actively deploying LEO constellations to deliver fast and reliable broadband. These companies have already launched thousands of satellites and are expanding their coverage across the region. Government initiatives such as the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund in the US and rural broadband programs in Canada are also playing a key role in funding and promoting satellite internet access in underserved areas. Furthermore, North America has a high demand for remote connectivity due to its vast rural landscapes, mobile workforce, and increased reliance on cloud services. Businesses and consumers require dependable internet for education, health, remote work, and media streaming. The region also has favorable regulatory conditions and spectrum policies that encourage innovation and commercial deployment of satellite services. The combination of strong demand, private investment, public support, and technological leadership positions North America as the dominant region in the satellite internet market during the forecast period. SpaceX (US), Viasat (US), EchoStar Corporation (US), Eutelsat Communications SA (US), and SES S.A. (Luxembourg) are the major key players in the Satellite Internet Companies. These companies have strong distribution networks across regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the Rest of the World. About MarketsandMarkets™ MarketsandMarkets™ has been recognized as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, as per their recent report. MarketsandMarkets™ is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management, leveraging a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. With the widest lens on emerging technologies, we are proficient in co-creating supernormal growth for clients across the globe. Today, 80% of Fortune 2000 companies rely on MarketsandMarkets, and 90 of the top 100 companies in each sector trust us to accelerate their revenue growth. With a global clientele of over 13,000 organizations, we help businesses thrive in a disruptive ecosystem. 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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HNL Lab Medicine Named Empowering Women Award Recipient for 2025
Leanne Anderson ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HNL Lab Medicine has been named a recipient of the 2025 Empowering Women Award by Lehigh Valley Business and Central Penn Business Journal, in recognition of its strong commitment to advancing gender equity in healthcare and the sciences. The Empowering Women Awards recognize companies that back up their commitments with real action in hiring, promoting, mentoring, and supporting women across all areas of business. Winners were selected by a panel of judges from Lehigh Valley Business and Central Penn Business Journal based on measurable outcomes like leadership advancement, advocacy efforts, mentorship programs, and community engagement. 'The 2025 Empowering Women honorees invest in, elevate and support women leaders throughout the Lehigh Valley and Central Pennsylvania. They demonstrate tangible, innovative efforts to assist women in taking on new opportunities in business and in the community,' said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/Lehigh Valley Business and Central Penn Business Journal. 'We are pleased to honor these organizations that show a strong commitment to women leaders in the region.' With women making up 74% of the workforce and 70% of leadership roles, HNL Lab Medicine has become a model for how to build meaningful career paths for women in the clinical laboratory industry. At HNL Lab Medicine, this includes a company-wide mentorship program, a Leadership Excellence Program with 67% female participation, and the School of Phlebotomy, which provides paid training and certification to women beginning healthcare careers. So far, all scholarship recipients in this year's program have been women. The organization also partners with local schools and nonprofits to support young women and marginalized communities. Programs like the Student Immersion Program and its involvement in United Way's Community Schools initiative bring hands-on science and healthcare education to students who may not otherwise have access. 'This recognition reflects years of intentional work to ensure that women have real access to opportunity,' said Leanne Anderson, Director of Marketing at HNL Lab Medicine. 'We're proud of the impact we've made and even more excited about what's ahead.' 'Our team isn't just talking about equity. They're building systems to make it real,' said Anderson. 'From our lab benches to our boardroom, women are leading innovation, patient care, and strategy. This award is more than a milestone. It's a sign that our mission to elevate women is working and worth expanding.' The Empowering Women Awards will be held in conjunction with the Women's Leadership Summit on August 12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn Street in Reading. The event includes networking, a panel discussion, and an awards ceremony honoring the companies working to change the landscape for women in business. The Experience Sponsor is S&T Bank. For more information and updated sponsorship information about the Empowering Women Awards, visit or Honorees will also be profiled in a special publication that will be inserted into the August 15 issue of Central Penn Business Journal and the August 25 issue of Lehigh Valley Business. The profiles will be available online at and For more information about HNL Lab Medicine or its community initiatives, visit About HNL Lab Medicine HNL Lab Medicine is a leading multi‐regional, full‐service medical laboratory providing testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long‐term care facilities, employers and industrial accounts. With 50+ patient service centers in Pennsylvania and 16 acute care laboratories within partners' hospital sites, and over 40 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors, HNL Lab Medicine provides high-quality, advanced diagnostic testing. Learn more at About Lehigh Valley Business Lehigh Valley Business is a multimedia news source with 38 years of journalistic excellence that breaks news daily on its website, It also publishes a print and online edition. In addition, Lehigh Valley Business publishes special focus sections and products throughout the year including the yearly Book of Lists. It also hosts eight annual events, including Women of Influence, Icon Honors and Forty Under 40, to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities. Lehigh Valley Business facilitates thoughtful discussion with market leaders through its webinar series. Its Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting, email marketing and more. Lehigh Valley Business and its sister publication, Central Penn Business Journal, are part of BridgeTower Media, the authoritative voice for insights and marketing solutions across 40+ brands in five key sectors across the United States. About Central Penn Business Journal Central Penn Business Journal is the leading source of business news and information in Central Pennsylvania for the past 41 years. In addition to breaking news on its multimedia news site at it also publishes a biweekly print edition. Central Penn Business Journal publishes various special focus sections on topics such as real estate and construction and mergers and acquisitions in addition to the yearly Book of Lists. It also hosts nine annual events, including Women of Influence, Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work in PA, to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities. In addition, Central Penn Business Journal facilitates webinars bringing local experts from the business community together to discuss current topics and trends. Its Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting, email marketing and more. Central Penn Business Journal and its sister publication, Lehigh Valley Business, are part of BridgeTower Media, the authoritative voice for insights and marketing solutions across 40+ brands in five key sectors across the United States. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at CONTACT: Media Contact: Alexandra Ford 484-425-8007
Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Jeb Bush: Florida policymakers' bold moves pave way for more charter schools
When Florida began its education reform journey more than two decades ago, we led with a simple but powerful conviction: Every child, regardless of income, background or ZIP code, can learn and deserves access to an excellent education. As part of that journey, we created programs to reward high performers, directed targeted supports and interventions for struggling schools and made Florida a national beacon of choice for families. The result has been a remarkable boon for Florida. Families flocked to the Sunshine State, and our education system has served as a model for much of the 21st century. Today, Florida is one of a handful of states expected to increase its total K-12 student population by 2030 thanks to families increased interest in choice. Despite this success, far too many students remain stuck in 'persistently low-performing' schools that year after year fail to deliver on the promise of a high-quality education. In 2018, under then-Speaker Richard Corcoran, Florida addressed this challenge head-on with the creation of the Schools of Hope program — a first-in-the-nation initiative that incentivizes high-quality charter operators to open schools for students trapped in failing ones. In return, the state provided a revolving loan fund for facilities and generous grants for critical startup costs. This year, lawmakers took the next major step in our education journey — expanding Schools of Hope while also setting a national precedent for solving another growing problem: vacant and underutilized school buildings caused by declining public-school enrollment. Policymakers created a bold, innovative new model that gives high-performing operators guaranteed access to these public school facilities. They can either co-locate with a traditional school or use the full building. Co-location isn't new. Success Academy Charter Schools in New York City has perfected the model, delivering top-tier academic outcomes. Thanks to recent legislative changes, Success and other strong, proven operators now have a pathway to do the same in Florida. What is new for Florida is formal recognition that school buildings don't belong to districts, boards or superintendents — they belong to taxpayers. When buildings sit vacant, underused or are declared surplus, they should be prioritized for use by education entities and immediately put them to work for students. Lawmakers also approved a bold, ambitious new funding policy: supplemental dollars tied directly to a school's actual performance. The concept isn't new, but the scale and intent within the Schools of Hope program is. To qualify, schools must deliver exceptional results for students previously assigned to campuses ranked in the bottom 10% statewide. It's a fundamental reimagining of how to prioritize public education dollars. If a school achieves extraordinary outcomes, the state will reward it with additional funding so it can grow, replicate and serve more students. It's a strategy that smartly combines choice with accountability and keeps Florida laser-focused on measurable results. I often say that reform is never finished, and success is never final. That mindset has driven Florida's education progress for decades — through the consistent leadership of state lawmakers and governors determined to do better for students. From ending social promotion and grading schools to raising expectations and expanding choice, Florida has never hesitated to challenge the status quo in pursuit of excellence. This year's expansion of Schools of Hope opens the door to new charter operators and builds on the success stories already unfolding in other cities and states. As Florida continues to lead on education, we'll grow existing schools and recruit new ones, giving families more high-quality, effective options. Looking back on my time in public service and ahead to Florida's future, it's clear we're not resting on our laurels. We're improving, innovating and leading the next generation of bold reform — putting families first and showing the country what determined, student-centered leadership truly looks like. Few states are willing to take this kind of courageous approach, blending access, accountability and innovation. Florida is doing it again — and our students will be the ones who benefit most. Jeb Bush served as Florida's Republican governor from 1999 to 2007.
Edmonton Journal
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Edmonton's largest school boards welcome provincial action team to tackle aggression and complexity
Edmonton's two largest school boards say they're looking forward to the province's new task force which will tackle aggression and complexity in schools as demand for crucial services increases. The chairwomen for the board of trustees at Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools District said in interviews with Postmedia they have been advocating for more resources and support as reports of aggression and complexity increase in classrooms. Edmonton public chairwoman Julie Kusiek said the board has raised several issues to the ministry around classroom sizes with large enrolment growth and classroom complexity. She pointed to the need for schools to be built to offset the high enrolment and more specialized resources, including mental health supports and targeted support for refugee and displaced students. Kusiek added the rising complexity could be addressed with more funding, saying the division has seen 'several years of cuts' to its budget due to the weighted moving average. 'This is the first year we've seen the status quo budget in the last several years and so the cumulative impact of that is real,' Kusiek said. 'We need to see base funding for education in the province move up so that we can support students in the ways that they need to be. There's also workforce pressures around recruitment and retaining specialized professionals and these folks are in high demand when it comes to psychologists and therapists.' On Monday, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said the Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team will be comprised of 20 members of the education sector who will deliver a report along with short and long-term recommendations to the province by the fall. The province said recommendations could be implemented as soon as the 2025-2026 school year. Edmonton Catholic chairwoman Sandra Palazzo said the creation of the action team will be a step towards understanding what schools are experiencing on a daily basis. She pointed to the need to have all school boards at the table — not only large ones. 'Classroom complexity is a significant concern for educators as it impacts their ability, oftentimes, to provide those adequate supports,' Palazzo said. 'Despite these challenges, our teachers and educators are the strength of our division.' Article content Article content In a statement to Postmedia, Nicolaides said major Calgary and Edmonton school boards will be asked to choose one board member and one senior administration representative. He added nomination information will be shared soon with the final list of the action team members to be published online once finalized. 'We are investing a historic $9.9 billion into Alberta's education system for the coming school year, which includes over a billion dollars for grants and supports to address complexity in classrooms,' Nicolaides said. 'To address school space issues, we are investing $8.6 billion to build and renovate more than 130 schools across the province, adding 200,000 student spaces.' Article content Article content Article content
