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☆ Malaysian Ringgit has outperformed Japanese Yen and gold since July, strategist explains why
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMalaysian Ringgit has outperformed Japanese Yen and gold since July, strategist explains whyAdarsh Sinha at BofA Securities discusses recent trends of the Malaysian Ringgit and highlights Korean Won's weakness.

Persons: Adarsh Sinha Organizations: Malaysian, BofA Securities

☆ Capital A CEO: Margins to improve as the ringgit strengthens
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCapital A CEO: Margins to improve as the ringgit strengthensTony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, talks about how currency fluctuations, especially in the Malaysian ringgit, impact operations and strategy.

Persons: Tony Fernandes Organizations: Capital Locations: Malaysian

☆ Intel's wild week leaves Wall Street more uncertain than ever about chipmaker's future
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The rally provides little relief to CEO Pat Gelsinger, who has had a tough run since taking the helm in 2021. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger speaks while showing silicon wafers during an event called AI Everywhere in New York, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. That prospect would be more palatable to Wall Street if Intel's core business was at the top of its game. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in February that it would use Intel to produce a chip, but didn't provide details. U.S. President Joe Biden listens to Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger as he attends the groundbreaking of the new Intel semiconductor manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio, U.S., September 9, 2022.

Persons: Patrick Gelsinger, Brendan Smialowski, Pat Gelsinger, Seth Wenig, Gelsinger, CNBC's Jon Fortt, Intel hasn't, Fortt, Satya Nadella, Joe Biden, Joshua Roberts Organizations: Intel, AFP, Getty, CNBC, Qualcomm, Nvidia, AP, U.S, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Samsung, Apple, Microsoft, Intel Foundry Locations: Chandler , Arizona, New York, Silicon Valley, Poland, Germany, Malaysian, New Albany , Ohio, U.S

☆ Malaysian minister discusses the possibility of incorporating nuclear into the country's energy mix
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMalaysian minister discusses the possibility of incorporating nuclear into the country's energy mixSpeaking at the sidelines of Milken's Asia Summit, Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad, Malaysia's Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability says that the country is "carefully looking" at utilizing nuclear energy to achieve its net zero goals and that the country believes that it can make palm oil "sustainable" in the future.

Persons: Nik Nazmi, Nik Ahmad Organizations: Malaysian, Milken's Asia, Natural Resources, Environmental Sustainability

☆ Malaysian ringgit will continue to be strong following outperformance: Maybank's Supaat
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMalaysian ringgit will continue to be strong following outperformance: Maybank's SupaatSaktiandi Suppat, Head of FX Research of Maybank, discusses the potential impact of the anticipated Fed interest rate cuts on Southeast Asian currencies.

Organizations: Malaysian, FX Research, Maybank

☆ Straits Trading's Chew Gek Khim on building a real estate powerhouse
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Christine Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Chew Gek Khim has been running Straits Trading since 2008, after her family's investment company, Tecity Group, took control following a highly public bidding war. Since then, she's taken the tin legacy smelting business founded in 1887, and transformed it to focus more on becoming a major player in real estate and hospitality. It sits across the water from the popular tourist destination, Penang Island. "I'm optimistic it's a game changer for Penang because this whole area, which was at one time looked at as the poorer cousin of Penang Island, is now coming up," Chew said. Learn more about Chew Gek Khim's leadership style, and how she used it to transform one of Singapore's oldest companies into a real estate powerhouse in the video above.

Persons: Chew, Khim, she's, Christine Tan Organizations: Tecity, CNBC's, UNESCO, Gek Locations: Asia, Straits City, Malaysian, Penang

☆ Police rescue 402 children after sex abuse allegations at Islamic welfare homes in Malaysia
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Associated Press —Malaysian authorities on Wednesday rescued 402 children and arrested 171 suspects after raiding 20 welfare homes linked to an Islamic business group, in which children were exploited and sexually abused, the national police chief said. Police believed that Global Ikhwan exploited the children and used religious sentiments to collect donations, he said. Investigations showed that the children at the welfare homes belonged to members of the Global Ikhwan group, placed by their parents at the homes since they were infants, he said. The group recently also came under the radar of Islamic authorities amid claims that it was still involved with the deviant teachings of the Al-Arqam sect. Global Ikhwan, in a statement Wednesday, denied allegations that it exploited children and said that it would cooperate with authorities.

Persons: Police Razarudin Husain, —, Razarudin, ”, Ashaari Mohamad, Al Arqam, Ashaari Organizations: Malaysia Associated Press, Malaysian, Wednesday, Police, Global Ikhwan Services, Business Holdings, Investigations, Global Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, London, Paris, Australia, Dubai

☆ Asia's newest billionaire founded a grocery store in 1987 and never gave up any stake — until this week's IPO
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Lee Thiam Wah, the founder of Malaysian mini-mart chain 99 Speed Mart, is Asia's latest billionaire. The company went public on Monday, becoming the largest Malaysian IPO in seven years. Lee grew the business from eight stores to over 2,600 across Malaysia, the largest mini-mart chain in the nation. AdvertisementLee Thiam Wah started selling snacks at a roadside stall. He founded the convenience store chain 99 Speed Mart and officially became a billionaire on Monday after his company went public in Kuala Lumpur.

Persons: Lee Thiam Wah, Lee, — Organizations: Malaysian, Service, Business Locations: Malaysian, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

☆ More countries are openly flaunting their ties with Putin. They say it's just business.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewRussian President Vladimir Putin is having a very social year as his country continues to wage war in Ukraine. So far, Putin has met top leaders from Asian countries including China, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Russia is the BRICS chair this year, and Putin has invited Mongolia to join the group's summit in October. Russia's push for a multipolar world order resonates with countries who desire a more equitable international order.

Persons: —, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Sean McFate, McFate, Anwar Ibrahim, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, couldn't, Russia —, Serik, Li Qiang's, Syracuse University's McFate, it's, Derek Grossman, Grossman Organizations: Service, Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship, Public Affairs, Business, Malaysian, Criminal, ICC, World Bank, European Union, NATO, Bloomberg, Moscow, Central, European, EU, United Nations, RAND, Foreign Locations: Ukraine, China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Mongolia, Mongolian, Russia's, European, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Central Asian, European Union, Moscow, Beijing, Europe, Syracuse, Brazil, South Africa, Malaysia, Switzerland, United States

☆ This 70-year-old med student just graduated. He has this advice for others
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-07 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Toh Hong Keng/Henry Ahn Photo StudioHis family constantly checked on him, helping to dispel many waves of doubt. “The only reason why I decided to study medicine was because I wanted something useful to do,” he said. “If I can’t be a practicing doctor, at least I can look after myself somewhat,” he said. Feeling a little dejected, he got in touch with his family’s former domestic worker whose daughter recently graduated from medical school in the Philippines. A week later, in 2019 he packed his bags, found a small apartment on the island and started his medical school journey.

Persons: ”, Hong Keng, Toh, ” Toh, didn’t, flashcards, Toh Hong Keng, Henry Ahn, “ Sir Toh, Marvi Dulnuan, “ Mr Toh, “, Hong, Atomic Leow Chuan Tse, Dr Howard Tucker, Tucker, he’ll Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Southwestern University PHINMA, “, Southwestern University, American Medical Association, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Guinness World Records, University of Bradford, Association of American Medical Colleges, Private, Southwestern University for Toh Locations: Hong Kong, Malaysian, Cebu, Philippines, ”, Kyrgyzstan, Asia, 2019, United States, Romania, Europe, Cleveland , Ohio, Malaysia, Britain, London, jetting

☆ Malaysian health care has 'several good things going for it': IHH Healthcare
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMalaysian health care has 'several good things going for it': IHH HealthcarePrem Kumar Nair, group CEO of IHH Healthcare, says the country has a good supply of trained manpower.

Persons: Prem Kumar Nair Organizations: IHH Healthcare

☆ New Zealand charity distributes candies with potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Charlotte Kwan | Charlotte Kwan Is An Intern On Nbc News S Asia Desk. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A New Zealand charity that works with low-income people says it unknowingly distributed candies containing potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine. The New Zealand Drug Foundation, which tested the candies that were still on the premises, said each one contained about 3g of methamphetamine, up to 300 times the level someone might usually take. The group said people who had started to consume the candies reported a bitter taste and feeling unusual. In the meantime, the NZ Drug Foundation warned consumers to avoid Rinda brand pineapple candies. “We don’t know how widespread these contaminated lollies are,” Helm said, “so we recommend not eating any Rinda brand pineapple lollies if you have them.”

Persons: Sarah Helm, “, ” Rinda, Steven Teh, Ben Birks Ang, ” Helm, ” Organizations: Auckland City Mission, Malaysian, New Zealand Drug Foundation, Associated Press, New, Food Industries, ”, NZ Drug Foundation, AP, Zealand, Authorities Locations: Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand, ”, Malaysian

☆ High doses of meth found in candy handed out to over 300 families in New Zealand
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

A charity working with homeless people in Auckland, New Zealand unknowingly distributed candies filled with potentially lethal doses of methamphetamine in its food parcels after the sweets were donated by a member of the public. The City Missioner, Helen Robinson, said eight families, including at least one child, had reported consuming the contaminated candies since Tuesday. Auckland City Mission was alerted Tuesday by a food bank client who reported “funny-tasting” candy. It was not clear how many had been distributed in that time and how many were made of methamphetamine. Some of those who had received the food parcels were clients of the charity’s addiction service and the news that drugs had been distributed had provoked distress.

Persons: Ben Birks Ang, Birks Ang, Helen Robinson, Robinson, “, ”, ” Robinson, Rinda Organizations: Auckland City Mission, New Zealand Drug, Malaysian, Mission, Staff, Associated Press Locations: Auckland , New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand

☆ A US Air Force B-2 stealth bomber helped sink an old warship in the Pacific with new anti-ship QUICKSINK bombs
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewA US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber used a new anti-ship munition to sink a decommissioned warship during a series of recent live-fire drills with partner forces in the Pacific Ocean, the US Navy said this week. US Air Force photo / 1st Lt Lindsey Heflin"This capability is an answer to an urgent need to quickly neutralize maritime threats over massive expanses of ocean around the world at minimal costs," it added. Over the years, the various elements of the US armed forces have been pursuing more and more anti-ship capabilities. AdvertisementIn addition to B-2s dropping QUICKSINK bombs, a US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet used a Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile, or LRASM, to help sink the Tarawa.

Persons: —, Lindsey Heflin, Royal Netherlands Navy De Zeven, Tromp, Cristian Schrik, John Wade Organizations: Service, Air Force, US Navy, Business, Defense, Research, Engineering, US Air Force, Air Force Research Laboratory, Navy, Ship, Fleet, Malaysian, Royal, Royal Netherlands Navy, US, Task Force Locations: Hawaii, Pacific, Dubuque, South, Royal Netherlands

☆ This couple’s hobby? Illegally scaling the world’s tallest buildings together
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Nikolau was the first major female rooftopper and caught the eye of Beerkus, who was looking to partner for social media content. In 2022, when Beerkus and Nikolau made their plans, the “supertall” skyscraper had topped out but was still under construction. With the urban “sport” emerging as one more of the more extreme ways to get likes on social media, several harrowing deaths have followed. For “Skywalkers” the film crew followed Beerkus and Nikolau to document their stunts, but only to a point. “With any activity that’s dangerous, social media tends to disguise the difficulty,” he said.

Persons: —, Ivan Beerkus, Angela Nikolau didn’t, Beerkus, Nikolau, ”, Jeff Zimbalist, Maria Bukhonina, Skywalkers ”, It’s, ” Zimbalist, “ Angela, Zimbalist, Ivan, Angela, don’t, ’ ” Zimbalist, rooftopping, ” Nikolau, she's, Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Alex Honnold, Carolina Amell, Félicité Carrel, Miriam O’Brien Organizations: CNN, Familia, Eiffel, Goldin Finance, Netflix, Sundance Film, Kuala Lumpur’s, Merdeka Locations: Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka, Moscow, ”, El Capitan, Félicité

☆ MH17 passengers’ relatives mark 10 years since plane was shot down over Ukraine, killing 298
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

AP —Relatives of passengers killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine gathered with officials at Australia’s Parliament House on Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed 298 lives. So in that sense, I’m heartbroken that the conflict continues,” Paul Guard told Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC). Relatives of MH17 passengers join officials at Australia's Parliament House in Canberra. The investigation concluded the missile was driven into Ukraine from a Russian military base near the city of Kursk and returned there after the plane was shot down. Putin said through an interpreter that Ukrainians were all fascists, had brought down MH17 themselves and that Ukraine had no right to exist, Abbott said.

Persons: Paul, Roger, Jill Guard, ” Paul, fatefully, MH17, Mick Tsikas, Penny Wong, ”, “, ” Wong, recommit, Mark Dreyfus, we’ve, ” Dreyfus, Pierre Crom, Tony Abbott, Abbott, Vladimir Putin, Putin, ” Abbott, Russia Organizations: Malaysia Airlines, Paul Guard, ” Paul Guard, Australian Broadcasting Corp, Boeing, European, of Human, International Civil Aviation Organization Council, House, Australian, “, Australian Attorney, Australia, . Security, Aircraft Missile Brigade, Economic Cooperation, ABC Locations: Ukraine, Australia’s, Toowoomba, Russia, Soviet, Russian, Moscow, Ukrainian, Netherlands, Australia, Australia's, Canberra, Schiphol, Malaysian, Kuala Lumpur, Grabovo, Malaysia, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Philippines, Canada, New Zealand, Vietnam, Israel, Italy, Romania, United States, South Africa, Kursk, Asia, Beijing, Australian

☆ Malayan tiger teeters on ‘brink of extinction’ as spate of deaths sparks alarm
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Heather Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Against that already grim backdrop, photos and videos of a dead Malayan tiger went viral on social media in late June. It was the fourth Malayan tiger killed by a vehicle collision between November 2023 and May 2024, according to authorities. Video Ad Feedback In Thailand, these tigers are coming back with a roar 04:04 - Source: CNNEight-year planThe Malayan tiger was recognized as a subspecies in 2004. In an eight-year National Tiger Conservation Action Plan released in collaboration with non-profit groups in 2020, Malaysian officials outlined priorities such as conservation tools and a “National Physical Plan” to aid conservation efforts. CNN has reached out to official wildlife agencies for further comment about recent tiger conservation efforts.

Persons: ” Henry Chan, ” Chan, “, ”, Mark Rayan Darmaraj Organizations: CNN, Malayan, World Wildlife Fund Malaysia, Wildlife Conservation Society Malaysia, Conservation Locations: Malaysia, Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Thailand, Bengal, South Asia, Malayan

☆ I've been a restaurant critic for 15 years. I love making these 10 things in an air fryer when I eat at home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Alice Levitt | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've been a restaurant critic for 15 years, and I like using my air fryer when I eat at home. The air fryer is great for crisping up frozen foods, from Malaysian roti to Korean corn dogs. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But when I'm not dining out, my combination air fryer and pressure cooker is the busiest appliance in my kitchen. These are my favorite foods to cook (or reheat) in my air fryer.

Persons: I've, fryer, — Organizations: Service Locations: Malaysian

☆ Boeing rival Airbus is set to launch its game-changing A321XLR plane this year. Here's where it's expected to fly.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

With nothing commercial to show from Boeing, which usually has its 777X and Max test jets on display, all eyes will be on European rival Airbus. AdvertisementThe XLR plane is the longest-ranged option in the A321neo family, which has outsold Boeing's 737 since 2019, when two fatal crashes grounded the plane's Max variants. According to Airbus, the XLR is uniquely equipped for long-haul flying, thanks to an extra rear center fuel tank that helps the narrowbody fly up to 5,400 miles (11 hours) nonstop. AdvertisementThe premium seating offers lie-flat beds typical to what customers find on long-haul widebody flights, and is likely to be the norm on long-haul XLRs. "Even well-established city pairs such as London-Miami or Sydney-Kuala Lumpur will benefit from the year-round sweet spot the XLR offers airlines," Airbus marketing specialist Ludek Jando said in September 2023.

Persons: —, Taylor Rains, Max, American's, Jason Reisinger, Andrew Nocella, Willy Boulte, Barry Biffle, Ludek Jando Organizations: Service, Alaska Airlines, Max, Farnborough, Business, Boeing, Airbus, American Airlines , Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Qantas, AirAsia X, Sky Airline, Czech Airlines, Air Canada, Airlines, JetBlue, Spanish, Washington Dulles, American Airlines, Frontier Locations: Alaska, Iberia, Malaysian, Chile, East Coast, Europe, Madrid, Boston, Washington, Dulles, Raleigh , North Carolina, London, Charlotte, New York, Asia, Beijing, Seoul, Amsterdam, South America, Hawaii, Miami, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur

☆ Malaysia expects greater inflow of Chinese investment, says minister
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailExpect many more investments into Malaysia from Chinese firms over next few years: MinisterRafizi Ramli, Malaysian minister of economic affairs, says chips and semiconductors will make up "a big proportion" of that.

Persons: Rafizi Ramli Locations: Malaysia

☆ Morgan Stanley picks global stocks to play a $50 billion AI boom. Analysts give two over 20% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Wall Street bank estimates that another 1 gigawatts in potential power has been "underwritten as these data centers ramp up." "With $50 billion in committed AI/DC [data center] investments, we see upside to power gencos and grid operators in the region," Morgan Stanley's analysts wrote in a June 2 research note. Below are three stocks from Morgan Stanley's list that stand out for having significant upside potential, according to FactSet's consensus price targets. Analysts polled by FactSet give the stock a price target of 14.62 Malaysian ringgits, giving it around 6% potential upside. Keppel has an ADR in the U.S. and Singapore Telecommunications trades over the counter .

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Morgan, Morgan Stanley's, FactSet, Keppel, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Morgan, Google, U.S, Global X FTSE, Asia, Malaysian, Singapore Telecommunications, Singapore Exchange Locations: Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, Singapore, Keppel, U.S

☆ Malaysia is emerging as a data center powerhouse amid booming demand from AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Over the past few years, the country has attracted billions of dollars in data center investments, including from tech giants like Google , Nvidia and Microsoft . Data center capacity is typically measured by the amount of electricity it consumes. Until then, Japan followed by Singapore currently lead the region in terms of live data center capacity. The index did not provide a detailed breakdown of data center capacity in China. Kenanga Investment Bank Research estimates that potential electricity demand from data centers in Malaysia will hit a total maximum demand of 5 GW by 2035.

Persons: James Murphy, APAC, Murphy, Byte's Murphy, it's Organizations: Luza, Getty, Malaysia, Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, DC, Authorities, Kenanga Investment Bank Research, Tenaga Nasional Berhad Locations: Southeast Asia, Johor Bahru, Singapore, Asia, Malaysia, Japan, India, China, Hong Kong, Malaysian

☆ Malaysian stocks have 'outpaced' the ASEAN region: SGX
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMalaysian stocks have 'outpaced' the ASEAN region: SGXGeoff Howie, market strategist at the Singapore Exchange, says 12 of the 15 top performers on the ASEAN All-share index this year are Malaysian stocks.

Persons: Geoff Howie Organizations: ASEAN, Singapore Exchange

☆ Malaysian central bank governor discusses country's moderating inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMalaysian central bank governor discusses country's moderating inflationAbdul Rasheed Ghaffour, governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, discusses the outlook for inflation in Malaysia.

Persons: Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour Organizations: Malaysian, Bank Negara Malaysia Locations: Bank, Malaysia

☆ Opinion: May is the month when we honor Asian Americans. Here’s what a lot of people get wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Opinion Regina Kim | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —As we near the end of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, I can’t help but feel a bit disappointed. Regina Kim Courtesy Regina KimBut too often, efforts to honor the contributions of Asian Americans, however well-intentioned, fall short because people fail to differentiate between Asian Americans and Asian communities outside the US. A recent study by the Asian American Foundation found that over half of Americans can’t name a single famous Asian American. This may be one reason why so many Americans can’t name any Asian Americans of note. The media needs to make a conscientious effort to seek out, identify and spotlight Asian Americans — and not just during AANHPI Heritage Month.

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