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General : MPK Second PBT To Adopt Smart Led Lighting Technology
CHUKAI, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Kemaman Municipal Council (MPK) has become the second local authority (PBT) in Malaysia to introduce smart decorative lighting equipped with motion sensors using light-emitting diode (LED) technology along the pedestrian walkway at Chukai Smart Park here.
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ZDNet
· Jun 26, 2026
This is the one smart home product everyone should have, and it's on sale
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BERNAMA
· Jun 23, 2026
General : RM25.2 Million Allocated For Solar LED Lights At 32 High-risk Highway Locations - Nanta
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The Economic Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Red light therapy lights up celeb glow-up trend
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Trend News Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
South Korea's KICC eyes biomass power project in Uzbekistan
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Daily Sabah
· Jul 8, 2026
Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys glow anew with night lighting project
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 3, 2026
Vietnam: TotalEnergies ENEOS Commissions 28 MWp Rooftop Solar Project at Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex
Vietnam: TotalEnergies ENEOS Commissions 28 MWp Rooftop Solar Project at Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex
UrduPoint
· Jul 11, 2026
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Fox News
· Jun 30, 2026
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's prep for rumored wedding rolls on days ahead of reported MSG nuptials
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Seeking Alpha
· Jul 4, 2026
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The Slovenia Times
· Jun 23, 2026
OR Sets 2030 Sustainability Goals Amid Global Energy Transition, Targeting Inclusive Growth for People, Planet, and Performance
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 13, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise
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· Jul 11, 2026
A Guide to Choosing the Right Christmas Lights for Your Home or Business
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· Jul 1, 2026
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MakeUseOf
· Jun 23, 2026
This stylish 65-inch TV displays art when it's not on, and it's under $1,500 for Amazon Prime Day
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Digital Trends
· Jun 23, 2026
Use this code to get 47% off the wavytalk LED face mask, down to just $94.99
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Mashable
· Jul 8, 2026
Meta Ray-Ban glasses brick the camera if you mess with recording light
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Avoid This Potentially Deadly Mistake When Doing Fireworks
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
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NPR News
· Jun 28, 2026
July 4th fireworks in Washington: What's different for America's 250th?
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Institute for Energy Research
· Jul 8, 2026
Fossil Fuels Dominate Global Energy Supply in 2025
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