Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia
The EPF recently introduced the Retirement Income Adequacy Framework, a three-tiered savings benchmark—basic, adequate, and enhanced—meant to be used as a reference to maintain different levels of financial security post-retirement. Is this framework enough to ensure financial security in old age? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Joseph Cherian, Deputy CEO and Practice Professor of Finance, at the Asia School of Business.
Tue Feb 04 2025

Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga
UN-Habitat promotes sustainable cities and urban management to ensure adequate shelter for all, as mandated by the UN General Assembly.
Thu Jul 18 2024

Putin, with ironic smile, praises Biden for calling him a 'crazy SOB'
Vladimir Putin said his previous comments that Joe Biden was Russia's preferred candidate, had triggered Biden's "adequate reaction".
Fri Feb 23 2024

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles on US roads over lack of Autopilot safeguards
NHTSA spent over two years investigating whether vehicles produced by Elon Musk adequately ensure drivers pay attention.
Thu Dec 14 2023

Financial statements of Fed Govt 2022 adequately maintained, updated - Audit report
The total revenue of federal government in 2022 was at RM294.357 billion, which showed an increase of RM60.605 billion or 25.9 per cent.
Tue Oct 10 2023

United Nations Habitat Assembly ends with the decision to prioritize housing
Almost all countries are struggling to ensure their citizens have access to affordable and adequate housing.
Fri Jun 09 2023

Heat wave: Two main dams in Perak at maximum level
The two main dams are still at an adequate level even though the country is currently facing the phenomenon of hot weather.
Tue Apr 25 2023

World not adequately prepared for disasters, report says
Since 1990, more than 10,700 disasters have affected over six billion people worldwide, according to data from the United Nations.
Sat Mar 04 2023

Adequate supply of fresh fish - LKIM
The floods that hit Terengganu last week did not affect the supply of fresh fish, especially in the state, said LKIM director-general Yusoff Othman.
Sun Dec 25 2022

Defence Ministry to mobilise ATM trucks to send food supply, basic necessities to Terengganu tomorrow - DPM
Ahmad Zahid said the move was important to ensure adequate supply of food and basic necessities, as well as transport such as boats.
Thu Dec 22 2022

Last handful of fish: Crisis pushes more Sri Lankans into poverty
More than a quarter of the population of 22 million is now struggling to secure adequate, nutritious food, the United Nations says.
Tue Aug 30 2022

Poultry imports: To create stockpile for adequate supply
The government has given approval and incentives to NAFAS to import chickens from abroad to create a stockpile to ensure consumer needs are always met.
Sat Jul 16 2022

Malaysia, Turkiye to ensure adequate, stable food supply chains
Malaysia and Turkiye have agreed to continue to work together to ensure their food supply chains remain adequate and stable.
Thu Jul 07 2022

MAFI: Adequate meat supply for Aidiladha
MAFI has assured adequate food supply including meat in conjunction with the upcoming Aidiladha celebration.
Sat Jun 18 2022

Adequate passport supply, congestion due to high demand - Immigration DG
Khairul Dzaimee said passport applications and renewals increased by 65 pct, causing congestion especially in Klang Valley Immigration offices.
Thu Jun 09 2022

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025