INSIGHT - Coke and Pepsi boycott over Gaza lifts Muslim countries' local sodas
Coca-Cola and its bottlers, and PepsiCo, still see the countries as important areas for growth, particularly as Western markets slow down.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Navigating the dynamics of business boycotts
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the proliferation of boycotts highlighted significant role consumers can play in influencing the market.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
The UN General Assembly traditionally meets to pay tribute to any world leader who was a sitting head of state at the time of their death.
Thu May 30 2024
Little election fizz in Bangladesh as prime minister set for another term
Rights groups warn the country of 170 million is heading for virtual one-party rule, after the boycott by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Bangladesh's main opposition to boycott vote if Hasina stays put
Sheikh Hasina, seeking her fourth straight five-year term in office, has repeatedly ruled out handing power to a caretaker government.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Parliament: Opposition bloc boycotts debate of A-G Report 2021
The government MPs, during the debate, expressed disappointment over the opposition's boycott of the debate.
Tue Jun 06 2023
NATO soldiers injured in Kosovo clashes with Serb protesters
Serbs reject new ethnic Albanian mayors after vote boycott.
Tue May 30 2023
Boycotting restaurants and the economic cycle
One fact that the community must realise is that the decrease in consumption will negatively impact many businesses.
Mon Jan 30 2023
Soccer: Qatar minister slams hypocrisy of people calling for World Cup boycott
There is a lot of hypocrisy in these attacks, which ignore all that we have achieved, Sheikh Mohammed said.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Don't boycott, come out to vote, Ku Li tells first times voters
Tengku Razaleigh said young voters can choose the government that they think is the best through elections.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Oscar on Brando's behalf, dies at 75
She was booed off for her remarks and boycotted by the film industry for decades.
Tue Oct 04 2022
MAPIM condemns demolition of Muslim houses, killing of demonstrators in India
If the anti-Islam agenda persist by the BJP government, we call for all Muslim nations to stage a boycott against India.
Fri Jun 17 2022
[COLUMNIST] Israel is an apartheid regime that deserves to be boycotted
Israel's continuous crimes of apartheid against the Palestinians is a stain on the moral conscience of the world and need to be stopped.
Fri Apr 15 2022
EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum
Lavrov was addressing the UN Human Rights Council remotely.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Disney, Warner Bros., Sony pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion
The Ukrainian Film Academy created an online petition that calls for an international boycott of Russian cinema and film industry.
Tue Mar 01 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024