
Business owners, public laud smoking ban at laundromats
The government's move to include laundromats in the list of smoke-free zones has been lauded by the operators and the public.
Wed Jan 01 2025
Consider This: EPF for Migrant Workers (Part 2) — Ensuring A Fair Share For All
To mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, today we reflect on the millions of workers who have left their homes and families to cross borders in search of better opportunities. In Budget 2025 the Malaysian government unveiled a bold proposal to extend mandatory EPF contributions to non-citizen workers. The move is seen as a step forward in improving worker welfare and aligning Malaysia closer to international labour standards. But for business owners, the measure raises red flags about increased costs and potential economic impacts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labour Organisation.
Wed Dec 18 2024

Economy Ministry formulating single window policy for digital and technology incentives application - Rafizi
The Economy Ministry is currently consolidating all the incentives related to digital and technology into a single window approach for technology and digital business owners and startups
Thu May 18 2023

PM Anwar wants govt departments to develop measures to implement targeted subsidies
M'sia must channel bulk subsidies, towards supporting the B40, M40 and small business owners who are affected by the rising cost of living.
Tue Dec 13 2022

Digitalization helps promote financial inclusion among ASEAN youth. Here's how
Women, micro business owners and rural communities are underserved and experience gaps in accessing financial services in the region.
Sat Dec 10 2022

Mecca businesses see hajj boom ending pandemic slump
Business owners are hoping for a quick recovery as hundreds of thousands of worshippers flock to the region this week.
Sat Jul 09 2022

Dr Adham: 4IR MRANTI innovation hub to benefit 1,250 business owners this year
The 4IR Innovation Hub, developed at the MRANTI Park, is expected to benefit 1,250 business owners this year.
Thu May 26 2022

EMCO: Those who fled Taman Nagasari told to return home immediately
Residents, business owners and workers who fled Taman Nagasari have been told to return home immediately.
Sat Jul 03 2021

Business owners can stop people from entering their premises - Ismail Sabri
Owner of business premises are allowed to inspect customer's wrists and ban those with a quarantine wristband from entering their outlets.
Tue Nov 10 2020

Check customers temperatures, but not compulsory to record readings - Ismail Sabri
Business owners have to check the body temperature of patrons but are not required to record the readings, instead only record the names and phone number in a book for non-MySejahtera users.
Thu Aug 27 2020

Saravanan urges employers to prioritise locals over foreigners
He said there were still business owners who preferred to hire foreign workers over locals.
Thu Jun 11 2020

Association claims building owners, either government or GLCs, still seeking rent
GMB urged owners of both government buildings and GLCs to comply with the government's directive to defer rent payments.
Mon Apr 20 2020

Business hopeful as India overhauls complex web of taxes
Mehra, who makes and sells furniture, is among throngs of business owners hopeful Prime Minister Narendra Modi's moves this week for a new, single national sales tax will make life much easier.
Fri Aug 05 2016

Nearly half of Sabah companies yet to register for GST
Companies and individual business owners who miss the Dec 31 deadline could risk being fined up to RM30,000 or imprisonment of up to two years, or both.
Wed Nov 05 2014

IRB issues notices of tax arrears to 1,655 Johor business owners
Some 220 IRB officers will be fanning out to issue the notice of tax arrears and also for the business census visit.
Wed Oct 29 2014

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025