[COLUMNIST] Housing: A necessity that not many can afford in Malaysia
Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordableforothers.
Fri Nov 15 2024
AWANI Review: IKEA: Can Affordability, Profit, and Sustainability Coexist
In today's business world, it's about more than just making a profit. IKEA gets that—it's been part of their DNA from day one. Malcolm Pruys, Retail Director at IKEA Malaysia, shares how the company is paving the way towards a future where retail can thrive sustainably and profitably, while still keeping prices within reach for all.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Consider haj cost increase before going to Holy Land, prospective pilgrims told
Prospective haj pilgrims have been told to make sure that they can afford to go to the Holy Land and take into account the risk of haj cost increase.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Analysis: Even with sanctions, Russia can afford to feed its war machine
Russia's invasion has driven up the price of the oil, gas and grain it exports, providing it with a substantial windfall to fund its war.
Tue Apr 12 2022
50 pct of PR1MA home buyers are young people - Reezal Merican
This proves that the PR1MA homes offer price is a favourite among young people and they can afford it, Reezal said.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Consideration on EPF withdrawal should focus on long-term needs - Economist
The consideration on not to allow the withdrawal of RM10,000 from the EPF account 1 to be used by the people facing the COVID-19 endemic is not a matter of whether the government can afford it.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Only 3 pct of Malaysians can afford their retirement, says EPF
The COVID-related withdrawals over the past two years have had a massive impact on the savings of EPF contributors, as currently, only three per cent of contributors can afford their retirement.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Don't politicise COVID-19 aid - Saarani
Saarani says any political party or non-government organisation can give COVID-19 assistance as long as they can afford to do so.
Thu Jun 10 2021
OPR - Bank Negara's MPC could have cut further by 250 bps
The MPC can afford to further lower the OPR to e.g., 1.50 per cent.
Fri May 07 2021
Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say
Such a move would restrict the pilgrimage to Mecca, a once in a lifetime duty for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it.
Wed May 05 2021
RM10,000 fine for breaching MCO too heavy - Lee Lam Thye
Lee added that not everybody can afford RM10,000, especially during these economically challenging times.
Sat Feb 27 2021
Contact BNM if bank refuses to shorten loan period
Borrowers have the right to ask banks to shorten their debt repayment period when they can afford to increase payments.
Thu Feb 11 2021
More targeted approach to assist borrowers as moratorium ends - BNM
Borrowers who can afford to repay their loans should start doing so to reduce their overall debt, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said ahead of the blanket moratorium, which ends on Sept 30, 2020.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Buy property post-COVID-19 if you can afford it - PropertyGuru
We are likely to see property developers adding value (to their projects or units offered) and the asking prices on properties will decrease.
Tue Apr 14 2020
Saudi says it's prepared to handle any stampede or disease at haj
Over 1.735 million pilgrims have arrived from abroad for the ritual, a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford the journey.
Tue Aug 29 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024