[COLUMNIST] Breaking the chains of economic violence: Policy recommendations for empowering women
Womens empowerment seeks not just equality but equity, addressing the unique needs and challenges in well-being, finances, and education.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Fatwa on GISB to be gazetted soon, says Selangor Exco
Mohammad Fahmi said all GISB business chains in Selangor would be closed once the fatwa was enforced.
Mon Oct 07 2024
No more single-use plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1 - Nga
Starting October 1, 20 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy chains will stop providing single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Hack of Hezbollah devices exposes dark corners of Asia supply chains
Counterfeit products are prevalent, especially in big manufacturing centres like China where fake components can be easily produced.
Mon Sep 23 2024
India's butter chicken battle heats up with new court evidence
Two Indian restaurant chains have been sparring since January at the Delhi High Court, both claiming credit for inventing the dish.
Fri May 17 2024
Warner Bros delays 'Dune,' 'Lord of the Rings' films due to strike
The decision deals a blow to cinema chains, because its stars cannot promote the movie during the Hollywood actors' strike.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Japan ex-PM Aso in Taiwan next week on highest-level Japanese visit in years
Taro Aso talks in Taiwan are expected to cover topics such as supply chains for semiconductors with a view to economic security.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Quantum boost for global supply chains
With their ability to handle huge amounts of data and calculations, quantum computers can give businesses an edge.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Could EU law to save rainforest destroy palm oil farmers in Malaysia?
The EU law will force global suppliers of commodities like palm oil to prove that their supply chains are not fuelling forest destruction.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Relief and worry as major Chinese cities ease COVID curbs
China's COVID policies have stifled everything from domestic consumption, to factory output and global supply chains, and have inflicted severe mental stress on hundreds of millions of people.
Fri Dec 02 2022
[COLUMNIST] Brussels Effect will accelerate sustainable supply chains in Malaysia
EU CBAM will play a pivotal role in pushing Malaysia to become a carbon-neutral nation by 2050.
Wed Nov 16 2022
India's top multiplex chains bank on festive season to bring cheer back
Audiences have traditionally flocked to theatres during India's busy festival season, which culminates in the Hindu festival of lights.
Mon Oct 24 2022
Building Malaysia's resilience against future shocks
Recent challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and disrupted supply chains, have highlighted the need to always be prepared for times of crises.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Could musicians soon be playing gigs in space?
The Chainsmokers intend to pursue the American astronaut's legacy by becoming the first musicians to perform in the stratosphere.
Sat Jul 23 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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024