Workers in Malaysia to see 2.8 pct real salary increase in 2022 - ECA
According to the latest Salary Trends Report, Southeast Asian countries are expected to see the fastest rate of salary increase next year.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Johor Bahru cheapest for business travel in Asia-Pac - ECA
The total cost of a typical business trip to Johor Bahru, excluding travel to and from the city, per day on average is US$174 (US$1=RM4.43).
Tue Feb 28 2017
Kuala Lumpur world's 46th most expensive cities for expats
Kuala Lumpur is ranked 46th most expensive cities for expatriates in Asia-Pacific and 189 globally.
Fri Jun 12 2015
Despite climb in ranking, expatriates seek more improvements in cities
Despite giving Kuala Lumpur the thumbs up, some expatriates are calling for several improvements that could improve the city's ranking in international surveys.
Sun Feb 01 2015
Singapore most liveable city for expatriates, KL ranked 16th in Asia
Kuala Lumpur and George Town both ranked 16th in Asia and 118th in the world, while Johor Baharu 21st in Asia and 126th in the world.
Fri Jan 23 2015
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024