Batik Air to suspend operations to Istanbul effective May 1
According to Batik Air this decision comes in response to recent situation in Middle East, leading to the operational restrictions.
Fri Apr 19 2024
New RM1,500 minimum wage order gazetted
The new minimum wage of RM1,500 a month effective May 1 was officially gazetted yesterday.
Thu Apr 28 2022
COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories
Effective May 1, travellers under three categories are no longer required to undergo COVID-19 test before departing for Malaysia and upon arrival.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Wearing of face masks in outdoor settings, open areas no longer compulsory from May 1
Effective May 1, the wearing of face masks in outdoor settings and open areas will no longer be compulsory, but optional, Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin announced today.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Minimum wage directive needs fine-tuning - Willie
The implementation of the minimum wage of RM1,500 effective May 1 needs fine-tuning so that the matter does not burden companies and entrepreneurs in small and medium industries in the country.
Sat Apr 16 2022
Engagement session with employers' bodies on RM1,500 minimum salary next month
The Ministry of Human Resources (MoHR) will hold an engagement session with representatives of employers' bodies and business chambers on the new monthly minimum wage of RM1,500 effective May 1.
Fri Mar 25 2022
Khairussaleh Ramli to be appointed Maybank president, CEO
Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli will be appointed as Malayan Banking Bhd's (Maybank) new group president and chief executive officer (CEO) effective May 1, 2022.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Boustead appoints Mohamed Khaled Nordin as non-independent, non-executive Chairman
Boustead Holdings Bhd (Boustead) has appointed Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin as the company's non-independent, non-executive chairman, effective May 1, 2020.
Thu Apr 30 2020
Bursa Malaysia appoints Abdul Wahid Omar as non-executive chairman
Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar as its non-executive chairman effective May 1, 2020, succeeding Datuk Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudeen.
Fri Apr 17 2020
TM appoints Mohammed Shazalli as new MD and group CEO
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has appointed Datuk Seri Mohammed Shazalli Ramly, 55, as its new Managing Director (MD)/ Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2017.
Tue Mar 21 2017
BNM appoints new Assistant Governor
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today announced the appointment of Mohd Adhari Belal Din as Assistant Governor effective May 1, 2015.
Tue Apr 28 2015
Students, publishers unhappy over new BB1M guidelines
The Education Ministry on Wednesday said effective May 1, BB1M will only be applicable for the purchase of academic books, journals and magazines.
Wed Apr 30 2014
'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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[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