Sustainable labour policy crucial for a resilient market - Socso
Mohammed said the present challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic signal that priority should be given to proof-based policy formulation.
Thu Feb 10 2022
If your coffee's going downhill, blame climate change
Coffee leader Brazil is turning to stronger and more bitter robusta beans, which are hardier in the heat than the delicate arabica.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Biogen, Eisai report design of real-world study of Alzheimer's treatment
Biogen said the main goal of the current study will be to evaluate how well Aduhelm slows the progress of Alzheimer's in dosed patients.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Cleaners, our unsung heroes at the COVID-19 frontline
The sacrifice of cleaning workers, the unsung heroes, should also be appreciated by the public.
Fri Jun 04 2021
PEMERKASA: Not a long-term package but would do for short term
The stimulus package is the way to go for now as most of the initiatives are immediate assistance tackling different groups in the society.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Wage subsidy programme termination will not increase unemployment rate - Socso
The results of this survey also support the governments targeted PSU for this year as contained in the 2021 Budget.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Interventions, economic recovery initiatives benefit labour market - Saravanan
Saravanan said the economic recovery efforts had benefited the labour market with a significant reduction in the unemployment rate.
Thu Jan 14 2021
MTUC proposes six-month extension of moratorium to B40, M40
MTUC also proposes that the government fund the two per cent gap for the EPF members continuously for a period of 12 months.
Mon Nov 09 2020
2021 Budget: SOCSO's EIS will help protect maritime volunteers - MMEA DG
The scheme would provide insurance coverage to the agency's volunteers who were also exposed to similar risks.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Taylor's budget wishlist: Tax rebates, reviving domestic tourism, expedite digitalisation
Contributions for the EIS including voluntary uptake should be given tax deductions.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Govt mulls consolidating direct cash assistance after Budget 2021 - Tengku Zafrul
The government may consider consolidating its direct cash assistance to the rakyat, particularly after Budget 2021, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Mon Oct 12 2020
World Food Programme: Five things to know
Latin America has seen an almost three-fold rise in the numbers of people requiring food assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Job seekers have till Saturday for 4,000 vacancies at Merdeka 2020 PenjanaKerjaya
More than 4,000 vacancies are being offered by 85 companies participating in the Merdeka 2020 PenjanaKerjaya Carnival Week which is ongoing nationwide until Saturday.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Another hospital visit by Japan PM Abe stokes health worries
Abe underwent an examination that lasted seven-and-a-half hours, fuelling worries about his health.
Mon Aug 24 2020
Applications for training programmes increase during MCO - Socso
Socso through the Employment Insurance System (EIS) received more than 300 applications for training from unemployed workers including 197 applicants who had undergone online training.
Mon May 18 2020
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