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[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads
Rising cost of living has outpaced entry-level salaries, placing financial strain on fresh graduates, leaving many without emergency funds.
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Travel rebounds are facing a deluge of applicants for cabin crew roles as fresh graduates turn to the relatively high-paying career.
Tue Apr 11 2023
How will Budget 2023 address challenges facing Malaysia's young workforce?
Young Malaysians in the workforce still face great challenges in earning sustainable wages, especially those living in big cities.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Are Malaysian fresh graduates ready to be part of climate change resolutions?
How prepared are our fresh graduates and scholars in contributing to climate change resolutions in a climate-enhancing, green workforce?
Fri May 28 2021
Lower pay for fresh grads due to COVID-19 impact on economy, employers' financial constraints
The majority of the employers were currently suffering from cash flow problems, with over 32,000 companies shut down last year due to the pandemic.
Sat Apr 03 2021
Lack of self-initiative, soft skills leads to unemployed fresh graduates
Some fresh graduates tend to take the job application process lightly, without taking the initiative to market themselves to the future employer.
Tue Jan 19 2016
Malaysian graduates: relevant yet irrelevant?
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Fri Oct 10 2014
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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