Temporary measures for reducing the impact of COVID-19 (Amendment) Bill passed
Dewan Rakyat today passed the Temporary Measures for Reducing The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Proposal paper on auxiliary firemen allowance hike ready
The paper on the proposal to increase the allowance rate for auxiliary firefighters from RM6 to RM8 an hour is completed and will be submitted to the Cabinet soon.
Wed Jul 22 2020
National Housing Dept reviewing household income report, affordable house price
The study is being carried out in line with the announcement of the PLI and the new classification of households by the government.
Mon Jul 20 2020
SPNB plans to build 3,000 units of people-friendly homes next year
Currently, there are a total of 5,530 successful applicants nationwide who are still waiting for their homes.
Sun Jul 19 2020
Minimum wages: HR Ministry to trace errant employers
The ministry has launched a large scale operation to check private companies which have yet to implement the Minimum Wages Order.
Tue Aug 02 2016
Minimum salary scheme review to be finalised in August
The scheme review process was now in the final stage and the announcement would be made by Human Resource Minister Datuk Richard Riot Jaem.
Fri Jun 20 2014
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025