[COLUMNIST] Uplifting middle-wage workers using a progressive wage model
In the M'sian context, raising wages in a low-wage economy is undeniably crucial to uplift living standards and reducing income inequality.
Tue Jul 25 2023
GE15: Researcher, journalist and beauty queen aspire to improve life of Tuaran residents
The three candidates for the Tuaran parliamentary seat have the same aspiration of improving the living standard of people in the area.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Gov't comes up with various initiatives to help Keluarga Malaysia in Pahang
The government has and is implementing various initiatives in Pahang to boost economic growth, improve living standards and ensure the comfort of Keluarga Malaysia in the state.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Policymakers must step up efforts to curb poverty, raise living standard - Mustapa
Poverty alleviation will be one of the government's main priority areas in the upcoming 12th Malaysia Plan.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Budget 2021: RM5.1 bln will improve Sabahan's living standards - Deputy CM
The effort to build and upgrade the infrastructure will serve as a catalyst for the state's economic development.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Raising of living standards recorded 122 per cent success last year
This achievement was the product of a multi-agency effort led by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, with a RM66.71 million allocation to all the agencies involved.
Wed May 24 2017
I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure - Najib
He said with local ownership being preserved, the infrastructure would bring more trade and opportunity to the people, thousands of new jobs, improved living standards and prosperity.
Sat May 13 2017
Johoreans should seize every opportunity to improve living standards - Khaled
Johoreans should seize every opportunity available to improve on their standard of living instead of relying completely on government aid, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Sat Mar 25 2017
Sarawakians to benefit from review of electoral boundaries - Najib
The electoral boundaries review is designed to help raise the economic living standard of the people and drive development in Sarawak, the Prime Minister says.
Wed Dec 02 2015
Najib announces RM10 million trust fund for Felcra settlers
The Prime Minister yesterday announced a trust fund with an initial capital injection of RM10 million to help Felcra settlers raise their living standard and income.
Fri May 29 2015
'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
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