RM366.37 mln channelled to 107,000 individuals who lost jobs last year - Tengku Zafrul
The Employment Insurance System under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) has successfully channelled RM366.37 million to more than 107,000 individuals who lost their jobs in 2020.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Special portal to be set up to help Malaysians who lost jobs abroad
The Ministry of Human Resources will set up a special portal specifically for Malaysians who lost their jobs abroad due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Sat Aug 08 2020
Govt to look into fate of Malaysian workers who lost jobs in S'pore
The government has assured that the fate of Malaysians workers who lost their jobs in Singapore due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be given due attention.
Wed Aug 05 2020
Sleepy lions, empty bars, lost jobs: A world without tourism
The question is not so much when the coronavirus pandemic will end but how and if they'll survive until business picks up.
Fri Jul 31 2020
Three-month loan moratorium extension for those who lost jobs: Muhyiddin
After three months, the moratorium period could be extended by the respective banks according to each individual's situation.
Wed Jul 29 2020
UN: Virus could push 14 million into hunger in Latin America
Many of the hungry are informal workers who make up a sizable portion of Latin Americas workforce, while others are newly poor who have lost jobs amidst a historic economic downturn.
Thu May 28 2020
Nearly 39 million have lost jobs in US since virus took hold
More than 2.4 million people filed for unemployment last week in the latest wave of layoffs from the business shutdowns
Fri May 22 2020
Nearly 600,000 Australians lost jobs due to virus pandemic
Nearly 600,000 people have lost their jobs in Australia due to the coronavirus pandemic, Anadolu Agency reported.
Thu May 14 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024