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Challenges remain despite support for childcare and working women policies

Challenges remain despite support for childcare and working women policies

Many women in Malaysia are not able to remain in or re-join the workforce because they have to take care of their children or parents.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Minimum wage increase can raise price of goods - Economist

Minimum wage increase can raise price of goods - Economist

Minimum wage could also cause a substitution effect when the increase in the price of the goods was absorbed.
Sat Feb 12 2022
GST reintroduction: Yay or Nay?

GST reintroduction: Yay or Nay?

Are we going on the merry-go-round of endless debates on whether it is yay or nay for the tax, or is it just not the right time?
Fri Aug 13 2021
Retain racial identity while unifying Malaysians - Academician

Retain racial identity while unifying Malaysians - Academician

In line with the phrase 'unity in diversity', every citizen in the country needs to retain their cultural identity and not be forced to practice other cultures.
Thu Mar 18 2021
COVID-19 vaccine, the best way to stimulate economy

COVID-19 vaccine, the best way to stimulate economy

The availability of the COVID-19 vaccine in the country is considered the best way to boost economic growth.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Vaccination important in restoring country's economy - MOSTI

Vaccination important in restoring country's economy - MOSTI

Dr Mohd Nor Azman Hassan said when herd immunity is achieved, the transmission of COVID-19 could be better controlled.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Maturity of Malaysian politics passes Budget 2021

Maturity of Malaysian politics passes Budget 2021

After two weeks of debate and through four days of winding up by each ministry, the 2021 Supply Bill was passed at policy level yesterday.
Fri Nov 27 2020
2021 Budget a description of MPs prioritising the people - Analyst

2021 Budget a description of MPs prioritising the people - Analyst

The 2021 Budget is the new starting point for the country, which gives the impression that the Malaysian MPs give more priority to the people amidst political differences.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Sabah election: Focus will be on economy, MA63 and development - Academic

Sabah election: Focus will be on economy, MA63 and development - Academic

Issues should not be championed solely for votes in the 16th Sabah state election, but instead should be used to ensure that Sabahans enjoy progress similar to other developing states.
Sat Sep 19 2020
PENJANA: Early initiative to drive country's economy

PENJANA: Early initiative to drive country's economy

The ePENJANA initiative was an encouragement for the society to shift from using cash to e-wallet, which is now a trend under the new normal lifestyle.
Fri Jun 26 2020
Pegging ringgit during COVID-19 not appropriate - Economist

Pegging ringgit during COVID-19 not appropriate - Economist

Pegging the ringgit during the COVID-19 crisis is not appropriate, given the issues confronting the nation are related to health and economic integration.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Ending child marriages: 'Lift people out of poverty first'

Ending child marriages: 'Lift people out of poverty first'

The problem of child marriages in the country can only be overcome through a concerted effort to solve socio-economic problems.
Fri Jul 13 2018
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

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

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

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

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

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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024