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Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president

Tim Walz has pushed a progressive agenda that includes free school meals, goals for tackling climate change, tax cuts for the middle class.
Wed Aug 07 2024
India's middle-class growth fuels Malaysia's palm oil exports - Johari

India's middle-class growth fuels Malaysia's palm oil exports - Johari

Malaysia said India's consumption of oils and fats was about 27.2 million tonnes in 2023 with palm oil comprising 36 pct.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Budget 2024: Govt to focus on empowering middle class, SMEs

Budget 2024: Govt to focus on empowering middle class, SMEs

Steven Sim Chee Keong said this is because the middle class group constituted the community that was the most affected during the pandemic.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Some Mumbai residents risk safety for affordable, central housing

Some Mumbai residents risk safety for affordable, central housing

Some 600 people, mainly middle-class civil servants and their families, live in the government-owned, dilapidated block.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Ceritalah ASEAN - Life in Yangon from the eyes of a young banker

Ceritalah ASEAN - Life in Yangon from the eyes of a young banker

As dusk descends over some of the unruliest traffic in Asia, Team Ceritalah has withdrawn to a cafe in the middle-class neighbourhood of Tamwe Township, just to the east of downtown Yangon.
Wed Oct 31 2018
Main themes of Trump's speech to Congress

Main themes of Trump's speech to Congress

President Donald Trump opened the door to an overhaul of the U.S. immigration system and vowed to pursue massive tax relief for the middle class in a speech to Congress as he sought to rebound.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Malaysian designers urged to tap China's rapidly growing fashion market

Malaysian designers urged to tap China's rapidly growing fashion market

Spending power in China is expected to grow in tandem with its rising economy, especially from the growing middle class.
Mon May 16 2016
Malaysia needs strong middle class group to grow its economy - Najib

Malaysia needs strong middle class group to grow its economy - Najib

The prime minister said in any capital market enterprise economy like Malaysia, the middle class is the driver of the economy.
Mon Nov 16 2015
Barack Obama-A trade deal for working families

Barack Obama-A trade deal for working families

"As president, my top priority is to grow our economy and strengthen the middle class."
Wed Nov 11 2015
4 tips for Malaysia's middle class to cope with the rising cost of living

4 tips for Malaysia's middle class to cope with the rising cost of living

Malaysia's middle-income earners, the 'M40', are not eligible for cash aids, yet do not earn enough to weather rising living costs. So how can they boost their disposable income?
Mon Nov 09 2015
To hold down costs, Hillary Clinton campaign staffers travel on a discount bus

To hold down costs, Hillary Clinton campaign staffers travel on a discount bus

Hillary Clinton is running as a warrior for the middle class and trying to dispel the image of privilege acquired as first lady, senator and secretary of state.
Thu Jun 11 2015
From middle-class Londoner to symbol of terror

From middle-class Londoner to symbol of terror

For months he taunted, knife in hand, his voice slightly muffled behind the mask that became the grim symbol of Islamic State barbarism.
Fri Feb 27 2015
Obama to say US turning the page on 'vicious recession'

Obama to say US turning the page on 'vicious recession'

President Barack Obama will draw a line under years of economic hardship during his State of the Union address Tuesday, directly challenging his Republican foes to help the middle class.
Wed Jan 21 2015
Targeted subsidies: Is the middle class ready?

Targeted subsidies: Is the middle class ready?

Targeted subsidies in the country may be a benefit to the lower income group. But what about the middle class?
Mon Oct 27 2014
Behind the mask of an anti-World Cup 'Black Bloc'

Behind the mask of an anti-World Cup 'Black Bloc'

The masked demonstrators known as 'Black Bloc' are mostly ordinary middle- and lower-middle-class youths who want social change in Brazil.
Fri Jun 06 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

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