World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart
Tepco has been eager to bring the world's largest atomic power plant back online to slash operating costs, but a resumption still needs local consent in Niigata prefecture.
Wed Dec 27 2023
[COLUMNIST] The case for e-voting in a multi-channel system
On-site electronic ballots and internet voting can increase voter turnout, reduce operating costs and promote inclusiveness.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Govt allocates RM1 billion to assist stage bus operation - Wee
Wee said ISBSF acts as a temporary measure to help bus operators who are affected by the increase in operating costs.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Rising cost of ingredients and operating costs - a concerning issue among coffee shop owners
Hopefully, the current administration would also address the critical issue of the price disparity between East and West Malaysia.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Rural air service operations in Sabah, Sarawak to continue - Wee
In line with this effort, the government channelled subsidy to MASwings as the service provider annually to cover operating costs.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Malaysia's AirAsia X reports record quarterly loss of $5.9 billion
It was the ninth loss in succession for the airline, an affiliate of AirAsia Group Bhd.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Childcare centre fees should be increased to cover operating costs - PPBM
Many childcare centres could not afford to cover some of the costs such as salaries, rental fees, electricity and water bills, food and beverages as well as teaching aids.
Tue Jun 09 2020
CMCO: The price for a haircut may go up by RM3 to RM10
The price of a haircut across the country is expected to increase between RM3 and RM10 as barber shops and hairdressers have to cover operating costs as soon as they start operating on June 10.
Sat Jun 06 2020
Lufthansa seen offering to pay 200 million euros for Air Berlin assets: source
A Lufthansa bid price of 200 million euros ($239 million) to buy assets from insolvent Air Berlin plus 100 million euros to meet operating costs is roughly correct.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Land public transport fares not dictated by world oil prices - SPAD
Petrol and diesel contribute only 10 percent towards the operating costs of companies providing public transport services.
Thu Mar 10 2016
Govt urged to review AP payment imposed on car importers
Kumpulan Rahman Brothers says the payment is quite a burden particularly in view of the depreciation of the ringgit which leads to higher operating costs for companies.
Thu Oct 29 2015
High operating cost possible for non-registered GST persons, says PIAM
All general insurance policies will be subject to GST and there may be an increase in the cost of insurance for a non-registered GST person, PIAM says.
Thu Mar 26 2015
GST: Private healthcare operating cost to rise up to 4 per cent
Private healthcare operating cost will likely increase from two to four per cent after the implementation of GST, Pantai Holdings Bhd CEO Ahmad Shahizam Mohd Shariff said.
Fri Mar 20 2015
No hike in express bus fares, additional 10 per cent charge extended - SPAD
The decision was taken after scrutinizing the operating costs such as fuel, wages and maintenance costs that will increase due to rise in fuel prices.
Sat Sep 07 2013
Very few complaints on price hikes - Hasan Malek
Reduction in subsidies did not have a big impact on the operating cost of businesses.
Sat Sep 07 2013
'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