PM’s decision to forgo salary does not contradict Islamic teachings - PKR JPPA director
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made it clear that he is not taking his salary due to the country's economic condition and the heavy debt burden.
Wed Nov 06 2024
AG wants donation drive for his retirement gift to stop
The matter went viral on social media platforms after the AGC personnel were allegedly asked to make monetary contributions.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Indonesia bans sales of Google smartphones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Indonesia blocks Google Pixel sales as the phones don't meet the rule requiring 40 pct of components to be locally manufactured.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Rare typescript of 'The Little Prince' goes on sale for $1.25 million
The typescript features what is thought to be the first written appearance of one of the book's most famous lines.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Messi earns more than total team salaries at 22 of 28 MLS teams
Lionel Messi receives a guaranteed income of US$20,446,667, as the winner of this year's MLS regular season, according to the union report.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim
Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Act 852 to be enforced prudently - Dzulkefly
Immediate enforcement starts today on banning the sale of smoking products in the form of games to curb their availability.
Tue Oct 01 2024
TVET graduates to earn premium salaries of up to RM4,000 - Ahmad Zahid
The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council (MTVET) has agreed to set a premium salary for TVET graduates, ranging from RM2,500 to RM4,000.
Mon Sep 23 2024
MIHAS 2024: MATRADE targets RM3.5 billion in sales, expands global halal footprint
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is aiming to achieve RM3.5 billion in sales during the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Tamil actor Vijay cements 'GOAT' status with latest blockbuster film
The movie garnered approximately RM2.4 million in advance cinema ticket sales in Malaysia alone before its release.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Soccer - This is my last season at Liverpool, says Salah
Nobody in the club has talked to me about contracts. It is not up to me, it is up to the club, says Mohamed Salah.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Soccer - Man Utd humbled as Diaz double helps Liverpool humiliate rivals
Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah help Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United in the Premier League.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Elvis Presley jewelry up for sale at celebrity artifacts auction
Among the top lots are several items that belonged to Elvis Presley, including a microphone from the performer's Las Vegas residency.
Wed Aug 28 2024
LHDN expects rise in civil servant taxpayers following salary adjustment
LHDN CEO Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin said tax deductions will be based on taxable income.
Mon Aug 19 2024
PM announces salary adjustment of up to 15 per cent for civil servants
Pension adjustments will also be implemented based on the final salary adjustment of retirees in December 2024.
Fri Aug 16 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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