
Trump says he's considering returning 20 pct of DOGE savings to Americans
The proposal originally came from businessman James Fishback, who on posted a four-page memo on X suggesting a "DOGE dividend."
Thu Feb 20 2025
Optimizing IT Budgets: The key to innovation in Malaysia’s economy
Seth Ravin, CEO of Rimini Street, discusses how optimizing IT budgets can drive innovation in Malaysia’s economy. Key topics include Malaysia's 2025 budget’s role in digital competitiveness, the importance of ERP transformation in the AI era, and strategies for reinvesting IT savings into innovation. The conversation also explores opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency in key industries and aligning digital transformation with national economic goals.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say
Dozens of USAID staff on leave, hundreds of contractors laid off, and life-saving programs worldwide left in limbo.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia
The EPF recently introduced the Retirement Income Adequacy Framework, a three-tiered savings benchmark—basic, adequate, and enhanced—meant to be used as a reference to maintain different levels of financial security post-retirement. Is this framework enough to ensure financial security in old age? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Joseph Cherian, Deputy CEO and Practice Professor of Finance, at the Asia School of Business.
Tue Feb 04 2025

Why does Trump want to end US daylight saving time?
US President-elect Donald Trump pushes for an end to daylight saving time, which he calls inconvenient and costly.
Sat Jan 11 2025

288,000 EPF members register to contribute above the statutory 11 pct employee rate
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying says contributors can increase their savings through voluntary contributions.
Thu Dec 19 2024

Cop-out on climate finance at COP29
It seems that saving the planet from an impending climate catastrophe does not figure in the priorities of developed countries.
Sat Dec 14 2024

EPF launches Belanjawanku 2024/2025 and Retirement Income Adequacy Framework
EPF's CEO says the RIAs recommended savings levels are from a single-tier savings benchmark to a three-tier savings framework.
Thu Dec 12 2024

Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024

Clocks go back one hour in Europe as summer time ends
Daylight saving time is due to come to an end in Europe in the early hours of Sunday.
Sun Oct 27 2024

Soccer - Former Manchester United manager Ferguson to leave ambassador role
There have been job cuts virtually across the board at United as part of cost-saving measures at the club.
Wed Oct 16 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Saving the children from sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse, paedophilia, and grooming can start unnoticed, as it often begins with small, everyday actions that go unrecognised.
Thu Sep 12 2024

CPF account closure for non-Singaporeans and non-PRs: Withdraw savings before interest ceases
According to Singapore's Central Provident Fund Board, after March 2027, these savings will no longer earn any interest.
Tue Sep 10 2024

3.4 mln EPF members make RM8.9 billion Flexible Account withdrawals - Amir Hamzah
The transfer to Retirement Account increased members' savings, with the addition of 43,000 new members having reached basic savings level.
Thu Jul 25 2024

Actress Sharon Stone lost millions in savings after 2001 stroke
Sharon Stone said people financially "took advantage" of her while she was recovering from a near-fatal stroke.
Wed Jul 10 2024

Trump says ongoing Gaza talks are 'pretty good'
Trump's plan has been globally condemned as a proposal for ethnic cleansing.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Thailand's scam centre crackdown not enough, top lawmaker warns
A top Thai opposition lawmaker says 300,000 people were operating in Myawaddy scam compounds, less than 10,000 of which had been rescued.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Israeli military inquiry says it 'failed to protect' civilians on October 7
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says a national inquiry would only be appropriate after the conclusion of the war.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada, extra 10% for China over fentanyl
Trump says he proposed for an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports as the deadly drugs are still pouring into the US from those countries.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Denmark on track to hit 2030 emissions cuts goal, council says
Denmark remains on course to meet its 2030 target of slashing its territorial greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from 1990 levels
Fri Feb 28 2025

Argentina meme coin scandal dents Milei's hunt for election allies
A meme coin scandal and investigation have dented the popularity of Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei, what happens now?
Fri Feb 28 2025

397 people still at seven PPS in Sabah
The number of flood victims in the Telupid and Paitan districts has not changed much with 119 families still at relief centres.
Fri Feb 28 2025

US tariff plans to be discussed at 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat - Tengku Zafrul
The tariff plans imposed by the United States (US) will be one of the topics discussed at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat tomorrow.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Congestion charge can reduce KL traffic by 20 per cent - Dr Zaliha
A congestion charge is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur by around 20 per cent, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Lula reaffirms Brazil's BRICS Presidency to push for multipolar world
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Brazil's BRICS presidency will strengthen BRICS' push for a multipolar world and fairer global relations, reported Xinhua.
Thu Feb 27 2025