(Updated 5:12pm, 29 Jan 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Jan 2009: The government will allow companies and factories to shorten their operations to three days a week, provided workers were agreeable to the move, Labour director-general Datuk Ismail Abdul Rahim said today. He said the government’s main concern was to ensure minimal job loss and that […]
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Be wary of debit cards: Fomca
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Jan 2009: The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca) has cautioned the public on the use of debit cards as users risked losing all their savings if they fell into the wrong hands. Secretary-general Muhammad Shaani Abdullah reasoned that this was because the debit card was linked to the holder’s current or […]
M’sians should not be choosy about jobs
KAMPAR, 29 Jan 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has called on unemployed Malaysians not to be too choosy when picking jobs especially during the current uncertain economic conditions. He said they should instead take employment opportunities that came their way, including jobs currently carried out by foreign workers. “We want the locals […]
More than 10,000 M’sians jobless since 1 Jan
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Jan 2009: More than 10,000 Malaysians have lost their jobs since 1 Jan, Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director, Shamsuddin Bardan, disclosed today. He told Bernama that more were expected to be jobless in the days ahead as companies particularly in the manufacturing sector struggle to keep their businesses afloat. In an […]
US-M’sia FTA talks to resume
By Cindy ThamUS ambadassor to Malaysia, James R Keith, at the Obama Inauguration Day Party, 21 Jan 2009 (all pics by Cindy Tham) KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Jan 2009: The US will prioritise continuing free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Malaysia now that President Barack Obama has taken office, said its ambassador to Malaysia James R Keith. He […]
Airport tussle
By N Shashi KalaCarved pumpkin (© Michele L / sxc.hu) LIKE the pumpkin in Cinderella that transforms into a carriage, AirAsia Bhd and Sime Darby Bhd hope something equally fantastic will emerge from the plantation land in Labu, Negeri Sembilan. The unlikely pairing of the low cost carrier and the plantation conglomerate to build a new low cost […]
Support govt efforts to empower economy
KUALA TERENGGANU, 16 Jan 2009: The government needs the people’s support to ensure projects listed for implementation under the RM7 billion stimulus package are successful as they are vital to protect the economy. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the package was for all Malaysians and not to enrich a particular group of […]
The future of Hindraf
By Tricia YeohMORE than one year after Hindraf supporters stormed the streets of Kuala Lumpur, the question remains: has the plight of Indian Malaysians been successfully addressed? Despite Hindraf leaders taking the forefront in anti-ISA (Internal Security Act) vigils, making international headlines, and creating awareness, are Indian Malaysians any closer to achieving their goals than they were […]
Unite to overcome economic challenges: Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Dec 2008: Datuk Seri Najib Razak today urged Malaysians to unite and concentrate on building the nation in overcoming the economic challenges ahead and creating opportunities for the people. At the same time, they must build their internal resilience, reduce wastage, promote efficiency and upgrade productivity. “This is not the time for […]
Art’s sketchy existence in schools
By Ooi Ying NeeStudents at Chua Chong Yong’s art workshop (pic courtesy of Cais Project) ART and creativity are no longer the dominions of the bohemians or the elite. Increasingly, countries like Malaysia and Singapore are acknowledging that creativity has a direct economic manifestation — the creative industries — and are incorporating it into the economic agenda. The […]
