Raising the number of women in workforce by 30 percent would lift Malaysia’s GDP by seven to 12 percent, said Social Economic and Research Initiative chairwoman Nurul Izzah Anwar. She also highlighted the slow growth of percentage in the number of Malaysian women in the labor force. “Did you know, in 2023, the percentage of…
The United States have sanctioned close to 300 entities in Russia, China and countries that are favouring President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The move was announced by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in a statement. “Treasury has consistently warned that companies will face significant consequences for providing material support for Russia’s war. “Today’s actions will…
The Madani government has never sidelined the Indian community in the country. In fact, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said various initiatives have always been implemented to empower this community. “Our approach is to assist the Bumiputera, but this does not mean it’s a zero-sum game. Helping the Malays doesn’t mean we sideline other…
Buntong assemblyman Thulsi Manogaran has upped the ante against the opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN) with two more questions in the run up for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election that is set to take place on May 11. “I would like to ask more questions. Who knows, PN may answer all of it. “Would PN…
It was not the unity government that raised the alarm over the academic credentials of Perikatan Nasional’s Kuala Kubu Baharu candidate – Khairul Azhari Saut, said DAP secretary general Anthony Loke. Khairul’s academic credentials was however questioned by social media users who asked how could he obtain a master’s degree without a first degree. “We…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the swift establishment of the Gig Workers Commission as that would champion the interest of gig workers. “In government, when they show concern, they typically focus on civil servants. The government has structures like the chief secretary to the government, the director-general of the Public Service…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Human Resources Policy Framework (NHRPF) today in conjunction with the Labour Day celebration. The framework would address key aspects that also include equitable compensation and job welfare. According to Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, the framework which is made up of three cores and…
The private sector has been told to emulate the government in safeguarding workers welfare by implementing reasonable minimum wages. The call was made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim since private sector companies boast their annual profits in millions and should allocate some of this for their workforce as an acknowledgement to their dedication…
DAP secretary general Anthony Loke described former deputy chief minister II of Penang and current Urimai chief P Ramasamy as being directionless and sore after the DAP decided to drop the latter during the state polls. “He is free to say whatever, but I believe that Malaysians are wise enough to judge and the right…
Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes announced that the airlines would charge sustainability fee “soon” for carbon offset projects. “We are also incorporating a sustainability fee in our airfares soon, exclusively for carbon offset projects, prioritising investments in our region through initiatives like Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation…
