BY: HOWARD LEE MCA President, Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong, as a seasoned political figure with a doctoral degree, is expected to embody maturity and pragmatism in governance. Yet during the recent “Jalan Petaling” archway incident, he revealed a startling lack of accountability—reducing himself to a bumbling political performer. This debacle has left the…
By: Dr Karen Tsen Mung Khie, Dr Gan Jen Ling and Dr ‘Aqilah Binti Yaacob Remote working has become one of the most significant developments in the modern workplace. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated its adoption, and both employees and businesses have been quick to highlight the benefits. Employees cite improved work-life balance, time saved from…
Malaysia has been gaining attention on the international stage. Indeed, it’s not hard to spot the optimism. To name just a few positives, the ringgit was the best performing currency in Asia last year, growth accelerated to 5.1% and large tech giants have committed billions of dollars of investment. Political stability and policy reforms have…
China’s fourth largest automobile manufacturing company, Chery Holding Group Co Ltd is investing RM2.2 billion at Beringin High-Tech Auto Valley (Beringin HTA Valley) over a five year period to establish the Chery Smart Auto Industrial Park. In its first phase, a 323.75 hectare ecosystem would be developed to bring world class automotive manufacturing and advanced…
As the date to DAP polls is drawing closer, party veteran M Kulasegaran announced that he is bowing out from the polls. Party vice president and Ipoh Barat MP M Kulasegaran had announced his withdrawal from DAP CEC polls on Feb 21. The DAP polls is due to be held on March 16. Given this…
DAP deputy secretary general Liew Chin Tong debunked the notion of dynasty and divisions within the party as the DAP is set to decide on its new set of leaders in the upcoming party polls. “I don’t think we sound like a dynasty. I came from nowhere — I sold lottery tickets as a kid….
MALAYSIA has received praises from a Bloomberg columnist on the country’s policies governing Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially in applying it into daily lives of the civil service. Catherine Thorbecke, a seasoned journalist on tech matters in Asia said that Malaysia is doing just that, turning to AI to help with some of the tedious parts…
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow who is also Batu Kawan MP and DAP vice chairman has confirmed that he would contesting in the DAP polls on March 16. “The nomination period has closed. Today I can confirm that I will be contesting in the election,” said Chow. He was, however, non-committal over the position…
BY: AFFEZAH ALI When an employee opens an email titled ‘Your Bonus Statement’, anticipation runs high. However, does the actual bonus match the reward envisioned? Bonuses are often seen as a recognition for hard work and commitment, a tangible acknowledgment of effort. While bonuses can boost morale and motivation, they also carry a psychological catch:…
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail reveled that the ban put in place against controversial Indian Muslim preacher Zakir Naik from delivering public speeches was only in the year 2019. “When investigations were launched against him in 2019, he was banned from delivering any ceramah during that period (of investigations). “I have just checked on this…
