Ravinder Singh | 20 sen fuel hike – what it means to different people To the rich, it means fuel in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries in the region. The increase means nothing to them. They can happily pay for it. To the lower income group and the poor, it means a further tight …
Read More »Features : RM2,500 Salary Enough For Those Who Manage Their Finances Well
By Siti Salwa Shaari KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) — A starting salary of RM2,500 for graduates who have just entered the employment world will suffice as long as they manage their finances well and live within their means. Economist and financial management experts say this average starting salary c …
Read More »In June 1999, the then secretary-general of the International Labour Orgnisation…
In June 1999, the then secretary-general of the International Labour Orgnisation (ILO), introduced a new and progressive concept; one that not only summarised the challenges and aspirations or workers, but also sparked their imaginations and solidarity with each other worldwide; Decent Work. Human r …
Read More »Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad today slammed Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) for ‘pop…
Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad today slammed Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) for ‘popularising’ the beer festival Oktoberfest. He also countered claims that there were billboards advertising the event. “Where are the billboards? The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has said that no such billboards were appr …
Read More »Business : Sales Of RM65 Million Expected From Malaysian Pharmaceutical Companies At Paris Trade Fair
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) — Malaysian pharmaceutical companies are expected to generate sales of RM65 million at the upcoming CPhi Worldwide 2014 in Paris, France. This, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), is an increase of nearly 10 per cent compare …
Read More »The prime minister in his latest UN speech last week made an international appea…
The prime minister in his latest UN speech last week made an international appeal for the global movement of moderates (wasatiyah) to denounce the ISIS force. Extremism is so yesterdaywww.malaysiakini.comThe prime minister in his latest UN speech last week made an international appeal for the global …
Read More »The Oktoberfest row has taken a bizarre twist with those festival now claiming t…
The Oktoberfest row has taken a bizarre twist with those festival now claiming that the language used for publicity material indicates it is not meant for Muslims. Taking on PAS’ Temerloh MP Nasruddin Hasan, DAP’s Kampung Tunku assemblyperson Lau Weng San says the fact that the billboard is in Engli …
Read More »General : Parliament: No Compromise With Anyone Responsible For UPSR Question Leaks – Idris
Datuk Seri Idris JusohKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) — The Education Ministry will not compromise with any individual involved with or was responsible for the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) 2014 question leaks. Its second minister, Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said appropriate action would be …
Read More »A DAP lawmaker has called on Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak to explain the del…
A DAP lawmaker has called on Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak to explain the delay in sending Muhammad Rizalman Ismail to New Zealand to face sexual assault charges. "He must tell us what has happened in the last five months and whether his government will still honor its pledge to send Rizalma …
Read More »The Makkal Sakti Party has applied for a permit to build a secondary Tamil schoo…
The Makkal Sakti Party has applied for a permit to build a secondary Tamil school, the first of its kind in the country, to provide higher education in Tamil language. Makkal Sakti president RS Thanenthiran said 10 acres of land was received from the National Land Finance Co-Operative Society Ltd to …
Read More »Business : Boeing Forecasts World Air Cargo Traffic to Double in Next 20 Years
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7,( Bernama) — Boeing projects air cargo traffic will grow at an annual rate of 4.7 percent over the next 20 years, with global air freight traffic expected to more than double by 2033. The company released its biennial World Air Cargo Forecast at the International Air Cargo …
Read More »With Malaysia’s unimpressive performances in two recent prestigious sporting eve…
With Malaysia’s unimpressive performances in two recent prestigious sporting events, NGO Solidarity Anak Muda Malaysia (SAMM) expressed disappointment in Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin's lack of "progressive ideas” and called for his resignation. SAMM's sports coordinator Zuraidi A …
Read More »Video | KiniTV: PAS' Kuala Terengganu MP Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad cal…
Video | KiniTV: PAS' Kuala Terengganu MP Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad called on the government today to explain whether the recent hike in fuel prices was due to subsidy rationalisation or because money was running out of the country's coffers. MP: Rationalising subsidies or funds d …
Read More »General : Najib Glad Crew Of Missing Navy Vessel Safe
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was grateful to God after learning that the crew of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) combat vessel CB204 were safe. “Alhamdulillah, with the grace of God and the prayers of all they are safe,” he said in his Tw …
Read More »PARLIAMENT | Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim has urged the government to reveal…
PARLIAMENT | Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim has urged the government to reveal the tax collected from 20 billionaires, including Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s son. Apart from Mokhzani Mahathir, he also named business moguls with close ties to the former premier such as T Ananda Krishnan and Vincent Tan. &q …
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