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16DecDecember 16, 2024

Employees and MSMEs will suffer with insurance premium hikes, says MEF

PETALING JAYA: A proposed surge in insurance premiums could severely impact businesses, particularly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), says the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF). Its president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said any cost increase could greatly strain working capital, hinder cash flows, and discourage crucial investments in digitalisation, tech adoption and operational expansions. "Such...

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16DecDecember 16, 2024

Suspension of 80:20 foreign worker employment ratio extended, says ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) has announced that the suspension of the 80:20 employment ratio requirement for the manufacturing sector will continue until the Multi-Tiered Levy Mechanism (MTLM) is fully implemented. The 80:20 policy refers to the employment condition that mandates a ratio of 80% local workers and 20% foreign workers in...

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16DecDecember 16, 2024

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warnings for eight states.

PETALING JAYA: Several Malaysian states, including Selangor, Johor and Sabah, are forecast for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, according to the Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). The weather warning was issued on Monday, Dec 16 and is effective until 6pm. Based on the warning, adverse weather conditions are expected in Perak (Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar and Batang...

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16DecDecember 16, 2024

QuickCheck: Has Malaysia ever had a white Christmas?

IN OUR country known for its tropical climate, the idea of a white Christmas might seem like a distant dream. Yet, Malaysia has witnessed snowfall, albeit in unusual circumstances, that has left many curious about this rare phenomenon. So, is it true that Malaysia has ever experienced a white Christmas? Verdict: FALSE Malaysia, celebrated for its warm, tropical climate, has...

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16DecDecember 16, 2024

IMF credits Malaysia’s economic reforms, calls for further action to strengthen resilience

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Malaysia’s economic reforms, notably the introduction of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023 and the successful implementation of electricity and diesel subsidy reforms. In a statement today, the global organisation also emphasised the need to accelerate these reforms to create a more inclusive and...

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16DecDecember 16, 2024

Floods expected to hit 37 villages in Kuala Krai from Tuesday, warns DID

KOTA BARU: Floods are expected to hit nearly 37 villages near Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Nal, Sungai Pahi, Sungai Lebir, Sungai Durian, Sungai Pergau, Sungai Salor and Sungai Tebing in Kuala Krai from Tuesday (Dec 17) to Wednesday. The Irrigation and Drainage Department issued the warning following the alert-level continuous rain forecast by the Malaysian Meteorological Department...

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16DecDecember 16, 2024

Man rescued from thorny situation after car plunges into Sg Durian

KUALA KRAI: A 28-year-old man was rescued after the Proton Exora MPV he was driving plunged into Sungai Durian here on Sunday (Dec 15). Kuala Krai police chief Supt Mazlan Mamat said police received information about the incident at 6.23pm and that residents who saw the car skid and plunge into the river immediately rescued the...

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16DecDecember 16, 2024

Izzuddin rates this year’s season as 10 out of 10

PETALING JAYA: It was not a perfect ending for professionals Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani in the season finale World Tour Finals but they can be very proud of themselves. The world No. 7 fought hard before losing 17-21, 21-17, 11-21 in 65 minutes to Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark in THE men's doubles final...

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16DecDecember 16, 2024

Zafrul confirms discussing party membership with PM, no decision was made

PETALING JAYA: Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz confirmed that there had been an initial discussion with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over the former’s future political direction. However, Tengku Zafrul emphasised that no decision has been made yet. He also dismissed the claims, saying that the discussion involved any position at the state level or...

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14DecDecember 14, 2024

JB cops raid nightclub, 78 arrested for alleged drug use

JOHOR BARU: Police have raided a nightclub and arrested a total of 78 individuals for alleged drug use during a special operation here. Johor Police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar said the operation was conducted by the Johor Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) and the Johor Baru South Narcotics Unit at 2.30am on Friday (Dec 13). "The...

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