Eight govt hospitals in top 50 list of Malaysia’s best hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight government hospitals have made it into the list of top 50 hospitals in Malaysia, according to an international study. The government hospitals are Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Sarawak Hospital, Putrajaya Hospital, Penang Hospital, Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Sabah and Bintulu Hospital in Sarawak. Kuala Lumpur...

Malaysia urged to stay alert on new trade policies

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should remain vigilant as new trade policies from major global economies could impact the nation, says Datuk Ng Yih Pyng. On behalf of the business community, the president of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) expressed hope that the government will adopt pragmatic policies to support businesses, especially...

Goodbye to big tech’s big perks? Singapore workers say global techlash has come for their benefits

SINGAPORE: Big tech companies once represented the best of both worlds in corporate life – the boundless optimism of working in a field with seemingly endless growth, and great work-life balance padded with lavish perks and luxurious offices. But employees say the post-pandemic period has been a wake-up call for those who believed in the promise...