Penang may turn abandoned flats into worker quarters

Penang may turn abandoned flats into worker quarters

Penang may turn abandoned flats and houses into workers' hostels as the government tries to ensure…

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Agriculture entrepreneurs in Selangor receive RM1,000 incentives

Agriculture entrepreneurs in Selangor receive RM1,000 incentives

The Selangor government will channel an agricultural incentive of RM1,000 to 500 entrepreneurs for agriculture industries.

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Singapore Saw A Decline In The Number Of Occupational Fatalities

In the first half of 2023 (H1 2023), Singapore's annualised fatality rate per 100,000 workers decreased…

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Sustainability Objectives

Sustainability Objectives & Net Zero In Malaysia’s Continue To Advance

With the introduction of the Industry Environmental, Social, and Governance (iESG) Framework, Malaysia is moving closer…

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HRD Awards 2023 honored 44 remarkable business leaders

Prolintas widens its search for local talent

The highway concession company, Prolintas, is determined to create more opportunities to recruit talented local individuals.

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Singapore: More Businesses Use Pay Credits To Hire People With Disabilities

Over 10,000 disabled persons will be employed by over 6,600 enterprises thanks to wage credits in…

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Budget 2024: SST Threshold Increase Requested By Stakeholders

Associations that support tourism have urged the government to raise the annual Sales and Services Tax…

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The 12MP midterm review emphasizes social security and economic prospects

The 12MP midterm review emphasizes social security and economic prospects

Economists believe the 12MP midterm review will improve social safety and provide Malaysians more income options.

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UOB Introduces Three Programmes To Assist Employees

According to UOB, it would gradually roll out more comprehensive assistance for its employees at all…

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Open employment for ex-convicts to replace foreign workers

Businesswoman accused of falsifying over RM120,000 Penjana Kerjaya claims

A beauty company owner submitted false documents to claim incentives amounting to more than RM120,000 under…

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Occupational Injuries Increased In 2022

Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Pulau Pinang, and Perak all had higher than average rates of occupational injuries…

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Investment by Daiso will boost Selangor's economy

Investment by Daiso will boost Selangor’s economy

The world's largest distribution hub for the well-known Japanese home goods retailer Daiso will be built…

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AMRO warns inflation may return

AMRO warns inflation may return

The return of global food and energy price challenges in recent months has raised concerns about…

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GST could yield over RM19 billion in tax revenue

GST could yield over RM19 billion in tax revenue

The government could generate an excess of RM19 billion in tax revenue in 2022 if it…

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The haze's detrimental effect on the economy

The detrimental effect of haze on the economy

As haze returns to the clouds of Southeast Asia, so do the costs of dealing with…

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Over 75,000 US health care workers start a 3-day strike

Over 75,000 US health care workers start a 3-day strike

On Wednesday, more than 75,000 unionized employees walked off the job. This was the largest strike…

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Malaysia's GDP projection will remain unchanged at 4%-5%

Malaysia’s GDP projection will remain unchanged at 4%-5%

Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, says that the country's GDP is still expected…

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Subsidies are expected to hit RM81 billion this year

Subsidies are expected to hit RM81 billion this year

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says that subsidies for electricity, fuel, and food will likely cost more…

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