Removing agents in recruiting foreign workers will benefit consumers, says group
THE government should walk the talk in doing away with agents in the recruitment of foreign workers, Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) president Marimuthu Nadason said. He said the government, including the previous administration, has only been “all talk”, without producing an effective end result.
Menu Rahmah not solution to high cost of living, say economists
THE Menu Rahmah initiative to offer meals for only RM5 at selected food outlets should be a temporary solution and Putrajaya must find other ways to boost the economy and improve wages, economists said. They said that while it was a good initiative the programme needs to be integrated with other measures to contain the […]
Dr Mahathir, a master political tactician not shy of controversy
DR Mahathir Mohamad has exited Pejuang, the second party he has formed – this nearly three years ago – as a platform to champion Malay rights and his vision for Malaysia. The veteran politician is no stranger to leaving – or being thrown out of – a party to make his point.
Protect children from porn
PETALING JAYA: Existing sexual and reproductive health education curriculum in primary and secondary schools should be reviewed by the government and enhanced with teachers given the training to teach it, say experts. Read full story
Study shows pornography exposure begins as early as age 14
PETALING JAYA: A study which found that children in Malaysia begin watching pornography as young as 14, has recommended that screening for exposure start during the secondary schooling years. Read full story
‘Protect housewives too’
KUALA LUMPUR: Housewives should not be left out of the social protection net as they too are workers contributing to the economy when they manage their households, says the Prime Minister. Read full story
Chingay Festival back with a bang
JOHOR BARU: Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the city here to witness the return of the Chingay Festival to its former glory after three years of subdued celebrations. Read full story
Lower supply of seafood after festive season
GEORGE TOWN: Expect to pay more for exotic fish such as grouper at Chinese restaurants despite the end of the recent festive period. Read full story
High approval for Malaysia’s PM Anwar, but his government lags behind: Survey
straitstimes.com | 11-Feb-2023 : KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim scored a 68 per cent approval rating in the first poll conducted since he took office in late November, but his government was endorsed by only around half of the respondents. Pollster Merdeka Center said on Friday that Datuk Seri Anwar was seen […]
PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS ECONOMY, LEADERSHIP & CURRENT ISSUES POST GE15 SURVEY
Poll Report