25% of jobs ‘expected to change’ in next 5 years
THE World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed that almost one quarter of jobs, or 23%, are expected to change in the next five years with a 10.2% growth in some jobs, and a 12.3% decline in others as a result of technology and digitalisation, according to a publication “The Future of Jobs Report 2023”. The […]
When greed consumes life
CORRUPTION is a universal endemic that entrenches the inequities within societies. It is where greed consumes life and power is abused for selfish gain at the expense of others. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is an instrument to overcome this. Malaysia became a signatory of UNCAC in 2003 and ratified the convention five […]
Ding Liren becomes China’s first world chess champion
DING Liren became China’s first world chess champion yesterday after a rapid-play tie-break victory over Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi in Kazakhstan. Ding, 30, takes over as winner of the World Chess Championship from Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, who chose not to defend his title after a 10-year reign.
Experts highlight food safety
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian consumers, like those anywhere in the world, have had to deal with the occasional food recalls. Read full story
Buddhists look forward to Wesak float
GEORGE TOWN: The 7km Wesak Day procession is back after a three-year hiatus due to Covid-19. Read full story
Breaking barriers and beauty stereotypes
KUALA LUMPUR: Suffering from vitiligo – which causes pale patches on the skin – has not stopped Siti Nuur Hidayu Muhammad, 33, from modelling and further breaking stereotypes. Read full story
Crouching tiger, hidden danger at Felda area
JOHOR BARU: The lack of prey in its natural habitat may have pushed a tiger to roam widely before reaching Felda Ulu Tebrau here. Read full story
It’s not Amanah’s stand
PETALING JAYA: A Parti Amanah Negara leader’s call to reject the royal pardon for Datuk Seri Najib Razak has continued to attract a flurry of debates over the issue.Party chief Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has the right to decide whether the former prime minister should be pardoned. Read full story
Barisan to study what went wrong in GE15, says Tok Mat
SEREMBAN: Barisan Nasional will be conducting a study on why many of its predictions for the 15th General Election (GE15) last November were inaccurate, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full story
TYT, Anwar join 20,000 at Sabah open house
KOTA KINABALU: Some 20,000 people attended a Hari Raya open house at the Sabah International Convention Centre here. Read full story