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

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

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