Monetary policy pre-emptive, not premature
MONETARY policy decisions affect many facets of a nation’s economy. As such, it is often the case that such decisions are closely watched and debated not just by financial markets, but also by the general public.
3 die in 2-vehicle crash in Segamat
THREE men were killed and another person was injured in a collision involving two vehicles at Km172 of Jalan Johor Baru-Seremban, near Kampung Kwongsai, Segamat, yesterday. Segamat district police chief Ahmad Zairy Marinsah said the 6.30pm incident involved a Toyota Sienta MPV and a Mercedes Benz.
Iraq warned to end oil addiction to avoid ‘intensive care’
OIL-DEPENDENT Iraq has been warned its economy risks going into “intensive care” unless it diversifies in line with worldwide efforts to tackle the impact of fossil fuels on the climate. The country’s vast oil reserves are enough to produce crude at current rates for another century, but as the world works to wean itself off […]
Five new initiatives to attract more youths to pursue higher education, says minister
KOTA TINGGI: Five new initiatives will be introduced by the government next month to attract more youths to further their education at the tertiary level, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Read full story
New law to protect ehailing workers' social security being considered, says Zahid
BAGAN DATUK: The government plans to formulate an Act to provide social security protection to ehailing workers, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
No immediate plans to lift ban on wild boar hunting for now, says Sabah Wildlife Dept
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Wildlife Department has no immediate plans to lift the ban on wild boar hunting amid reports that their population is increasing with African Swine Fever (ASF) epidemic cases on the decline. Read full story
M'sian Youth Council to get RM5mil annual allocation, says Anwar
PORT DICKSON: The Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) will receive a RM5mil annual allocation from this year, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Crime thriller steals best pic at Bollywood awards in UAE
CRIME thriller “Drishyam 2” was crowned best picture as Bollywood glossed over its recent struggles with a high-octane International Indian Film Academy Awards show in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Director Abhishek Pathak’s gritty remake of a Malayalam film took the top honour at the end of a four-hour ceremony of pumping dance routines that showcased the […]
Ministry to look into copyright protection of journalistic works
THE Communications and Digital Ministry will address the issue of protecting the work of media practitioners as well the group’s welfare, its minister Fahmi Fadzil said. He said in the era of rapid technological progress, many works produced by the media, including photos, articles and content on social media, were used arbitrarily without permission.
Modi set to inaugurate grand new Indian parliament
INDIAN Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to inaugurate a grand new parliament building today, a major part of his Hindu nationalist government’s remodelling of New Delhi, but opposition parties have said they will boycott the event. “Our new Parliament is truly a beacon of our democracy. It reflects the nation’s rich heritage and the vibrant […]