Budget 2024: SME group wants real solutions from govt to help sector grow, post-pandemic
Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Association of Malaysia national secretary-general, Chin Chee Seong, said the sector has not been able to get back on track three years since Covid-19 erupted. He hopes Budget 2024 will provide real solutions to the problems plaguing the sector.
Malaysia to make electric vehicles accessible for B40, M40, says Tengku Zafrul
International Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz says the government hopes to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership accessible to all, especially those in the B40 and M40 groups.
Never too late to celebrate Malaysia
Residents of Goodyear Court 10A in USJ Subang Jaya, Selangor, held their first Merdeka and Malaysia Day-themed celebration last weekend. Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng was the guest of honour.
Transparent, open food reserve index report can address food security concerns, says Fomca
Malaysia should adopt a more open and transparent system to address food security concerns by introducing a public food reserve index report, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).
MCA must embrace young, progressive leaders to win back support, says political analyst
Political analyst Professor Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk says MCA is headed towards the sunset unless it replaces outdated leadership with young, progressive individuals.
Political assassinations: Cold War relic option that’s still relevant today
Political assassinations are the quickest, and most effective way of solving a ‘problem’. In times of great upheaval, especially in the 21st century, these ‘surgical strikes’ will continue to be the method of choice favoured by state, and non-state actors to influence outcomes on the geopolitical front.
Cancer not a death sentence, says stage four cancer patient, Renee Aziz Ahmad
Renee Aziz Ahmad, 62, has been battling stage four metastatic breast cancer since 2016. Yet, it has not stopped her from being active. She will compete in a marathon next week to raise funds for Hospis Malaysia.
Remote schools in Malaysia stay connected via Measat’s satellite broadband service
Close to 600 schools in remote locations in Malaysia are now enjoying high-speed wireless satellite broadband service thanks to Measat Global Bhd.
Breakdance champ Lego Sam hopes Astro’s reality show gives him much-needed exposure, shot at Olympics
Sam Jee Lek, better known as Lego Sam, has racked up over 80 titles from overseas tournaments, including two SEA Games gold. He hopes being captain of a dance team in Astro’s Battleground Malaysia: Road to Gold programme will find him sponsors to make his Olympic dreams come true.
Ukraine-Russia conflict has long-lasting repercussions on Malaysia, the world, says Kyiv’s diplomat in Kuala Lumpur
Denys Mykhailiuk, Chargé d’affaires at the Ukraine Embassy in Malaysia, says the war in Ukraine has led to rising food prices in Malaysia and other countries. Mykhailiuk also highlights the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, which has caused economic, agricultural, and ecological devastation.