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PM: Requests for 20% EPF contributions will be discussed

PM: Requests for 20% EPF contributions will be discussed

PUTRAJAYA: Calls by employees for employers to contribute 20% towards the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will be discussed, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “We have received such a request but have yet to discuss it. “It will be brought to the Cabinet for discussion,”...

Water taxis on Port Klang-KL river route?

Water taxis on Port Klang-KL river route?

DURING the Shah Alam City Council full board meeting on April 19, Shah Alam mayor Dr Nor Fuad Abdul Hamid was reported to have said, “In the near future, the Klang River will be a maritime attraction, like a waterfront.” He added that “in addition to a beautiful...

Masking up for haze and Covid-19

Masking up for haze and Covid-19

PETALING JAYA: Whether it’s for haze or Covid-19, Malaysians are continuing to mask up to protect themselves and their loved ones. Design engineer Lee Jiunn Aun said masking up had become a norm for him and his family since the start of the pandemic. “Especially...

MYAirline to offer cargo services on all flights by May SUBANG JAYA: MYAirline Sdn Bhd will offer cargo services via belly space for all its routes by May, following recent approval from the relevant authorities. According to CEO Rayner Teo, the low-cost carrier...

A ‘whole of nation’ effort

A ‘whole of nation’ effort

OVER the last few months, a national Planetary Health Action Plan has been hatched by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia. While other nations are also looking at the development of plans, policies and programmes that focus on the relationship between the health of the...

Malaysia plans $8.5b port to keep up with regional rivals

Malaysia plans $8.5b port to keep up with regional rivals

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government has confirmed it is going ahead with the plan to build a RM28 billion (S$8.5 billion) port to significantly boost the handling capacity for both container and conventional cargo at the main shipping hub of Port Klang....

Tesla Hiring in Malaysia Following Launch Approval

Tesla Hiring in Malaysia Following Launch Approval

Tesla gained approval to launch its electric vehicle (EV) sales in Malaysia last month, and now the U.S. automaker appears to be starting its workforce in the country ahead of launch. This week, Tesla has shared a number of job listings for roles in the Malaysian...