[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional’s stance on supporting the 2021 budget remains unchanged, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. The coalition treasurer general said Barisan had previously announced his support for the Budget and that has not changed. “If there are certain sectors that are not satisfied, in the end they …
Read More »Senator Ras Adiba named president-designate (updated)
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Senator Ras Adiba Mohd Radzi (Photo)The 52-year-old is the new president of Bernama, Malaysia’s National News Agency, and the first woman to be appointed to the position. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah made the announcement here on Tuesday (November 24) and said that he will …
Read More »Policies are needed to encourage productive employment of workers – Mustapa
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Policies that encourage productive employment of workers are needed, such as better training opportunities and lifelong learning, said the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy), Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed (pix). He said such policies will allow Malaysians to work longer, live longer and healthier lives, with …
Read More »Elon Musk overtakes Bill Gates to get the second richest ranking in the world
[ad_1] Elon Musk’s year of breakneck promotions reached a new peak on November 23 when the Tesla Inc co-founder surpassed Bill Gates to become the world’s second-richest person. The 49-year-old businessman’s net worth skyrocketed by US $ 7.2 billion (RM29.45 billion) to US $ 127.9 billion (RM523.17 billion), fueled by …
Read More »Top Glove shares plunge after 28 plants were ordered to close
[ad_1] Twenty-eight Top Glove factories in Klang will suspend production following a spike in Covid-19 cases among employees. (Photo by Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Shares of Top Glove Corp, the world’s largest manufacturer of rubber gloves, plunged in early trading today after the government said 28 of its factories in Klang, …
Read More »Top Glove shares drop in plant closures due to Covid-19
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Shares of Top Glove Corporation Bhd Trade fell to a low of RM6.80 early Tuesday after 28 of its factories in Kapar, Klang, were shut down in stages following a surge in Covid-19 cases. At 9:10 am, the world’s largest glove maker’s shares were down 40 sen …
Read More »YOURS | Cabotage: government policy benefits monopolies at rakyat’s expense
[ad_1] YOUR OPINION | “A monopoly justified by patriotism will continue to harm the country and the people …” Tech giants turn to Muhyiddin after Wee’s ‘abrupt’ move Iphonezours: Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong, you may not clearly understand the rules of cabotage, but when there is only one dominant …
Read More »Should the 2021 budget be approved?
[ad_1] YOUR OPINION | “The budget is destined for a quick death and a payoff, just in time for the next GE.” COMMENT | The desperate use of emotional blackmail by the finance minister Doc: I’m certainly not a financial expert, economist or banker, but Budget 2021 looks pretty poor, …
Read More »Biden appoints Kerry as the United States’ climate envoy, emphasizing the role of diplomacy on the issue.
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Joe Biden has appointed former Secretary of State John Kerry as special envoy for climate, his transition team said on Monday, a sign that Biden is putting the issue at the center of his foreign policy. Kerry, whose appointment does not require confirmation from the …
Read More »Liverpool’s impressive 90-second sequence captured the essence of Jürgen Klopp’s football
[ad_1] It all started with James Milner throwing a serve down the right side, 10 yards or so into the Leicester City half with 39 minutes and 16 seconds left. His pitch found Naby Keita, who threw the ball forward on the volley. It was Roberto Firmino, who, boxed in …
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