Rcep: Malaysia respects India’s decision

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia respects India’s decision not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Association (Rcep), but is hopeful that the ASEAN Dialogue Partner country will join the trade pact in the future, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pix). The Prime Minister, speaking at the 17th Asean-India Summit on Thursday, …

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Maria Chin strike attracts bricks, bouquets

[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah (pix) received praise and criticism for leaving Dewan Rakyat as former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak spoke during the 2021 budget debate on Tuesday. Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto said that even she would not have sat at Najib’s …

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Warm welcome to the adventure of Salcon’s gloves

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 13): Salcon Bhd’s jump to the glove makers bandwagon received a tepid response from investors. The water and wastewater engineering company, which announced its plan to diversify into the glove making business, saw its share price drop as much as 7.89% or three sen to 35 …

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help is left for those who need it -BNM Governor

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: All those who have been affected by the pandemic will receive help, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, quashing misconceptions circulating about targeted payment assistance. “The common misconception is that without a blanket moratorium, distressed borrowers will not get help, (instead) the …

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Clarity is key to SOP application

[ad_1] PETALING JAYAAuthorities have been criticized for their confusing definitions and uneven application of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the fight against Covid-19. Activists and stakeholders want the government, particularly the National Security Council, to ensure that the SOP is clearly defined rather than leaving it up to individual law …

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