Malaysia's Low Wages Influencing Inadequate EPF Savings -- Chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's low-wage structure is a significant factor behind the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) inadequate savings.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's low-wage structure is a significant factor behind the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) inadequate savings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Key players in the maritime industry are calling for Budget 2025 incentives to stimulate growth and advance the green development agenda, specifically through support for low-emission vessel acquisition, green port investments and infrastructure expansion.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore have been great partners, and this relationship should not be disrupted by any issues that arise between the two nations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Bursa Malaysia’s positive market momentum to continue in the last quarter of 2024 (4Q), driven by foreign inflows, underpinned by a healthy economy and a positive corporate earnings outlook.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
TOKYO, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 will kick off tomorrow, Sept 26-29, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, marking 28 years since its launch in 1996.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The establishment of premium wages for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates is expected to have positive implications, including addressing the shortage of skilled workers in various industrial sectors sought by employers, says National Organisation of Skilled Workers (BELIA MAHIR) secertary-general Mohammad Rizan Hassan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) has called on all parties, regardless of political ideology, to support the MADANI Government’s efforts to revitalise and strengthen the national economy in the current situation where the ringgit continues to strengthen.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade higher next week due to a rubber supply shortage influenced by uncertain weather conditions in rubber-producing regions, said industry expert Denis Low.
IPOH, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia Perak Branch (Rehda Perak) aims to showcase 5,000 properties worth RM3 billion at the Malaysia Property Expo (MAPEX) Perak 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The average liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) for Islamic banks in Malaysia has improved, which should help reduce funding pressure in the near future, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Tucked away behind the scenes and high above the ground, the role played by a group of unsung heroes is just as crucial as that of pilots, if not more stressful.