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Bolster digital economy, make it inclusive, says PM Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR: The adaptation of digital economy and continuous innovation have proven to be the need of the time to generate jobs and for businesses to remain relevant amid the unprecedented challenges following the health pandemic, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin
Read MoreParliament to discuss M’sia’s participation in Covax today
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s participation in Covax, a global initiative supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to ensure fair and equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, is one of the topics to be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According
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Tekun Nasional provides financing of RM557.3 million for 49,901 entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR: Tekun Nasional has provided financing amounting to RM557.3 million for 49,901 entrepreneurs nationwide as of October this year, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He said agencies under the ministry, such as
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Fikirlah: Don’t ostracise former Covid-19 patients
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians are repeatedly uttering and sharing the Kita Jaga Kita slogan on their social media platforms to stand united in their fight against Covid-19. But to what extent is this slogan being used in support of Covid-19 patients who
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Bursa Malaysia extends losses to open lower
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday’s losses to open lower today, in line with most Asian markets, driven by emerging profit-taking in most of the heavyweights, dealers said. At 9.15 am, the benchmark index FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined
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Ringgit retreats to open lower against US Dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit retreated from its recent gains to open lower versus the US dollar today, despite the greenback weakness due to improved risk appetites. The US dollar index, which measures the greenback’s value against major currencies, extended its losses
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Student shares Deepavali experience in UK under new norm
SEREMBAN: Apart from exploring a new culture in the United Kingdom, this year’s Deepavali was an entirely new experience for M. Naviinesh, who is continuing his studies at the London School of Economics (LSE). Despite being away from his family and
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The frontliners who were forgotten from the Budget 2021
“We sleep safely in our beds because rough men and women stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would harm us.” – George Orwell 17 November 2020: The Jaringan Pekerja Kontrak Kerajaan (JPKK) (or Government Contract
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Budget 2021 initiatives a shot in the arm for entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR: When the Movement Control Order was enforced in March, Mohd Aizat Mohamed and his wife Nur Adilah Hambali had to stop operating their burger stall. As it was their sole source of income, they soon ran out of
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PPMPM: Govt should allow 250 guests for weddings
PUCHONG: The Association of Wedding Ceremony Operators Malaysia (PPMPM) calls on the government to allow weddings to be attended by 250 guests at a time according to the capacity of the marriage hall. In a statement, the organisation stressed this
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