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Dr M: Govt looking at ways to protect gig economy workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is studying the formulation of legislation to prevent employers from oppressing workers in the gig economy and look after the welfare of workers in the sector, said prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said at
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India trade body tells members not to import Malaysian palm oil
NEW DELHI: An Indian trade body representing oilseed crushers yesterday advised its members not to buy palm oil from Malaysia, taking a cue from New Delhi’s protest against Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s remarks on the Kashmir conflict. “The
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How to manage a plural society? Make everyone unhappy, says Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR: Displease everyone! That is Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s formula in managing a multiracial country like Malaysia. “I have always maintained that the best way to satisfy a multiracial nation is to ensure that no one feels
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Dr M to superpowers: Move away your warships from South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the presence of warships in the South China Sea can lead to big accidents and unnecessary conflicts in the area. He said at the moment, ships are still free to
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Mahathir warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today Malaysia could be hit with trade sanctions amid rising protectionism highlighted by the US-China tariff war. Mahathir did not mention the source of possible sanctions on the Southeast Asian country, but said
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Dr M: It’s a miracle M’sia did not tank due to 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR: It was a near miracle that Malaysia was not bankrupted due to the damage done by the previous kleptocratic regime as they turned the nation’s coffers into their personal kitty, claimed Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said
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BRI comic book issue: Dr M not involved, says PMO
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was never involved in the publication of the comic book titled ‘Belt and Road Initiative for Win Winism’ or knew anything about its content for that matter. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO),
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Dr M: Youngsters should glean knowledge on business, finance
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged the younger generation to acquire knowledge on finance and business in facing the economy in the next five years. Mahathir, who was responding to a question posted by Instagram user with
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Dr M tells farmers to grow vegetables, fruits to reduce import bill
KUALA LUMPUR: In a bid to address the country’s huge food import bill, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said farmers should diversify and venture into vegetable and fruit farming, on top of using modern technology. He said this is
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Halim Saad offers RM5.2 bln to acquire PLUS
PETALING JAYA: Prominent tycoon Tan Sri Halim Saad has made a lucrative bid to acquire the entire stake of Khazanah Nasional Berhad’s in PLUS Malaysia Berhad. In a letter dated Oct 11, addressed to Works Minister Baru Bian, the former
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