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Anwar pushes for fairer wages, telling corporate Malaysia to match profits with compassion for workers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on employers to be more considerate and compassionate in ensuring the welfare of workers continues to be […]
Average formal sector wage rises to RM3,167 in December 2025, says DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The average monthly wage for formal employees rose to RM3,167 in December 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s Q4 statistics on employee […]
China urges US to keep ties stable, warns Taiwan is ‘biggest risk’ ahead of Trump visit
BEIJING, May 1 — China’s foreign minister on yesterday urged the United States to maintain “stability” between the two powers and warned that Taiwan posed the biggest risk, weeks before President […]
Bangladesh signs biggest-ever Boeing deal for 14 aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet expansion
DHAKA, May 1 — Bangladesh yesterday signed a deal with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to buy 14 planes for its national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the two sides announced—the […]
HKL says ‘war zone’ viral claim due to ongoing emergency department upgrade works
KUALA LUMPUR — Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) has clarified that images circulating on social media depicting its Emergency and Trauma Department as a “war zone” since Wednesday are due […]
JPJ denies viral claims of free driving licence offer, warns public of fake ads
PUTRAJAYA, May 1 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has denied claims circulating on social media, including Threads, alleging that free driving licences are being offered. In a statement, […]
Anwar announces RM710m PACE package to strengthen jobs and human capital development
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced the Progressive Acceleration for Capability and Employment (PACE) Economic Resilience Package, valued at more than RM710 million, as part […]
Global economic conditions more challenging now than in February, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The government will continue to take the necessary measures in facing global economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the global […]
Israeli foreign minister says Gaza-bound flotilla activists to be disembarked in Greece soon
JERUSALEM, May 1— Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said yesterday that activists detained from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla will be disembarked on the Greek coast in the coming hours, […]
Trump says ‘OK’ with Iran playing in US at World Cup as football diplomacy debate grows
WASHINGTON, May 1 — US President Donald Trump said he was “OK” with Iran playing their World Cup games in the United States, after FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reiterated that […]