Economy

Sabah polls: Sabahans want solution to lack of jobs

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by BERNAMA / pic by TMR FILE
ANY party wishing to form the new Sabah state government needs to offer a solution to the lack of employment opportunities ...

Over 15,000 Malaysians lost jobs in Singapore

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Malaysian workers in the service sector were the worst hit, affecting 11,123 people
pic by BLOOMBERG THE number of Malaysians who have lost their jobs ...

KPPK cooperates with stakeholders in commercial development of bamboo

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by BERNAMA / pic by BERNAMA
THE Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (KPPK) through the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) says it ...

Growth in employment rate still a concern

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by NUR HANANI AZMAN / pic by RAZAK GHAZALI
THE labour market showed some improvement in July with the unemployment rate decreasing for the second ...
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World’s central banks adjust to Fed 3-year plan

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by BLOOMBERG/ pic by BLOOMBERG
FRANKFURT • More than a dozen central banks will this week confront a new reality where monetary policy in the world’s ...
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Theme parks will not survive if entertainment tax not removed

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While the recovery of domestic tourism has been encouraging, attendance still falls short from the target, says expert
by NUR HAZIQAH A MALEK / pic by ...

Social security solution needed for gig workers

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Freelancers lack a secure platform for them to showcase their portfolio to potential clients
by NUR HANANI AZMAN / pic by BLOOMBERG THE gig economy’s ...

Oil price could recover to US$75 in 2 years

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Although Covid-19 will continue to exert pressure on global oil demand until 2025, a gradual upcycle recovery could push prices up to US$90 per barrel
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Malaysia’s palm oil litigation stands a fair trial

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Malaysia has an equal chance to be fairly evaluated due to the progressive state of the country’s palm oil industry, says expert
by SHAHEERA AZNAM SHAH ...

Sukuk Prihatin subscription hits RM666m, exceeding RM500m initial target

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by BERNAMA / pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL
Sukuk Prihatin, a government initiative under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA), has been ...

Alibaba caps off successful Malaysia Week 2020

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by BERNAMA / pic by BLOOMBERG
ALIBABA Group ended a successful Malaysia Week today in a virtual ceremony graced by representatives from the Ministry of ...