KUCHING: Employers in general are not in favour of the proposal to increase employer contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), says Datuk Jonathan Chai. The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general opined that the current statutory prescription of the rates of deduction and contribution towards the retirement savings for EPF
KUALA LUMPUR: Institutions of higher learning (IPTs) are emphasising Mobile Journalism (MOJO) in their study programmes to produce graduates who are competitive and ready to face the media industry. Dean of the School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Associate Prof Dr Bahiyah Omar said it is important to apply
PHNOM PENH: The Malaysian contingent will be in batik attire at the official opening ceremony of the 2023 SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, scheduled at the Morodok Techo National Stadium, tomorrow. Chef de mission to the 2023 SEA Games Datuk Mohd Nasir Ali said the batik clothing will have
NEW YORK: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved the world’s first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, for use in the country. Arexvy, made by pharmaceutical giant GSK, has been approved for people aged 60 and older for the prevention of lower respiratory illness caused by
KUALA LUMPUR: The national basketball squad can expect handsome rewards if they win medals at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia. Malaysian Basketball Association (MABA) president, Datuk Seri Lee Tian Hock said the reward initiative was an effort to motivate about 40 cagers and MABA officials to win medals at
BERLIN: Germany remains an important location for mafia activities, a Green Party lawmaker said on Wednesday, as a huge police operation targeted members of Italy’s powerful ‘Ndrangheta Mafia in Germany and in several other European countries, reported news agency dpa. “This is a long-prepared and hard blow against the mafia
KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s Sudirman Cup badminton squad will tune up for the last time for the prestigious tournament when they compete in the President’s Cup at Juara Stadium, Bukit Kiara, this Sunday (May 7). The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) in a statement today said the simulation tournament for
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Sports Institute (ISN) has advised sports enthusiasts and athletes to take some preventive measures when doing activities outdoors to reduce complications due to the current hot spell. ISN in a statement today provided recommendations and guidelines aimed at preventing heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, muscle cramps,
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) has reaffirmed its support for the Philippines, a treaty ally, in light of recent harassment by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea, said US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink today. He said the best
BERLIN: An annual index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) highlighted the threat to press freedom posed by fake content, reported news agency dpa. According to the 2023 World Press Freedom Index, published on Wednesday, the environment for journalism is “very serious” in 31 countries, “difficult” in 42, “problematic” in 55
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