Google urges Malaysian business to embrace AI upskilling programmes
By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian businesses can benefit from the immense potential of artificial intelligence (AI) by establishing comprehensive upskilling programmes and adopting advanced generative AI solutions, said Google’s global head of government affairs and public policy Karan Bhatia. By doing so, they can position themselves as leaders in technology and drive […]
RAM-CTOS: Malaysia’s business sentiments turn positive in 1Q 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI), which examines forward-looking business sentiment in Malaysia, rose to 53.4 in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q 2024), following two consecutive quarters of decline. The positive score, which is above the neutral level of 50, delineating positive and negative sentiments, was recorded as compared to the downturn posted in 3Q 2023 […]
Chinese business community commended in developing Saratok
SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri welcomes the support of the Saratok Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry to help boost the socio-economic activities of the community here. He commended the chamber’s efforts especially in creating business platforms and job opportunities for the local community. He said this after receiving a courtesy visit from Saratok Chinese […]
Unscrambling the omelette
We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them. . Albert Einstein, German theoretical physicist ————————- Undoing things once done is not impossible, but a veritable challenge to sanity. In the business of politics, law and government, unscrambling the omelette, un-ringing of the bell, pushing the genie back into the […]
Vending machine business seminar draws 110
SIBU: A seminar aimed at helping the local community tap into the lucrative vending machine business was held here Saturday (Sept 2).It also gave the 110 seminar participants insights on generating passive income.The seminar was jointly organised by F&J Smart Marketing Global Sdn Bhd, Goldmind Evolution Sdn Bhd, and local company, Borneo MA Smart Vendors […]
Business premises owners ordered to fly Jalur Gemilang
MELAKA: The Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) has issued a notice to all building owners, especially business premises, under its administrative area to fly the Jalur Gemilang, in conjunction with the National Month celebration. Its mayor, Datuk Shadan Othman, said that, although MBMB does not enforce the instructions to hoist the Jalur Gemilang, which is […]
Trusan town focuses on business and tourism sectors
LAWAS: The redevelopment of Trusan town continues to be fully intensified in efforts to improve the business sector as well as tourism based on culture and the environment here. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the beauty of nature that is rich with flora and fauna can attract tourists to the town. […]
Menu Rahmah doesn’t disrupting food operator business model
KOTA BHARU: The implementation of the Menu Rahmah Programme introduced by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) at a price as low as RM5 remains relevant and does not interfere with the business model of the food operators or restaurant involved. Its minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said Menu Rahmah […]
Govt to make it easier to do business
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will improve procedures of doing business to reduce bureaucracy, including providing incentives to local authorities to facilitate the implementation of approved procedures to ensure that investment efforts can be accelerated. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Invest Malaysia Council and the National Committee on Investment will […]
Weaving a business out of wicker basket hobby
KUCHING: The uniqueness of woven baskets lies in the fine art of embroidery, complete with contemporary motifs and up-to-date design, to negate any impression they are appropriate to be taken to the wet market. Beatrice Joy Awil, 40, and Acheh Budin, 50, started weaving rattan baskets as a hobby but today, they have turned it […]
