Increase Covid-19 testing, vaccination
KUCHING: The government is urged to significantly increase the Covid-19 testing and vaccination rate which has dropped over the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive holiday. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii noted there was a huge drop in nationwide testing on the first day of Raya from 87,458 (May 12) to 83,974 on the first day […]
Ministry studying need to raise Socso contribution by RM1 or RM2
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry is studying the need to raise Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) without burdening the people. Its minister, Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the contribution rate had never been raised since 1971, the year the agency was established, adding that his […]
What happens when the US increases its minimum wage?
NEW YORK: Progressive lawmakers this week formally launched an effort to hike the US minimum wage, introducing legislation to gradually raise it from $7.25 to $15 an hour. The proposed increase is much larger than those in the recent past, but supporters argue it is warranted because it has been more than a decade since […]
Increase tax deductions on donations for Covid-19 relief
BINTULU: The Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) has called on the federal government to increase tax deductions on donations and cash contributions given for Covid-19 relief to encourage more individuals and companies to step up and donate. Its secretary general Datuk Dr Wong Aik Loung said the move would help the government’s efforts, especially […]
Increase in number of scam cases
KUCHING: Sarawak police recorded 273 scam cases involving non-existent loans that incurred losses exceeding RM2.29 million, from Jan 1 to Nov 22. Sarawak CCID chief Supt Maria Rasid explained that this year’s cases increased by 68 cases compared to last year. From Jan 1 to Nov 22 last year, CCID recorded 205 scam cases. “Recently, […]
Illegal border crossings will rise
KUCHING: Illegal crossings through rat trails (jalan tikus) and security threats at the Sarawak-Indonesia border are expected to increase when the movement control order (MCO) is lifted. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who gave the warning, said, “This is due to Malaysia’s ability to control Covid-19 efficiently, especially in […]
MPOB optimistic of further rise in CPO price
BANGI: The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is optimistic that the crude palm oil (CPO) price will continue to increase from the current RM2,800 per tonne level despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Chairman Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub said this is due to continued demand from affected importing countries, including India. “The government’s role is important in […]
Muhyiddin wants to increase social welfare aid to RM1,000
SANDAKAN: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has suggested that the Social Welfare Department’s monthly aid of between RM200 and RM300 for needy people be raised to RM1,000. He said this proposal would be tabled at the Cabinet meeting next week. “I know this statement of mine has a big implication but I don’t care. […]
IGP seeks increase in housing allowance for police
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is seeking the government to help ease the burden due to the rising cost of living facing its members, especially those in the lower ranks, by increasing their housing allowance. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said this followed complaints by PDRM members in having to […]
Graduate workforce up 6.9% in 2019
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of working graduates has increased by 6.9 percent to 4.25 million people last year, according to Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) 2019 Graduate Statistics. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said of the total number of graduates in the workforce, males accounted for 49.8 percent (2.11 million people) while […]
