Tourism: Remarkable recovery by Malaysia, Cambodia post-pandemic
KUCHING: Cambodia and Malaysia have emerged as the frontrunners in tourism recovery in Southeast Asia, showcasing remarkable progress post-pandemic. According to a report by travel research firm Outbox Consulting, Cambodia takes the lead with an impressive recovery rate of 82.5 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, followed closely by Malaysia at 77.2 per cent. […]
New Zealand’s population growth rebounds after pandemic
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s resident population provisionally grew by 2.1 per cent, or 105,900 people, over the preceding 12 months, to reach 5.22 million on June 30, reported Xinhua. “Growth of 2.1 percent is a sizeable rebound,” Stats NZ’s estimates and projections manager Michael MacAskill said on Wednesday, adding that New Zealand’s net migration during the […]
Retirement age brings new realities to light
KUCHING: Economists generally agree the retirement age may eventually be extended to 65 but cautioned it will have to be carefully considered. Advocating for an extension of the retirement age is not a new concept. For civil servants, the retirement age was raised from 55 to 56 in 2001, then to 58 in 2008, and […]
Budget 2023 signals quicker fiscal consolidation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains on track for fiscal consolidation in the post-pandemic era, with the shortfall in 2023 likely to narrow to 4.9 per cent from 5.3 per cent previously, said Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions). In its outlook report for Malaysia published recently, Fitch Solutions said it has revised downward […]
ASEAN needs come back stronger together to achieve quality, sustainable tourism
JOGJAKARTA: Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) need to come back stronger together in the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic to achieve quality and sustainable tourism. Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said as the regional bloc provides sanctuary for stability, peace, and friendship, it is imperative now […]
Caring for the elderly post-pandemic
Make Home Safe By Tevis Ong • Ensure all floors are dry.• Ensure floors are clear of any loose items which could contribute to a slip/fall, and carpets/floor mats are non-slippery.• Items required by the elderly are close at hand.• Meals or ingredients are pre-prepared for easy access/cooking.• Emergency contacts have to be easily accessible […]
Hoping for grand celebration post-pandemic
BY PETRONELLA LANGITA FELIX & AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: Malaysia will be celebrating its 64th Independence Day on Aug 31 with the theme ‘Malaysia Prihatin’ (Malaysia Cares). On Aug 17, Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah announced that the state-level celebration for Sarawak would be held at the State Legislative […]
Insights into keeping students engaged online
BY SOUBA RETHINASAMY & JONATHAN DASON Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, Malaysian higher learning institutions (HLIs) have migrated to teaching classes online. With the number of cases still high, online learning is set to persist even post-pandemic thus altering the education landscape in Malaysia. Similar to other forms of online learning, […]
Device economic recovery plan ASAP
KUCHING:A notable economic analyst said the Sarawak government must assist individuals who have been significantly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as well as developing a post-pandemic economic plan as soon as possible. Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) Sarawak commissioner Associate Prof Datuk Dr Madeline Berma highlighted that several aids were essential to be given during this […]
Extreme running competitions post-pandemic to revive tourism
KUCHING: Carus Sports Championship (CSE) aims to attract tourists to Sarawak after the Covid-19 pandemic by holding international extreme running competitions. CSE chief executive officer Carter Wei said they had a good partnership with the International Spartan Championships. “We will do our best to promote Sarawak internationally. After the pandemic, there are definitely many who […]
