Malaysia’s success as top 10 countries for retirement a well-deserved recognition
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s achievement in securing the 8th spot globally as the best retirement destination is a recognition for the nation, renowned for its multicultural society. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan deputy vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad said it is no surprise that the country is listed among the top 10, given its unique […]
Bodybuilding icon Buda Anchah contemplates retirement
KUCHING: After nearly three decades of dominating the national stage, winning four world championship titles, and contributing significantly to bodybuilding in Sarawak, next year may mark the end of Buda Anchah’s illustrious career. In recent years, Buda’s name has been synonymous with Sarawak’s bodybuilding legacy, following in the footsteps of pioneers like Salomon Esmanto, Bujang […]
EPF Sarawak focuses on ensuring sufficient basic savings for retirement
KUCHING: The Sarawak Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is focusing on ensuring that the people in the state have sufficient basic savings as their guarantee ahead of retirement. EPF Sarawak regional director Aminuddin Abdul Aziz said out of 816,328 active EPF members in the state, only 111,782 of them have sufficient basic savings. “To us, it […]
Malaysia ranks first among 10 safest places to retire in Asia for less than US$2,000 a month
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is regarded as an excellent place for retirement as it has been ranked first in a list of 10 safest places to retire in Asia for less than US$2,000 a month of expenditure, according to US-based financial services corporation Nasdaq. Nasdaq, in an article in its GoBankingRates section recently, said to find […]
After 37 years, Acryl Sani bids farewell to police force
KUALA LUMPUR: After 37 years with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani bade farewell to the police force yesterday. In showing tribute to Acryl Sani and his wife, Puan Sri Zaitun Mohd Isa, a grand send-off ceremony was held at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) here […]
Still waiting after nine years
DR Ashok Segar, 61, is from Singapore, but home to him is Kuching, Sarawak. In 2013, he and his wife, Marites Martinez Segar, 51, were searching for a place to settle down and retire and according to the Internet, Sarawak at that time was ranked top of the list. However, Dr Ashok had never been […]
Taiwan’s badminton ace Tai Tzu-ying to retire at end of 2024
KAOHSIUNG (Taiwan): After competing on the badminton court for over two decades, Taiwan’s top female shuttler Tai Tzu-ying has announced she will retire at the end of next year. Tai, 28, revealed her retirement plan on Saturday when attending a commercial activity in her hometown of Kaohsiung, according to Central News Agency (CNA). “I plan to retire […]
Want to retire comfortably? Be a millionaire first: Report
KUALA LUMPUR: A nest fund of between RM900,000 and RM1 million is needed by Malaysians who plan to retire in 20 to 30 years from now if they wish to live the rest of their lives comfortably. The chief strategy officer of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Nurhisham Hussein said the amount would be the […]
Tyson Fury announces intention to retire
LONDON: WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he is retiring from boxing on his 34th birthday on Friday, having previously performed a number of U-turns over his future in the sport. “Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years & after long hard conversations I’ve finally decided to walk […]
Civil servants can make a difference with empathy
KUCHING: Civil servants can further improve their services to the rakyat by putting themselves in their shoes and empathising with them. In stating this, recently retired State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion said civil servants need to understand the rakyat’s problems, what they go through and understand their difficulties and shortcomings. “What you do matters, […]
