KUALA LUMPUR: The government, along with several major palm oil producers, is working on a plan to elevate the fresh fruit bunch (FFB) harvesting job into a profession with bright prospects and better wages for harvesters moving forward, says newly appointed Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. …
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Factbox-French cabinet reshuffle sees Macron poach conservative veteran ahead of EU elections
PARIS (Reuters) – A reshuffle in French President Emmanuel Macron’s government left most of the key ministers in place but saw right-wing veteran Rachida Dati enter the cabinet as Macron opted to play it safe ahead of European elections in June and the Paris Olympics in July. After Macron appointed …
Baca Lagi »Atlan Holdings quarterly performance improves
PETALING JAYA: Atlan Holdings Bhd is keeping a cautious stance on its prospects, stemming from the ringgit’s weak standing against a basket of other currencies, despite acknowledging that there are indications of an ongoing economic recovery. The group said the delicate level of the local note has contributed to escalating …
Baca Lagi »Prolintas obtains financing from Bank Pembangunan
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd has granted tawarruq asset financing facilities totalling RM2.7bil to Prolintas Managers Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned company of Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (Prolintas). The financing will serve as an economic driver to assist Prolintas group in its comprehensive restructuring exercise involving four …
Baca Lagi »Slovaks rally against plan to disband graft prosecutor’s office
BRATISLAVA (Reuters) – Thousands of Slovaks rallied in nearly 20 towns and cities on Thursday to protest against Prime Minister Robert Fico’s efforts to close down a special prosecution office that investigates high-profile crime, including cases close to the prime minister. The protests, called by pro-western liberal and conservative opposition …
Baca Lagi »Football: Soccer-Werner says Tottenham a perfect fit, but can he emulate Klinsmann?
LONDON (Reuters) – If Tottenham Hotspur loan signing Timo Werner has even half the impact of the club’s last German striker then his arrival this week could prove a pivotal moment in the club’s season. Only six German-born players have played for Tottenham and while Steffen Freund and Christian Ziege …
Baca Lagi »Ukraine says consumption, defence sector to fuel growth
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s economy grew by 5% in 2023 and will expand by 4.6% this year as a result of higher domestic consumption and expected growth in its defence industry, the country’s Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Thursday. Svyrydenko reiterated the forecast for continued growth this year, saying …
Baca Lagi »Queen Margrethe, Denmark’s uniting figure, set to step down from throne
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – During her 52-year reign Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has become a uniting figure for Danes, inspiring broad support for the monarchy at a time when royals across Europe sometimes struggle to stay relevant in modern society. The queen, 83, who became the longest-serving monarch in Europe after …
Baca Lagi »Other Sports: Rallying-Accident ends Al-Rajhi’s hopes of home Dakar win in Saudi Arabia
(Reuters) – Overnight leader Yazeed Al-Rajhi rolled out of Dakar Rally contention in a new 48-hour Chrono stage on Thursday with the accident ending the Saudi’s hopes of a first overall victory on home terrain. Audi’s Carlos Sainz, a triple Dakar winner, led the virtual rankings in the car category …
Baca Lagi »Ecuador security forces conduct raids as prison guards remain hostage
QUITO (Reuters) – Military and police operations took place around Ecuador on Thursday in response to a wave of violence and the detention of nearly 180 prison staff by inmates, with the government pledging to wage war on crime gangs they blame for the unrest. The dramatic spike in violence …
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