THE BRICS grouping has long been distinguished by a consistent failure to live up to potential. The internal contradictions are crippling: Divergent interests between members make it difficult to develop any shared policies. Brazil, Russia and South Africa are commodity exporters; India and China are importers. Brazil, India and South …
Baca Lagi »Arkib Bulanan: January 2024
Consent of 75% flats owners needed for redevelopment under proposed new Act
THE Kuala Lumpur skyline is poised for a dramatic transformation over the next decade, particularly older townships. Old five-storey walk-up flats are slated to be replaced by high-rises. To ensure this mission succeeds, the government is drafting a new Act geared towards redevelopment and urban renewal. This will ensure older …
Baca Lagi »Badminton: Legends league includes women greats Saina and Carolina
All-inclusive hall of fame: (from left): India’s Saina Nehwal, Indonesia’s Taufik Hidayat, Denmark’s Peter Gade, China’s Lin Dan, Malaysia’s Datuk Lee Chong Wei, South Korea’s Lee Yong-dae and Spain’s Carolina Marin. KUALA LUMPUR: The Legends’ Vision is no longer just a boys’ club with the addition of world-renowned women’s badminton …
Baca Lagi »Salaries expected to increase 5% this year
PETALING JAYA: Companies in Malaysia continue to project an overall salary rise of 5% in 2024 for executives, management, professional employees, and support staff, according to a survey. The survey on compensation, done by global advisory, broking and solutions company WTW, noted that although the projected salary increase this year …
Baca Lagi »Johor and Pahang battle rising waters as yellow alert issued
KUALA LUMPUR: A yellow alert for continuous rain has been issued by MetMalaysia for several areas in Pahang and Johor until today. The areas are Rompin and Pekan in Pahang, and Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Baru in Johor, according to BK. Continuous rain is also expected from …
Baca Lagi »MACC to call ex-PM soon
His aides will also be summoned in RM700mil probe SEPANG: A former prime minister and his aides will be called either this week or next at the latest to explain how an allocation for promotions and publicity was spent during his administration, says Tan Sri Azam Baki (pic). “We will …
Baca Lagi »Incinerator plan sparks fear among Rawang folk
RAWANG folk are against the proposed RM4.5billion incinerator project in Batu Arang, citing safety, health, environment and traffic concerns. Bandar Tasik Puteri Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) Blok 12 chairman Abdul Hanan Abd Mokti claimed the proposed incinerator with a daily capacity of 3,500 tonnes was expected to receive 3,400 tonnes …
Baca Lagi »Golf: Golf-Woods announces end of decades-long partnership with Nike
(Reuters) -Tiger Woods, who has worn Nike apparel since first signing with the company as a newly professional 20-year-old, has parted ways with the sportswear giant, the 15-times major champion said on Monday in a social media post. Woods, now 48, signed his first five-year, $40 million contract with Nike …
Baca Lagi »Football: Soccer-Reaction to death of Germany great Beckenbauer
(Adds more reaction) (Reuters) – Franz Beckenbauer, one of Germany’s greatest soccer players, who captained the team to World Cup victory in 1974 and won the tournament again as manager in 1990, died on Sunday aged 78, his family said in a statement on Monday. Following are reactions to his …
Baca Lagi »Gold shop manager’s swift actions halted robbery attempt in Lahad Datu
KOTA KINABALU: A gold jewellery shop manager’s quick thinking and brave actions have managed to stop a robbery attempt at the premise in Lahad Datu on Monday (Jan 8) morning. A suspect, believed to be carrying out the deed with a fake pistol, made the attempt at 8.39am at the …
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