PETALING JAYA: Any proposed “anti-Ali Baba” law should have no impact on multinational companies (MNC) and large foreign companies operating in Malaysia, says the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF). Its president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said that the government needs to clearly communicate with the right target group while …

PUTRAJAYA: All schools affected by the north-east monsoon floods or made into temporary evacuation centres will operate again on Tuesday (Jan 2) except for four primary schools in Pahang that will undergo home-based teaching and learning. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that as of 8pm on Monday (1 Jan), 161 …

A Tesla engulfed in flames on the side of a highway required firefighters to use 36,000 gallons of water to extinguish the blaze, Alabama officials said. The fire resulted from a crash at about 11pm on Christmas Day, the Pine Level Fire Department said in a news release the following …

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Former Australia captain Steve Waugh said South Africa’s decision to send a shadow side to New Zealand for a test tour while their top players take part in a domestic T20 tournament shows the longest format of the game is under threat. Cricket South Africa (CSA) named …

SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped 1.5% in the first session of the New Year, due to potential supply disruptions in the Middle East after a naval clash in the Red Sea, and hopes of strong holiday demand and an economic stimulus in China, the top crude importer. Brent crude rose $1.20, …

PUTRAJAYA: The Omnibus Act is expected to be enacted this year to allow data sharing and cloud storage among government agencies, said the Economy Ministry secretary-general. Datuk Nor Azmie Diron on Tuesday (Jan 2) said the implementation of data integration from every government agency needs to be supported through strong …

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has said that the “Dubai Move” to topple the unity government failed to achieve its goal. The Deputy Prime Minister confirmed the alleged meeting took place in Dubai and described it as a “waste of time”. “Yes, based on the initial intelligence we …

WASHINGTON: Higher consumer spending over the holiday season, real wage gains over the last nine months, and a jump in consumer confidence point to a good start for 2024, says Jared Bernstein, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Bernstein told Fox News Sunday that President Joe Biden …

A university student in China who took revenge on a mouse that bit her by biting it back has shocked doctors and people on mainland social media. The pesky rodent bit the finger of the 18-year-old while she was trying to catch it in her university dormitory in eastern China’s …

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will go for the tried and tested as they look to sweep Pakistan in their three-match series and send veteran opener David Warner out a winner at his home ground in his final test this week. Pat Cummins confirmed on Tuesday that the same team that …