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MALAYSIA is awaiting consideration from the source country, namely Indonesia, in relation to the mechanism to bring in foreign workers for the oil palm plantation sector, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng.

Cultural beliefs and Malaysia’s political structure is hindering women’s progress in leadership positions, said Girls for Girls International President Izzana Salleh.

KUALA LUMPUR: The flash floods following heavy rain around Ampang Jaya were believed to have been caused by several factors including the highway construction work in the nearby area.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — The flash floods following heavy rain around Ampang Jaya yesterday were believed to have been caused by several factors including the highway construction work in the nearby area. Ampang Member of Parliament Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin claimed that the soil and mud from the...

PONTIAN: RM192mil has been allocated to assist smallholders registered under the Rubber Industries Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) through the rainy season, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng.

The ringgit is likely to experience headwinds from Monday (Aug 30) onwards, trading in the range of RM4.19 to RM4.21 against the US dollar, said Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd economist Adam Mohamed Rahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 ­— The ringgit is likely to experience headwinds next week, trading in the range of RM4.19 to RM4.21 against the US dollar, said Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd economist Adam Mohamed Rahim. “Headwinds could appear if the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec)...

KUALA LUMPUR: The re-appointment of Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz as Finance Minister reflects positivity for capital markets, businesses and the people at large as it instills a sense of confidence on policy continuity, says Bank Islam Malaysia chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

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Meeting of minds: Dr Mah (top row, left) launching the Tanjung Piai free online tuition initiative in a virtual event. Looking on is Wee (top row, second from left). JOHOR BARU: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2021 candidates from the Tanjung Piai parliamentary constituency have been given free access to online tuition classes to help them excel in the examination. Some 1,500 SPM candidates from 11 secondary schools including a religious school and a vocational school would benefit from the init...