Budget carrier NokScoot stops operating
BANGKOK, 27 June 2020: Thailand’s low-cost carrier NokScoot has announced that it is shutting down due to mounting economic losses in recent years that became unsustainable after a complete halt …
Tipping practice for deliveries surged during MCO
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 June 2020: More than RM2.4 million in tips during the Movement Control Order (MCO) – that’s how generous Malaysians were to Grab drivers and delivery riders, according …
Unemployed can’t afford to be fussy about jobs in current environment
JASIN, 27 June 2020: The public should not be fussy about jobs and should grab any work that comes along as the world is currently facing economic downturn, said Human …
EPF: No change to 55 withdrawal age
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 June 2020: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) today assured members the issue of raising the withdrawal age has not been discussed with any party at this point …
27 more 4-coach trains being added to Kelana Jaya LRT line
PETALING JAYA, 25 June 2020: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd will be adding 27 four-coach train sets worth RM1.7 billion to its Kelana Jaya Light Rail Transit (LRT) line to cater to …
Special job hunt event for PTPTN borrowers
PUTRAJAYA, 25 June 2020: Some 4,609 jobs in various fields will be offered at Virtual Mini Job Hunt for PTPTN Borrowers from June 30 to July 3, said National Higher …
Growing vegetables at home being promoted in Perak
IPOH, 25 June 2020: The Perak government has allocated RM790,000 to provide Green Earth Package kits under the Green Earth Cultivation Programme undertaken by the state Agricultural Department – to …
Malaysian e-wallet usage leads in Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 June 2020: Malaysia leads other countries in Southeast Asia in the usage of mobile/digital wallets at 40% – ahead of the Philippines (36%), Thailand (27%) and Singapore …
Over 2.4 million jobs saved with govt subsidy programme
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 June 2020: The Wage Subsidy Programme, which was implemented by the government to address Covid-19 and its impact on the country’s economy, has saved 2.4 million jobs, …
Jobless, students turn to picking fruit in UK (video)
MAIDSTONE, 23 June 2020: A growing number of British workers are turning their hand to fruit and vegetable picking amid a national campaign to salvage a summer harvest jeopardised by …