Sharon Tan
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Orang Asli young shoots start education with lessons in roots and identity
Semai children learn about themselves through lessons in history, culture, craft-making, and more.
How a non-profit group aims to keep public, private sector clean
The Business Integrity Alliance has established a confidential channel for companies to report integrity issues that it then takes to the government.
Unsung heroes of the forest taken for granted
The Semai helped rescue a Korean man lost deep in the jungles of Raub, but received nothing but disdain from the authorities.
Budget 2018 lacks revenue reform, say analysts
Next year’s budget depends on projected increase in revenue, namely collection from the goods and services tax.
Employers, unions want lower living and business costs in Budget 2018
Business groups want incentives for Industry 4.0, while civil service unions want bi-annual pay hikes.
If you want affordable homes, then help us, say developers
Association submits 10-point wish list for Budget 2018, urging the government to assist in absorbing construction costs and relaxing financing requirements.
‘Will Najib go if he loses more states in next GE?’
When Pak Lah lost 5 states in 2008, he was forced to step down, says expert.
Malay voters more concerned about their political position, says expert
Political parties are leveraging on this worry to win supporters, he says.
‘Normal folk not feeling economic growth’
Incomes not rising at the same rate as the cost of goods and services, say experts.
Budget 2018 a chance for fairer taxation, says panel
Economists and an opposition politician say high income earners and corporations should be taxed more.
Haram for Muslims to get haircut from non-Muslims, says religious teacher
Ustaz Shahul Hamid says it is better for Muslims to help Muslim businesses.
3-cornered fights 'not a PAS tradition'
Selangor PAS commissioner says Islamist party’s focus has always been on straight fights.
Khalid to campaign with PAS and BN 'to fight for Selangor folk'
Former MB says he won’t defend his seat and there’s no reason to join any party as he has no plan to contest in GE14.
Higher median household income means little to B40 group, says economist
Bottom 40% of household income group may be worse off because their income growth lags rate of inflation.
Cost of ECRL to be 'slightly above RM60 billion'
Construction of second line, system and signalling not taken into account in current estimate of RM55 billion, says source.
