Last Raya was upbeat but this year, sales and mood down
No tax break, higher cost forcing consumers to budget and be more mindful at Ramadan bazaars in the Klang Valley.
IT industry frets as wage gap fuels brain drain
Disparity between entry level positions and senior staff in IT companies forcing local talents to move overseas, warns Pikom.
ICT industry to rebound in 2020
Government’s focus on ‘Industry 4.0’ initiatives will flow down to rest of the economy.
Scrut out to oust cheats in lucrative ‘recond’ car market
2 software programmers and motor-sport enthusiasts distrupt second-hand market, reveal dirty secrets with their data.
Why matriculation debate hits the gut
Policy designed to uplift Bumi students a ‘no-go’ topic under BN but Pakatan Harapan’s efforts to end communal politics touches raw nerve.
Pakatan’s 2 newbies defy detractors, but rocky road ahead
Amanah, Bersatu growing by stealth, though there are concerns about the 'quality' of fresh recruits.
Pakatan leaders welcome Anwar’s warning on ‘seeds of corruption’ in pact
They urge PKR president to lodge reports if he has proof members of ruling coalition are living beyond their means.
Internet laws to be tweaked following teen’s suicide
Victim’s Instagram followers egged teen and now, minister wants to amend Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 to deal with cyber bullying.
Can Pakatan’s ‘shared prosperity’ beat BN’s ‘transformation’?
New govt's economic policy focuses on equal wealth distribution instead of just driving growth to achieve global status.
Relatives of May 13 victims want access to classified info
Move to declassify such documents can help Malaysians confront the ghosts of the incident and move forward, says historian.
Daim doesn’t think Malaysians learnt from May 13
Opposition parties playing up racial rhetoric and riding on a wave of Malay nationalism in hopes of wresting power at GE15.
Matriculation no longer relevant but ending it is political suicide, says Daim
The former minister says the programme is meant to correct an imbalance that no longer exists.
Pakatan trials alternative food system for potential to lower prices
Pilot run underway in Selangor to determine if these suppliers can deliver vegetables, meat and fish to consumers at 'wholesale prices', says Daim Zainuddin.
Take up hi-tech farming, Daim urges Malaysians
Ex-finance minister says govt has put a lot of effort into boosting modern agriculture, especially by adopting technology to improve crop yields.
Mind economy and Pakatan can shrug off Umno-PAS rhetoric, says Daim
Dr Mahathir Mohamad confidant calls on ruling pact to show people what a just, inclusive govt can do.
