Malaysia

India is expected to export a record 50 million eggs this month, helped by sales to Malaysia, where there have been severe shortages due to rising feed prices caused by the crisis in Ukraine, according to industry authorities. Middle Eastern nations, such as Oman and Qatar, are the largest purchasers of Indian eggs; nevertheless, in recent months, Indian hatcheries have …

According to Zobir Osman, managing director of construction firm Juru Wajar Sdn Bhd, the government’s statement that it would relax employment restrictions for foreign employees has rekindled optimism that the economy will recover. “Since the movement control order (MCO), it’s been difficult to get foreign employees,” he said, when he was met at a construction site in Kuala Lumpur. “On …

Malaysians can anticipate salary adjustments ranging from 3% to 20% depending on the industry, with high-growth sectors like manufacturing and technology undergoing more significant changes, according to a survey by international human resource firm Randstad Malaysia’s 2023 talent and salary outlook report. According to the research, which was published yesterday, January 17, Malaysia’s rising inflation and cost of living have …

Car thieves in Malaysia are doing it the easy way now. They pay a small fee to rent luxurious cars, disable the Global Positioning System (GPS) in them and go off the radar. Apart from the bare minimum effort, such syndicates are also enjoying their new modus operandi given the lack of legal action against them so far. Many victims, …

In the first leg of the AFF Cup semi-final, Malaysia defeated Thailand 1-0. A few days later, though, we were eliminated in the second leg. The bliss was fleeting. Nevertheless, every time one of our national sports teams achieves success, there is an enormous tsunami of nationalism. However, Harimau Malaysia’s victory in the first leg also showed the most undesired …

Following a meeting between the heads of state of the two nations on Monday, Indonesia and Malaysia, which are the two largest producers of palm oil in the world, reached an agreement to work together to combat “discrimination” against the commodity. The Indonesian President, Joko Widodo, made those remarks after meeting with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, who …

After taking note of their past mistakes, the BA of Malaysia (BAM) are sure that this year’s Petronas Malaysia Open (Jan. 10-15) would have a significantly improved performance. Today, Datuk Kenny Goh, the secretary-general of BAM, assured the press that all previous criticisms of the Super 1000 event from players, spectators, and authorities had been taken into account. This pertains …

Intermap Technologies, a leader in 3D geospatial data and intelligence solutions, said today that it has won a new government contract in Malaysia to supply 3D elevation data to help the State of Johor Baru determine the root causes of pollution in the Skudai River. In West Malaysia, the Johor Water Management Authority is performing study to find the points …

Malaysian social media have reacted negatively to the impending return of Chinese visitors, with the public considering the possibilities of a revival of Covid-19 – fueled by potential new varieties – undermining the fragile economic recovery. Since China abandoned its zero-Covid policy in December, the virus has spread throughout the country’s vast population, whose vaccination rates are inconsistent. On Sunday, …

At his first news conference as Malaysia’s prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim pledged to protect the constitutionally mandated special rights of the Malay majority and the status of Islam. Upon being confirmed as prime minister during the May 2018 elections, Mahathir Mohamad also pledged to preserve Malay and Muslim interests. Despite their stark contrasts, the two Malay political heroes followed a …