Monthly Archives: October, 2022

EPF Investment Performance 2023|2024 – Highs And Lows

The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is a federal statutory body under the purview of the Ministry of Finance and is mandated to manage retirement savings of the Malaysian workforce in accordance with the EPF Act 1991. Datuk Wan Kamaruzzaman Wan Ahmad, former Head of Treasury Dept at EPF for 5.5 years from 2007 - 2013 traces the statury body's highs and lows for years 2023 and 2024.

Jenayah Paksa Trend Pemerdagangan Manusia Di Rantau Asia Tenggara

Pemerdagangan orang untuk jenayah paksa (forced criminality) merujuk kepada eksploitasi mangsa melalui paksaan atau penipuan untuk melakukan aktiviti jenayah bagi tujuan keuntungan ekonomi atau faedah lain kepada pemerdagang. Ini merangkumi mereka yang dipaksa menjadi ‘scammer’ dalam talian, ‘keldai dadah,’ ‘keldai wang,’ atau mereka yang dipaksa menjadi pengganas atau perlakuan yang menyokong keganasan, dll. 
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Election Budget? So What, As Long As We Benefit From It!

A WOW and a very well-thought-out budget which includes representation from various sectors of the economy and all walks of life.

Zafrul Evaded ‘Big Picture’ In Budget’23, ‘Speech’ For The Rich

Zafrul had a long readout of allocations -- or goodies -- which could have been attached to his Budget 2023 Speech.

Budget 2023: E-Pemula Credit Increased, Gov’t To Pay E-Hailing Licence Fee

Reactions have been mixed regarding the E-Pemula increase announcement KUALA LUMPUR -- Two million youths aged 18 to 20, and full-time students aged 21 and...

Budget 2023: An Election Budget With All The Goodies

Despite the government taking a cautious approach to a "challenging" 2023 due to political tensions, rising global inflation, tightening financial conditions, and supply chain disruptions, with GE15 in the cards, the citizens will benefit from the Budget allocations

Budget 2023 Tabled By Finance Minister Focuses On Equilibrium

Budget 2023: Malaysia banks on strong fundamentals, reforms amid external headwinds.

Biden Shifts US Marijuana Policy, Pardons Previous Federal Offences

Nearly 40 states in the United States have legalised marijuana in some form, but it is still illegal in some states and at the federal level. Reclassification would be a first step toward wider legalisation, which is supported by a majority of Americans, and would bring about significant changes for businesses and law enforcement, affecting millions.

Joseph Pairin Kitingan Poised In Historic Take As Sabah Governor

Pairin, if Sabah Governor, can take a leaf from sultan, and be dubbed Huguan Siou -- Paramount Chief -- as well, but non-Orang Asal should also be eligible by Convention, if not by the rule of law!

Who Will Be The Next James Bond? Producers Consider Options As Film Franchise Turns 60

Broccoli said choosing the right actor was paramount to the franchise's success.

Ex-cop Kills 22 Children And 12 Others In Thai Mass Shooting

The attacker was identified by police as a former officer who was fired last year due to drug charges.

Trust Me: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Seeks Party Support For Economic Plans

Addressing Conservative lawmakers and members at an annual conference marred by internal squabbles and policy ambiguity, Truss sought to reassure her party, the public, and investors that her plan was the best way to restart growth.

Financial Losses Expected For Elon Musk’s Takeover Of Twitter

While Musk will contribute much of the RM203.74 billion by selling his stake in Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) and relying on equity financing from large investors, major banks have committed to contribute RM57.88 billion.

1MDB On Political Donation: Court Is Not Right, Proper Forum

The court, as evident from 1MDB charges, has degenerated into alleged "abuse of power", based on bits and pieces, on prerogative and discretionary powers of government and management!