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Direct Migrant Worker Recruitment: Malaysia Needs Specific Exemption Under Act

The government can, alternatively, gazette new regulation permitting association‑led recruitment of direct migrant worker! (Part 2)

CIFA to Drive Regional Action on Mental Health at Kuching Symposium

The CIFA Regional Symposium 2026 will debut in Malaysia amid rising mental health concerns across the region, driving calls for coordinated action and stronger support systems.
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Ant, Alibaba Plan For Less Intertwined Future After China Crackdown

The term Alibaba Economy cannot be used any longer as ‘Economy" is used by the state As the Jack Ma-founded businesses navigate China's crushing...

Stocks, Oil Tumble As US Recession Fears Mount

Recession worries showing in the bond markets where the US and German gov't bonds rallied The constant fears of increasing interest rates and recession...

Syed Saddiq Corruption Trial: WhatsApp Group Chat Details Revealed

Syed Saddiq did not agree with the suggestions proposed by the group members and decided to issue a statement saying that the money belonged...

Macron Seeks To Salvage Functioning Gov’t After French Election Shortfall

Euro Zone's Second Biggest Economy Faces Political Paralysis If Macron Fails To Lure Moderates After being punished by voters in a legislative election, the centrist camp of French President Emmanuel Macron hurried on Monday to seek backing from parliamentary rivals in order to salvage some of his reform plan and avert political stagnation. While Macron's "Ensemble" party won the most seats in the 577-seat National Assembly, it fell far short of an absolute majority in a poll on Sunday that saw a left-wing coalition and the far-right perform well. There is no script in France...

Crypto Market In Fear As Bitcoin Slips Under USD20k

The fall In crypto markets coincides with a slide for equities, as US stocks suffer biggest weekly percentage decline in two years New York -...

Ecuador Seeks Partner To Stop Gas Flaring As Anger Rises In The Amazon

"No One Knows If In A Few Years We'll Have Cancer, We Are Afraid Because The Pollution Brings Us Lots Of Illnesses" -...

Elon Musk Sued For US$258b Over Alleged Pyramid Scheme

"The world's richest man (Musk) operates, manipulates pyramid scheme for profit, expose & amusement.” A Dogecoin investor sued Elon Musk for $258 billion, accusing him...

U.S. Awaits ‘Constructive’ Response From Tehran On Nuclear Deal

WASHINGTON - The US said on Tuesday that it is waiting for Iran's constructive response on restoring the 2015 nuclear deal without "extraneous" concerns, an...

Kevin Spacey Charged By UK Police Over Sex Crimes

LONDON - On Monday, British police announced that Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey had been charged with previous sex offences, with the man scheduled to appear...

Malaysia To Abolish Death Penalty

Judges to be given discretion in sentencing; substitute sentences for offences carrying mandatory death penalty to be studied, says Law minister PETALING JAYA: The government...

U.S. Says Convicted R&B Singer R. Kelly Deserves More Than 25 Years In Prison

Kelly's Lawyer Wants To Justify Fewer Years In Prison With His "History And Characteristics" Prosecutors in the United States said on Wednesday that R. Kelly,...

Food Shortages Are The Next Global Health Crisis, Expert Warns

Investments needed to strengthen health systems to help prepare for the repercussions of food shortages. LONDON - A top global health official has warned that...