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Srettha concludes visit to Malaysia

SEPANG: Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin departed for Singapore after concluding his two-day working visit to Malaysia today. He walked past a static guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial Infantry) led by Captain Raja Azri Syahir Raja Mohd Zulkifli at the Bunga

MYAirline suspends operations effective today until further notice

KUALA LUMPUR: MYAirline Sdn Bhd has suspended of its operations effective today until further notice due to significant financial pressures. In a statement early this morning, the low-cost airline said it has come to this “extremely painful decision” because of financial pressures that have made it necessary to suspend operations pending the shareholder restructuring

MYAirline suspends operations; passengers told to seek alternatives

KUCHING: MYAirline has suspended its operations effective today until further notice. The decision was made following significant “financial pressures” that led to the suspension of its operations pending shareholder restructure and recapitalisation. “We deeply regret and apologise for having to make this decision as we understand the impact it will

Fahmi urges C&M industry players to adapt to changing market conditions

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has urged communications and multimedia (C&M) industry players to play a crucial role in developing capabilities to innovate and adapt to changing market conditions. Quoting a report by the Institute for the Future (IFTF) published by Dell Technologies, he said that with the advent

Fishing boats, crew detained for encroachment

BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) here detained two local fishing boats and 10 crew members suspected of fishing less than the permitted distance specified in their licence yesterday (Oct 4). MMEA Bintulu director Captain Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said they were detained around 6.17 am after they were

Three friends face death penalty for drug trafficking

IPOH: Three friends were jointly charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with trafficking more than 26 kilogrammes of drugs into the country. However, no plea was recorded from the three accused, namely M. Thinesh, 21, M. Viknewaran, 25, and M. Thinesh Kumar, 26, after the charge was read out

SESCO works round the clock to restore power in three areas

KUCHING: Two underground cable faults at Jalan Field Force between Batu Kawa 5th Mile and Taman Desa Wira caused a 14-hour power interruption at Batu Kawa Heights, Desa Wira and Beautiful Garden. Upon receiving the first report at 4.30 pm on Sept 26, Syarikat Sesco Berhad (SESCO), the operation and

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Bringing event management to new heights

IN an era where experiences hold a prime position in the hearts of individuals and brands alike, event management has emerged as a thriving industry. Entrepreneurs, with their innovative ideas and unwavering determination, are seizing this opportunity to craft unforgettable experiences. Today, we delve into the world of entrepreneurship in

Tharman sworn in as Singapore’s ninth president

SINGAPORE: Tharman Shanmugaratnam was sworn in as Singapore’s ninth president at a swearing-in ceremony held at The Istana on Thursday (Sept 14). Tharman won the presidential race by a decisive margin, receiving 70.40 per cent from about 2.5 million votes on Sept 1. In his maiden speech as head of

‘Gig economy’ accounts for up to 12% of the global labour market: World Bank

WASHINGON: The ‘gig economy’ accounts for up to 12 percent of the global labour market – much higher than previously estimated – and holds particular promise for women and youth in developing countries. Demand for online gig work is growing rapidly, however, social protections for workers in this segment are