Salary Adjustment Will Be Discussed At Next Exco Meeting – Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Penang will discuss the state’s public sector salary adjustment at the upcoming State Executive Council meeting, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

He hinted that there will be a salary adjustment for state civil servants, but the amoun…

Limited Impact On Inflation From Diesel Rationalisation – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR: The impact of the recently implemented diesel subsidy rationalisation remains manageable given the government mitigation measures despite the slight rise in inflation prints, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Ra…

New SPM Requirement For Public Service Can Motivate Students To Finish Schooling – Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA: The government’s decision to raise the minimum entry qualification for public service to the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent can motivate students to complete their schooling at least until the SPM level, says Education Ministe…

Stage Bus Service To Be Improved With New Buses, Cashless Payment

JELEBU, The Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) programme will be enhanced with new pink buses and a cashless payment system across the country.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Negeri Sembilan is the first to launch the operation with 46 bu…

Gold Futures Close Higher, Tracking COMEX’s Stronger Performance

KUALA LUMPUR: The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, tracking the stronger performance of COMEX gold futures.

At the end of trading, the August 2024 contract rose to US$2,484.30 per troy ounce from US$2,480.90…

Trader Who Pushed Wife Into Ravine Charged With Attempted Murder

KUALA KANGSAR, A trader pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today with two counts of criminal intimidation and the attempted murder of his wife last month.

According to the first charge, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, 39, is accused of threatening to …

Strong 2Q GDP Data Lifts Ringgit To Close Higher Vs Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy’s robust expansion at 5.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q 2024) has driven the ringgit to close higher against the US dollar today.

At 6 pm, the ringgit climbed to 4.4295/4350 versus the greenback from y…