Malaysia aims to attract global unicorns via unicorn golden pass - Rafizi
Malaysia aims to attract global unicorns via Unicorn Golden Pass so that high-skilled and high-value jobs are created, said Rafizi Ramli.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Biden and his wife report $620,000 income in 2023 tax returns
Joe Biden drew a $400,000 wage as US president, while Jill Biden earned $85,985 from her job teaching English at a community college.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Tesla laying off more than 10% of staff globally as sales fall
The layoffs follow an exclusive Reuters report on April 5 that Tesla had cancelled a long-promised inexpensive car, expected to cost $25,000, that investors have been counting on to drive mass-market growth. Musk had said the car, known as the Model 2, would start production in late 2025.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Job scams among main agendas to discuss at ASEAN Summit 2025
Datuk Seri Saifudin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia decided to address the issue of job scams as it has become a global crisis.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Niaga AWANI: Job Title Inflation: limited success in attracting and retaining talent in Malaysia
A majority of professionals place a high value on job titles and promotions as indicated by LinkedIn polls conducted by Robert Walters Malaysia in January. The polls revealed that 91% of professionals consider the job title to be important or very important when applying for a role. Moreover, among young professionals, 47% expect to be promoted within 24 months of working in a company.
While some companies have tried inflating job titles, the success rate varied.
52% of hiring managers have not attempted inflating job titles to attract or retain their employees, while 24% of the respondents shared that they have or are considering in doing so. Interestingly, 24% of those who have inflated job titles shared that it has worked to its desired effect.
While some companies have tried inflating job titles, the success rate varied.
52% of hiring managers have not attempted inflating job titles to attract or retain their employees, while 24% of the respondents shared that they have or are considering in doing so. Interestingly, 24% of those who have inflated job titles shared that it has worked to its desired effect.
Mon Apr 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Overqualified for their jobs, or underqualified as graduates?
It is imperative to start focusing on the problem and make credible changes.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Russia jobs scam traps Indians on Ukraine war frontlines
Dozens promised work as 'helpers' in Russian army.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Vietnam president resigns after one year on the job, government says
The government said Vo Van Thuong violated party rules, "affecting the reputation of the Party, State and him personally."
Wed Mar 20 2024
Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips
Physical inactivity is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases and all-cause mortality.
Sun Mar 17 2024
Southeast Asia's three-nation partnership to fight cyber threats
Cyber threats surges in Southeast Asia. Can Australia, Malaysia and Singapore forge a trilateral digital security shield at a key summit?
Sun Mar 17 2024
Consider This: Informal Employment (Part 2) — Prioritise Protection & Productivity
The World Bank recently released a report detailing the nuances of informal work, along with the trends, challenges and opportunities for reform of the sector. This episode of #ConsiderThis explores not just the findings of the report but the broader implications and challenges faced by the millions of workers who are currently engaged in informal work. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amanina Abdur Rahman, Economist with the World Bank focusing on the area of Social Protection and Jobs.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Consider This: Informal Employment (Part 1) — Prioritise Protection & Productivity
The World Bank recently released a report detailing the nuances of informal work, along with the trends, challenges and opportunities for reform of the sector. This episode of #ConsiderThis explores not just the findings of the report but the broader implications and challenges faced by the millions of workers who are currently engaged in informal work. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Amanina Abdur Rahman, Economist with the World Bank focusing on the area of Social Protection and Jobs.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Consider This: Graduate Employment — The Cost of Weak Beginnings
In 2021, 48.6% of Malaysian graduates were overqualified for their jobs. A lack of jobs that aligned with their qualifications had forced them to opt for low- or semi-skilled jobs with subpar starting pay, which then had significant long-term impact on their salary progression. This is according to a recently released Khazanah Research Institute report titled ‘Shifting Tides: Charting the Career Progression of Malaysia’s Skilled Talents’ which focused on the challenges faced by Malaysian graduates during their transition from higher education into the workforce. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to KRI Deputy Director of Research, Hawati Abdul Hamid, and KRI Research Associate, Dr Mohd Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim.
Mon Mar 11 2024
'Mengabas' kubur cetus idea suri rumah jual air bancuhan kayu cendana
Dia yang turut dibantu anak perempuannya berkata jumlah jualan harian mampu mencecah lebih RM300 atau 60 botol sehari bergantung kepada keadaan cuaca.
Sun Mar 10 2024
Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount
Germany faced strikes on three fronts, as train drivers, airport security workers and Lufthansa ground staff walked off the job.
Thu Mar 07 2024
MOT cadang perkenal perkhidmatan komuter sokong RTS Link
Kementerian Pengangkutan bercadang memperkenalkan perkhidmatan komuter bagi menyokong projek RTS Link yang akan beroperasi sepenuhnya pada 1 Jan 2027.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Niaga AWANI: Meta turunkan jangkaan untuk hasil suku kedua
Meta meramalkan pendapatan suku kedua mungkin berada di bawah jangkaan pasaran, menandakan kemungkinan semakan mengenai teknologi AI baharu yang boleh meningkatkan perniagaan syarikat.
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#NiagaAWANI
Thu Apr 25 2024
Niaga AWANI: Dunia siber yang selamat perlu input wanita - Nurul Izzah
Nurul Izzah berkata, sasaran dunia siber yang lebih selamat memerlukan input daripada wanita untuk memahami cara bagi membolehkan ekosistem selamat diwujudkan.
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#NiagaAWANI
Thu Apr 25 2024
Niaga AWANI: Chongqing percepat usaha jadi hab utama barat daya China
Hab logistik di Chongqing memainkan peranan penting dalam membina zon ekonomi Chengdu-Chongqing, dan mewujudkan kawasan hab kawasan pedalaman yang terkemuka.
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#NiagaAWANI
Thu Apr 25 2024
Niaga AWANI: MRANTI pertingkat kerjasama bidang teknologi, inovasi
Antara lima bidang utama kerjasama tersebut meliputi pertukaran kakitangan dan perkongsian pengalaman pembangunan.
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#NiagaAWANI
Thu Apr 25 2024
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Mendiang Joanna Felicia disemadi dengan istiadat ketenteraan
Keranda mendiang Joanna Felicia diturunkan sekitar jam 11.20 pagi selepas upacara keagamaan berakhir, diikuti kawad hormat bersenjata disempurnakan oleh 12 pegawai dan anggota TLDM yang berpangkalan di Kuching.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Polis buka kertas siasatan komen jelik
Polis membuka kertas siasatan ke atas pemilik akaun Twitter Saifuddin Shafik berhubung komen jelik yang dimuat naik dalam media sosialnya itu membabitkan nahas helikopter milik Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) di Lumut, Perak yang mengorbankan 10 mangsa.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Niaga AWANI: Inflasi Malaysia kekal 1.8 peratus pada Mac 2024 - DOSM
Bagi inflasi di peringkat negeri, kebanyakan negeri merekodkan peningkatan di bawah paras inflasi nasional 1.8 peratus.
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#NiagaAWANI
Thu Apr 25 2024
[TERKINI] Saluran radio Astro kekal pilihan nombor 1 di Malaysia - Kajian RAM
Kajian Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) pertama yang dijalankan bagi tahun 2024 menunjukkan saluran-saluran Astro Radio mencapai 7O peratus pendengar di Semenanjung Malaysia.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Pukul warga emas, polis tahan pemilik, pembantu rumah kebajikan
Beliau berkata siasatan mendapati punca kejadian adalah disebabkan mangsa yang nyanyuk dikatakan sering mendatangkan masalah.
Thu Apr 25 2024