Metro News

287,000 workers register for self-employed scheme

CLOSE to 287,000 people in Johor have registered for the Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) Self-Employment Social Security Scheme. The recorded figure is for up to February this year.

Economy

Effective investment seen as key to China growth

Government investment in infrastructure will be more effective this year and is expected to inject more impetus into projects that play key roles in supporting livelihoods and remote areas nationwide, experts say.

Nation

Record-setting performance by Naim

POPULAR singer and actor Naim Daniel has been inducted into the Malaysia Book of Records for his performance during the recent music awards show of Anugerah Juara Lagu, reported Harian Metro.

Nation

TOP 20 IN HOSPITALITY EDUCATION

TAYLOR’S University marks their seventh consecutive win in securing a Top 20 position when they bagged the 17th spot in the world for Hospitality and Leisure Manage­ment in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

Corporate News

Tesla starts China price war

Tesla Inc triggered a price war in China that’s poised to reshape the world’s biggest car market, with hefty discounts threatening to drive some automakers out of business.

Property

Threat to main source of property financing

Commercial-property owners face nearly US$400bil (RM1.8 trillion) of debt maturing this year as regional bank failures threaten the industry’s biggest source of financing.

#Abidinideas

The arts, everywhere all at once

“THIS is for all the boys and girls who look like me,” said Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh upon receiving her Oscar for Best Actress in the film Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Nation

M’sian team to focus on mental, emotional support in Turkiye and Syria

PETALING JAYA: After six weeks of emergency rescue efforts in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkiye and Syria, Mercy Malaysia is transitioning into the post-recovery phase.

Football

Espindola won’t push himself too hard in bid to return to action

PETALING JAYA: Pahang striker Lucas Espindola is looking forward to seeing action as he has returned to training after suffering a knee injury in early March.

Nation

Many hopeful of citizenship

A TOTAL of 688 citizenship applications for children born abroad to Malaysian mothers have been received by the Home Ministry.

Nation

Traders under close watch

KUALA LUMPUR: As the highly-anticipated Rahmah bazaars get going, traders will be under the watchful eye of enforcement officers looking out for any profiteering, says the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister.

Economy

China’s green ties to deepen African partnership

China will forge green cooperation, deepen existing ties with African countries, increase investment on the continent, especially in markets involved in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and promote the implementation of more projects, officials say.

Nation

Enforcement is crucial to ensure success of new laws, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR: Enforcement is crucial, experts say, for the government’s plans on enacting new laws that make sex streaming and the online sextortion of children an offence.

Nation

Child porn moves from dark web to social media

PETALING JAYA: As child sex abuse content proliferates on the Internet, it’s moving from the confines of the dark web to mainstream platforms.

Nation

Protecting our kids from online sex crimes

KUALA LUMPUR: Live sex streaming and online sextortion of children will be new offences following amendments to the laws governing sexual crimes against children.

Nation

Food items to cost a bit more

PETALING JAYA: There is a stable supply of essential food items for the fasting month of Ramadan, but prices have slightly increased due to high demand, say traders.

Markets

Stock market violators to face stricter action

The State Securities Commission (SSC) will review the Law on Securities and related decrees to complete the legal framework, and strengthen sanctions for violations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors.

Business

The tax season cometh

Here are some of the important things to bear in mind during the tax season in Malaysia.

Business

Housing is suddenly a bright spot in the economy

As investors take stock of the fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failure and wonder about broader fallout for the economy in the coming months, the housing market has delivered some reason for optimism.

Corporate News

Sports Direct eyes European M&A starting with Go Sport

Sports Direct, the sporting goods retailer owned by Frasers Group Plc, is seeking to expand in Europe, including with a possible acquisition of France’s Go Sport chain.