AEON pre-tax profit at RM39.8mil in fourth quarter

PETALING JAYA: AEON Co (M) Bhd has announced a pre-tax profit of RM39.8mil for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31,2020 versus a pre-tax profit of RM35.7mil in the preceding quarter.

Garment workers in Thailand receive full compensation after wages exposé

BANGKOK (Reuters): Garment workers in Thailand who were illegally underpaid while making products for major brands have received all the wages owed to them after theme park operator and film producer Universal Studios agreed to pay the outstanding amount.

Living a less plastic life is possible

The next time you shop for groceries, take a look at how much plastic there is in your trolley before you reach the checkout counter.

SMEs geared towards a cashless society

THE rise of contactless payments has the media talking about the fast-encroaching cashless society. Especially since the Covid-19 outbreak, contactless payment has become part of the new normal.

Australia's Coles first-half profit jumps as consumers stockpile groceries

SYDNEY: Australia's Coles Group Ltd on Wednesday reported better-than-expected half-year profit, as coronavirus lockdowns boosted demand for household essentials and drove sales at the country's No. 2 supermarket chain.

Neighbourly concern

WHAT happens when foreign workers have to undergo mandatory home quarantine?

Sibu residents remain cautious even with CMCO

RESIDENTS here are not taking any chances despite the relaxation of standard operating procedures as the town is now under the conditional movement control order.

Covid-19: Cluster linked to Kajang nursing home among 13 new clusters

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has detected 13 new Covid-19 clusters, taking the total number of active clusters up to 489 nationwide.

Plantation company offers job opportunities to locals

Sime Darby Plantation is offering employment to Malaysians, especially during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic that has impacted job opportunities.

Banks, property could be losers from S’pore budget