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Why Budget 2027 must fix our misplaced innovation funding – Ahmad Ibrahim

Malaysia’s research spending remains stuck at 1% of GDP, with calls for innovation-linked procurement, better commercialisation incentives and stronger industry-researcher partnerships

Proposal to impose charges on EV sales could increase purchase costs: Wan Saiful

Wan Saiful said the development of an EV charging network should be driven by private sector investment based on government policies, safety guidelines, and incentives, rather than being funded through new charges imposed on EV buyers

Flexi work arrangements raise productivity, job satisfaction, TalentCorp stats show

Human Resources Ministry echoes Prime Minister’s call for private sector to practice flexible working arrangements to cope with ongoing economic challenges

Private sector urged to adopt flexi-work arrangements to face rising energy costs

Flexible Work Arrangements are gazetted under amendments to the Employment Act 1955, Human Resources Ministry’s manpower department stands ready to assist employers in implementation

Private sector firms should grant Hari Raya leave, flexible work arrangement: HR ministry

Kesuma urges flexibility to support staff well-being during festive season

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports