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‘Apology non-negotiable’: Experts slam US Pizza for ‘reckless’ use of sacred image

Branding and communications experts say the brand was right to be called out by the Hindu community, warning that inclusivity without understanding becomes insensitivity

‘Symbolic sin vs. real sin’: Zaid Ibrahim defends Petronas CEO amid champagne controversy

The former law minister challenges naysayers' hypocrisy and misplaced outrage, urging focus on real ethical violations over symbolic gestures

Cops probe UM student leader over matriculation programme remarks

Tang Yi Ze’s call to replace the matriculation programme with STPM as the sole university entry qualification sparks controversy

If an advertisement has the slightest risk of offending, shelve it: PR experts

The public relations professionals urge adherence to the Malaysian Code of Advertising Practice (MCAP) and greater sensitivity , following backlash over Rapid KL mishap

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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