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Malaysia’s unemployment rate holds steady at 2.9pc in March, says DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, May 12 — Malaysia’s labour market remained stable in March 2026, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 2.9 per cent, supported by continued expansion in employment and labour force participation, according…

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays — the plan B

Greg Abbott was planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war. He intended to stay closer to home in Europe and was lining up a plan B, wary of rising air fares and cancellations. The 54-year-old…

Beyond trade: Zahid says Malaysia, China to co-build future industries through TVET

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Malaysia and China will deepen cooperation to co-develop future industries, with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) serving as Malaysia’s first line of readiness for the future…

‘Customers vanished overnight’: Homeplus closures hit small tenants

The fallout from Homeplus’ decision to suspend operations at stores nationwide is spreading beyond the retailer itself, with small business owners inside the affected branches reporting plunging sales and growing…

Tourism job fair aims to ease labor shortage in Korea’s travel industry

Facing a persistent labor shortage that has hampered the domestic tourism industry’s postpandemic recovery, Korean airlines, hotels and casinos are preparing for a broad hiring push as recruiters in the sector gather in…

Korea opens doors further to foreign workers in shrinking rural regions

Faced with a demographic crisis that has left rural factories and farms increasingly hollowed out, Korea will allow small businesses in underpopulated regions to hire foreign workers, the Justice Ministry said Tuesday.…

Anwar congratulates ‘friend’ Vijay after Indian actor takes helm as Tamil Nadu chief minister

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated Tamil actor C. Joseph Vijay for becoming the new chief minister of Tamil Nadu following his stunning political debut recently. Hailing…

Goldman’s Japan revenue hits 15-year high as foreign banks shine

Net revenue at Goldman Sachs' local brokerage arm rose 10% to ¥125.5 billion ($800 million) in the 12 months to Dec. 31, spurred by securities trading business.

Bridging In-Class Knowledge to Case-Based Application in English: Waseda Japan Business Case Competition 2026

On Saturday, 11th April 2026, Waseda University’s School of Commerce, Global Management Program (GMP) hosted the “Waseda Japan Business Case Competition 2026 (WJBCC)”. This was a full-day event held to identify a team…

Yeo Bee Yin warns RON95 subsidy cut for T20 could fuel inflation and hurt economy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin has cautioned that it is the “wrong time” to remove RON95 fuel subsidies for higher-income Malaysians, warning of broader inflationary and economic risks. She said Prime…

When dismounting the tiger

SOMETHING is notably common in the politics of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Narendra Modi, Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan, Sheikh Hasina and even Asif Zardari. Several others qualify, naturally, but this little sample…

Rebuilt, not founded: Yap Ah Loy’s descendant says KL’s true legacy lies in its recovery after war

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Yap Ah Loy is widely remembered as the man who founded Kuala Lumpur, but according to his fifth-generation great-grandson Glenn Yap, that story only tells half the truth. Glenn said Yap’s defining…

India's Modi to launch multi-nation tour amid global unrest

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark this week on a multi-nation tour to the United Arab Emirates and four European countries, officials said on Monday. Modi will start his whirlwind tour from the UAE — where…

Hong Kong braces for typhoon season with 50,000 sandbags, flood barriers

Hong Kong authorities have prepared 50,000 sandbags and several water-filled flood barriers to brace for the coming typhoon season, while enhancement works at the high-risk Tseung Kwan O promenade are set to be…

LHC accepts Maryam's plea seeking return of bail surety in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday allowed an application filed by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz seeking the return of Rs70 million deposited as surety for bail in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case . The…

Vietnam orders businesses to stop using pirated software, launches nationwide IP crackdown

Vietnam's Copyright Office has ordered businesses and individuals to stop using pirated software, part of a nationwide intellectual property crackdown running through May 30 that requires authorities to handle at least…

KLN Logistics-branded truck spotted refuelling at alleged illegal site despite crackdown

KLN Logistics has told HKFP that a vehicle bearing the firm’s logo, which was spotted filling up at an alleged illegal fuelling site in Kwai Chung last week, was operated by a subcontractor. An alleged illegal…

Japan's SoftBank enters battery business to power AI data centers

Bangsar shooting case: Lorry driver charged with attempted murder

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — A lorry driver pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of attempting to murder a man during a shooting incident outside an entertainment centre in Bangsar last month. A.…

Sindh’s resolve against narcotics to face tough test

• Backed by certain quarters, crackdown on drugs, gutka, mainpuri in full swing • Recent sacking of three SSPs said to be linked with ongoing action • IG Odho claims supply of drugs and banned items has been curtailed •…