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Malaysia Needs To Prepare And Have All The Buffers To Face The Changing Global Economic Environment — BNM Governor

Malaysia, as a small and open economy, needs to ensure that it is well-prepared and has the necessary buffers to face the changing global economic environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

“(In doing so)…

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Trader Falls Victim To Phone Scam, Losing RM446,800

KUANTAN, A trader in Jerantut lost RM446,800 after falling victim to fraud syndicate members impersonating officers from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the police.

Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said t…

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Mental Health Leave, Similar To Sick Leave, Should Be Included In Employment Act Revisions – Human Resource Expert

A human resource expert suggests that mandatory mental health leave, or stress leave, be incorporated into upcoming revisions of Malaysia’s Employment Act 1955, similar to the provisions for sick leave.

Dinesh Sekhar, managing director of human resou…