Malaysians to pay more for gourmet food and wine, as import costs surge amid Red Sea crisis
Some importers have decided to hold off on placing new orders with their European suppliers.
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In Malaysia, slot machine players risk losing it all to ‘crack cocaine’ of gambling
But the majority lose – for some, all their ringgit – at the rows of slot machines where the hours pass fast and cash is quickly guzzled by the brightly lit consoles.
Top CEOs fear that volatile supply chains are now just the new normal
DAVOS, Switzerland — Top CEOs are closely following tensions in the Red Sea, warning that this kind of volatility for supply chains is likely here to stay.
Red Sea attacks already bigger issue for supply chain than pandemic, maritime advisory warns
A leading ocean supply chain advisory firm is warning that the disruptions to shipping from the Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea are already more damaging to the supply chain impact than the early Covid-19 pandemic.
Hitachi to raise pay, ratings of employees who respect diversity
TOKYO -- Hitachi will raise the personnel ratings and compensation of employees who demonstrate respect for diversity among colleagues, such as gender and nationality, Nikkei has learned.
Indigenous faith, reverence for land lead effort to conserve sacred forests in northeastern India
SHILLONG, India (AP) — Tambor Lyngdoh made his way through the fern-covered woodland — naming plants, trees, flowers, even stones — as if he were paying older family members a visit.
Malaysia eases rules for retirement residency visa but piecemeal announcement has wealthy foreigners holding off
JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia’s move to ease some requirements for its retirement residency visa programme in an effort to attract wealthy foreigners has generated interest from those now qualified for the scheme, but many said they are still holding off from making formal applications.
Elon Musk wants more control of Tesla, seeks 25% voting power
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who also owns the social network X (formerly known as Twitter), said Monday that he wants about 25% of voting control over his electric vehicle business.