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MCMC strengthens staff welfare with launch of KinderHub childcare centre

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil describes the initiative as a reflection of MCMC’s recognition that family stability underpins a productive, balanced and resilient workforce

NSC, NSI to create childcare spaces to support women coaches, athletes

The Youth and Sports Ministry, through the National Sports Council (NSC) and the National Sports Institute (NSI), will create a space at Kuala Lumpur Sports City to provide childcare support for women athletes and coaches.

Budget 2024: govt encouraging women to rejoin workforce with tax incentives, childcare initiatives

The unity government, through the Malaysia Madani Budget 2024, will implement several initiatives to raise women’s participation in the labour force to 60%, which is a benchmark in the Madani economy framework.

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Zacharevic sues AirAsia over “Kids on Bicycle” copyright

Internationally renowned artist Ernest Zacharevic has filed a High Court suit against AirAsia and Capital A, alleging unauthorised use of his iconic mural on aircraft livery and promotional campaigns

Hauliers raise rates as fuel surge tightens pressure on logistics sector

Cost pass-through hits refrigerated and specialised cargo hardest amid record diesel prices

Nasi Kandar, mee Jawa among 28 Penang dishes gazetted as intangible cultural heritage

Also gazetted under state’s heritage enactment laws are cultural elements such as ‘nasi kandar culture’, ‘ kopitiam culture’, the Chingay Parade and Thaipusam Festival.