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Cultural Sensitivity

‘Old stereotypes are no longer welcome’: former MAA chief pans KFC ad over Indian portrayal

Claudian Navin Stanislaus says brands must better understand Malaysia’s multicultural sensitivities before using ethnic differences as humour

Ramadan changes doctor-patient conversations too – Mastura Mohd Sopian

As Ramadan approaches, healthcare professionals in Malaysia navigate new questions from patients, blending medical advice with cultural and spiritual considerations

No mandatory dress code for concertgoers: Ministry clarifies new guidelines

New guidelines focus on performers and organisers, urging respectful behaviour but not imposing mandatory rules on the audience

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

FIFA slams FAM: Forged documents, fines and 12-month suspension rattles Malaysian football

World football’s governing body has sanctioned the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven naturalised players for using falsified documents to secure eligibility in the Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam in June