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Taib Mahmud’s controversies under foreign press’ spotlight after his death

Former Sarawak governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud’s death today was reported on with less flattery by some foreign press which noted his controversies involving logging concessions and construction projects while he served as the state’s chief minister for 33 years.  

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

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

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports