Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to become President of the Philippines and Sara Duterte, the daughter of the current President, Rodrigo Duterte, is set to become Vice President. Foreign investors are expected to resort to a wait-and-see approach since the President-elect has not made his economic policies clear. The Immediate challenges facing Marcos Jr include the Philippines’ high … [Read more...] about What a Ferdinand Marcos Jr Presidency Will Mean for Foreign Investors in Philippines
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Twenty Kg Baru Ampang residents shocked to discover land acquired by third parties
PETALING JAYA: About 20 residents living in Kampung Baru Ampang were shocked when they found out that the land they have been legally occupying for decades had been claimed by third parties. MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong said they had been occupying the land on leasehold titles or temporary occupation licence (TOL). "Many of … [Read more...] about Twenty Kg Baru Ampang residents shocked to discover land acquired by third parties
Firefighters rescue 13 stranded by Lubuk Ujik water surge
KUANTAN: Quick action by firefighters rescued 13 individuals who were stranded following a water surge incident at Lubuk Ujik, Taman Che Minah Sayang in Maran on Sunday (May 15). Pahang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ismail Abdul Ghani said they received an emergency call at 2.07pm Sunday, and six officers and personnel from the Maran Fire and … [Read more...] about Firefighters rescue 13 stranded by Lubuk Ujik water surge
Cycling-Australian Hindley pips Carapaz to win Giro stage nine
BLOCKHAUS, Italy (Reuters) - Australian Jai Hindley of Bora–Hansgrohe came through a packed group of riders to win stage nine of the Giro d'Italia, a gruelling 187-kilometre ride from Isernia to Blockhaus on Sunday, ahead of 2019 champion Richard Carapaz. Having negotiated a series of challenging climbs, Eritrean Natnael Tesfatsion and home favourite Diego Rosa pulled … [Read more...] about Cycling-Australian Hindley pips Carapaz to win Giro stage nine
Longer leave moulds better family relations for long-term benefits
PETALING JAYA: Seven days of paternity leave is just not good enough, say experts. They said the acceptable period would be at least two weeks, with one even calling for unpaid leave to be mandated. Marriage and family therapist Charis Wong said the seven-day paternity leave under the latest revision to the Employment Act is inadequate as mothers need more support. “To … [Read more...] about Longer leave moulds better family relations for long-term benefits