The issue of Indonesian illegal immigrant workers was the main agenda of the recent meeting between the Indonesian and Malaysian Immigration.

The meeting, held at the Malaysian Immigration headquarters in Putrajaya on Tuesday (June 6), was attended by director general of Immigration Malaysia Datuk Ruslin Jusoh and his counterpart Silmy Karim.

Indonesia, Malaysia seeking solution concerning illegal workers

Commencement address by His Royal Highness Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah at the Asia School of Business graduation ceremony for the MBA class of 2023.

Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023; time: 10.30am; venue: Asia School of Business, Kuala Lumpur.

Commencement address by Sultan Nazrin at the Asia School of Business graduation ceremony for the MBA class of 2023

The government will study the Special Task Force’s classified report on the disappearance of social activist Amri Che Mat to see what steps can be taken regarding the court-ordered release of the report.

Govt to study ordered release of report on activist Amri Che Mat's disappearance

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Saturday (June 10) received a memorandum on the establishment of the Gig Economy Commission of Malaysia (SEGiM), which is aimed at protecting the well-being of gig workers in the country.

Umno champions welfare of local gig workers, says Zahid

The government has given its assurances to expedite the implementation progress of 453 physical and non-physical development projects in Kedah this year, involving a total allocation of RM1.6 billion.

Govt to expedite implementation progress of 453 projects in Kedah, says Saifuddin Nasution

Empathy and cultural understanding are both “so important” in the world still plagued by divisions, as well as by uncertainties arising from technological advancements, geopolitics, and the impact of the climate crisis, said Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

Empathy and cultural understanding crucial in a changing world, says Sultan Nazrin

Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour is the right and most suitable candidate to be the leader of the nation’s central bank, said former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim.

Abdul Rasheed the right, most suitable candidate to lead BNM, says ex-governor

The government’s effort to continue the subsidies and price controls for chicken and eggs proves that the proactive measures taken are timely to help the people, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.

Decision to continue chicken, egg subsidies a proactive move to help the people, says Salahuddin

All parties have been urged not to manipulate the issue of Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) reserve land ownership in Kamunting, Perak, which will only confuse the public.

Don't manipulate PDRM reserve land issue, says Bukit Aman

The latest upgrade in the global economic growth outlook for this year bodes well for Malaysia, and is set to contribute positively to the country’s trade performance, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Upward revision of global growth forecast a boon to Malaysia's trade, says Zafrul

The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) hopes the government will extend the stamp duty exemption period for property priced between RM500,001 and RM1 million to end-2025, from end-2023, when tabling Budget 2024.

ACCCIM urges govt to extend to end-2025 stamp duty exemption for property priced at RM500,001 to RM1m

The government will consider the "five seasons in two years" paddy cultivation initiative as one of the efforts to improve the country’s agro-food ecosystem.

The matter was decided in the Cabinet Committee on the National Food Security Policy (JKSMN) meeting No 1/2023 chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (June 9).

Govt to consider 'five seasons in two years' paddy cultivation initiative — PMO

Cautious market sentiment is expected to influence the ringgit’s movement versus the US dollar next week, with external factors remain as the main culprit.

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist and social finance head Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said investors would be closely monitoring the outcome of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for next Tuesday (June 13) and Wednesday, which would signal further direction for the greenback.

Cautious sentiment ahead of Fed's FOMC meeting to weigh on ringgit

Bursa Malaysia is expected to see cautious trading next week ahead of an interest rate decision in the US on Wednesday (June 14). 

SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes said local investors would also watch out for China's stimulus measures to help restore investor confidence.

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