TOKYO: Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp will require its employees to take at least one month’s paternity leave in principle from October to encourage participation in childcare and improve the working environment, Kyodo News Agency reported. As part of the measures to be adopted by fiscal year 2028, the major
KUALA LUMPUR: The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with an upward bias this week, supported by expectations of weaker production. Palm oil trader David Ng said strong export demand will also play a key role in shaping market sentiment. “We expect
KUALA LUMPUR: The rubber market is expected to face upward pressure this week as supply constraints and firm demand continue to shape market sentiment, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA). MARGMA said the market may see tighter supply due to warnings of heavy rain and flash floods
KUALA LUMPUR: Bata Malaysia plans to expand its presence by opening new outlets annually, particularly in Johor and East Malaysia, while modernising existing stores. Bata Malaysia and Singapore managing director Rabi Hasnabi said the brand is also strengthening its online business, which has tripled in sales over the past three
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union (EU) has emphasised the critical need to keep the King Hussein Bridge/Karama crossing between the West Bank and Jordan open to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA) reported. In a statement on Saturday, the EU said
ISTANBUL, Turkiye: A Gaza-bound aid flotilla is now 463 nautical miles away from the Israel-blockaded enclave, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing organisers on Saturday. The Global Sumud Flotilla said its ships have resumed their journey after a brief stop to address mechanical issues, stating the flotilla is expected to arrive
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians have been urged to take an active role in suicide prevention, especially among family members, friends, colleagues, and students, by recognising early warning signs and providing timely support. Speaking at the Suicide Prevention Conference 2025 yesterday, Befrienders Kuala Lumpur patron Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said suicide
KINSHASA, Congo: The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed 42 people out of 64 recorded cases, local health authorities said Saturday, as the United Nations (UN) called for “global-scale prevention”. Of the 64 cases registered as of September 26,
MELAKA: The 7th World Tourism Conference (WTC), held in conjunction with World Tourism Day 2025 here, marked a pivotal moment in advancing tourism as a catalyst for positive change, resilience and sustainable development worldwide, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism). In a statement, UN Tourism said that
MELAKA: The World Tourism Conference 2025 (WTC2025), which kicked off today, serves as a crucial platform for exploring three key dimensions of global tourism, said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He outlined the three critical areas as empowering economies through inclusive tourism, scaling sustainable tourism from policy to practice,
