KUCHING: Business leaders are calling for a review of the proposed luxury tax, arguing that it will negatively impact the nation’s economy and people’s livelihoods. In an interview with New Sarawak Tribune, local businessman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said that the implementation of a luxury tax would result in higher
KUCHING: First-time housebuyers need not fret, as the state has an alternative scheme in place to support them despite the abolition of Skim Rumah Pertamaku (SRP) on April 1. According to the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, it is worth noting
KUCHING: A change in the approach to teaching mathematics in schools is required to make the subject more enjoyable and engaging for students. According to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) head of department at Batu Lintang Teacher Education Institute, Lim Boon Yann, the approach in primary schools, particularly when
KUCHING: As the global technology industry struggles with the aftermath of the Silicon Valley bank’s downfall, an economist is urging Malaysia to learn from this cautionary tale and re-evaluate its monetary policy. Centre for Market Education (CME) economist Carmelo Ferlito said that during the lockdowns, political and monetary authorities worldwide,
The first lesson of economics is scarcity: there is never enough of anything to fully satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics – Thomas Sowell, economist. Back-to-school shopping is a time-honoured tradition that we all know and love.
KUCHING: Scraping dynamic airfare pricing would be the wrong solution, as it would result in losses for everyone, according to an aviation analyst. Daniel Mihar, who is affiliated with an investment bank here, came forward to defend the practice of dynamic pricing for airfares, arguing that it was a standard
KUCHING: To combat the effects of climate change, firms are being urged to take proactive measures to reduce their carbon emissions. One effective approach is through the use of cutting-edge technology and carbon pricing strategies, such as carbon credits. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) economist Jerome Kueh said it was important
‘Saving is the gap between your ego and your income.’ – Morgan Housel, former columnist at The Wall Street Journal Three months after graduation, I had a distinct privilege of joining a group of esteemed economic analysts who were deployed to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) headquarters at Jalan Raja
KUCHING: Carbon credits, a popular means of offsetting greenhouse gas emissions, are under scrutiny due to concerns over their credibility and transparency. According to Centre for Market Education (CME) economist Carmelo Ferlito, there were several issues surrounding the use of carbon credits, including the inconsistency between authorities that issued the
KUCHING: In today’s fast-paced world, laptops have become an essential part of our lives. From attending virtual meetings to online classes, laptops have become our go-to device for all our digital needs. However, when your laptop starts to slow down or shows signs of wear and tear, you may start