Sony upgrades annual profit outlook on strong Q1 performance
TOKYO, Aug 4 — Sony upgraded its full-year profit forecast Wednesday on the back of a strong quarterly performance, although the pandemic boom enjoyed by the gaming sector is slowing. The Japanese entertainment and consumer electronics giant now predicts a net profit of 700 billion yen (RM27 billion) for the fiscal year to March 2022, […]
AEON to recruit 100 micro SMEs by 2021 under Pupuk@Aeon scheme
KUALA LUMPUR: Aeon Co. (M) Bhd has targeted to recruit about 100 micro small-medium enterprises (SMEs) by this year to partake in its Pupuk@AEON programme. The initiative was launched today in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to empower micro entrepreneurs and increase their competence while expanding their market reach. The general merchandise stores […]
New York is first US city to mandate vaccines for restaurants, gyms
NEW YORK: New York will become the first major US city to require proof of vaccination for people attending indoor venues such as restaurants, gyms and shows, under a plan announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday. The announcement comes as public bodies and private businesses in the United States step up vaccine requirements as […]
97 per cent of adults in KL, Selangor receive first dose of vaccine
KUALA LUMPUR: About 97 per cent of the adult population in Selangor and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba today shared an infographic from the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV). The infographic revealed that 97.8 per cent […]
Kelantan akan buka beberapa PKRC lagi
KOTA BHARU: Kelantan akan membuka beberapa Pusat Kuarantin dan Rawatan COVID-19 Berisiko Rendah (PKRC) susulan peningkatan kes jangkitan virus itu sejak beberapa hari yang lalu. Pengarah PKRC Kelantan, Dr Mohd Zurairie Mohd Zubir berkata, PKRC itu akan dibuka membabitkan PKRC Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kampung Laut yang sebelum ini berada dalam keadaan ‘siap siaga’. Katanya, […]
Tokyo 2020: American McLaughlin breaks world record to win women’s 400 hurdles
TOKYO (Reuters) – Sydney McLaughlin shattered her own 400 metres hurdles world record to win gold in 51.46 seconds on Wednesday, getting the better of fellow American Dalilah Muhammad in a thrilling Tokyo Olympics final that lived up to all expectations. The 21-year-old stuttered on the penultimate barrier and trailed Muhammad coming off the last […]
Sunway Malls helps retailers facing cash crunch
PETALING JAYA: Sunway Malls is assisting its retailers to manage cash flow issues by facilitating up to RM200mil in working capital through financing facilities provided by RHB Banking Group and Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC). The Sunway Malls SME Retailers Relief Financing Programme will be made available to the retailers across seven malls under […]
Dubai airport expects passenger surge as UAE eases travel curbs
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s state airport operator expects a “surge” in passenger traffic over the coming weeks and months, its chief executive said on Wednesday, after the United Arab Emirates announced an easing of travel restrictions from African and Asian countries. The Gulf state, a major international travel hub, on Tuesday said it would scrap […]
42-year-old man charged with raping, abusing 11-year-old girl at orphanage
JOHOR BARU: A 42-year-old welfare centre assistant pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to four charges of raping and sexually abusing an 11-year-old child at an orphanage in May this year. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges after it was read to him in front of Sessions Judge Wan Mohd […]
