AWANI Review: IKEA: Can Affordability, Profit, and Sustainability Coexist
In today's business world, it's about more than just making a profit. IKEA gets that—it's been part of their DNA from day one. Malcolm Pruys, Retail Director at IKEA Malaysia, shares how the company is paving the way towards a future where retail can thrive sustainably and profitably, while still keeping prices within reach for all.
Sat Apr 27 2024
AWANI Review: Malaysia’s retirement realities: What needs fixing?
Why do so few Malaysians can afford retirement? Joseph Cherian, Practice Professor of Finance at the Asia School of Business, delves into pension challenges and proposes fairer, sustainable alternatives to ensure inclusive coverage in their later years.
Sat Mar 30 2024
Consider haj cost increase before going to Holy Land, prospective pilgrims told
Prospective haj pilgrims have been told to make sure that they can afford to go to the Holy Land and take into account the risk of haj cost increase.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Analysis: Even with sanctions, Russia can afford to feed its war machine
Russia's invasion has driven up the price of the oil, gas and grain it exports, providing it with a substantial windfall to fund its war.
Tue Apr 12 2022
50 pct of PR1MA home buyers are young people - Reezal Merican
This proves that the PR1MA homes offer price is a favourite among young people and they can afford it, Reezal said.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Consideration on EPF withdrawal should focus on long-term needs - Economist
The consideration on not to allow the withdrawal of RM10,000 from the EPF account 1 to be used by the people facing the COVID-19 endemic is not a matter of whether the government can afford it.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Only 3 pct of Malaysians can afford their retirement, says EPF
The COVID-related withdrawals over the past two years have had a massive impact on the savings of EPF contributors, as currently, only three per cent of contributors can afford their retirement.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Don't politicise COVID-19 aid - Saarani
Saarani says any political party or non-government organisation can give COVID-19 assistance as long as they can afford to do so.
Thu Jun 10 2021
OPR - Bank Negara's MPC could have cut further by 250 bps
The MPC can afford to further lower the OPR to e.g., 1.50 per cent.
Fri May 07 2021
Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say
Such a move would restrict the pilgrimage to Mecca, a once in a lifetime duty for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it.
Wed May 05 2021
RM10,000 fine for breaching MCO too heavy - Lee Lam Thye
Lee added that not everybody can afford RM10,000, especially during these economically challenging times.
Sat Feb 27 2021
Contact BNM if bank refuses to shorten loan period
Borrowers have the right to ask banks to shorten their debt repayment period when they can afford to increase payments.
Thu Feb 11 2021
More targeted approach to assist borrowers as moratorium ends - BNM
Borrowers who can afford to repay their loans should start doing so to reduce their overall debt, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said ahead of the blanket moratorium, which ends on Sept 30, 2020.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Buy property post-COVID-19 if you can afford it - PropertyGuru
We are likely to see property developers adding value (to their projects or units offered) and the asking prices on properties will decrease.
Tue Apr 14 2020
Saudi says it's prepared to handle any stampede or disease at haj
Over 1.735 million pilgrims have arrived from abroad for the ritual, a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford the journey.
Tue Aug 29 2017