![World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703651489_KashiwazakiKariwa.jpg)
World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart
Tepco has been eager to bring the world's largest atomic power plant back online to slash operating costs, but a resumption still needs local consent in Niigata prefecture.
Wed Dec 27 2023
![[COLUMNIST] The case for e-voting in a multi-channel system [COLUMNIST] The case for e-voting in a multi-channel system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594960516_TBEVOTINGx.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The case for e-voting in a multi-channel system
On-site electronic ballots and internet voting can increase voter turnout, reduce operating costs and promote inclusiveness.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![Govt allocates RM1 billion to assist stage bus operation - Wee Govt allocates RM1 billion to assist stage bus operation - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662109636_TBweekasiong.jpg)
Govt allocates RM1 billion to assist stage bus operation - Wee
Wee said ISBSF acts as a temporary measure to help bus operators who are affected by the increase in operating costs.
Fri Sep 02 2022
![Rising cost of ingredients and operating costs - a concerning issue among coffee shop owners Rising cost of ingredients and operating costs - a concerning issue among coffee shop owners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71640068196_peoplefood.jpg)
Rising cost of ingredients and operating costs - a concerning issue among coffee shop owners
Hopefully, the current administration would also address the critical issue of the price disparity between East and West Malaysia.
Tue Dec 21 2021
![Rural air service operations in Sabah, Sarawak to continue - Wee Rural air service operations in Sabah, Sarawak to continue - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51590932288_pesawatATRMASwing.jpg)
Rural air service operations in Sabah, Sarawak to continue - Wee
In line with this effort, the government channelled subsidy to MASwings as the service provider annually to cover operating costs.
Tue Nov 16 2021
![Childcare centre fees should be increased to cover operating costs - PPBM Childcare centre fees should be increased to cover operating costs - PPBM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71590141355_HFMD.jpg)
Childcare centre fees should be increased to cover operating costs - PPBM
Many childcare centres could not afford to cover some of the costs such as salaries, rental fees, electricity and water bills, food and beverages as well as teaching aids.
Tue Jun 09 2020
![CMCO: The price for a haircut may go up by RM3 to RM10 CMCO: The price for a haircut may go up by RM3 to RM10](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591427529_GUNTINGRAMBUT.jpg)
CMCO: The price for a haircut may go up by RM3 to RM10
The price of a haircut across the country is expected to increase between RM3 and RM10 as barber shops and hairdressers have to cover operating costs as soon as they start operating on June 10.
Sat Jun 06 2020
![Lufthansa seen offering to pay 200 million euros for Air Berlin assets: source Lufthansa seen offering to pay 200 million euros for Air Berlin assets: source](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71469073968_Lufthansa.jpg)
Lufthansa seen offering to pay 200 million euros for Air Berlin assets: source
A Lufthansa bid price of 200 million euros ($239 million) to buy assets from insolvent Air Berlin plus 100 million euros to meet operating costs is roughly correct.
Sun Sep 24 2017
![Land public transport fares not dictated by world oil prices - SPAD Land public transport fares not dictated by world oil prices - SPAD](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81436775603_teksi.jpg)
Land public transport fares not dictated by world oil prices - SPAD
Petrol and diesel contribute only 10 percent towards the operating costs of companies providing public transport services.
Thu Mar 10 2016
![Govt urged to review AP payment imposed on car importers Govt urged to review AP payment imposed on car importers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81446115681_mustapamohamed.jpg)
Govt urged to review AP payment imposed on car importers
Kumpulan Rahman Brothers says the payment is quite a burden particularly in view of the depreciation of the ringgit which leads to higher operating costs for companies.
Thu Oct 29 2015
![No hike in express bus fares, additional 10 per cent charge extended - SPAD No hike in express bus fares, additional 10 per cent charge extended - SPAD](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/51378560824_295x200.jpg)
No hike in express bus fares, additional 10 per cent charge extended - SPAD
The decision was taken after scrutinizing the operating costs such as fuel, wages and maintenance costs that will increase due to rise in fuel prices.
Sat Sep 07 2013
![Perodua to reduce operating costs by up to 30% by 2016 Perodua to reduce operating costs by up to 30% by 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/81371603251_295x200.jpg)
Perodua to reduce operating costs by up to 30% by 2016
The company had achieved a 12 per cent reduction in operating costs by offering a three-year free service package.
Wed Jun 19 2013