A report tells of a significant increase in riots, demonstrations and vandalism ahead of a post-COVID-19 world. The Allianz group says there will be more civil unrest which is the main political risk exposure for companies. The Covid-19 pandemic is a key driver behind the rise of civil unrest. It has both magnified underlying long-standing […]
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While America is going to sleep, the world is waking up
America enters sleep mode but the rest of most of the world is getting up, ready to face another day in lockdown. In some countries, it is a partial lockdown, in others, the people are facing fresh lockdowns. For some, the month of March marks one year since their first lockdowns but its not the […]
EPF Navigates Safely Through Pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 February 2021: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) delivered a solid performance for 2020 in terms of both its operational and financial results, declaring a dividend of 5.20% with a payout amounting to RM42.88 billion for Simpanan Konvensional; and 4.90% for Simpanan Shariah, with a payout amounting RM4.76 billion. Cumulatively, the total payout […]
Solid Demand Will Contribute To Islamic Finance’s Growth
Sukuk issuance will moderate from record highs, takaful premiums will rise steadily and Islamic funds will grow annually at 4%-5% Islamic banking, sukuk and takaful will benefit from supportive government policies in many countries and strong demand for Shariah-compliant products despite pandemic challenges, according to Moody’s Investors Service in a newly published report. “We expect […]
Will Small Businesses Recover From Covid?
Reset They play an outsize role in the economy, and in strengthening communities. Their prospects for surviving the pandemic may seem dim, but there are some encouraging signs, experts say — and emerging winners and losers. By Eryn Brown 2.6.2021 Last spring, things looked grim for Dora Herrera. Revenues at her family’s 44-year-old restaurant business, […]
Nasib Generasi Terakhir KBSM
Oleh: Radin Muhd Imaduddin bin Radin Abdul Halim, Naib Presiden Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) Pada 1983, Kurikulum Baru Sekolah Rendah (KBSR) dibangunkan. Pada waktu ini, secara keseluruhannya, murid-murid belajar dalam Bahasa Melayu sebagai bahasa pengantar di sekolah kebangsaan. Lima tahun berikutnya, pada 1988, Malaysia buat kali pertamanya, telah menjelmakan hasrat pendidikan kebangsaan. Kenyataan hasrat […]
COVID-19: A Political Symptom of the Pandemic Could Result in the Rise of Nationalism and Wars
Drawing parallels with the 1930’s the UK General says the world could be heading for more wars and to watch Russia, North Korea and Iran
Political crisis worsens pandemic says an observer
Political instability was dragging the country down and the government decided it is better to lock down the entire country until Aug 1
It’s a political ploy critics say on emergency
Malaysia’s king declared a nationwide state of emergency in Malaysia on Tuesday to fight a coronavirus surge that is overwhelming hospitals. But critics say it allows an unstable government to cling to power. They say the Parliament suspension means there can’t be a vote of no confidence against the government. Overall, they call it a […]
COVID: Ketakutan sudah sangat menghantui kami
Ancaman penularan virus dapat mengubah respons psikologis kita terhadap interaksi biasa, membuat manusia berperilaku dengan cara yang tidak terduga. Jarang ada ancaman penyakit yang mampu menguasai begitu banyak kepala kita. Selama berminggu-minggu, hampir semua surat kabar menampilkan cerita tentang pandemi virus corona di halaman depan. Program radio dan TV menyiarkan kabar tentang para korban tewas […]
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