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BFM ordered to pay RM358,400 to former presenter over unfair dismissal

Industrial Court finds allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct were not proven, while declining reinstatement after more than seven years

Medical services firm’s ex-employee awarded RM46,600 in unfair dismissal case

Company failed to issue a warning or show cause letter prior to termination, court also notes harassment suffered by claimant

Former Maxis Broadband employee wins over RM700,000 for unfair dismissal

Industrial court rules in ex-worker’s favour after finding discrepancies in performance reviews

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.