Archive for August 25th, 2008

Fasting: Kedah Gets Flexi Work Hour

Zul • August 25th, 2008 • All Things Malaysia

In conjunction with the upcoming Ramadan, which is the fasting month for the Muslims, the state government of Kedah will allow its staff to work on flexible working hours, aligned with their needs.
The head of the department will be tasked to structure and prepare the work schedule for their subordinates. In other words, different units [...]



Fitness Industry to Grow in Iskandar Malaysia

Zul • August 25th, 2008 • All Things Malaysia

The health and fitness industry is expected to grow in Iskandar Malaysia after a number of prominent players indicated their plan to set up operation in the corridor’s front yard.
The latest to make the move is Clark Hatch, an established fitness center in Asia with strong presence in Japan, China, Hawaii, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, [...]



20 Myths of Entrepreneurship

Zul • August 25th, 2008 • Going entrepreneur

1. An entrepreneur is born and not made
2. Money is always the number one motivation for an entrepreneur
3. It takes a lot of money to start a business
4. A great business has the best business plan
5. An entrepreneur is destined for financial freedom
6. Being an entrepreneur always means being your own boss
7. Entrepreneurs always work [...]



Prof Ungku Aziz To Get Merdeka Award

Zul • August 25th, 2008 • All Things Malaysia

Royal Professor (Profesor Diraja) Ungku Aziz is to be accorded with a special Merdeka Award 2008 for his contribution to the nation.
Ungku Aziz is noted as a respectable figure who has propelled the nation’s prosperity through his brilliant ideas such as the establishment of Tabung Haji, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Berhad [...]