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  • Economic Downturn Dampens Eid Festivities for Thousands in Indonesia

    Economic Downturn Dampens Eid Festivities for Thousands in Indonesia0

    Mass layoffs and deflation cast a shadow over holiday celebrations as industries struggle. For Mr Sriyono, 52, this year’s Eid al-Fitr will be far from joyful. Like many Indonesians, he has only one name, and after spending 33 years working at PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex), he now faces unemployment following the textile giant’s bankruptcy

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  • Malaysia Plans Brunei-Sarawak Economic Zone to Boost Regional Growth

    Malaysia Plans Brunei-Sarawak Economic Zone to Boost Regional Growth0

    Inspired by the Johor-Singapore model, the initiative aims to enhance trade and job opportunities Malaysia is advancing plans for a Brunei-Sarawak Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to strengthen economic ties and create new growth opportunities. The proposal mirrors the Johor-Singapore economic model, as many Sarawakians travel to Brunei for better wages and a favourable exchange rate.

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  • Singapore to Allow Work Permit Holders to Stay Longer as Foreign Worker Rules Change

    Singapore to Allow Work Permit Holders to Stay Longer as Foreign Worker Rules Change0

    Maximum employment period removed and age limit raised to strengthen workforce stability From 1 July 2025, Singapore will no longer impose a maximum employment period for migrant workers holding work permits, a policy shift expected to impact the country’s foreign workforce significantly. At present, work permit holders can be employed for a period ranging from

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