More jobs disappear as economic malaise deepens

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More Malaysian firms have begun laying off their workers in reaction to the Southeast Asian currency crisis. Hundreds of employees have been relieved of their jobs by firms such as Binarang Sdn. Bhd., US West Inc., and Seagate Technology. The worsening unemployment rate has started to affect ordinary citizens who also have had to contend with rising food prices. Foreigners have been first to go as part of the government's regulation of the job market.

Prices, Unemployment, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Employment, Inflation (Finance), Alien labor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (City), Inflation (Economics), Foreign labor

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Identity crisis strikes Malay College

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The alumni of Malay College have taken steps to help the institution regain its reputation as the premiere educational institution in Malaysia. They are now engaged in activities to raise 40 million ringgit ($16 million) as endowment that the government should match so that proceeds may be used to upgrade the facilities and hire better educators thereby improving the overall performance of the boys school's services.

Elementary and secondary schools, Secondary Schools, Public, Donations, High schools, Public schools, State universities and colleges

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Students grapple to find voice amid country's crisis

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Students from Malaysia's universities are becoming politically active since Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad took power. The students are making public statements in response to the worsening political and economic crisis in Malaysia. The students' political act could mean expulsion or a fine of up to 1,000 ringgit ($260), according to the Universities and University colleges Act amendment of 1975.

Government domestic functions, Malaysia, Politics NEC, Political activity, Students, Political aspects, Politics, Demonstrations

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