Malaysia’s tax collection among the lowest in the region
Prof Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai said Malaysia fell behind Singapore and Thailand and is struggling to catch up.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Another round of EPF withdrawals not viable, warn economists
Previous withdrawals have already left millions without pension savings, forcing them to work beyond retirement.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Responsive, responsible approach in economic recovery marks PM Ismail Sabri's success
A responsive and responsible approach in restoring the country's economy after the COVID-19 pandemic has been the main indicator of Ismail Sabri's success throughout his one-year reign.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Set aside political differences, work together for the economy - Economists
The government and opposition parties in the country should set aside their political differences and work together to restore investor confidence in the economy, according to several economists.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Call to expand initiatives under PENJANA to ease people's burden
Extending the loan moratorium is better than withdrawing money from the EPF Account 1 which is a saving scheme for old age.
Sun Nov 01 2020
PENJANA: Early initiative to drive country's economy
The ePENJANA initiative was an encouragement for the society to shift from using cash to e-wallet, which is now a trend under the new normal lifestyle.
Fri Jun 26 2020
Prihatin package for SMEs comprehensive, reduce pains - Academicians
The government has little choice but to extend assistance as many SME businesses are currently mired in trouble following the imposition of nationwide MCO due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Apr 07 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024