Govt to introduce a more balanced, fair tax system if economy improves - Mohd Shahar
Any tax measures to be implemented in the future would definitely take into account the involvement of stakeholders.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Malaysia can now do more to achieve ESG agenda - Mustapa
"If we don't embrace ESG, we will miss the boat to become part of the world economy."
Thu Oct 14 2021
Malaysia's economy contracts 5.5 per cent this year
The country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted 8.3 per cent during the first half of this year.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Opposition should stop sabotaging the economy
Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan is urging the Opposition to stop its allegations which could hurt the country's economy.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Impressive growth in Q4 amidst challenges - Analysts
Amidst the challenging global and domestic economic environment last year, analysts feel that the 4.5 per cent economic growth in the final quarter of 2016 was impressive.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Malaysia's GDP proof of healthy economy - PM Najib
The gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2016 has once again proved that the country is not on the edge of bankruptcy and in crisis.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Budget 2017: Industry players laud 'digital economy' focus
Industry players are all for the government's focus on Malaysia becoming a fully digitised Internet economy.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Land public transport system, policies to be more commuter-centric
The government aims to increase the public transport mode share of 22 percent in 2015 to 40 percent by 2020, Datuk Seri Najib Razak says.
Mon Oct 17 2016
Budget 2017 will strengthen economy amidst global slowdown: PM Najib
Among others, the government will also focus on industries reeling from the sluggish global economy which had impacted international trade.
Mon Oct 17 2016
Budget 2017: Govt needs to be creative in overcoming constraints - PM
The government wants to help the people as much as it can, but at the same time manages the country's finances responsibly and prudently.
Mon Oct 10 2016
PM pleased KL world's 19th most economically sustainable city
Kuala Lumpur outranked Washington at 21st place, Melbourne (26th) and Tokyo (28th).
Thu Sep 15 2016
1MDB issues will not force a tectonic shift in Malaysia economic landscape - report
1MDB issues will not force a tectonic shift in Malaysia's economic landscape, which is remarkably resilient, Global Risk Insights reported.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Malaysia's economy grew 4.0 pct in Q2
The Malaysian economy grew 4.0 percent in the second quarter, leading to a 4.1 percent growth in the first half of 2016.
Fri Aug 12 2016
Brexit's impact on Malaysia's economic growth insignificant: Irwan Serigar
As of now, Malaysia's economy is on the right track to maintain its GDP growth of between 4.0 and 4.5 percent this year.
Fri Jul 01 2016
Business slowdown in Q2 of 2016: Statistics Dept
The confidence indicator has shown that businesses will decline as much as -3.7 percent in the second quarter of 2016.
Tue May 31 2016
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024