
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

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025