
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

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025