Strategies for a sustainable Malaysian future
Eco-friendly policies will certainly have a positive impact on reducing the national carbon footprint.
Thu Oct 07 2021
12MP: Roadmap for resolving graduate underemployment and mismatch
In order to allow the country to move towards a phase of sustainable and equitable growth, several issues need to be resolved.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Communications infrastructure a key growth enabler for Malaysia
Malaysia is about to enter a new phase of national development with the 12MP offering a strategic direction over the next decade.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Insuring sustainability for long-term benefits
Malaysia has made a commendable commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 45% by 2030, relative to 2005 levels.
Thu Sep 30 2021
RMK-12: A prosperous society begins with taking a greener approach
Commentary on tabling of the RMK-12 by Daisuke Hori, Managing Director of Epson Malaysia
Wed Sep 29 2021
RMK-12: Advanced digital skills in Malaysia
The digital disenfranchisement of the lower income classes must be contained.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Regaining the Asian Tiger economic status
Finding the balance between the needs of today and our opportunities for tomorrow.
Tue Sep 28 2021
RMK-12: Malaysia in a sweet spot to ride unstoppable trends
To uncover these trends, we apply a data-driven approach to research. We rely on existing facts and figures to cut through the noise -- and find the signal.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Give focus to national preparedness to face pandemics in 12MP
The readiness included the addition of ventilators as well as being ready to develop field hospitals at critical times.
Sun Sep 26 2021
RMK-12: Look beyond temporary financial relief for B40 communities
The pandemic has pushed many Malaysians into lower-income categories due to reduced income or complete loss of jobs.
Sat Sep 25 2021
RMK-12: Innovative funding solutions towards Shared Prosperity
Today, there are innovative funding instruments to raise funds for SMEs and start-ups, such as ECF and peer-to-peer(P2) platforms.
Sat Sep 25 2021
RMK-12: Technology evolution, focus on data governance and protection
Data governance and protection is not possible with legacy technology.
Sat Sep 25 2021
12MP: Establish conducive ecosystem for SMEs to embark on digitalization
We look forward to an accelerated focus on automation and strengthened digital foundation in the 12MP to propel companies beyond surviving, and thrive in this post-COVID-19 economy.
Fri Sep 24 2021
12 MP: COVID-19 acts as the catalyst for Malaysia's IR4.0
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly helped in shaping a new generation of manufacturing industry which is attentive to emerging opportunities arising from the low-touch economy.
Thu Sep 23 2021
12 MP: Digital is the economy
We need to create a bigger pool of entrepreneurs and the government can do this by encouraging more Malaysians to get involved in startups and technology entrepreneurship.
Thu Sep 23 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024