Anwar-Musk meeting to have spillover effect on Malaysia's EV journey - Economist
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said any forthcoming commitment arising from the meeting will provide the Malaysian EV industry with a big boost.
Tue Jul 11 2023
Experts: GST is great but fix problems before reintroduction
With the twin shocks of increased spending and economic downturn, Malaysia is in sore need of funds to replenish its depleted coffers.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Analysis: Malaysia need to reopen but at what cost?
Reopening as daily cases reach new highs may be counterintuitive, Dr Musa says.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Experts: Budget is good start but implementation may be an issue
Now, the challenge is making sure all forms of assistance and support reach the target groups.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Move to allow interstate travel augurs well for tourism, other sectors - Economists
The country's tourism industry is set to rake in major benefits following the government's move to allow interstate travel for fully vaccinated Malaysians from today.
Mon Oct 11 2021
PERMAI assistance package can boost GDP growth, sustain SMEs - Economists
The government's RM15 billion PERMAI assistance package announced today will help to alleviate the impact of COVID-19 resurgence.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Budget 2021: Relief to vulnerable groups amid economic uncertainty
All these measures will provide the recipients with adequate relief to survive in 2021 should the economic recovery falter.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Govt needs to provide new incentive for companies to equip youths with skills
Most youths do not have the right skills or expertise for the jobs, causing huge unemployment among them.
Fri Mar 24 2017
EPF'S 5.70 dividend rate still commendable, says economist
It was challenging for the EPF to repeat 2015's sterling performance given the decline in domestic equity prices, low local bond yields and more moderate growth of the overall economy.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Malaysia can engage other regional agreements without TPPA, says academician
The fallout of the Trans-Pacific Agreement would enable Malaysia to engage other regional agreements with more intensity, particularly with China as the country is the world's second largest economy.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Brace for higher financial market volatility, says DON
Malaysia has to brace for an increased volatility in the financial markets, given the surge in the reverse capital flows in line with the expected US interest rate hike, as well as improved growth.
Mon Nov 14 2016
Govt should relook at infrastructure spending in 2016 Budget - Economist
Dr Yeah Kim Leng suggests that bigger projects can be delayed until the economic conditions recovered.
Fri Jan 08 2016
MH370, 100 Days On: Finding answers at all costs
One hundred days on, pressure mounts for the governments to detail the implications of a prolonged mission to find MH370.
Sat Jun 14 2014
GST expected to increase prices of goods by up to 1%, says economist
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to increase the prices of goods by 1% at most, according to an economist.
Sat Oct 26 2013
Petrol hike 'can happen anytime', says Minister
Budget 2014 touched briefly on rationalising subsidies to strengthen the economy, but many are left wondering if there will be a petrol hike anytime soon.
Fri Oct 25 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024