World Bank upgrades Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.9 pct in 2024
Apurva Sanghi says both domestic and external factors back the upgraded growth forecast as the global economy is doing much better.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Consortium led by TPG's The Rise Fund to invest in Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
The investment will be structured through a share purchase from KV Asia, a leading private equity fund focused on mid-market investments across Southeast Asia.
Sun Feb 19 2023
M'sia needs to focus on strong fundamentals and pursue fiscal reforms - World Bank
Sanghi noted that over 80 per cent of Malaysia's exports and 80 per cent of imports are invoiced in the US dollar.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Malaysia's economy doing well despite global economic uncertainties - World Bank economist
The Malaysian economy is doing reasonably well in the face of global challenges, according to World Bank Group lead economist for Malaysia, Dr Apurva Sanghi.
Tue Jun 21 2022
GST better than SST, says World Bank
The GST is better than the SST because the GST widen a country's tax base and brings in more revenue, said the World Bank Group lead economist Dr Apurva Sanghi.
Mon Jun 13 2022
World Bank revises Malaysia's economic growth forecast to 3.3 pct in 2021
The World Bank has revised Malaysia's economic growth projection to 3.3 per cent in 2021, down from the 4.5 per cent forecast in June.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Tanjong Datu by-election: BN wins by even bigger majority
BN candidate Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu defeated Parti Reformasi Negeri Sarawak's (STAR) Johnny Aput and Rapelson Richard Hamit from Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) Baru, by a majority of 6,443 votes.
Sat Feb 18 2017
MH179 turn back due to technical problems - MAS
Malaysia Airlines said the aircraft, which departed from KLIA at 10.10 pm yesterday, was forced to turn back when its auxiliary power unit (APU) was unable to start.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Two opposition candidates in Tanjong Datu by-election set to lose deposit - analysts
This was because the opposition votes would be split, hence causing the two opposition candidates to lose their deposit money.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Three-cornered fight in Tanjong Datu by-election
It involves BN's Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu, Rapelson Richard Hamit from PBDS Baru and Johnny Aput (Star).
Sat Feb 04 2017
Head of Catholic Church in Guam accused of sexual abuse
The head of the Catholic Church in Guam was Wednesday forced to publicly defend himself from accusations of sexual abuse, describing the allegation as part of an ongoing "malicious" attack.
Wed May 18 2016
Pakatan Rakyat fiasco: Same script, different cast
The tumultuous political circus that is Pakatan Rakyat has yet to end. The love-hate relationship between PAS and DAP, their history as well as their apparent 'final destination'.
Mon Jun 22 2015
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024