[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress
Modernising agriculture will boost food security and create opportunities to enhance our nation's economic growth.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Google investment is a testament to Malaysia's current competitiveness - Tengku Zafrul
Google's latest investment also highlights Malaysia's ease of doing business and growing importance as a regional hub for digital innovation.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Govt taking appropriate action to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness ranking - PM
The government is looking at and taking the appropriate action to raise Malaysia's position in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), which currently stands at number 34.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Ringgit weakness significantly impacts Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking - Tengku Zafrul
Drop in rank from 27th to 34th in 2024 due to using outdated 2023 data to assess national competitiveness, ministry study finds.
Fri Jun 21 2024
MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking
Malaysia has slipped by seven places to rank at 34th out of 67 countries in the IMD's World Competitiveness Ranking 2024.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Thailand to cooperate with Muslim countries to boost economic competitiveness
Thailand is committed to cooperating with Muslim countries on food security, energy, and climate change issues to enhance the country's economic competitiveness.
Wed Jun 12 2024
NHCCE returns this year, aiming to pioneer growth and inspire change
As Malaysia strives to improve global competitiveness and Human Development Index, NHCCE 2023 is set to be key enabler for these targets.
Tue Oct 17 2023
60 years: Malaysia will roar again as Asian Tiger
Malaysia, which turns 60 on Sept 16, will roar again as an Asian Tiger with the development of a new dimension.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Global adoption low, Malaysia leads the way
The demand, development, and market shares of Islamic finance in any given jurisdiction are largely affected by public awareness, sharia sensitivity, confidence and the competitiveness of the product offering. Full episode tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani with Bashar Al-Natoor, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch Ratings.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Digital Ecosystem | WORQ-MDEC Collaboration
Collaborative effort between WORQ and MDEC aims to support the initiatives to uplift Malaysia’s competitiveness as the destination of choice for global digital nomads and bring high-value jobs in IT, digital marketing and content creation into Malaysia. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Wed Aug 02 2023
MADANI Economy to boost Malaysian economy, improve quality of life - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise the underprivileged and low-income groups.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Fostering homegrown tech in Msia to stay ahead of the AI race
An AI expert calls for Malaysia to invest in its homegrown AI technologies to maintain competitiveness.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Malaysia ranks 27th in 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
Malaysia's improvement were mainly backed by its economic recovery, investment growth and bright spots in exchange rate stability.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Budget 2023: RM1.062 bln allocation will boost role of science, technology and innovation
The RM1.062 billion allocation under the 2023 Budget, will boost the role of STI towards strengthening the country's economy and competitiveness.
Sat Oct 08 2022
MoF invites public feedback on the application of ESG Principles in GLIC, MoF Inc
The PCP aims to obtain proposals based on ESG principles to increase the competitiveness of GLICs and MoF Inc.
Tue Aug 09 2022
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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