Malaysia on track for 4-5 per cent GDP growth this year, BNM not revising target
Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said the growth would be anchored by firm domestic demand amid a challenging global environment.
Fri May 12 2023
[COLUMNIST] Strategic focuses for Budget 2023
Domestic demand must always be supported and accommodated by the government's fiscal policy.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023 - BNM governor
Nor Shamsiah said Malaysia is unlikely to go into a recession this year as sustained domestic demand and spending are set to continue anchoring growth.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Govt to import egg from foreign sources to meet domestic need
The government has agreed to import chicken eggs from several foreign sources as a short-term solution to meet domestic demand.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Domestic demand to further expand by 5.1 pct in 2023 - MOF
Malaysian's domestic demand is envisaged to further expand by 5.1 pct in 2023, led by private sector expenditure.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Malaysia's economy grew by 8.9 pct in Q2 - BNM
Malaysia's economy posted a sterling growth of 8.9 pct in the second quarter (Q2) of 2022 as domestic demand continued to strengthen.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Domestic demand to rebound this year despite MCO - MIDF
Domestic demand is expected to rebound this year despite some disruptions caused by the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO), MIDF Research said.
Fri Jun 11 2021
Malaysia's GDP to grow at moderate pace of 6 pct - World Bank
The growth is expected to be supported by the gradual strengthening in domestic demand following the vaccine deployment.
Fri Mar 26 2021
A disastrous March for aviation as passenger demand plunge - IATA
IATA says Chinese airlines continued to see the steepest declines, with domestic demand down 65.5 per cent in March compared to March 2019.
Wed Apr 29 2020
Supply of essential goods adequate during Ramadan - Ismail Sabri
The government has given the assurance that the daily supply of food is adequate and will continue to meet domestic demand.
Fri Apr 24 2020
Turkey subjects lemon to export control amid COVID-19
Turkey has subjected lemons to export control amid a rising domestic demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Apr 07 2020
Malaysia's real GDP to pick up to 4.8 percent this year, says RHB Research
The target was also set on account of a pick-up in domestic demand as higher export growth would trickle down to an improvement in consumer spending and private investment.
Fri Jun 09 2017
Malaysian economy to expand btw 4.3-4.8 pct this year, says BNM Governor
The country's economy is projected to expand between 4.3 and 4.8 per cent this year driven by domestic demand and support from the external sector, says BNM Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Malaysia's economy expands 4.5 per cent in the last quarter of 2016
Domestic demand expands at a more moderate pace, as the improvement in private consumption and investment activity was more than offset by the decline in public expenditure.
Thu Feb 16 2017
RAM ratings: Malaysia's GDP growth at 4.2 pct and 4.5 pct in 2016, 2017 respectively
In its November publication, "Economic Outlook 2017", it said the growth momentum is projected to pick up after the sluggishness of the last couple of years, mainly led by stabilising domestic demand.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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