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[COLUMNIST] Slower economic growth: Balancing risks and opportunities
Policymakers and businesses must balance fiscal consolidation and economic risks to ensure sustained growth this year.
Fri Feb 07 2025

PETRA to drive energy agenda during ASEAN Chairmanship, bridging boundaries and building prosperity
This will improve the lives of our citizens through economic growth that prioritises the inclusivity and sustainability agenda, says PETRA.
Fri Jan 24 2025
WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together
WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together
Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.
How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?
Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.
How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?
Wed Jan 22 2025

TNB’s UK venture in RE to benefit Malaysia in tech transfer - PM
The Prime Minister emphasises that Malaysia is actively seeking new investments in the RE sector, driven by robust economic growth.
Fri Jan 17 2025
OPR: Navigating Malaysia's Economic Future
Join Dr. Rosnani Rasul, CEO of BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, as she delves into the implications of Malaysia's 2025 Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) strategy. Gain insights into economic growth, sectoral impacts, and long-term strategies for sustainable development.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Singapore's 2024: New leadership, economic growth, and high-profile trials
A new prime minister after two decades, a thriving tourism sector driven by global music icons, and headline-grabbing legal sagas defined Singapore's landmark year in 2024.
Mon Dec 23 2024

Ensure budget and economic growth benefits reach grassroots - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the framework must strike a balance, offering incentives to stimulate growth and attract investment.
Thu Dec 05 2024
ABM's 50 Years of Impact: Fostering sustainability and socio-economic growth
This conversation delves into the association 50-year journey, highlighting their commitment to social inclusion, enriching lives, and fostering sustainable future, using real-world examples during covid to illustrate their positive socio-economic change with Executive Director of ABM (The Association of Banks in Malaysia), Dr Amina Josetta Kayani.
Wed Dec 04 2024

COP29: TNB committed to driving Malaysia's energy transition goals
TNB plans to strengthen grid infrastructure to meet electricity demand by 2050, supporting Malaysia's economic growth and job creation.
Tue Nov 19 2024

BNM: Existing mega projects will continue to support Malaysia's economic growth in 2025
Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the govt secured investments totalling RM330 bln in 2023 and RM160 bln in the first half of 2024.
Fri Nov 15 2024

BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth
The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Tue Nov 05 2024

Malaysia’s BRICS partner status set to contribute to economic growth gains - Tengku Zafrul
BRICS countries currently account for approximately 26 per cent of the world's gross domestic product, says Tengku Zafrul.
Tue Oct 29 2024

BRICS economic dominance taking shape, West can do nothing about it - French politician
The economic growth of the BRICS countries is twice as high as the G7 growth rate, says Florian Philippot.
Tue Oct 22 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

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

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
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[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide
For Azerbaijanis, the Khojaly genocide is more than a historical event - it is a collective trauma that shapes their identity and worldview.
Fri Feb 21 2025