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Does Trump really want to compare now to four years ago?

Does Trump really want to compare now to four years ago?

Perhaps no economic statistic shows the US success in skirting the worst economic impacts from pandemic more than unemployment rate.
Thu Oct 31 2024
[COLUMNIST] Data centre expansion in Malaysia: Bridging the gap between investment and job creation

[COLUMNIST] Data centre expansion in Malaysia: Bridging the gap between investment and job creation

The economic impact of data centre expansion cannot be ignored, and governments are working hard to capitalise on this growing trend.
Wed Oct 30 2024
PM attends Google’s US$2 billion data centre groundbreaking

PM attends Google’s US$2 billion data centre groundbreaking

Google's investment is expected to generate over US$3.2 billion in economic impact and create 26,500 jobs by 2030.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today

Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today

Lim Guan Eng seeks details on BlackRock's investments in Malaysia and the potential economic impact if these investments are withdrawn.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact

Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact

This includes development of its first Google data centre and Google Cloud region to meet demand for cloud services locally and globally.
Thu May 30 2024
Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Youth and Sports Ministry said the economic impact of hosting the quadrennial Games could not be identified in the short term.
Fri Mar 22 2024
World travel, tourism forecast to hit $9.5 trillion in 2023

World travel, tourism forecast to hit $9.5 trillion in 2023

The world travel and tourism sector is projected to recover by more than 95 per cent of its 2019 levels when it was at its highest.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Turkey bans layoffs, offers salary support in earthquake zone

Turkey bans layoffs, offers salary support in earthquake zone

The moves are part of the Turkish government's steps to minimise the economic impact of Turkey's worst earthquake.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Gov't will protect SMEs from economic impact of China COVID-19 surge - Rafizi

Gov't will protect SMEs from economic impact of China COVID-19 surge - Rafizi

The government has given a guarantee that it will protect and assist SMEs and the people if there is an economic impact from the rise in COVID-19 cases in China.
Sat Dec 31 2022
World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after COVID - Oxfam

World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after COVID - Oxfam

COVID-19 has increased inequality worldwide, as the poorest were hit hardest by both the disease and its profound economic impacts.
Sat Oct 15 2022
KPDNHEP achieves 100-day Malaysian Family Aspiration target - Nanta Linggi

KPDNHEP achieves 100-day Malaysian Family Aspiration target - Nanta Linggi

Nanta said the programme acted as a "push factor" in strengthening the economy in stages, which has had a positive socio-economic impact.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Report: DNB's single wholesale 5G network to increase GDP to 5 pct or RM122 bln in 2030

Report: DNB's single wholesale 5G network to increase GDP to 5 pct or RM122 bln in 2030

DNB said the report, entitled "Estimating the economic impact of the Single Wholesale 5G Network in Malaysia", was published in conjunction with the National Digital Economy and 4IR Council meeting.
Tue Nov 16 2021
National Investment Aspirations set to attract strategic investments - PM Ismail Sabri

National Investment Aspirations set to attract strategic investments - PM Ismail Sabri

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is drafting the new National Investment Aspirations (NIA) to attract strategic investments with high-value economic impact.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Malaysia committed to strengthening cooperation with other Commonwealth countries  Wisma Putra

Malaysia committed to strengthening cooperation with other Commonwealth countries Wisma Putra

The priority areas consisted of promoting good governance, addressing the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Masked dolls and anti-virus lab kits - toys reflect Spain and Portugal's Coronavirus Christmas

Masked dolls and anti-virus lab kits - toys reflect Spain and Portugal's Coronavirus Christmas

The innovations are also a way for toy makers to adapt to the economic impact of the pandemic.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024