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
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
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
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Eng seeks details on BlackRock's investments in Malaysia and the potential economic impact if these investments are withdrawn.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The innovations are also a way for toy makers to adapt to the economic impact of the pandemic.
Wed Dec 09 2020
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024