
ASEAN members should focus on sustainable development as a group - Economist
Jeffrey D Sachs, a world-renowned economics professor at Columbia University, says the new economy aims to be environmentally sustainable.
Tue Jan 14 2025

Malaysia's removal from US Treasury monitoring list indicates balanced, transparent policies - Economist
The list comprises major US trading partners whose currency practices and macroeconomic policies merit close attention.
Fri Nov 15 2024

BRICS mechanism conducive to cooperation among developing countries, says UN economist
The appeal of the BRICS mechanism lies in the expanding influence of its members in the global political and economic system.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?
Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — Balancing Progress & Prudence?
Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.
Fri Oct 18 2024

Budget 2025: Any minimum wage increase unlikely to exert significant inflationary pressure - Economist
Key factors in determining the minimum wage include the poverty line income, productivity growth, and the consumer price index.
Thu Oct 17 2024

Ringgit opens higher against weakening US dollar
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped 0.31 per cent to 101.366.
Fri Sep 13 2024

BNM to maintain OPR at 3.00 pct through year-end and 2025 - Economists
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the OPR is deemed to be supportive of Malaysia's economic growth and positive for the ringgit.
Thu Sep 05 2024

Ringgit no longer undervalued, may hit RM4.25 by year-end: Economist
Mohd Sedek said the ringgit's value is now primarily driven by market dynamics, dictated by supply and demand forces.
Wed Aug 28 2024

Ringgit softer versus US dollar in early trade on profit-taking
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the local note is overbought following last week's gain.
Mon Jul 15 2024

Targeted fuel subsidy will help consolidate govt's fiscal position - Economists
Shan Saeed said more countries are now removing subsidies and move to a more market-driven approach.
Tue Jun 11 2024

Chief Economists: The Economic Outlook Is Brightening But Political Risks Loom Large in 2024
82 pct of chief economists expect the global economy to remain stable or strengthen this year almost twice as many as in late 2023.
Thu May 30 2024

Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move
Russia's economists have so far largely ensured economic stability and growth despite toughest sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Mon May 13 2024

Ringgit easier vs US dollar amid expectations of tight US monetary policy
A chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit is expected to move in a narrow range today.
Mon May 13 2024

AI has both threats and opportunities - British Economist
Governments around the world should be responsible for the pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
Thu Feb 01 2024

Trump says ongoing Gaza talks are 'pretty good'
Trump's plan has been globally condemned as a proposal for ethnic cleansing.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Thailand's scam centre crackdown not enough, top lawmaker warns
A top Thai opposition lawmaker says 300,000 people were operating in Myawaddy scam compounds, less than 10,000 of which had been rescued.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Israeli military inquiry says it 'failed to protect' civilians on October 7
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says a national inquiry would only be appropriate after the conclusion of the war.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada, extra 10% for China over fentanyl
Trump says he proposed for an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports as the deadly drugs are still pouring into the US from those countries.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Denmark on track to hit 2030 emissions cuts goal, council says
Denmark remains on course to meet its 2030 target of slashing its territorial greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from 1990 levels
Fri Feb 28 2025

Argentina meme coin scandal dents Milei's hunt for election allies
A meme coin scandal and investigation have dented the popularity of Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei, what happens now?
Fri Feb 28 2025

397 people still at seven PPS in Sabah
The number of flood victims in the Telupid and Paitan districts has not changed much with 119 families still at relief centres.
Fri Feb 28 2025

US tariff plans to be discussed at 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat - Tengku Zafrul
The tariff plans imposed by the United States (US) will be one of the topics discussed at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat tomorrow.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Congestion charge can reduce KL traffic by 20 per cent - Dr Zaliha
A congestion charge is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur by around 20 per cent, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Lula reaffirms Brazil's BRICS Presidency to push for multipolar world
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Brazil's BRICS presidency will strengthen BRICS' push for a multipolar world and fairer global relations, reported Xinhua.
Thu Feb 27 2025