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Strong investments, exports drive Malaysia's third quarter GDP growth to 5.3 per cent

Strong investments, exports drive Malaysia's third quarter GDP growth to 5.3 per cent

BNM says exports continue to strengthen on the back of recovering external demand and positive spillovers from the global tech upcycle.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Ringgit rebounds, opens slightly higher against US dollar

Ringgit rebounds, opens slightly higher against US dollar

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid expects the ringgit to remain soft against the US dollar, driven by external events.
Tue Oct 29 2024
China says it will not renounce use of force over Taiwan

China says it will not renounce use of force over Taiwan

This is aimed at external interference and a small minority of separatists, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said.
Wed Oct 16 2024
World Bank upgrades Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.9 pct in 2024

World Bank upgrades Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.9 pct in 2024

Apurva Sanghi says both domestic and external factors back the upgraded growth forecast as the global economy is doing much better.
Tue Oct 08 2024
OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga

OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga

Fiscal policy shifts and external risks, such as geopolitical tensions, could still influence the central bank's stance, says Kenanga.
Tue Oct 08 2024
ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of  44th and 45th Summits

ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits

Key topics include ASEAN community-building, future strategies, and managing ASEAN's external relations.
Tue Oct 08 2024
MIHAS 2024: MATRADE targets RM3.5 billion in sales, expands global halal footprint

MIHAS 2024: MATRADE targets RM3.5 billion in sales, expands global halal footprint

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is aiming to achieve RM3.5 billion in sales during the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024.
Mon Sep 23 2024
BNM unlikely to follow US Fed rate cut, eyes domestic and global conditions

BNM unlikely to follow US Fed rate cut, eyes domestic and global conditions

Dr. Mohd Afzanizam said Malaysia's open economy is highly sensitive to external factors like international trade and capital flows.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Gov’t to reopen investigation into Teoh Beng Hock’s death

Gov’t to reopen investigation into Teoh Beng Hock’s death

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim assured that the new investigation would be transparent and fair, without any external interference.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?

Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?

A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Johor Regent wants justice for alleged assault on e-hailing driver

Johor Regent wants justice for alleged assault on e-hailing driver

Tunku Ismail also said the act of associating external security personnel with himself and the entire Royal Institution was deemed inappropriate.
Fri May 31 2024
No plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, senior Iranian official says

No plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, senior Iranian official says

We have not received any external attack, and the discussion leans more towards infiltration than attack, the Iranian official said.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Indian External Affairs Minister visits Malaysia, discusses bilateral affairs and regional issues

Indian External Affairs Minister visits Malaysia, discusses bilateral affairs and regional issues

Wisma Putra noted that this was their first meeting since the Foreign Minister took office in December 2023.
Wed Mar 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] “Internal empowerment, external control” for foreign beggars

[COLUMNIST] “Internal empowerment, external control” for foreign beggars

The act of begging, in its occurrence, persistence, and regularity, reflects public and social policy shortcomings.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Spanish researchers aim to 'trick nature' with artificial womb

Spanish researchers aim to 'trick nature' with artificial womb

It is connected to an amniotic fluid circulation system that maintains the foetus isolated from external stimuli, accessible for ultrasound.
Sat Jul 01 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

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 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

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

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

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

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