Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report
It is the first time the index has split the assessment into low and high-income countries.
Fri Nov 08 2024
DAT will accelerate Malaysia's high-income nation target - World Bank
World Bank has prepared a report on the integration and adoption of digital technology into agriculture, says Dr Zafer Mustafaoglu.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Blanket diesel subsidy gives rise to leakages, smuggling - DPM Zahid
The benefits of the blanket subsidies given all this while are also enjoyed by the high-income group and non-citizens.
Tue Nov 28 2023
MOHR wants to transform 3D sector into high-income jobs
Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang said this is in line with Malaysia's desire to have 35 pct highly skilled Malaysian workers by 2030
Fri Jun 02 2023
Malaysia needs to avoid falling into the middle-income trap - WEF President
Malaysia needs to avoid the middle-income trap in order to achieve its vision of becoming a high-income country, said World Economic Forum President Borge Brende.
Mon May 15 2023
Microsoft cloud services demand growing rapidly in Malaysia, Singapore - ISG report
Malaysia has initiated the MyDIGITAL blueprint, which is designed to turn the country into a digitally driven, high-income nation.
Fri May 05 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663386998_HariMalaysiad.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy?")
[COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy?
Observations have found that high-income and productive countries tend to have fewer public holidays.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Agong commends aim to turn Malaysia into a high-income nation
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has welcomed the aim to transform Malaysia into a high-income nation through the empowerment of the role played by the private sector as well as the MSMEs.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Overall focus is to turn Malaysia into a high-income nation - Rafizi
Newly-appointed Minister of Economy Mohd Rafizi Ramli said his overall focus will be on taking Malaysia towards becoming a high-income nation.
Mon Dec 05 2022
Biden forgives millions of student loans; critics fear inflation
Biden pledged no high-income households would benefit, addressing a central criticism of the plan.
Thu Aug 25 2022
National Recovery Plan 2.0 must be exceptional - Muhyiddin
The National Recovery Plan 2.0 needs to be exceptional to boost economic growth and put Malaysia back on track towards becoming a high-income developed country.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Sarawak has what it takes to become digital economic power - Abang Johari
Sarawak is capable of becoming a digital economic power boasting excellent infrastructure and utilities and enjoying high income.
Mon Jan 31 2022
Deconstructing 5G Rollout in Malaysia - Part 2
Even if 5G manages to boost the economy as claimed, becoming a 'high income' nation has been an old moving target.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Gov't to enhance EV technology through NESTI - Adham
Dr Adham said this can drive economic growth and job creation in line with aspirations to make Malaysia a high-tech and high-income nation.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Malaysia will be a high-income nation by 2025, GDP will grow 4.5-5.5 pct a year - PM
Ismail Sabri said the focus to boost the economy would be on restoring the growth momentum of all economic sectors.
Mon Sep 27 2021
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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