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Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

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

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

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

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 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

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?

[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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024