Govt steps up efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with economic growth - Rafizi
So far, economic indicators show promising data with positive economic growth, controlled inflation, best-performing stock market.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul
Despite rising unemployment in the US, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlights several positive domestic economic indicators.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said it reflects investors medium- and long-term confidence in the country.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explained that the indicators or the index were calculated based on the various household expenses.
Tue Jul 02 2024
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
Malaysia first ASEAN country to develop sport satellite account - Hannah
This is aimed at preparing an accounting system to provide detailed and comprehensive economic picture outside of macroeconomic indicators.
Fri May 31 2024
Govt to develop specific indicators to measure food security level - DPM Fadillah
The government agreed to develop indicators to measure the country's food security level, among other initiatives.
Tue Apr 02 2024
[COLUMNIST] Hidden indicators of poverty - Part 2
Proactive solutions are needed to uplift vulnerable communities in Malaysia.
Thu Feb 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Hidden indicators of poverty - Part 1
Hidden indicators within poverty significantly contribute to perpetuating cycles of deprivation.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Easy, tiger: Study maps big cats' personalities
Tiger researchers reveals that the world's largest felines have individual character traits.
Wed Apr 12 2023
KKD to introduce KPI soon - Fahmi
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) will set its key performance indicators (KPI) soon, said Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Tue Jan 17 2023
COVID-19: MOH to examine seven indicators before tightening SOP - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said if a new variant other than Omicron is detected, the MOH will monitor the extent of infectivity of the variant.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Special retreat for ministers to set KPI to be held next week - PM Anwar
A retreat will be held next week specifically for the Cabinet ministers to set the key performance indicators (KPI) for each ministry, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Sun Jan 08 2023
[COLUMNIST] Anwar Ibrahim's (AI) innovation agenda (IA)
What should be the Key Performance Indicators for the incoming administration under Anwar Ibrahim?
Fri Dec 02 2022
Malaysia has much to offer in halal economy, other areas in Muslim world - Mustapa
Mustapa said the nation currently leads in Islamic finance, halal food, Muslim-friendly travel, and media and recreation sectors.
Wed Oct 19 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024