Global South should unite in response to Trump's tariff threats on BRICS - Jomo
Jomo says there is a genuine opportunity to explore and expand possibilities within the system, provided there is a collective goal.
Tue Dec 03 2024
The late Daim, from ex-banker and realtor to nation's economic troubleshooter
Tun Daim Zainuddin is best known as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's chief economic troubleshooter.
Wed Nov 13 2024
National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct
The National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct when deliberating issues of national interest, an expert suggests
Fri Jun 28 2024
I will continue to be involved in politics as my services still needed - Dr Mahathir
Mahathir said he could not say no if some parties seek his help or advice for the good of the country.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Govt should focus on economy, COVID-19 and learn from China, South Korea - Jomo
Jomo says the govt should focus on overcoming the pandemic crisis and economic problems faced by Malaysia so that more jobs can be saved.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Economist calls on govt to keep economy going as 'people need to live'
Jomo argued that the country need not be held hostage by credit rating agencies by taking countercyclical fiscal policies.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Improving vaccination pace requires local and global solidarity
Current vaccination efforts bottlenecked by supply scarcity and operational hurdles can hamper local efforts.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Seven years to towards global herd immunity? Depends on many factors
Poorer countries are left behind in equitable access to vaccines, affecting the pace towards global herd immunity.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Limited liability: Profit without responsibility - Jomo
Limited liability encourages shareholders not to pay attention to the harm corporations they invest in may do, says economist Prof Jomo Kwame Sundaram.
Tue Oct 20 2020
No more status-quo after pandemic - Jomo
In reorganising life and the economy after the COVID-19 crisis, what will we need to do? Economist Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram says Malaysia must start planning for a post-pandemic reality.
Fri Apr 03 2020
KS Jomo on Govt Taxation and Spending: Begin With Small Reforms
Small things matter, says economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram, and through small beginnings, the big changes will happen. Zakiah Koya takes a listen.
Wed Sep 05 2018
It's time to prioritise real economy, says economist
Malaysia needs to prioritise its real economy and not just finance, says a prominent economist.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia might join TPP, says MITI
Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia have actually expressed interest to be part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), said the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
Thu Jan 14 2016
ASEAN Sec-Gen attends 4th ADGMIN + U.S. meeting
ADGMIN the U.S. is a series of meetings between the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) and the United States.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Najib admits relying on Jho Low's assistance despite doubts and discomfort
Najib reveals that on March 6, 2015, Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong told him Jho Low was guilty of wrongdoing and should be investigated.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting
The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.
Fri Jan 17 2025
448 children from GISB homes returned to their families - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri assures parents wishing to reclaim their children need not worry and encouraged them to approach the ministry.
Fri Jan 17 2025
TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers
The prospect of a TikTok ban has already triggered some users to seek alternatives.
Fri Jan 17 2025
China's population falls for a third consecutive year
The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal
Itamar Ben-Gvir says he would resign from Netanyahu's govt if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.
Fri Jan 17 2025
US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'
We're tying up that loose end as we speak, says Antony Blinken.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Meta's 'Community Notes' model will not apply to paid ads
Community Notes on Meta Platforms will be enabled for organic content, posts that Meta hasn't been paid to promote.
Fri Jan 17 2025
South Korea investigators to file request to extend President Yoon's detention
Investigators must request court approval for a detention warrant to hold Yoon Suk-Yeol in custody for up to 20 more days.
Fri Jan 17 2025