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The late Daim, from ex-banker and realtor to nation's economic troubleshooter

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

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
‘Fear of Missing Out’ has positive impact in digital era - Fahmi

‘Fear of Missing Out’ has positive impact in digital era - Fahmi

Individuals experiencing FOMO are more inclined to act quickly in seeking information, thus becoming more attuned to current issues.
Mon Feb 19 2024
I will continue to be involved in politics as my services still needed - Dr Mahathir

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
[COLUMNIST] What to do with Sri Lanka?

[COLUMNIST] What to do with Sri Lanka?

The value of the Sri Lanka rupee was also partly affected by the State as the monopoly issuer of the currency.
Mon May 23 2022
Govt should focus on economy, COVID-19 and learn from China, South Korea - Jomo

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'

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

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

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
PPP in healthcare: Private-based, not privatisation

PPP in healthcare: Private-based, not privatisation

Given the critical importance of PPP in healthcare, there should be a PPP strategy for healthcare under the forthcoming 12th Malaysia Plan.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Fitch downgrade and sovereign debt

Fitch downgrade and sovereign debt

Economists and financial research houses are confident that the Fitch downgrade will not have a critical or sustained impact on Malaysia.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Limited liability: Profit without responsibility - Jomo

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

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

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

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
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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