[COLUMNIST] A simulated or guided peg - neither soft nor hard
Simulated pegging should be explored in a timely, targeted and temporary manner in tandem with further liberalisation of capital controls.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Malaysia signs joint declaration on the expansion of FTA with Turkey - MITI
The signing of the Joint Declaration marks a resolute commitment from both countries to continue to take the path of progressive liberalisation.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Export conversion rule, a few other liberalisation measures axed to boost FDI - BNM
BNM today announced today the removal of export conversion rule along with a few other liberalisation measures starting April 15.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Time to revisit cabotage policy liberalisation in Sabah
With shorter repair time of undersea cable, Sabah would be able to capture numerous new and enormous opportunities.
Sat Dec 12 2020
2,300 cloned cars seized from 2016 to July 2017
However, he was confident that the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system to be implemented in the country soon would help solve the problem which he described as worrying.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Good driver to benefit from motor insurance liberalisation
The liberalisation of motor insurance would make Malaysians more accountable for their vehicles, said Malaysian Insurance Institute (MII).
Wed Jul 05 2017
Motor insurance liberalisation benefits consumers - Hamzah
Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (MDTCC) Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin says under the previous system, vehicle insurance was based on motor tariff.
Tue Jul 04 2017
Bank Negara's liberalisation actions stabilises the ringgit - UOB
UOB argues that Bank Negara Malaysias (BNM) actions on liberalisation of the bond and forex hedging requirements that took effect in May this year made the ringgit sentiment stronger.
Tue Jun 27 2017
BNM introduces flexible pricing for motor insurance
The premium for motor third party product, however, would continue to be subjected to tariff rates.
Fri Apr 21 2017
RCEP to provide better access, market liberalisation to Malaysia
Malaysia would enjoy better access and market liberalisation under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) than the commitments under the ASEAN Free-Trade Agreement (FTA), the Dewan Rak
Thu Mar 09 2017
Home Ministry ready to help JAKIM to probe man claims to be Imam Mahdi - Ahmad Zahid
The Home Ministry is ready to cooperate with JAKIM to stop the activities of an Indonesian Muhammad Zubir Amir Amir Abdullah who claimed to be Imam Mahdi.
Sat Dec 19 2015
TPP cost benefit analysis report proves liberalisation good for rakyat
IDEAS Chief Executive Officer Wan Saiful Wan Jan said this result only reiterated what the organisation believed all along.
Mon Dec 07 2015
Bursa Malaysia expected to trade cautiously next week
The merger of CIMB, RHB and MBSB should kick-start new government reforms and a liberalisation wave to boost investor confidence next week.
Sat Jul 12 2014
Najib announces further measures to promote investment
Datuk Seri Najib Razak today announced further liberalisation to promote investment in a broader spectrum of assets and capacity building.
Mon Jun 09 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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